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Bob Eyres · 08-02-2017

I'm an old gearjammer from way back, but these new automatics seem to me the best of both worlds. More speeds to keep engine at best rpm, torque converter for smoother launch, much easier in stop' go traffic. They match rpm when downshifting. What's not to like?
Well, it's weight, autos in the past have always been heavy lumps. And durability, but my ZF6 is the only component I've rebuilt TWICE, and it is surely no lightweight at over 150lbs.
The "tiptronic" in my 335i made me a believer.
My vote is for the auto, but others will differ, maybe they still prefer carburetors too.

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08-02-2017	#10
Bob Eyres Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jupiter, Fl. Posts: 813	Re: Gearbox Shift Times I'm an old gearjammer from way back, but these new automatics seem to me the best of both worlds. More speeds to keep engine at best rpm, torque converter for smoother launch, much easier in stop' go traffic. They match rpm when downshifting. What's not to like? Well, it's weight, autos in the past have always been heavy lumps. And durability, but my ZF6 is the only component I've rebuilt TWICE, and it is surely no lightweight at over 150lbs. The "tiptronic" in my 335i made me a believer. My vote is for the auto, but others will differ, maybe they still prefer carburetors too. Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry