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Car TalkRe: Why People Prefer Manual To Automatic Cars by donsola(op): 7:14am On Aug 08, 2018
nadalion:
FTC. Please quote me when this gets to front page.
It is just an informative post for car enthusiast, thanks.
Car TalkWhy People Prefer Manual To Automatic Cars by donsola(op):
There are many reasons to prefer a manual over an automatic, even today with advanced forms of automatic transmissions available such as CVT, DSG, Tiptronic, Dual-Clutch, and Automated-Manual Transmissions.

Manual Transmission Pros:

-More direct control of matching gear to rpms. Meaning, with a manual you can control the smoothness of shifting up or down by “rev-matching” the motors rpm to the selected gear by blipping the throttle while heel-toe downshifting, for example. Also you can select proper gear for climbing hills more fluidly.

-More control of usable power available for acceleration in critical situations. For example, if you find yourself in a situation where the safest thing to do is to accelerate to remove oneself and others from danger, you need power to do that, which means you need to be in a lower gear than you were while cruising. A typical automatic transmission will not know when you suddenly need more power.

-Better in commuter traffic. It is easier (for me), when in bumper to bumper traffic to keep it in first and massage brake, clutch and gas to slog through heavy traffic. I find automatic transmissions far too abrupt when moving from stop to 5 mph. Many people prefer automatic in traffic because they “don’t have to pay attention” or “don’t have to work as hard”. Some people hate manuals in traffic. I understand.

-If battery dies I can push start my car. With an Automatic you simply cannot do this. So you are stuck waiting for help. I consider this not only an inconvenience but a safety issue.
Driver engagement. I am much more connected to what is going on with a manual, and I must pay attention. Although I still pay attention when driving an automatic, I prefer the engagement of a manual. I feel more connected, because I am.

-Improved gas mileage (although this has increasingly become less true depending on the vehicle make and model.
Ability to slow vehicle using transmission. Although one should not do this to excess as it can hurt both the motor and transmission if overdone, it can be done with moderation to help descend hills without having to destroy brakes.

-Safety. If the brakes go out completely, it is much better to have to direct control over the transmission in a manual. You can effectively bring a vehicle to a halt after slowing down in a controlled way with a manual. Not so with an automatic.
Overall pleasure. I do not just drive my car to the grocery store or to work, but even if I did, I would prefer a manual, even in a very hilly city where parking and driving requires continual manipulation of clutch, brake and gas in combination.
Track days. I try to go to the track as often as possible if I am driving an appropriate car. Although there are some sophisticated automatics that are actually superior to manuals on the track, like the Doppelkupplung (PDK) found in some Porsches, this is rare.

Most automatics are not track-worthy.
PhonesRe: Unlock Icloud And Track Your Lost Phone by donsola(m): 2:30pm On Aug 05, 2018
Please check if this has icloud and how much to deactivate it 355312088410279
PhonesRe: I Need A. Smart Watch Urgently by donsola(m): 2:20pm On Aug 05, 2018
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FoodRe: Python Or Is This Cobra Killed In My Backyard At D Villa; My Cousin Sent Me Dis. by donsola(m): 2:13pm On Aug 05, 2018
Lala where at thou
Technology MarketRe: Hp X360 Touch Screen Replacement in Nigeria by donsola(m): 10:00am On Jul 15, 2018
Casing nko
CelebritiesRe: Tonto Dikeh Buys Son A G-Wagon As Graduation Gift by donsola(m): 10:29am On Jul 14, 2018
OneCorner:
Ugly boy.
See head like bonga fish
Foolish MOFO lets see hw yours is gonna be when u give birth oponu?
SportsRe: Nigeria Vs Argentina: World Cup (1 - 2) On 26th June 2018 by donsola(m): 7:34pm On Jun 26, 2018
Wtf
SportsRe: Nigeria Vs Argentina: World Cup (1 - 2) On 26th June 2018 by donsola(m): 7:29pm On Jun 26, 2018
grin the keeper Neva die
Technology Market. by donsola(op):
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BusinessRe: Nigerians To Pay More For Alcohol, Cigarette As From Monday by donsola(m): 9:55pm On Jun 03, 2018
Chai

Chai

Chai!!!!!!

