Manual all the way. Had to drive an Auto while mine was off the repairs and couldn't wait to get back behind the wheel of a manual. On and off road I love my manuals.
100% agreed. I can't stand autos with the anti-intuitive, jumpy shifting. I can accelerate faster, stop faster, know how fast I'm going without looking at the speedo and ultimately have complete control over the vehicle.
You have not driven in much city traffic or don't drive far or maybe live in the country and rarely need to change gear. I was once like that and still love driving a windy road in a fast car in a manual but 99.9% of driving is on boring roads. I would never manual a car that's a daily or touring vehicle.
I can roll a smoke and smash a non alcoholic beverage at the same time with a diesel manual. OK so I rolled around the corner in 4th but it didn't stall😉
I have only ever had 1 auto and that’s now, when I bought it I wanted manual but the 200 series only comes in Auto - I will never have a manual 4x4 again, it’s magic 👍
I drove a manual for years and loved it. However as I've gotten older, pushing 60, I've found that it's harder to drive the manual so I've migrated to an automatic. It's kept me in the game having a blast.
Been 4WDing since ‘78. Had manuals sonly up until 2015 when I went auto. So far 170000 klm later I wouldn’t go back I only tow 1300 kilo camper off road. But so far not a single prob I agree with you two it truly is a choice. Both have there individual good and bad things but for me now it’s auto. Cheers guys. Great videos. Thanks
An important point to consider is that torque converters are actually hydraulic torque multipliers, giving you more torque as the speed ratio drops, meaning that the turbine speed drops relative to the impeller speed. As the wheels stop turning, the torque from the engine is multiplied to 2-3X helping you over obstacles. Manual clutches are always 1:1, and when they slip they only generate heat, not more torque.
Over here in the states, most of the vehicle manufacturers no longer offer a manual option on most vehicles. The only current 4x4's that offer a manual transmission stock is a Jeep Wrangler / Toyota Tacoma aka Hilux.
An Auto may be more comfortable but it's only half the fun :) Guys keep up the good Videos! Because of you im interested in 4WDin but it's not at all popular in Germany🙈
A sealed alternator, a spare starter and an oil cooler with an auto is my preferred setup. For ultra tough and remote touring, a mixed convoy is the only way to go.
With some older automatics you can get a stage 1 upgrade for the price of a standard rebiuld, and just use low range, put the auto in 1 or 2 instead of D and use your brakes.
@@rockymountboy My own rig, once. Other rigs, dozens of times. If you include normal vehicles, hundreds. Flat battery from a failed alternator is very common. Far more common than a failed clutch in a manual.
Having both is such a pleasure. 2013 auto fj cruiser for overlanding and tracks far out. 1962 Series 2 2.25L manual for tracks close by and for having way more fun
I've offroaded manual, and auto, I prefer the control you are capable of with the automatic. gearing/ T-case doublers can improve a manual to outperform a stock auto. I have a 2016 Tacoma TRD OR, and at first I thought the crawl control was a gimmick until I ran into a rock garden, and was able to put on 4low, engage crawl control and able to focus on the steering, and braking, and not have to worry about throttle at all... not a single tire slip... made it through without issue.....
Having no option but to use an auto transmission after an accident screwed my left leg I originally thought my off-road days were over. Well was I wrong. It takes all the bum-clenching out of inclines and sticky bogs. Currently rebuilding my favourite 4x4, a 110 safari Land Rover and yep, ready to go into it is an auto box from a 300tdi Disco. Love it ...
FJ 40 manual, FJ Cruiser auto. Loving the ease of the auto and the control off road is awesome. Gotta say though the manual FJ40 feels more like real driving ;)
Auto is superior for capability but I love manual and will have a hard time ever finding the same enjoyment out of driving auto versus a manual. My opinion for what it's worth.
Hey Shauno, pan that camera over to your left and make the fishing people happy, or sad, or jealous....great episode, learnt alot from when you get a bit more serious in regard to 'breaking the weakest link'....cv's... really does make you think about that diff centre or where the next weakest link is in anything you upgrade on the rig.
The auto vs manual debate will get hotter soon. The new Bronco is coming out with a 7 speed manual with a C gear (crawl) and a bunch of other goodies. I like using an auto when I am working out in the bush, but love my manual when I am out having fun. Great show guys!
