I'm on an access road in the right lane, getting ready to merge into the left lane to make an entrance onto the highway...This jerk decides to close the gap that I was getting ready to move into. So rather than getting mad, I decide to take my Automagic out of O/D and just give it the WOT. My car just jumps into the lane, like an animal. Not only was I suprised at how easily it did it, so was the jerk. His mouth was wide open...

I've been experimenting with taking my Automagic out of O/D when I'm at lower speeds for quick acceleration, and it seems to work. I would guess it's because the engine is operating more towards the power band, 3000 rpm and up?

Maybe some other Automagics could comment on this. I'm still getting the feel of my car.

Also, for those who take them to the track, do you run your quarter mile times with O/D off or on?

 

I love doing that kind of thing to people who won't let you merge.

These big Max's are faster than people think they are.

 

I leave my OD off unless I'm cruising on the freeway. For racing, I also leave the OD off, but it doesn't matter because your gearing won't change.

If you floor it at about 70, the automagic will shift down to 2nd gear (even in 4th).

 

"My car just jumps into the lane, like an animal."

Awesome quote!

 

When I drive the auto, I find taking it out of OD particularly useful on the highway BEFORE passing. It is kinda like going from 5th to 3rd in the 5spd when getting ready to open up a can on someone!!

 

I was talking to my dad about it, he used to build racing engines for VW's and Porsche's, and he said that most of the mods that I've been telling him about, intake, y-pipe, exhaust, are going to create the most difference in the middle to upper RPM ranges.

So I speculated that taking O/D off, will allow the engine to run at higher RPM in the same gears, and will therefore create more acceleration. I would also guess that a modded MAX 1/4 mile time would be faster without O/D than with.

I only have the intake, but more is coming...

It's kinda cool that I bought this car, because now my dad can relive his glory days of building race cars. Just on a smaller scale. He started with 409 cu. inches and 450HP.

Anyway, sorry so long, he will probably be getting a 2002-2003 Altima. It's more his style these days...

 

will leaving o/d off affect fuel economy a lot?

and will it mess up the car in any way?

 

It allows 4th gear to be engaged, lowering engine speeds, and therefore saving on fuel. Leaving OD off would limit your gear selection.

 

Hey PhatGuy,
Are those direct quotes from Ward's in your earlier post?

"World’s best throttle response"
"Conan the Barbarian: Still slays all competitors."
Sorry Acura 3.2 owners not this year!

I knew they voted it in the 10 Best for 2001, but that is some strong language.

 

You had reason to laugh. This guy was on serious crack. In a race hell blow you away until his POS breaks down.