auto vs manual

[Number7]

Hi Guys, what boost does a standard RX7 auto box reach compared to a manual ? as looking at an auto (i got an auto now and love autos as im lazy lol)

just wanted to see when fitting a bov on an auto is it going to get a nice sound etc !

[Number7]

oh the auto box, is it 3 gears + overdrive ?

current got the below on my current auto box on the largo
12DNP +Overdrive

[grinder]

i have one on mine - but you dont really get anything when it changes up by itself

but if you floor it and back off before it changes - you get the noise

you can also do it in park aswell

[Number7]

Loud dump is it ?
poser i know but still lol

[Number7]

Grinder, do you have any regrets with an auto? I.e is it still fun to drive compared to a manual ? Any upsides and downsides, also what\'s the gear change like? Smooth or lumpy ?

[m1tch]

Auto boxes don\'t lose boost ont he shifts, and you can convert them to run paddle shifters

[grinder]

paddle shift... how ??

and the auto ... well i have the FC and its fine changing up .. just a bit iffy on the down change

it gets confused and drops , revs it nuts off , thinks about it and then changes into the gear you want ( this is when you floor it )

if you accelerate gently then its not tooo bad

[m1tch]

paddle shift... how ??

and the auto ... well i have the FC and its fine changing up .. just a bit iffy on the down change

it gets confused and drops , revs it nuts off , thinks about it and then changes into the gear you want ( this is when you floor it )

if you accelerate gently then its not tooo bad

Well I know on a skyline/300zx box the shifts are controlled by another ECU...so you just replace the ECU with another control system that allows you to choose when you shift

[Number7]

Paddle shift conversion on rx7 hmmm sounds tasty, ever been done ? Sounds expensive mind you !

[m1tch]

Paddle shift conversion on rx7 hmmm sounds tasty, ever been done ? Sounds expensive mind you !

There are a few kits out there at the moment, but there is someone I know who is working on it, im sure it will be posted up when its done

[grinder]

knew i read it somewhere

http://mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?p=646637

[m1tch]

knew i read it somewhere

http://mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?p=646637

Thats for a RX8, this will be for most auto boxes, but I think its going to be the skyline box first

[Number7]

Just did a post reply seeing if RX7 will be next

[RobMatthews]

this i dont think would be that difficult to do(i was gonna have a play on the yellow one i just got,now hopefully being sold the lucky number7), after all there is a button on the gearshifter that allows you to redline it, and yes the fd does have its own ecu for the autobox.

[Test Drives Unlimited]

I got 2 cars & the RX8 is a Manual & the Saab is a Auto,with Flappy Paddles as well