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Auto or Manual Gearbox???

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robbie:
for what its worth, I too was a little unsure if the auto  would be OK or not, but I reckon it is great. I have stopped on hills with no traction, engaged difflock and then done a great hill start with no bother whatsoever.

The engine braking going dowhill took a little to get used to (only the second hill mind you, not weeks) as it does take a second or too to kick in, but once it does, it is fine..... DO NOT USE THE BRAKE!!!!!! better to go where you want rather than where it thinks it wants to go ;)

AND..... you have the information now, before you try it out, I didnt!!!!  :shock:

isle of man:
you need to fit a underdrive with the auto for the hill descents.


peter henry

SteveG:
Bullshit! :)  :)

The only real drawback of an auto is that if you lose your starter motor you are screwed. Apart from that they are excellent off-road.

Engine braking is not as good with an auto so you are going to descend faster than most diesel manuals, but it's not a problem at all.

If you went up to 35-36" tyres and felt it was too tall you could fit 4.11 R&P's in to bring gearing back to stock.

Cheers

Steve

isle of man:
i am a real fan of the benefit's you get from a autobox so much so that i will include this in my next buggy build.....and the underdrive is a must!!!! unless you are only a softroader.....your choice.


peter henry

muddyweb:
Auto, auto, auto all the way.


Underdrive ??!!?   What a waste of 1500 quid.    (Just my opinion of course :-))

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