What do you prefer driving, automatic or stick?

[techswede]

I think between '90 and '04 is the sweet spot. The electronics are surprisingly simple, yet the engines in this time make monstrous power.

For me the sweet spot is 69 to about 98^^

[bob345]

Not really into cars that were made after the 90s.. The electronics just make them a b**ch to work on.

Give me an old datsun 260 or 512 and i'll be happy for the rest of my life 

Those old datsuns can be really awesome

I think between '90 and '04 is the sweet spot. The electronics are surprisingly simple, yet the engines in this time make monstrous power.

yeah, those are definitely the golden years for easy to work on cars.

[terrytek]

For me the sweet spot is 69 to about 98^^

No. Carburetors are a total bitch to work with. I am more on the tech side. I love computers, and I mend them with my love of cars. The 510 and 240Z are the only exceptions.

[terrytek]

Those old datsuns can be really awesome

yeah, those are definitely the golden years for easy to work on cars.

My 2002 Protege is still surprisingly easy to work with. Heck, it uses the same engine as the MS Protege, which is turbo'd.

[techswede]

Those old datsuns can be really awesome

--Datto~--

yeah, those are definitely the golden years for easy to work on cars.

And on most of them you can get at almost every part of the engine easily. (would've been nice if you quoted me a bit later though .. Wrote 512 instead of 510. Funny how +2 is the difference between a ferrari and a datsun in this case  :lol:

 

No. Carburetors are a total bitch to work with. I am more on the tech side. I love computers, and I mend them with my love of cars. The 510 and 240Z are the only exceptions.

I love carbs. And i find them easy to work on. Sure the OBD diagnostics on newer cars make it a bit easier. But carbed engines just have that great sound and can rev harder too

[cae]

Those old datsuns can be really awesome

 

Love the old Datsuns. Surprised that one had a KA in it; at least they're keeping it in the family. Something I'd like one day:

 

[terrytek]

And on most of them you can get at almost every part of the engine easily. (would've been nice if you quoted me a bit later though .. Wrote 512 instead of 510. Funny how +2 is the difference between a ferrari and a datsun in this case  :lol:

 

I love carbs. And i find them easy to work on. Sure the OBD diagnostics on newer cars make it a bit easier. But carbed engines just have that great sound and can rev harder too

No. I have to disagree. Fuel injected cars sound better and can stay in redline longer.

[bob345]

And on most of them you can get at almost every part of the engine easily. (would've been nice if you quoted me a bit later though .. Wrote 512 instead of 510. Funny how +2 is the difference between a ferrari and a datsun in this case  :lol:

 

I love carbs. And i find them easy to work on. Sure the OBD diagnostics on newer cars make it a bit easier. But carbed engines just have that great sound and can rev harder too

carbs are fun yeah. I have a friend who has a 85 rx7 with a carbureted 13b rotary. The sound that thing makes is ridiculous! Simply change the mixture a bit and you are shooting 4 foot flames haha

[terrytek]

carbs are fun yeah. I have a friend who has a 85 rx7 with a carbureted 13b rotary. The sound that thing makes is ridiculous! Simply change the mixture a bit and you are shooting 4 foot flames haha

I disagree. Especially when you see a muscle car, those things sound like a regular smoker talking. It's too loud. I prefer the fuel injected JDMs with the catbacks purring at idle, unlike muscle cars, which cause such a racket.

[techswede]

No. I have to disagree. Fuel injected cars sound better and can stay in redline longer.

That's just a matter of opinion. 

Here's one from my personal collection of erotica

 

carbs are fun yeah. I have a friend who has a 85 rx7 with a carbureted 13b rotary. The sound that thing makes is ridiculous! Simply change the mixture a bit and you are shooting 4 foot flames haha

Oh i bet that sounds fantastic! I've never worked on a carbed rotary but damn that sounds interesting

[terrytek]

That's just a matter of opinion. 

Here's one from my personal collection of erotica

 

Oh i bet that sounds fantastic! I've never worked on a carbed rotary but damn that sounds interesting

I've worked with rotary fuel injected cars before. It's meh.

[cae]

I disagree. Especially when you see a muscle car, those things sound like a regular smoker talking. It's too loud. I prefer the fuel injected JDMs with the catbacks purring at idle, unlike muscle cars, which cause such a racket.

 

Sound is more about the exhaust system and cam profile (or porting - rotary) than fuel delivery. Your idolization of "JDM" is hilarious though.

 

[techswede]

I've worked with rotary fuel injected cars before. It's meh.

Rotaries are interesting engines to me. And they are nice to work with. 

Especially since you can take the entire thing apart and really get in there

[bob345]

I disagree. Especially when you see a muscle car, those things sound like a regular smoker talking. It's too loud. I prefer the fuel injected JDMs with the catbacks purring at idle, unlike muscle cars, which cause such a racket.

you don't think this sounds awesome? and yes i know its efi, but carburated rotary sound the same

[terrytek]

you don't think this sounds awesome? and yes i know its efi, but carburated rotary sound the same

Nah, not really.

[codytappen]

Depends on where you live; if manuals are common learn to drive them, and if automatics are common don't bother learning to drive a manual. Where I nearly all relatively new cars are automatic so I only know how to drive automatic.

[terrytek]

Depends on where you live; if manuals are common learn to drive them, and if automatics are common don't bother learning to drive a manual. Where I nearly all relatively new cars are automatic so I only know how to drive automatic.

Nah, my area, cars are mostly manuals one day, autos the next day. And I live in the same general area as you.

[codytappen]

my area, cars are mostly manuals one day, autos the next day

uwot? I don't quite get what this sentence means, please elaborate.

[shiftberry]

manual gearbox is the best because it's cheaply repairable and efficient

 

stamp the clutch, change the gear.. the car is uproaring especially when you're driving a subaru wrx sti with cosworth engine!!

[terrytek]

uwot? I don't quite get what this sentence means, please elaborate.

I usually see a lot of old (like 90s-00s) cars, which are usually stickshift, one day, and then the next day, I see a lot of new cars, which are usually auto.

[terrytek]

manual gearbox is the best because it's cheaply repairable and efficient

Yep, mostly  mechanical, compared to auto's mostly electronic.

[Maxibonbits]

Automatic. Why would i want to make the driving experience more complicated.

[Tacitus]

I've never driven an automatic car in my life, and of the 3 pedals the clutch is the one that gives most control.

 

There's no excuse for not being able to drive a manual car. It's easy, (this is directed at Americans) and if you ever find yourself in Europe have fun with your rented car you shouldn't even be allowed to drive.

[shiftberry]

ME WANTS THIS NOW! 

 

[terrytek]

ME WANTS THIS NOW! 

 

Go ahead. Go search the junkyard for one. Those are horrid.