Very well said
@pc1p and what's funny is that up until I'd gotten hurt you couldn't give be an auto tranny rig. I also find it interesting that
@Rubicon88 thinks that these auto trannies are so inadequate compared to a manual tranny.
And yes I use to think ALOT of the same things about auto trannies until I started working on them and rebuilt a few. Once I learned how they REALLY work I found out they weren't as terrible as I'd thought. Then losing the use of my right foot made me swap to a auto tranny in my Jeep since I couldn't 3 foot it anymore. And I was pleasantly surprised as how well the auto did off-road. Now my TJ is built a little more but I was really amazed at how well it did compression braking. Up until that point I'd never really driven a auto off-road.
Eddie, I don't know for you how an auto will work but I would suggest if there is someone you know that owns a Jeep with a auto I'd see if I could swap rigs for a trail ride so you can see if you like it before doing the swap.
If this is interesting to you then might I suggest some paint drying for your viewing pleasure.
Do you find it interesting if drivers of any of the following
Challenger, mustang, Corvette, Jetta's, BMW's, Porsche, Camaro's, 370z's and so on and so on opt for the real manual over an auto?
They have a large enough manual following it makes complete business sense to still offer said platforms with a real deal manual.
Perhaps those drivers enjoy their vehicles in large array of driving roads and settings instead of just hold it to the floor for 1/4 mile and let off.
While they may still dabble in a 1/4 mile or 1/8 mile ET driving they also get some real road track time. Maybe they're just spirited drivers on some nice back roads they know and love. Down shifting into a corner and finding that right gear to power out of the corner.
Seems like they're seeking the most driver control of said machine.
I don't find that interesting whatsoever.
I do however find it fitting and proper that someone still has a choice to buy the transmission they so desire...especially if it helps meet their driving needs and makes them content.
I'm not sure who put up an efi to carb comparo in relation to a manual being more reliable or not.
That's not just out in left field but not even in the same ball park.
I work on this shit every damn day. I know all about the workings of both of these things. Some things I wished I never got good at. LoL
IMO...I don't want to worry about the TC, speed, heat, burning fluid, sucking air on a steep mile plus climb, the cooler and it's well being, etc etc.
Take fluid away from the auto and it won't work. Period. Not a maybe. It just won't. Puncture to the trans cooler or damaged line and guess what...your nose better be good and hope you caught it in time before you burn it up. Electronics...sensors...all have become integrated components of said automatic.
You obviously are perfectly ok with the above and good for you. Others are too. Again, good for them.
I, OTOH, prefer the simplicity of a good manual that allows me more control of the machine.
On a side note....
You borderline sound like your feelings are hurt about my comments on the automatic.
You've brought up more than once being incapable of driving if it wasn't for the automatic. Well good for you. I mean that with no sarcasm. A transmission that allowed you to continue driving since you couldn't drive a manual. That's great.
Outside of that I don't care what you drive and why.
I don't find it interesting nor boring. I just don't care.
Actually if you're getting into your rig and hitting the trail...that's all that matters. Too many people buy a jeep...build a jeep...then only drive it from the kitchen window staring at it in the driveway.
If you're making tracks then you're still in the game. That's all that matters to me.
Good day