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Old 01-21-2012, 09:04 PM   #21 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by keb370z View Post
Why does first gear in every other car feel and seem faster than the Z?

(THERE. Better? Jeez.)
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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang View Post
I think you're missing the point. There's no argument that the car is quick when you actually get on it, but we're talking about regular driving where things slow down a bit with an MT due to clutch operation from a stand-still. In that case an automatic tends to feel quicker.
I don't think so and you said it yourself - the Z is quick. If the OP is reluctant to rev the engine, then of course it will be sluggish. Am I missing something here?
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