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mrjohnwayne · 12-28-2005, 07:28 PM

The EX????? haha Just kidding

shopratles · 12-28-2005, 09:18 PM

Uh-huh...right. Seriously though, I really did like that ratchet setup. Since that Elky (1965) I have had a '96 Z28 and a '02 Trans Am and wished both had the ratchet shifter. I have owned stick shift cars and really enjoy them. But living in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area and the traffic, I have relented and now only have autos.

390FE · 12-29-2005, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Itstali25

Ok, now if i'm driving a little sporty car, manual all the way, LOVE it, its soo much fun to just rip through the gears, speed shifting adn all, feel like i'm in a race car lol,

HEY!!!! I could rip through all 3 gears in my F250.... Started in 2nd cause 1st was granny and than pount into 3 and than again into 4.... hahahaha LOL

I could light the tires starting in 2nd also. I kinda miss that truck. 1st gear is kinda torquy i nthe Yoda, I spin-em a little taking off on dirt/salt covered pavement. The clutch in the Yota has seen better days and I don't feel like replacing it untill at least spring so I take it easy on it. and I need to adjust the valves and get it timmed correctly.

Ford4x4Chik27 · 12-29-2005, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 390FE

HEY!!!! I could rip through all 3 gears in my F250.... Started in 2nd cause 1st was granny and than pount into 3 and than again into 4.... hahahaha LOL

I could light the tires starting in 2nd also. I kinda miss that truck. 1st gear is kinda torquy i nthe Yoda, I spin-em a little taking off on dirt/salt covered pavement. The clutch in the Yota has seen better days and I don't feel like replacing it untill at least spring so I take it easy on it. and I need to adjust the valves and get it timmed correctly.

Me too... Love that tranny. I start in 2 and just sit and spin, specially when it's raining

mrjohnwayne · 12-29-2005, 07:58 PM

Tell me about the DFW traffic. It is terrible. My work truck has a 6 speed in it and i hate driving down 35 through FW during the day. AH if only people besides me knew how to drive.....

As for the sports cars. They are fun. My mustang has the 5 speed in it and there is nothing better then slamming gears in that thing. hearing 2 and sometimes 3rd gear (this car has 120,000 miles on the 4.6L V-8) bark the tires. Still amuses me. For as many miles this car has i'm surprised the motor hasn't quit yet. They have been some seriously hard miles.

shopratles · 12-29-2005, 09:25 PM

Mr.JW, you ever get out to Kennedale to the drag strip?

Itstali25 · 12-30-2005, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mrjohnwayne

As for the sports cars. They are fun. My mustang has the 5 speed in it and there is nothing better then slamming gears in that thing. hearing 2 and sometimes 3rd gear

I hear that brother........aaaa........gives me chills thinking about driving my bros BMW, what a fun car, hearing the engine reaching redline, shifting....ARGH I LOVE IT lol

shopratles · 12-30-2005, 11:17 AM

Lets go one further. Favorite 4 speed (or standard trans.). Had a '65 Mustang - 289, 4bbl,4 speed (Borg-Warner - close ratio - factory equipment). That car sounded great when you were on it... and clutch not required after first gear.

mrjohnwayne · 12-30-2005, 05:19 PM

Nope never been to Kennedale. Could'nt even tell you where it's at.

Talking about close ratio trannies. My buddy has an 80 model Z28. ZZ4 Crate, Borg warner 4 speed, 3.08 posi. That ****** will do some serious take offs but tops out at about 105 in 4th gear turning about 6800 rpm's. If it had 1 more gear it would be a serious contender.

chevyguy · 01-02-2006, 12:13 PM

I didnt vote, It doesnt matter to me either way. The stick shift intimidates alot of peopole, but I have had alot of both so it makes no difference to me

View Poll Results: Which to you prefer to drive?
Automatic Tranny	22	36.67%
Standard Transmission	38	63.33%
Voters: 60. You may not vote on this poll

12-28-2005, 07:28 PM	#11
mrjohnwayne Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,112	The EX????? haha Just kidding __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

12-29-2005, 07:58 PM	#15
mrjohnwayne Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,112	Tell me about the DFW traffic. It is terrible. My work truck has a 6 speed in it and i hate driving down 35 through FW during the day. AH if only people besides me knew how to drive..... As for the sports cars. They are fun. My mustang has the 5 speed in it and there is nothing better then slamming gears in that thing. hearing 2 and sometimes 3rd gear (this car has 120,000 miles on the 4.6L V-8) bark the tires. Still amuses me. For as many miles this car has i'm surprised the motor hasn't quit yet. They have been some seriously hard miles. __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

12-30-2005, 05:19 PM	#19
mrjohnwayne Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,112	Nope never been to Kennedale. Could'nt even tell you where it's at. Talking about close ratio trannies. My buddy has an 80 model Z28. ZZ4 Crate, Borg warner 4 speed, 3.08 posi. That ****** will do some serious take offs but tops out at about 105 in 4th gear turning about 6800 rpm's. If it had 1 more gear it would be a serious contender. __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

01-02-2006, 12:13 PM	#20
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,160	I didnt vote, It doesnt matter to me either way. The stick shift intimidates alot of peopole, but I have had alot of both so it makes no difference to me __________________ When i die, i dont want to walk gracefully thu the pearly gates and turn in a unused body. i want to go sliding thru sideways and turn in a body that has been completely used up.

12-28-2005, 09:18 PM	#12
shopratles Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 172	Uh-huh...right. Seriously though, I really did like that ratchet setup. Since that Elky (1965) I have had a '96 Z28 and a '02 Trans Am and wished both had the ratchet shifter. I have owned stick shift cars and really enjoy them. But living in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area and the traffic, I have relented and now only have autos.

12-29-2005, 09:25 PM	#16
shopratles Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 172	Mr.JW, you ever get out to Kennedale to the drag strip?

12-30-2005, 11:17 AM	#18
shopratles Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 172	Lets go one further. Favorite 4 speed (or standard trans.). Had a '65 Mustang - 289, 4bbl,4 speed (Borg-Warner - close ratio - factory equipment). That car sounded great when you were on it... and clutch not required after first gear.

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