Auto or manual for offroading

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wixsy

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There's probably threads on this, I did search but no joy. So if there are numerous threads could somebody link me to them and if not, what's the best for greenlaning or pay and play days, thanks
 
autos good - as said no clutch to burn out, but you got no engine braking and you can't 'feel' the terrain so well imo

that said, personally I prefer auto offroad.
 
Jay reKx said:
autos good - as said no clutch to burn out, but you got no engine braking and you can't 'feel' the terrain so well imo

that said, personally I prefer auto offroad.
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You get engine breaking if you select the gears eg put box in 1 or 2 and you'll get plenty of engine breaking.
 
Wiltshire layman,

I'm gonna ring Marcus tomorrow. It's just during the wait I've found a couple of others, one off which is an auto. It's crap having to wait if you Wanna buy something
 
if you can drive manuals are better in my opinion :behindsofa: :lol:

they are better for vehicle control though... just don't ride the clutch n make sure your in the right gear (just like driving on the road)

The advantage to the auto is you got instant power when you need it, if you get bogged down in the manual n you ain't quick enough yer stuffed :lol:

what i'm gettin at... there's pro's n cons to both...
 
disco147 said:
if you can drive manuals are better in my opinion :behindsofa: :lol:

they are better for vehicle control though... just don't ride the clutch n make sure your in the right gear (just like driving on the road)

The advantage to the auto is you got instant power when you need it, if you get bogged down in the manual n you ain't quick enough yer stuffed :lol:

what i'm gettin at... there's pro's n cons to both...
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rubbish an auto locked in low 1st. will crawl along much better than a manual will.
 
tacr2man said:
make sure you have good gearbox cooling !
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+1

The temps my gearbox reached were too high for my liking, so had a custom gearbox oil cooler made up:



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Personally prefer manual but my next big project will be auto. But thats got more to do with its designed purpose than my preference.

For greenlaning i'd always choose manual.
 
+1 for Auto.

Use a 1.6:1 transfer box to give you better engine braking.

If you are clumsy in a manual you are more likely to break diffs and shafts where as the auto takes up drive smoother.

Also not advised but I find you can also feather the brakes when descending in an auto without as much risk of locking up and sliding.
 
As everyone else is saying really, auto technically better, as you never "loose" control (technically while the clutch is pressed you are not in control)

BUT

I would always choose a manual!
 
My old Disco was an Auto and the fender is manual.
Much preferred the Auto for playing, but not for MPG - Comes down to personal taste.
 
All to do with personal preference. Buy one and see how you get on with it if you dont like it buy the other and make up your own mind.
 
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