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Mar 1, 2006 | 11:16 AM

TrAvMaNFTW

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auto=slow??

OK my friend is not that much of a honda fan but i don't care. he keeps saying that because it's an automatic it will be slow no matter what, is that true, i need to know. I need to know!!!!

Mar 1, 2006 | 11:33 AM

amg6975

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RE: auto=slow??

Hellllz no. Ask Pete how slow his auto is.

Mar 1, 2006 | 11:35 AM

usmc2b2004

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RE: auto=slow??

Just because its auto doesn't mean its slow many of the NHRA drag cars are auto.

Mar 1, 2006 | 11:35 PM

killerformula

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RE: auto=slow??

nah, its slow because its a DX.

just bustin your chops man.

K

Mar 1, 2006 | 11:40 PM

sacicons

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RE: auto=slow??

honda autos absorb a lot of power, but you can add a decent amount of power and make up for it.

Mar 2, 2006 | 09:11 AM

Cam

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They wont be as fast as an identical manual car though

Mar 2, 2006 | 09:28 AM

Remmy

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RE: auto=slow??

Well, the auto sort of robs power... and doesnt let you shift over 4 rpm (correct me if Im wrong) so your car doesnt see the potential full power.

Mar 2, 2006 | 09:37 AM

mill$civic

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ORIGINAL: usmc2b2004

Just because its auto doesn't mean its slow many of the NHRA drag cars are auto.

i was watching a thing on that how people say autos are slow, but ya your right..some of the fastist drag cars are auto, but thats also a complete rebuld of everything

Mar 2, 2006 | 09:53 AM

Kedawei

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ORIGINAL: Remmy

Well, the auto sort of robs power... and doesnt let you shift over 4 rpm (correct me if Im wrong) so your car doesnt see the potential full power.

Surely it's higher than that...