I ate a pie once, that was microwaved by a cute back packer, while driving my 75 Troopy shirtless in the WA outback. It's fair to say that pastry wasn't made to hold the contents of boiling hot mince meat and gravy. After i recovered from 3rd degree burns on my belly i had a great time touring this awesome country.
Question: What mods would you do first to your 4wd, keeping in mind cost and affordability etc. and what mods do people do first that you wouldn't consider a necessity?
Auto! Landcruiser 105... touring and local driving with some harder 4wd thrown in. Don't have to think about something else while tackling a challenge! It never stalls in the worst possible time! Shock absorber for hard hits. Driven manual for years... but love the auto now. No shame. And you can engine break by having it it first!
my first 4wd was a holden frontera. Being an inexperienced driver the auto saved me more than a couple of times, however i did run into overheating issues on sand. For me it is auto-transmission when off road, because it just gives you just a little more control. A big plus for Manual that you forgot is theft protection.
Hardly Davidson mate there a track down in Hamilton that’s going on got 6 days ther had been heps off trucks that have gone on and didn’t come out and that’s only one off the good Tracks
autos reduce driver input ... which intern reduces driver skill ....at the end of the day i feel awesome driving threw a challenge in a manual because it is my skill that gets me threw it not the automatic getting me threw it . I i was driving for a job i would probably get a auto because it makes it easier
Gotta say guys, I’ve always been a manual man, started driving off road at 9 years old! I’m now 57 and I’ve driven a lot of different vehicles! For me it’s horses for courses! There is soft ground where a manual is great, it doesn’t heat up but by the same token the auto does crawl through food without forcing the tyres! Same as hill climbing...I’m a bit like Graham but almost a convert! Still love manuals though! Great show guys! PS; I’m from the Falkland Islands but now reside in the UK!
Auto has better control absolutely no way to argue against that a well geared manual may come clos but never do better going up the hill. Going down is a little different
what happens when your auto upshifts on you when you needed it to hold the lower gear? I have a hand throttle and can clutch and brake at the same time and hold whatever gear I want uphill and downshift whenever the heck I want
Hot topic suggestion. Doing a budget rig build what mods can you do on the cheap, and conversely what mods do you have to spend good money on to do properly the first time.
I've got both. Neither is perfect, both have issues. I tend to use my manual FJ offroad, but I've had to swap the stock external slave cylinder with an internal slave due to a design issue which causes the thrust bearing to fail. The clutch is a bit weak, but I see that as a shock absorber and have stuck with the stock clutch. Autos aren't as easy to reprogram, and for sure need an additional cooler. Autos are definitely easier to drive, but there is less control than with a manual. Drive whatever you prefer - if it's reliable and works for you, then that's all you need.
Just no hill descent control, 1st low range not low enough for good engine braking downhill. My 2019 NX needs hill descent control, don’t like using too much brake downhill
The only cars I've owned the past were a Nissan Skyline and Golf GTI. Both tuned, both fast and most importantly both extremely fun to drive. There's just something about a smooth gear change and bringing the rpms high that puts a genuine smile on my face. Every time. I'm sure there are people here who know what I mean. Recently I've become a licensed electrician and had to sell my GTI. I've bought an automatic 2018 Dmax in its stead. The car looks great but driving it doesn't bring the same type of joy that driving a fast, manual car brings. The auto gearbox shifts gears differently than I would, the gear changes aren't always smooth and the 3L turbo diesel engine doesn't sound that good to be honest. I drove a friend's GTI today and it brought back that excitement and pure happiness that I used to feel while driving my own GTI. I know that a 4wd is the complete opposite of a low, sports car but is it possible to turn my new vanilla Dmax into a fun to drive, smile putter onerer beast? Perhaps a tune? A bigger exhaust? A new turbo? Mastering sequential mode shifting? Anything would be greatly appreciated, thank you good sirs and have a great week.
I reckon auto for a modern vehicle maybe but what is the cost for a tricked out auto on an older truck? Autos are heavier but the weight is in a good spot.
With autos you do really need a spare starter motor. If remote solo touring prob park on slight incline in a safe direction so you could allways roll stsrt if possible if you have a manual. Also have a voltmeter on your harging system to monitor alterntor crapping itself.
