View Poll Results: Manual or Auto for offroading
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Manual or Auto for offroading
JK Freak
Joined: May 2007
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From: Hinton, Alberta
The problem with the auto is the need to replace the front drive shaft if a 3"+ lift is put on.
Personnally after owning both a manual and an auto, I'm much happier with the auto.
JK Freak
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 601
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From: Brownsboro TX
2-door 6-speed fully stock. My first manual that I have ever owned....
Never had so much fun.
From a "noob" point of view since i have only been driving stick for about a year and a half now, is that most people burn their clutches not by slipping it too much, but by reving the engine while they do it.
I hear in videos and in person people riding the clutch while keeping the engine at 2 sometimes 3k. It's no wonder they smoke it. Unless i just have not been in a situation that calls for it, I keep the RPM around 1k and let the clutch out to where i need it. I try to make it as short and sweet as possible, and have not smoked it yet.
Never had so much fun.
From a "noob" point of view since i have only been driving stick for about a year and a half now, is that most people burn their clutches not by slipping it too much, but by reving the engine while they do it.
I hear in videos and in person people riding the clutch while keeping the engine at 2 sometimes 3k. It's no wonder they smoke it. Unless i just have not been in a situation that calls for it, I keep the RPM around 1k and let the clutch out to where i need it. I try to make it as short and sweet as possible, and have not smoked it yet.
O yeah, I love my jeep big time and prefer my stick for fun purposes, but the water fording issue is the big sticking point for me, anyone know how to water proof that slit in the bottom of the bellhousing? Why is there a vent tube on top of hte transmission that goes up into the shifter housing if it is open open up underneath the bellhousing? I don't get it. It is just a place for dirty water to get in.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Erie, PA
JK Super Freak
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Oxnard, CA
It is real simple, with a stick it is whatever gear I want for as long as I want it.
Judicious use of the transfer case is a huge help.
Auto's are nice, especially for the noob and lazy, or those that are not agressive. There are plus' and minus' to either choice mechanically and there are times I wish I had an auto (for just cruising's sake)
The cut n paste was a nice writeup but consider that it was for a far different choice than us running basically stock gear and not doing time trials. Our engines cannot produce enough power to make up for lack of gears and we are not going over rocks as fast as we can and getting violently thrown about in our seats where feet are easily confused and may not know the difference between a brake and clutch pedal until we roll back off a rock embarrased from a missed shift.
I would never deny a person their preference.
Judicious use of the transfer case is a huge help.
Auto's are nice, especially for the noob and lazy, or those that are not agressive. There are plus' and minus' to either choice mechanically and there are times I wish I had an auto (for just cruising's sake)
The cut n paste was a nice writeup but consider that it was for a far different choice than us running basically stock gear and not doing time trials. Our engines cannot produce enough power to make up for lack of gears and we are not going over rocks as fast as we can and getting violently thrown about in our seats where feet are easily confused and may not know the difference between a brake and clutch pedal until we roll back off a rock embarrased from a missed shift.
I would never deny a person their preference.
JK Newbie
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 22
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From: Joppa, MD
Manual for me in most situations, both on and off-road. I feel like I have more control, lower weight and with proper use of clutch a virtual infinate number of gear ratios. However in heavy traffic or in some snow, mud, and sand I would like the auto for more consistent/ constant application of power to the wheels. Waranty wise the auto wins hands down.
JK Newbie
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 10
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From: San Antonio, TX
I prefer a manual transmission over auto. It feels more like driving than just riding, yes sometimes you wish you had three legs but isn't that all part of the challenge. Thats why we off road right, for the challenge. It just adds more fun in my opinion.
JK Newbie
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 53
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Manual for me in most situations, both on and off-road. I feel like I have more control, lower weight and with proper use of clutch a virtual infinate number of gear ratios. However in heavy traffic or in some snow, mud, and sand I would like the auto for more consistent/ constant application of power to the wheels. Waranty wise the auto wins hands down.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,759
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From: Sacramento, CA
It is real simple, with a stick it is whatever gear I want for as long as I want it.
Judicious use of the transfer case is a huge help.
Auto's are nice, especially for the noob and lazy, or those that are not agressive. There are plus' and minus' to either choice mechanically and there are times I wish I had an auto (for just cruising's sake)
Judicious use of the transfer case is a huge help.
Auto's are nice, especially for the noob and lazy, or those that are not agressive. There are plus' and minus' to either choice mechanically and there are times I wish I had an auto (for just cruising's sake)
I'm neither a noob, lazy or non-aggressive and love my first auto offroad after having 3 previous CJ/Wranglers with manual.