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  1. 13th May 2016, 01:21 PM #21
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    I didn't know that about the autobox. I have a manual. Manual is the only option high or low range for a manual!
    Don't all auto boxes have torque converters?

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    Before I had a Land Rover I did not have any torque wrenches. Now I have three.
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  2. 13th May 2016, 03:29 PM #22
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    DSGs are an auto box with a clutch. The clutch is controlled by a computer, not a person.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bsperka View Post
    DSGs are an auto box with a clutch. The clutch is controlled by a computer, not a person.
    a quick look at wikipedia!!

    Better than the 2 gear holden hydomatic aka slushomatic
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bohica View Post
    a quick look at wikipedia!!

    Better than the 2 gear holden hydomatic aka slushomatic

    Just a little better, 😁 they do take some getting used to. You get the driving feel of a manual with the connection between throttle and drive with lightning fast perfect gear changes everytime. You can leave itin.auto for city driving or use manual for spirited driving without the disconnected feel of a torque converter. .
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    just a bit of fun:
    Automatics are for pussies, women and grandparents.

    i got my v8 d2 at auction.
    even came with a mechanics report/NRMA report giving it a good bill of health.
    turned out to be a lemon.

    main reason i got it was for the mods it had.
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  6. 14th May 2016, 05:32 AM #26
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bohica View Post
    Have you tried "Manual" and change the gears yourself?

    Bo
    It's funny but shifting an auto manually feels odd to me whether its a traditional auto or paddles or + - stick. it just never has the manual feel no matter which slush box it is. There is something about shifting gears in a manual which makes the drive so much more enjoyable. You are a part of the vehicle and an LR feels so much fun. I know most people won't agree BUT whilst most people have driven a manual most people have not driven an LR in manual form and its a different experience.

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  7. 14th May 2016, 08:08 AM #27
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    Quote Originally Posted by ozscott View Post
    It's funny but shifting an auto manually feels odd to me whether its a traditional auto or paddles or + - stick. it just never has the manual feel no matter which slush box it is. There is something about shifting gears in a manual which makes the drive so much more enjoyable. You are a part of the vehicle and an LR feels so much fun. I know most people won't agree BUT whilst most people have driven a manual most people have not driven an LR in manual form and its a different experience.

    Cheers
    X2 Could not have said it better .
    I have only ever owned a manual in a 4wd for more reasons than the feel .
    I know auto technology also the electrickery part of things has advanced so much in the last few years for the better .
    I still prefer my manual 4wd Maybe im stubborn maybe im a dinosaur maybe im stuck in my ways .
    I have always prefered manuals in all my cars and will do till the day i can no longer drive .
    It mainly in my opinion has more control over the drive for slowing down whether in traffic or 4wdriving you get the in control feeling .
    Anyway some like autos for their personal reason`s and some like manual`s that is life
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