Vorpal:
I just hope they don't phase out manual gears, cause that day, i will totally lose interest in driving henceforth.

Am still yet to get comfortable with automatic, it feels so odd and banal.

Take for example, i am moving at gear 3, so i want to overtake a long vehicle on time, i will proceed with the 3, then switch to gear 4 for a short time , then switch back to 3 and stomp on the gas pedal enough that jolts the speed up then when the gear has revved up enough put it back to 4, voilà!

How odd will it be pulling that trick on an automatic, if possible sef?

ExpressBooking:
Manual transmission rocks my boat. It is preferred by very professional drivers as it gives you total control,maneuverability and stunts you need at any given time. That's only if you know how to get what you need out of it.

LadyMercedes:


Yeah, medicated lenses. Don't be scared

Uchihaitaci:


DAMN You fine, yummy yummy...gurl is you married?

Lol... thank you. No, I'm not.

But let's not derail the thread.

LadyMercedes:


Which is...?

LadyMercedes:


Lol... thank you. No, I'm not.

But let's not derail the thread.

LadyMercedes:


D1 means the car won't exceed gear one. So what "burst of speed" are you talking about?

Also, with automatic, it's never a good idea to change the gear while it's in motion.

koxi:


I guess there's just one way to find out...if u stay around edo/delta I'd prefer to show u practically

Mrtesso:


Awwww, I'm neither in Edo nor Delta. However I'm eager to learn. So if ure in Edo state, just shoot a practical video clip on a safe track and share it right here!

Somewhere quiet off Sapele road...so we can clearly hear what goes on with ur engine.

Remember to fasten ur seatbelts.

peterbello:


it's very possible on the automatic. That's what your D2 gear position is for.

koxi:


Lol...your bad.
I'm neither Jason Statham, nor Vin Diesel to shoot a racing video for nairaland.
If you wan watch film abeg watch fast&furious 7

koxi:


Lol...your bad.
I'm neither Jason Statham, nor Vin Diesel to shoot a racing video for nairaland.
If you wan watch film abeg watch fast&furious 7

koxi:


Lol...your bad.
I'm neither Jason Statham, nor Vin Diesel to shoot a racing video for nairaland.
If you wan watch film abeg watch fast&furious 7

LadyMercedes:


Yeah, medicated lenses. Don't be scared

gentlegenius:

How can he claim to be scared by your eyes and pretend not to notice your flamboyant beauty?
If that pix is really yours, then I must bow to God for covering you with such beauty.

Wow... I'm short of words.

Thank you, I'm flattered.

Mrtesso:



Lol!!
Aiit...permit me to copy some monickers to enlighten us further.

LadyMercedes:


Which is exactly what I hate! It's too stressful.

Some years back, my dad had a problem with his left knee. He was advised (by doctors), and warned (by his wife) to stop using his manual car, and use the auto instead. The guy no hear word.

I guess there's just something about it that people love.

EgunMogaji:
This belongs in the joke section.

I haven't laughed so hard in years.

And to think that I carry the same passport with mist of these characters

We're sorry

LadyMercedes:


Thank you

Vorpal:
I just hope they don't phase out manual gears, cause that day, i will totally lose interest in driving henceforth.

Am still yet to get comfortable with automatic, it feels so odd and banal.

Take for example, i am moving at gear 3, so i want to overtake a long vehicle on time, i will proceed with the 3, then switch to gear 4 for a short time , then switch back to 3 and stomp on the gas pedal enough that jolts the speed up then when the gear has revved up enough put it back to 4, voilà!

How odd will it be pulling that trick on an automatic, if possible sef?

FxHouse:


Some automatic cars have the same feature...try driving an automatic car with tiptronic gear and you would see yourself driving an "automatic-manual." This is because it has the normal PRND and then S gear level, on the S, you can choose to remain on a particular gear level for as long as you want to and then switch to a higher level or a lower level when you feel the need to. You could actually do this same thing you talked about, like move from a lower gear to a higher gear and back to a lower gear to gather momentum and switch to a higher gear almost immediately. Ford escape 2014 has that button on the side of the stick, and I'm sure alot of recent automatic cars have it too. Seen it on a highlander 2009, a KIA RIO 2015. Look out for the last selection of most recent automatic cars, you would find something like - and + signs. They put you in charge and allow you take full control of driving, just like manual cars. Why get just one, when you can get both in automatic car. You could switch between manual and automatic. Try reading about Tiptronic gears too, they were mostly common in german cars, though the features are coming up more in newer models of all brands of cars.

CC ladymercedes

Feel free to ask questions.

LadyMercedes:

Feel free.
We're still waiting for Gazzuzz to grace us with his presence.

LadyMercedes:
I, for one, won't drive a manual.

First of all, driving in Lagos traffic can be a b*tch! I can't imagine driving a manual car... with the clutching, and braking, and shifting of gear. Life's too short for dislocated shoulders and muscle pulls.

Secondly, I don't know when to shift. Gear one, after 5 seconds, I move to two, and I stay there till the car starts making weird noises, then I shift to three... in that manner.

After driving a car with Automatic transmission, nothing would make me drive manual.

Which would you rather drive, and why? A car with a manual transmission, or one with automatic transmission?

LadyMercedes:


The S signifies Sports Mode, right?

LadyMercedes:


Which is exactly what I hate! It's too stressful.

Some years back, my dad had a problem with his left knee. He was advised (by doctors), and warned (by his wife) to stop using his manual car, and use the auto instead. The guy no hear word.

I guess there's just something about it that people love.

nams77:


Yes you are correct. There's something about driving a shift stick on the high. Its so good especially if it's a merc. The bslance, the control, the raw power under your control is so heavenly. I remember driving along ughelli warri express way. Mehn! It was sheer pleasure. The intimate thrill will be driving on a super cool highway with the ac on and listening to coldplay singing 'fix you' or 'clocks'...of course it gonna be a manual and a merc.
I once drove an automatic tacoma(v6 or 8?) Didn't enjoy the ride one bit. Maybe it was the power of the car. It was so jumpy. Was almost climbing the breakers to the other lane