Finally drove a 5-speed 4th gen
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Finally drove a 5-speed 4th gen
My *GAWD* its fun!!!! 
I actually learned how to drive manual on this car.
To those who always debate about what to get, think of it this way, if you're any type of auto enthusiast, then don't think twice go with the manual. More control, more power, more fun!!!
I actually learned how to drive manual on this car.
To those who always debate about what to get, think of it this way, if you're any type of auto enthusiast, then don't think twice go with the manual. More control, more power, more fun!!!
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Re: Finally drove a 5-speed 4th gen
Originally posted by Kevin
My *GAWD* its fun!!!!
I actually learned how to drive manual on this car.
To those who always debate about what to get, think of it this way, if you're any type of auto enthusiast, then don't think twice go with the manual. More control, more power, more fun!!!
My *GAWD* its fun!!!!
I actually learned how to drive manual on this car.
To those who always debate about what to get, think of it this way, if you're any type of auto enthusiast, then don't think twice go with the manual. More control, more power, more fun!!!
come over to the 5sp side
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Originally posted by Maxima95Tuner
I LOVE MY AUTO!!! I just get to have a nice relaxing drive every once in a while. Not to mention, an Auto still has alot of power, believe it or not. I race people all the time stock and beat them... even the 5 speeds.
I LOVE MY AUTO!!! I just get to have a nice relaxing drive every once in a while. Not to mention, an Auto still has alot of power, believe it or not. I race people all the time stock and beat them... even the 5 speeds.
i know autos are decently quick, have road in one before and was amazed how they run for an auto. Still no competition for my 5sp though
Kill my friends 96 every single time...eric
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Originally posted by Maxima95Tuner
I LOVE MY AUTO!!! I just get to have a nice relaxing drive every once in a while. Not to mention, an Auto still has alot of power, believe it or not. I race people all the time stock and beat them... even the 5 speeds.
I LOVE MY AUTO!!! I just get to have a nice relaxing drive every once in a while. Not to mention, an Auto still has alot of power, believe it or not. I race people all the time stock and beat them... even the 5 speeds.
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Originally posted by Maxima95Tuner
I LOVE MY AUTO!!! I just get to have a nice relaxing drive every once in a while. Not to mention, an Auto still has alot of power, believe it or not. I race people all the time stock and beat them... even the 5 speeds.
I LOVE MY AUTO!!! I just get to have a nice relaxing drive every once in a while. Not to mention, an Auto still has alot of power, believe it or not. I race people all the time stock and beat them... even the 5 speeds.
but after drving the 5-sp, I have to say the tranny makes a HUGE difference in the performance of the car...
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Maybe its the fact that early 4th gens weigh a tiick less than later 4th gens, but my friends 96 auto has no problem keeping up with my 99 5sp, i mean i walk him every time, but hes still within 1.5 cars of me till about 45-50. It widens as the speed increases though. Not bad for an auto otherwise stock Max.
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I like both Auto and Manual Maximas. The auto has very good consistency in the ¼ mile. The 5spd takes more work to get consistent. I some times get my arss handed to me at the track, because I don’t launch it right. The fun factor obviously goes to the 5spd, that's why I bough one.
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Re: Finally drove a 5-speed 4th gen
Originally posted by Kevin
My *GAWD* its fun!!!!
I actually learned how to drive manual on this car.
To those who always debate about what to get, think of it this way, if you're any type of auto enthusiast, then don't think twice go with the manual. More control, more power, more fun!!!
My *GAWD* its fun!!!!
I actually learned how to drive manual on this car.
To those who always debate about what to get, think of it this way, if you're any type of auto enthusiast, then don't think twice go with the manual. More control, more power, more fun!!!
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Originally posted by 99Maxima5sp
best of both?! Theres nothing good about an auto!
Sure there is. Don't know where you live, but if you've spent every day for years in LA traffic to and from work, you'd want an auto tranny.
If you have an auto, you can now use your right hand to flip off the guy that just passed you in a stick.
My SHO was a stick, and it was a blast. I imagine my Max would be too, but since I need left knee replacement surgery and have arthritis in my left hip, I had to buy an auto.
They both have their uses. I've driven both in a Maxima, and love the stick. But I also love the auto at times too. Must be getting old.
eric
best of both?! Theres nothing good about an auto!
