Seat of the pants excitement

[sprjenkins]

Was just wondering what people forund to be their best seat of the pants performance mod?

There's lots of talk of people improving by 5kw's here and .4 of a second at the drags there, but the majority of people don't go to the drags that often do they?

I know I might only go 2 or 3 times a year and I drive my car everyday.

So the question is: Whats the most enjoyable, seat of the pants excitement modification you have done to your car?

[jonbays]

Hi Stall converter

lots of fun

fair bit quicker off the mark where it truly counts

[JC]

3" exhaust on the XR8. Fair bit noisier than standard.

[chrispie123]

: tickford badges guarenteed power :dr_Evil:

[sprjenkins]

Originally Posted by chrispie123

: tickford badges guarenteed power :dr_Evil:

LOL I might have to look into that mod then

[GK]

XR suspension.

Even without the go hard mods, you get lots of driving pleasure being able to punt faster through corners, round roundabouts etc with stiffer suspension!

Car looks nicer a little lowered also!

GK

[Stav]

If I empty the car of tools and then drop off the family ..the car screams...also good music..lol

[The Monty]

Near empty fuel tank and a really cold morning, just after you clean it. Is it me, or does the car always feel faster in these conditions?

[eXi7w0unD]

the more i drive it the faster it goes

[The Mighty Red]

I drive the Xflow XE Ute 90% of the time now , so whenever I get in the XR6 it feels like its just had a new mod fitted.

[Dauphin]

First it was the Unichip and then it was the hi-stall. I'm sure it will be something else again.

[GlennBA]

Manual conversion.. sh!ts over the automatic and is 1 second quicker down the 1/4 mile.

[AU2PWR]

True that GK , Tickford Suspension is Awesome for the fast Corners , my biggest bang for your buck was free lol , no the Old Pod Filter Setup , its Sweeeeeet !

[Pinkbits]

Edit!

[stiddy]

launched it down a very big hill lol.. 0-100 in about 3 seconds hahaha..

Honestly, the 3inch exhaust.. its a unique one off sound that puts people in neck braces from snapping their heads too fast to look and see whats coming

[Whoosha]

Driving a 40 tonne truck 4000 + Ks a week the mrs Kia feels like a bullet :eclipsee_
but the best feeling mod for the XR was the zorst an CAi even if neither realy work (trust me they do) it sounds sweet & fast .. :Reverend: ..

[Casper]

Originally Posted by GlennAUII

Manual conversion.. sh!ts over the automatic and is 1 second quicker down the 1/4 mile.

14.226 @ 96.86 - Tripower 289 Automatic (histall/diff)
14.309 @ 97.66 - Hamo Automatic (histall/diff)
14.310 @99.23 - Geza Automatic (histall/diff)
14.597 @94.92 - Nik Manual
14.653@92.57 - Fordau6gal Automatic (histall/diff)
14.680 @ 94.63 - loxxr6 AU Manual
14.773 @ 92.71 - Useless Automatic (histall/diff)
14.774 @ 88.90 - Casper Automatic (histall/diff)
14.821 @ 92.88 - DeathXR Manual


I'm thinking a histall and diff change (approx $2000) is at least the equal of a manual conversion (over $2000) on the 1/4 in an AU I6.

Histall was certainly the best seat of the pants mod in my car anyhow.

[xr8ute]

Originally Posted by GlennAUII

Manual conversion.. sh!ts over the automatic and is 1 second quicker down the 1/4 mile.

LMAO!!!

I better buy myself a T5 conversion then....should I demand my money back if I dont run a 13.15?

[b2tf]

14.226 @ 96.86 - Tripower 289 Automatic (histall/diff)
14.309 @ 97.66 - Hamo Automatic (histall/diff)
14.310 @99.23 - Geza Automatic (histall/diff)
14.597 @94.92 - Nik Manual
14.653@92.57 - Fordau6gal Automatic (histall/diff)
14.680 @ 94.63 - loxxr6 AU Manual
14.773 @ 92.71 - Useless Automatic (histall/diff)
14.774 @ 88.90 - Casper Automatic (histall/diff)
14.821 @ 92.88 - DeathXR Manual

:

not all of us need to keep our hands on a knob to enjoy driving...