Have had quite a few 4WD's over the years and all have been manuals but my latest is a NT Pajero Diesel Auto with a manual over ride and I LOVE it, Still stock and for the sort of use it gets these days it suits me fine. (maybe a small lift and a snorkel and get around to fitting that 270 degree awning I bought a while ago) Cheers and keep up the good work.
I think the fact that you have both changed to an auto after all the years is a big statement for auto trans. Cant wait to see the dirty 30 back in action
Chiming in a year later! It depends on which trans you own, my ford c6s proved to be a bit fragile. I broke 2 of 'em swore I'd never own another. However a few years later I bought my Toyota Tundra with a 6 speed auto trans and love it! It has a manual mode and tows my 7500 lb. trailer reliably without heating up. Having said that, I did purchase a brand new Camaro with a Tremek 6 speed which got power shifted occasionally!
If your in a manual and you are having to hit the brakes and start sliding back, try and get it in reverse as soon as possible to use engine braking as well as having a heap more control, coming from a manual vitara owner
I bought my manual TJ way before facebook & twitter hit the net, I've needed to do a few oil changes, no downloads, no rebuilds. Oh and I forget how long it's been since I replaced brakes, they seem to last forever. Two clutches in twenty years, 250,000k's and it's in perfect order. I want a new 4'b but I simply can't kill the one I have, so that's nice.
i have had manuals for 30 years now the last 4 years i have had auto ,i wont go back to manuals ,in the sand its brilliant no losing momentum up big red ,i did the cape last year just a day behind you guys in my auto it went perfectly ,you must have a breather on the trans
I'm an ex interstate truckie 25+ yrs on the hwy and there is no going around a manual gearbox in anything, the total control you have is unsurpassable, the auto's put me to sleep... I've got a 5 sp in my 80 series wagon and love it. I would not be seen dead outside anywhere in a pair of trakie daks.. they are for inside use only!! What about some prizes for us that are still stuck at home working on the vehicle and not going anywhere??
With modern Automatic transmissions I agree they are the way to go. With one absolute need here in the Arizona heat where we easily reach Temps over 100° in the summer, you need a transmission cooler and it needs to be covered by a fan. At low speeds you use on the trail ram force just won't cut it.
One of the pro with Manuel transmission is that you are likely to have a lower first gear than an auto transmission. However, auto transmission in my opinion is better for rock crawling in steep hills and mountain, because auto have several one-way clutches inside of it, which it will reduce greatly to avoid rolling back down the hills, if your transmission isn't too worn out.
I'm up here in the states. I have 2 4x4s. Both at completely opposite spectrums. I have a 2002 Suburban with a 3in lift on 33s and its LS powered and auto. It is my all around tow, people hauler, parts runner daily driven rig. It is IFS for now. My other "toy" is a 2003 Chevrolet S10, ZR2 offroad package. The ZR2 is a 5spd manual with a factory G80 locker but is absolutely 100% mechanically stock. I would 100% agree with my ZR2 being the better offroad vehicle because of the manual. I dont think I will ever modify any suspension level on my ZR2 but I will be giving it LS power. The factory 4.3 vortec V6 it has doesnt live up to what you need for power. The S10 is also an extended cab. All in all I look at my ZR2 as the perfect scout vehicle and my suburban as base camp.
I run an automatic 2011 F-150 on 33 inch tires 4WD style winching everywhere I go, manual in my 99 Jeep tj on 35s and winch everywhere I go. They both do great 👍
I love driving manual. It makes me feel more involved in the drive, but I must say that when driving a new Rubicon, the auto seems to be superior in most situations. The main factor I will still choose manual for now is the simplicity. Relying on computers to work is a fail in the bush.
Manual, but i highly recommend installing a pair of brake line lockers with a trigger button on the steering wheel. Means you don't have to rely on the handbrake and makes hill starts super simple.
