On Wed, 15 Oct 1997 18:39:34 -0600, you wrote:
>Bruce,
>
> The problem with off-roading in an auto vs stick isn't in the mud, it's=
on=20
>the rocks. You generally want to feather the throttle extremely =
lightly,=20
>and use the clutch to maintain even more control. It's hard on the =
clutch,=20
>but auto's tend to be hard on axles.=20
True Pat,
Another deciding factor for me was the fact that with a stick,
I have way more ratios to pick from. In low/first, the ratio is damn
near 45 to 1! That is really low for a stock 4X4.=20
On a recent trip, an auto Jeep went sailing on by me, and he
was beating the hell out of his rig. We stopped later on, and he told
me that he was in his lowest gear, and his back hurt after that road!!
IMHO.....
'wheeling....stick
Highway....auto
Towing...stick
Drags...auto
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Steve
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97' Dakota, CC, 4X4, 5 Speed, all the goodies 'cept anti-lock brakes,
Mud Flaps, spare-tire lock, Step-Shields, EVSII Alarm, Gibson Single
3" Cat-Back, Tow hooks...
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