WHat are auto's like on slips?

[JSP]

What are automatics like on steep slips?

[bedajim]

Originally Posted by JSP

What are automatics like on steep slips?

4x2 or 4x4 ????

[JSP]

Originally Posted by bedajim

4x2 or 4x4 ????

Sorry 4X4, namely a 3ltr petrol shogun.

[J S]

Lovely, Put them in D and then just accelerate when you want to. No hill start malarky or clutch slipping if you have no low range. BTW the V6 Shogun is shocking on fuel i mean like 10-12 MPG if your thinking of buying one.

James

[Cookee]

Toureg 5 litre V 10 auto no problem - and before that a 5.7 litre V8 Holden Ute Auto 2wd coped if you were gentle with the power!

[JSP]

It is the V6, 10-12mpg????
Feck that for lark!
See what else is about I think. Thanks lads.

[codprawn]

Autos are fantastic on slips - they are great offroad - you can trickle them over boulders and there is no clutch to burn out.

Downsides are they use a lot more fuel - they can overheat when towing long distances in hilly areas - they don't offer as much control when engine breaking.

You can drive an auto like a manual without a clutch - change down when approaching rounabouts or going downhill - you get far more control.

[bedajim]

JSP

Have a read of this I'll think it will answer your question

http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?...tomatic+manual

[JSP]

Originally Posted by bedajim

JSP

Have a read of this I'll think it will answer your question

http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?...tomatic+manual

Interesting read, thanks mate. I've only ever used one car that was an auto. A J reg xj6 many moons ago. Loved it and loved the kick down too. I'm going to leave the V6 shogun though
it's an L reg with 11 months MOT and 5 months tax, £500 if anyone wants me to pass on details.

[JABS]

The advantage of an automatic is that you can apply max torque at zero miles per hour. That equals max pulling power.