Tropics to talk about, good brands of catch cans diff breathers upgrades of towing points and other good mods you should do to your 4wd to hit the beaches and in land tracks. Cheers 🍻
In 2001 I drove my brand new 95 series auto diesel full time AWD Prado TX off my Toyota dealers yard. A bull bar and a factory tow bar, a roof rack, lambs wool seat covers, 2nd battery and UHF CB, currently fitted with Cooper AT3's, the rest all bog standard Toyota, serviced every time on time by my dealer... Simpson desert, Birdsville, Townsville, Quilpie, Melbourne, Eromanga, Halls Creek WA, Brisbane, Longreach, and more farms and mountain tops than I can count ... everywhere I wanted to go, and in near 20y not once has it let me down.... Probably why that commercially registered 4x4 is still in service in my driveway today.
I've been 4wding for 40 years in the early days autos weren't an option then when they became more prevalent they weren't that good but now autos probably the way to go
i have an older, single ext cab mini truck standard trans for serious off roading. and an auto full size crew cab for daily and camping. i like them both, miss running the mini truck as it is in hibernation for winter
LS3 and 6L80e in my Patrol, low range and tip tronic in first gear it crawls down steep hills and won't run away. Doesn't even need a lock up kit which I thought I was going to do when I first did the conversion.
To be honest I'm still on the fence when it comes to auto's whether it's a 4WD or a sedan. Personally I like manuals I feel like you have more control over your vehicle.
You can re-program manual transmissions too. Just slap the driver across the face and tell them to drive better.
Hahaha 😂 gold
Or you yell at her/him
Pissa!
i instantly laugh out loud, well, a loud giggle may be, reading this comment. fortunately, nobody was around to make it look akward.
Spat all over my phone laughing when I read this. So true though.
Manual all the way. Had to drive an Auto while mine was off the repairs and couldn't wait to get back behind the wheel of a manual. On and off road I love my manuals.
i love too
I just love driving manual, I get bored shitless driving automatics.
Yeah too true mate how boring are they
100% agreed. I can't stand autos with the anti-intuitive, jumpy shifting. I can accelerate faster, stop faster, know how fast I'm going without looking at the speedo and ultimately have complete control over the vehicle.
You have not driven in much city traffic or don't drive far or maybe live in the country and rarely need to change gear. I was once like that and still love driving a windy road in a fast car in a manual but 99.9% of driving is on boring roads. I would never manual a car that's a daily or touring vehicle.
same :)
I can roll a smoke and smash a non alcoholic beverage at the same time with a diesel manual. OK so I rolled around the corner in 4th but it didn't stall😉
Instead of dropping back on beers in the shed, do beers in the bush! Graham just proved it can be done
Love a manual! Its an anti theft device these days.
Exaclty mate
I wish that were the case for my WRX 😭, it was still stolen even though it was a manual
@x when did you find out that you were dropped as a baby
@x that just solidified what I was thinking, go brush your teeth
I love driving manual just because it’s fun but auto is good to relax on the way home from work around city
Manual in the city is a pain at times 😂
@@itchyslothballs Especially driving LA, like i did for years.
auto is fun too. you can rip it hard up the hills
I've always been for the manuals, and still own a manual car. As for 4x4, auto all the way, ive had a manual and found the auto better for off road
If you cant drive autos are better lol
I have only ever had 1 auto and that’s now, when I bought it I wanted manual but the 200 series only comes in Auto - I will never have a manual 4x4 again, it’s magic 👍
In 10 years time its going to be Automatic vs Self Driving vehicle.
😔
Still won’t make trains self driving.
I drove a manual for years and loved it. However as I've gotten older, pushing 60, I've found that it's harder to drive the manual so I've migrated to an automatic. It's kept me in the game having a blast.
"It doesnt even like the taste of diesel cause it doesnt drink it that very well" that got me cracking up. Great topic! Fan from the USA here
Been 4WDing since ‘78. Had manuals sonly up until 2015 when I went auto. So far 170000 klm later I wouldn’t go back I only tow 1300 kilo camper off road. But so far not a single prob I agree with you two it truly is a choice. Both have there individual good and bad things but for me now it’s auto. Cheers guys. Great videos. Thanks
An important point to consider is that torque converters are actually hydraulic torque multipliers, giving you more torque as the speed ratio drops, meaning that the turbine speed drops relative to the impeller speed. As the wheels stop turning, the torque from the engine is multiplied to 2-3X helping you over obstacles.
Manual clutches are always 1:1, and when they slip they only generate heat, not more torque.
Only midnight here, perfect time for a new 247 vid!
