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Old 15-04-2020, 09:42 AM   #54
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Default Re: Manual or Autmatic better and why

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Originally Posted by CyberWasp View Post
Manual all the way.
I actually like the deceleration characteristics of being able to go down through the gears for corners, roundabouts and braking ect.
Brake pads and rotors last heaps longer and you get less brake dust to clean off the wheels.
You can do the same in many autos in manual mode. The ZF 6 speed is one such box. I prefer auto
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