Sure there is. Don't know where you live, but if you've spent every day for years in LA traffic to and from work, you'd want an auto tranny.
If you have an auto, you can now use your right hand to flip off the guy that just passed you in a stick.
My SHO was a stick, and it was a blast. I imagine my Max would be too, but since I need left knee replacement surgery and have arthritis in my left hip, I had to buy an auto.
They both have their uses. I've driven both in a Maxima, and love the stick. But I also love the auto at times too. Must be getting old.
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Originally posted by max99
Theres a lot of auto haters on here. They talk just as much crap about automatics as they do with Hondas or any other cars. Its pretty pathetic.
Theres a lot of auto haters on here. They talk just as much crap about automatics as they do with Hondas or any other cars. Its pretty pathetic.
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as a matter of fact i've owned both already and no one is *****ing about anything. It gets old hearing the same old crap about 5 speeds being so much better. I agree that they are quicker and fun to drive but an auto is still a maxima and I thought this was maxima.org not 5spdmaxima.org
I would venture to guess that you have at least 16s or bigger, and he has the stock 15s. If you both had the same wheels, the difference would be greater.
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Originally posted by 99Maxima5sp
Maybe its the fact that early 4th gens weigh a tiick less than later 4th gens, but my friends 96 auto has no problem keeping up with my 99 5sp, i mean i walk him every time, but hes still within 1.5 cars of me till about 45-50. It widens as the speed increases though. Not bad for an auto otherwise stock Max.
eric
Maybe its the fact that early 4th gens weigh a tiick less than later 4th gens, but my friends 96 auto has no problem keeping up with my 99 5sp, i mean i walk him every time, but hes still within 1.5 cars of me till about 45-50. It widens as the speed increases though. Not bad for an auto otherwise stock Max.
eric
walk into the light my son..
see everyone always says.. oh i drove a 5spd before.. its no big deal over an auto..
but its not the 5spd vs auto.. its the Maxima 5spd vs Maxima Auto.. its night and day..
the gear ratio.. the torque and horsepower.. it must makes the maxima 5spd that much more amazing
see everyone always says.. oh i drove a 5spd before.. its no big deal over an auto..
but its not the 5spd vs auto.. its the Maxima 5spd vs Maxima Auto.. its night and day..
the gear ratio.. the torque and horsepower.. it must makes the maxima 5spd that much more amazing
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Originally posted by dwapenyi
I would venture to guess that you have at least 16s or bigger, and he has the stock 15s. If you both had the same wheels, the difference would be greater.
DW
I would venture to guess that you have at least 16s or bigger, and he has the stock 15s. If you both had the same wheels, the difference would be greater.
DW
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Originally posted by SprintMax
walk into the light my son..
see everyone always says.. oh i drove a 5spd before.. its no big deal over an auto..
but its not the 5spd vs auto.. its the Maxima 5spd vs Maxima Auto.. its night and day..
the gear ratio.. the torque and horsepower.. it must makes the maxima 5spd that much more amazing
walk into the light my son..
see everyone always says.. oh i drove a 5spd before.. its no big deal over an auto..
but its not the 5spd vs auto.. its the Maxima 5spd vs Maxima Auto.. its night and day..
the gear ratio.. the torque and horsepower.. it must makes the maxima 5spd that much more amazing
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I hated my auto soo much I converted to 5spd. 
The difference is night and day. The 5spd pulls a LOT harder then the auto, period. There are certain points in the gearing/mph that the auto can hang better, but 90% of the time the 5spd will whip it, and 10% of the time just beat it. First gear is the major difference between the auto and 5spd. The Auto's first gear ratio is 2.3 where as the 5spd's is 3.3. Dropping the clutch at 2500 and squeeling your tires through most of first is a lot different then launching the old auto and being lucky to get a mouse-like squeek.
The difference is night and day. The 5spd pulls a LOT harder then the auto, period. There are certain points in the gearing/mph that the auto can hang better, but 90% of the time the 5spd will whip it, and 10% of the time just beat it. First gear is the major difference between the auto and 5spd. The Auto's first gear ratio is 2.3 where as the 5spd's is 3.3. Dropping the clutch at 2500 and squeeling your tires through most of first is a lot different then launching the old auto and being lucky to get a mouse-like squeek.