[GlennBA]

Originally Posted by Casper

14.226 @ 96.86 - Tripower 289 Automatic (histall/diff)
14.309 @ 97.66 - Hamo Automatic (histall/diff)
14.310 @99.23 - Geza Automatic (histall/diff)
14.597 @94.92 - Nik Manual
14.653@92.57 - Fordau6gal Automatic (histall/diff)
14.680 @ 94.63 - loxxr6 AU Manual
14.773 @ 92.71 - Useless Automatic (histall/diff)
14.774 @ 88.90 - Casper Automatic (histall/diff)
14.821 @ 92.88 - DeathXR Manual


I'm thinking a histall and diff change (approx $2000) is at least the equal of a manual conversion (over $2000) on the 1/4 in an AU I6.

Histall was certainly the best seat of the pants mod in my car anyhow.

lol i don't care.. i won't say what i paid and i still know it IS more fun to drive than an auto by far. I'd do it again in a flash. Its completely transformed my car, i love to drive it now. Each to their own but you guys can keep the slushbox.

[GlennBA]

Originally Posted by b2tf

:

not all of us need to keep our hands on a knob to enjoy driving...

but it seems you do anyways.. just the one you hold onto is pink and it doesn't have 1,3,5,2,4,R stamped into it :

[HLC]

a heavy right foot.

[bodes-sh]

Originally Posted by GlennAUII

but it seems you do anyways.. just the one you hold onto is pink and it doesn't have 1,3,5,2,4,R stamped into it :

i must say the pink one feels a lot better tho :

[GlennBA]

Originally Posted by xr8ute

LMAO!!!

I better buy myself a T5 conversion then....should I demand my money back if I dont run a 13.15?

you can do whatever you like, i was just posting what my results were and i've got the timeslips to prove the results.

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by GlennAUII

but it seems you do anyways.. just the one you hold onto is pink and it doesn't have 1,3,5,2,4,R stamped into it :

See this is what makes me laugh. You bag auto owners for having autos, so they give it back, and you instantly get on the defensive.

Bit insecure are we? : :

[OZFORDAU]

Both transmissions are fine! It's everyone to there own opioun! Everyone just needs to calm down n get the hell ova it!

That's the 1 problem with this forums sometimes....People take things to heart!

Build a bridge n get ova it!

My prefence would be manual!

But i drive an auto!

So lets more on n stay on topic!

Cheers

Simon

[JC]

Originally Posted by GlennAUII

lol i don't care.. i won't say what i paid and i still know it IS more fun to drive than an auto by far. I'd do it again in a flash. Its completely transformed my car, i love to drive it now. Each to their own

The last bit is the most important thing you have said in this thread. Yes, manuals are great for direct control of take-off, launch speed etc, but most (fast) drag cars are autos. Most race cars (circuit etc) are manual because of the engine braking capability of a manual, but autos have raced successfully in the past at Bathurst etc. Just not as successfully as a manual.

The Ford 4 speed auto is slightly slower than the manual for a variety of reasons, one of which is to ensure that you don't get ferocious wheelspin when towing a 2 tonne caravan. Something you can't do for a long time (say around Australia) in a manual without upgrading the clutch etc, which usually means the clutch action becomes heavier and you end up with a left calf twice the size of our right.

As Casper and others have said, upgrading the components in an auto can make it just as much fun, if not more so, than a manual. Would you still like a manual starter, or do you like your auto one? Manual is old technology, and I would say that in 10 years time, manuals will almost be phased out with the way sequential and semi-auto gearboxes are progressing, but so as long as you are happy with old technology, that's fine; have fun posting on AFF in 2 years time with your 286.

[GlennBA]

Originally Posted by b2tf

See this is what makes me laugh. You bag auto owners for having autos, so they give it back, and you instantly get on the defensive.

Bit insecure are we? : :

I was only joking around with you aust, not being defensive. :
I just posted up my experiences since changing over to manual and i get bombarded with people telling me how wrong i am... :
great forum!

[GlennBA]

Originally Posted by JC

have fun posting on AFF in 2 years time with your 286.

My car will be long gone by 2 years time mate.

[LG]

I must agree, the manual sure has changed the whole drive-ability of the car. Not to mention, faster and more powerful, but more controllable as well. It really depends on the type of driving you do.

Next to that, would have to be the Wheels! Fashion over function boys ;)