This Government don F.U.CK up...
CrimeRe: Robbers Cut Lady's Arm After Finding Nothing To Steal At Her Home. Graphic Pics by donsola(m): 12:27pm On May 14, 2018
With this kind of wound, u still have time to pick ur phone up, snap the cut, and type an epistle on Facebook... It defiles normal human reasoning and action. Quick Recovery BTW
RomanceRe: Davidos Gift Bursted:assurance Plate Number Is Fake!! by donsola(m): 10:47am On May 02, 2018
Fake plates, but the car is real, that's all there is to know
BusinessRe: Discover How to Make money from Coaster Bus Rental Business by donsola(m): 7:41pm On Feb 20, 2018
I don't know oo..
RomanceRe: Please, I Am Suicidal Please Read And Advise Me . This Is A Serious Post by donsola(m): 11:41am On Feb 05, 2018
Hmm!! Sometimes when life gives u lemons, u make lemonade, it's sickening to know that life is not fair a large number of us, but we have 2 options, 1st is succumb to the shit life gives you, and the second is to look at the brighter side of life and make do with the shit to make a positive change.

My dear human, suicide is not the way, it's only a passing phase, it would surely get better or worse, depending on whatever outlook you put to it.
Forum GamesRe: Start A Sentence With The Last Word Of The Previous Poster by donsola(m): 4:53pm On Feb 04, 2018
Head that most Nigerian youth don't make good use of, only to mix chemical and call themselves science student
CrimeRe: EFCC Arraigns Fake University Lecturer For N410,000 Fraud (Photo) by donsola(m): 3:06pm On Feb 04, 2018
oilyngbati:
Afonja and fraud are like 5 & 6 grin
didirin leleyi
CelebritiesRe: #bbnaija: Tboss Rants About New Housemates Behaviour by donsola(m): 12:44pm On Feb 04, 2018
I love Arsenal
TV/MoviesRe: BBNaija: K-Brule Tried To Kiss Anto, She Refused, But Went On To Kiss Lolu by donsola(m): 10:11am On Feb 04, 2018
Which club wan buy Messi, I strongly believe shooting stars go win the bid
CelebritiesRe: Wizkid Shows Off Weed As His Breakfast! (Photos) by donsola(m): 4:34pm On Jan 17, 2018
Skunk
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PoliticsAlaafin, New Aare Ona Kakanfo Driven To Venue By Chariot by donsola(op): 5:31pm On Jan 13, 2018
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, and the new Aare Ona Kakanfo, Gani Adam , have arrived at the Durban Stadium, the venue of installation of Adams as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland in Oyo.

The duo were seated in the chariot which was followed by convoy of vehicles amidst chanting of Iku Baba Yeye from the crowd who followed them.

Adams’s wife, Kemi and her daughter were among prominent personalities seated at the front row which include the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran and White Cap Chiefs from Lagos State.

The programme will start immediately the Oyo State Governor, Senator Abuola Ajimobi, arrives at the venue.

Source: www.punch.com.ng

PoliticsRe: Governor Rauf Aregbesola Refunds School Fees Of Student Who Was Robbed by donsola(m): 1:36pm On Jan 13, 2018
sirBLUNT:
wait oo is this the same rauf of osun state that has not paid workers salary for monthes and people are even commiting suicide in the state because of the hardship...that the guys at my top are praising? because he refund 20k he is not even ashame to post it online..cleare evidence at point!
nonsense!
This same person still owes my mum pension till day. It is only God that can fight our battle in this country.
PoliticsRe: 2019: Anybody Above 60 Should Go And Rest Peacefully – Yerima by donsola(m): 10:03am On Jan 13, 2018
NaoSlay:

Yerima, you spoke the truth.

Which Nigerian youths can rule this country?

Is it youths that are obsessed with celebrity lifestyle that you give the country to?

Or you would hand over this country to slay queens?


The youths of this country are all foolish and crazy, Nigerian government keep looting their future away, yet they keep a blind eye to it with 'I DON'T CARE' attitude.



So whats exactly your point? Just a pointless rant, the youth have been urged to do the right thing an you come here to spew thrash... Continue with this orientation and see ur unborn kids suffer
TravelRe: South-West Bridges, Roads And Flyovers In Pictures by donsola(m): 6:29pm On Jan 12, 2018
Savage
PoliticsRe: I Hate This Country! by donsola(m): 6:23pm On Jan 12, 2018
F U C K the Goverment huh
Technology MarketRe: SOLD *Samsung SMART FHD RAZOR SLIM Tv 40 Inch For Sale (PRICE SLASHED)!!!* SOLD by donsola(m): 6:55pm On Jan 05, 2018
Last price?
SportsRe: If U Have Bet9ja Accounts Drop Ur Id....am Funding 50k To 30ppl by donsola(m): 1:40pm On Dec 14, 2017
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