Why I Prefer Automatics

[commonsense]

Speed and RPM on the highway:

Auto 5 spd 6 spd
60 2660 3100 2920
70 3100 3610 3400
80 3545 4127 3890

[atlex]

I see your .. Commuter Miata

I raise you 4.788 8K RPM Screamer Miata

4K @ 60 probably.

Everyone knows bigger numbers are better numbers.

[MaRcOp01o]

Try my 5K at 70MPH with the mazdaspeed close ratio trans.

[kung fu jesus]

I’m cruising at 80mph comfortably in my e46 in 6th gear at 2800 and don’t need to downshift to pass.

:shrug:

[djwarner]

My LFX 6L50 swap with a 3.23 third member cruises at 55 MPH at 1500 RPM. 1900 RPM at 70. With a Hemholtz resonator exhaust it will still do 0-60 in 4.2 seconds. Loud while accelerating, quiet while cruising at 70 and below.

I do have to admit, it doesn't drive like a stock Miata.

[Agent☣Orange]

That has to be one of the best swaps for a Miata.

[Satisaii]

I like my ND with an automatic.

The truck I am building now is going to have a BMW DCT. No clutch pedal required.

[kung fu jesus]

It’s interesting how BMW engineered their DCT. Basically a manual transmission with actuators.

[HarryB]

I believe you are thinking SMG; which is typical of gearboxes of that era. F360 and F430 for example are the same (which makes manual conversions relatively easy without changing the gearbox itself). DCT is a fully-fledged dual-clutch AFAIK.

[kung fu jesus]

That’s it. Thanks!

[Slampen]

wtf are you driving on highway's with your Miata's? :shock:

Guess it's better than not moving at all.
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[Martin]

My Miata sees almost all highway travel between Bentonville and Fayetteville. Occasionally there is a crash or something else that causes stop and go traffic. That's why I prefer an auto :)

[kung fu jesus]

Moved out of a Miata because most of my driving is freeway driving with aggressive/inattentive drivers.

[Slampen]

Moved out of a Miata because most of my driving is freeway driving with aggressive/inattentive drivers.

There is always place for a Miata in your driveway...