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Originally posted by Craig Mack
I hated my auto soo much I converted to 5spd.
The difference is night and day. The 5spd pulls a LOT harder then the auto, period. There are certain points in the gearing/mph that the auto can hang better, but 90% of the time the 5spd will whip it, and 10% of the time just beat it. First gear is the major difference between the auto and 5spd. The Auto's first gear ratio is 2.3 where as the 5spd's is 3.3. Dropping the clutch at 2500 and squeeling your tires through most of first is a lot different then launching the old auto and being lucky to get a mouse-like squeek.
I hated my auto soo much I converted to 5spd.
The difference is night and day. The 5spd pulls a LOT harder then the auto, period. There are certain points in the gearing/mph that the auto can hang better, but 90% of the time the 5spd will whip it, and 10% of the time just beat it. First gear is the major difference between the auto and 5spd. The Auto's first gear ratio is 2.3 where as the 5spd's is 3.3. Dropping the clutch at 2500 and squeeling your tires through most of first is a lot different then launching the old auto and being lucky to get a mouse-like squeek.
eric
Originally posted by Craig Mack
I hated my auto soo much I converted to 5spd.
The difference is night and day. The 5spd pulls a LOT harder then the auto, period. There are certain points in the gearing/mph that the auto can hang better, but 90% of the time the 5spd will whip it, and 10% of the time just beat it. First gear is the major difference between the auto and 5spd. The Auto's first gear ratio is 2.3 where as the 5spd's is 3.3. Dropping the clutch at 2500 and squeeling your tires through most of first is a lot different then launching the old auto and being lucky to get a mouse-like squeek.
I hated my auto soo much I converted to 5spd.
The difference is night and day. The 5spd pulls a LOT harder then the auto, period. There are certain points in the gearing/mph that the auto can hang better, but 90% of the time the 5spd will whip it, and 10% of the time just beat it. First gear is the major difference between the auto and 5spd. The Auto's first gear ratio is 2.3 where as the 5spd's is 3.3. Dropping the clutch at 2500 and squeeling your tires through most of first is a lot different then launching the old auto and being lucky to get a mouse-like squeek.
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Originally posted by luckee2bhere
well tell your mom to post because shes obviously cooler than you
well tell your mom to post because shes obviously cooler than you
Second, I didnt mean I could pull away from 5speed maximas, I just said alot of 5 speeds in general. Also, I didnt say my auto was the fastest **** on the road, did I? You make it sound like I did. I like my auto for the feel of luxury, and the comfort of not having to worry about shifting. I love 5 speeds, and I ****ing know they are hella fast.
Just to clear things up, I didnt chose my auto over a 5 speed. I had no choice in the matter. When my parents bought me the car, they already knew the advantage of a 5 speed, and they didnt want me having one. They arent exactly the racing type.
Originally posted by Maxima95Tuner
Ok first of all, whats with all the Auto hating. Im 16, my parents bought the car for me, so I get what I get. Enough with this bull****.
Second, I didnt mean I could pull away from 5speed maximas, I just said alot of 5 speeds in general. Also, I didnt say my auto was the fastest **** on the road, did I? You make it sound like I did. I like my auto for the feel of luxury, and the comfort of not having to worry about shifting. I love 5 speeds, and I ****ing know they are hella fast.
Just to clear things up, I didnt chose my auto over a 5 speed. I had no choice in the matter. When my parents bought me the car, they already knew the advantage of a 5 speed, and they didnt want me having one. They arent exactly the racing type.
Ok first of all, whats with all the Auto hating. Im 16, my parents bought the car for me, so I get what I get. Enough with this bull****.
Second, I didnt mean I could pull away from 5speed maximas, I just said alot of 5 speeds in general. Also, I didnt say my auto was the fastest **** on the road, did I? You make it sound like I did. I like my auto for the feel of luxury, and the comfort of not having to worry about shifting. I love 5 speeds, and I ****ing know they are hella fast.
Just to clear things up, I didnt chose my auto over a 5 speed. I had no choice in the matter. When my parents bought me the car, they already knew the advantage of a 5 speed, and they didnt want me having one. They arent exactly the racing type.
Wow - my dad just gave me a ride to the job interview.
