Killtodie Posted February 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 If you want to argue the definition of an automatic gearbox as one that has a torque converter or has the ability to shift at appropriate RPMs or can shift up or down or w/e, that doesnt quiet apply to what a top fuel dragster uses. I remember this from the History channel, they were talking about how that dragster has a few clutches that engage at certain points and that there is some sort of transmission, I dont know if the clutches are that transmission or of there are actual gears that it goes through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killtodie Posted February 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Thank you Mr. internet. No trans....automatic or otherwise. Just a multi-stage clutch system that is designed to slip a certain amount initially to maintain traction. http://www.santapod.co.uk/dr_anat_topfuel.php Toadie, you're SO WRONG STOP SPREADING LIES AND INNUENDO Turborusty yup, that's what it is, i didnt remember it correctly. lol, innuendo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turborusty Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) unless it's naughty innuendo.... Then spread it all over Turborusty Edited February 26, 2010 by Turborusty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jahjah Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 dude, i'm gonna let you slide today because i'm in a good mood =Pno fair... i caught it first... If you want to argue the definition of an automatic gearbox as one that has a torque converter or has the ability to shift at appropriate RPMs or can shift up or down or w/e, that doesnt quiet apply to what a top fuel dragster uses. automatic transmission –nounan automotive transmission requiring either very little or no manual shifting of gears. BAM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanta Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 How about we all agree that automatic transmission is a very broad definition to cover a lot of ground on the various types on non-manual shifting transmissions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jszucs Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 ^ ok then but now what is a non manual shifting trans. Would you count a push button trans as a manual? How about a 3 on the tree? What if I don't use my clutch in my car and just slam it into gear and grind away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killtodie Posted February 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 ^ ok then but now what is a non manual shifting trans. Would you count a push button trans as a manual? How about a 3 on the tree? What if I don't use my clutch in my car and just slam it into gear and grind away. If the car has a clutch pedal, I will consider it a manual, I dont care what method is used in shifting. Hell, sequential gear boxes can use flappy paddles to shift and the floor mounted shifter moves along side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turborusty Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 I want a car with a true manual........for me,it's not about how fast they can shift, how many thousandths of a second sooner they can reach 62MPH, or what kind of electronic trickery they can implement. For me, it's a tactile sensation.......and an emotional one as well. I want it to stir my soul as I stir though the gears. My wife's V8 Audi with all it's Hp and such is just fine, but I hate the transmission. The A6 she had previously with the little 2.7L ....with a 6spd manual was 10x more fun, entertaining, and interesting to drive. Turborusty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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