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j8ear · 07-27-2005, 06:23 PM

I have both sticks and auto's...each with advantages and disadvantages. Prius is an automatic, v70r is a stick (6 speed wagon with a clutch, AWD and 300 horsies

), I've got two automatic broncos and my 69 bronco is usually 4 speed stick. Both the Kubota and Ford tractors are sticks but they're usually set at a constant RPM.

I will tell those of you who have never driven a snow mobile or any other type of vehicle with a constant velocity transmission (CVT), that when these things are perfected for automobiles or you otherwise get a chance to experience one...it will blow you away.

Such perfectly efficient, infinate gearing with zero hesitation at any point in the acceleration or decelaration process, that will make you wonder WHY...why haven't I seen one of these before.

I still love the six speed smoothness and acceleration of my R...the low range granny gear rock crawling of the '69, but for beltway traffic, or boat towing, I prefer the automatic.

Anywho...that's my 2 cents.

-bear

07-27-2005, 06:23 PM	#44 (permalink)
j8ear Gentlemen Farmer Location: Middle of nowhere, Jersey	I have both sticks and auto's...each with advantages and disadvantages. Prius is an automatic, v70r is a stick (6 speed wagon with a clutch, AWD and 300 horsies ), I've got two automatic broncos and my 69 bronco is usually 4 speed stick. Both the Kubota and Ford tractors are sticks but they're usually set at a constant RPM. I will tell those of you who have never driven a snow mobile or any other type of vehicle with a constant velocity transmission (CVT), that when these things are perfected for automobiles or you otherwise get a chance to experience one...it will blow you away. Such perfectly efficient, infinate gearing with zero hesitation at any point in the acceleration or decelaration process, that will make you wonder WHY...why haven't I seen one of these before. I still love the six speed smoothness and acceleration of my R...the low range granny gear rock crawling of the '69, but for beltway traffic, or boat towing, I prefer the automatic. Anywho...that's my 2 cents. -bear __________________ It's alot easier to ask for forgiveness then it is to ask for permission.