[928uk] Re: auto conversion to manual

[Nobu Asai]

Here is my view.

I had a 91 S4 Auto which I had experience of running on several circuit
including Goodwood, Nurburgring both in dry and wet.

I would say, it can go as fast as manuals.  Of course a lot depend on the
circuit and more importantly the condition of the car. (Suspension set-up,
etc.)
If you manual shift the gears it goes as well as manuals do. 

More over if you are not so familiar with the track, then I think Auto works
even better as you can concentrate more of brakes and handling rather than
thinking about which gear to use.
 
 
Also, now days most of racing cars are autos anyway.


I know some people will be against my opinion, but Jon Holdsworth is living
witness that I was one of the fastest 928 on Goodyear circuit during Euro
928 couple of years ago.  


Of course if main purpose if to be on the track, then Manual is the best
solution.  My point is for occasional use on the track, Auto can be as fast
as manuals and can have as good time of the track.


Well, probably it will trigger some discussion.


cheers,


Nobu ASAI
former owner of '91 S4 Auto Polar Silver 




> -----Original Message-----
> From: 928uk-bounces at 928.org.uk 
> [mailto:928uk-bounces at 928.org.uk] On Behalf Of Angus Fox
> Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2004 8:42 PM
> To: 928UK list'
> Cc: Barton Brisland
> Subject: [928uk] Re: auto conversion to manual
> 
> I forwarded this to our mail list. I have a manual so I cant 
> really advise about autos.
> I would say its pointless doing a conversion though. Costly 
> compared to buying a manual.
> 
> Angus
> PS Listers please reply cc:barton as I dont think he is on the list.
> On 1 Feb 2004, at 12:41 pm, Barton Brisland wrote:
> 
> > Hi Angus,
> >
> > I've been checking out your website and that of DEVEK etc, having 
> > recently considered getting a 928 S4 'project car' for our new 
> > magazine called Fast Road & Track Day. The car in question 
> is an auto, 
> > as I believe most of them are. Will the auto box seriously 
> inhibit its 
> > suitability for Track Day use?
> > If so, is a manual conversion worth considering, or is 
> there some kind 
> > of manual valve body/ shifter product available for the auto?
> >
> > Any advice would be gratefully received.
> >
> > Barton
> > www.fastroad-mag.com
> >
> 
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