srtgray
New Member
- Posts
- 475
- Location
- On the Lake Geneva Shoreline
Yes, bear in mind I'm in Switzerland
That said, I had a mate with a manual Tdi Disco 1, and when it hit a hill with the CC on all that happened was clouds of black smoke.
auto vs manual
- Thread starter t5desperado
- Start date
This site contains affiliate links for which LandyZone may be compensated if you make a purchase.
Yes, bear in mind I'm in Switzerland
That said, I had a mate with a manual Tdi Disco 1, and when it hit a hill with the CC on all that happened was clouds of black smoke.
jamesmartin
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 91,879
- Location
- louth lincs
you can tow it as far and fast as you like with t/box in neutral, you tend to find brakes in better condition on autos especially rears
jamesmartin
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 91,879
- Location
- louth lincs
girls and yanks ?theres more control of torque and speed at wheels with autos
Yes, bear in mind I'm in Switzerland
That said, I had a mate with a manual Tdi Disco 1, and when it hit a hill with the CC on all that happened was clouds of black smoke.
Didn't know you were in Switzerland, you want to pop over here and see how useful cruise control is - you'll be making more use of your handbrake!!!
I can't see cruise working well in a series 1, the engine is just rough, in my opinion.
srtgray
New Member
- Posts
- 475
- Location
- On the Lake Geneva Shoreline
I only left the UK 10 years ago, so I know what the roads are like . That said, if the motorways are as stop-start as you say, it's another reason to get an auto!
. That said, if the motorways are as stop-start as you say, it's another reason to get an auto!bobbler
New Member
- Posts
- 2,773
- Location
- County Durham
How does this work? My last auto would always descend faster than the manual discos.
Personally I like the manual for the better (more controlled?) engine braking when descending but that's about it. The auto is better for day to day driving and just as capable off road.
Basically OP get the best disco for your budget and worry more about the rusty part between the bumpers and engine than what box it has. I have been doing a lot of looking recently and bought another auto import since there are lots of 'solid' discoveries advertised but only a couple that actually were and I got sick of looking at overpriced tat.
I only left the UK 10 years ago, so I know what the roads are like
Driving from the south to Lancashire I can go 95% of the way, on motorways, in fifth without touching the gear stick. So can't see the benefit. My point was you can cruise the motorways without changing gear, but cruise control is a non-starter.
Most of my driving is country lanes, farm tracks and fields, a auto box would be pants and expensive on fuel.
It's horses for courses. And I've never met a farmer (I know a few) with a auto Landy, no matter the model. Do you use your Land Rover for what is was made for, or for crusing motorways, I guess that will determine your gear box choice.
srtgray
New Member
- Posts
- 475
- Location
- On the Lake Geneva Shoreline
Well, a Disco was made for both off-roading AND cruising motorways, so yeah, I use it to the full extent of its design
srtgray
New Member
- Posts
- 475
- Location
- On the Lake Geneva Shoreline
I wouldn't have an auto Defender, however.
I refer you to "men who don't understand the relationship between speed, torque and revs" (or however I put it)!
Well, a Disco was made for both off-roading AND cruising motorways, so yeah, I use it to the full extent of its design
Fair point, so it comes down to what do you use it mostly for
jamesmartin
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 91,879
- Location
- louth lincs
that would cover many manual drivers especially the boy racer types
Oh god yea,I agree. But I was on about reasonably knowledgeable 4x4 owners.
Vincemcdonald
Active Member
- Posts
- 488
- Location
- Southampton
Ever found yourself in sand in the wrong gear? With a manual you dip the clutch and by the time you have selected the correct gear, you have come to a halt. An auto simply changes down for you without losing momentum. And your clutch arm won't have a hole rubbed through it. Having owned several of both, auto gets my vote.
Thor1950
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 39,238
- Location
- Land of the midnight sun
yes
and why do you think these are automatic transmissions http://www.neillgrading.com/uploads/image/Volvo.jpg
To
No, not much sand in the M4 corridor! Always found manual better in mud though. I choose the revs, diffs, ratio and gear selection for the circumstances, auto box wasn't as aware to what was in front in front me as I was!
No, not much sand in the M4 corridor! Always found manual better in mud though. I choose the revs, diffs, ratio and gear selection for the circumstances, auto box wasn't as aware to what was in front in front me as I was!
jamesmartin
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 91,879
- Location
- louth lincs
but with the auto you can vary the torque you put down at the wheels so you dont spin the wheels or select gear or go bollocks out if you want
jamesmartin
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 91,879
- Location
- louth lincs
?theres skill in applying just the right amount of torque at the wheel