You are in the Pacific Northwest, i bet lol
@@lunamaria1048 Stuck in hot AZ at the moment, but headed to Wyoming tomorrow!
100% agree with Shauno. Old vehicle manual, new vehicle auto!!
Graham is having the time of his life !! happy for you mate!
I have had manual in every 4wd I have ever had got my self a 2015 dmax in auto don't think I would go back to manual
Nup manual! I've only ever driven manuals for the sole reason that I just get bored af driving an auto. It's just so bland.
clearly never put your foot down
It's about performance, not the fact that sliding a stick back and forwards keeps you entertained.
@@MrMTBLIFE Dunno about that, my foot is down daily on the old LN106, nothing happens haha!
@@TasmanianHillBilly what do you expect driving a 30 year old shitbox
I dropped an auto with compushift in my Defender 110. Makes a world of difference off road :)
Over here in the states, most of the vehicle manufacturers no longer offer a manual option on most vehicles. The only current 4x4's that offer a manual transmission stock is a Jeep Wrangler / Toyota Tacoma aka Hilux.
Tacoma’s are a dofferent body to a hilux, probably a few other internal things too but mainly the body
An Auto may be more comfortable but it's only half the fun :)
Guys keep up the good Videos! Because of you im interested in 4WDin but it's not at all popular in Germany🙈
Haha, same here! Greetings from Aachen
A sealed alternator, a spare starter and an oil cooler with an auto is my preferred setup. For ultra tough and remote touring, a mixed convoy is the only way to go.
With some older automatics you can get a stage 1 upgrade for the price of a standard rebiuld, and just use low range, put the auto in 1 or 2 instead of D and use your brakes.
I love how different their two locations are weather it's tough 4x4ing or relaxing touring. Awesome!
You can't clutch kick an auto
You can you just got to get it fast enough to lock torque converter
How many times have you had to do that? Without the problem being caused because it was a manual?
@@rockymountboy My own rig, once. Other rigs, dozens of times. If you include normal vehicles, hundreds. Flat battery from a failed alternator is very common. Far more common than a failed clutch in a manual.
@@johnmccarthy2758 Have fun doing that offroad or pretty much anywhere, ever.
@@gqwarrior6694 bahahaha wait till the auto shits a valve body in the Bush you are fucked I can still.change gears without a clutch
got an auto in my 80 and a manual in my 60 and wouldnt swap either of them. 60 just touches my heart and is still my daily
Ultimate diesel tuning can change the 6th gear shift point in the 200 series autos down to under 100kph.
Having both is such a pleasure.
2013 auto fj cruiser for overlanding and tracks far out.
1962 Series 2 2.25L manual for tracks close by and for having way more fun
I reckon you should have a segment on 4x4 driving techniques.
I've offroaded manual, and auto, I prefer the control you are capable of with the automatic. gearing/ T-case doublers can improve a manual to outperform a stock auto. I have a 2016 Tacoma TRD OR, and at first I thought the crawl control was a gimmick until I ran into a rock garden, and was able to put on 4low, engage crawl control and able to focus on the steering, and braking, and not have to worry about throttle at all... not a single tire slip... made it through without issue.....
Hot topic: SWB Vs LWB
Depends on the terrain. I’ll take swb
cosmetically swb all day every day but for really gnarly stuff I'd go lwb
Having no option but to use an auto transmission after an accident screwed my left leg I originally thought my off-road days were over. Well was I wrong. It takes all the bum-clenching out of inclines and sticky bogs. Currently rebuilding my favourite 4x4, a 110 safari Land Rover and yep, ready to go into it is an auto box from a 300tdi Disco. Love it ...
Yewww, another beers in the shed.
FJ 40 manual, FJ Cruiser auto. Loving the ease of the auto and the control off road is awesome. Gotta say though the manual FJ40 feels more like real driving ;)
Auto is superior for capability but I love manual and will have a hard time ever finding the same enjoyment out of driving auto versus a manual. My opinion for what it's worth.
Hey Shauno, pan that camera over to your left and make the fishing people happy, or sad, or jealous....great episode, learnt alot from when you get a bit more serious in regard to 'breaking the weakest link'....cv's... really does make you think about that diff centre or where the next weakest link is in anything you upgrade on the rig.
Shauno, can you use the lockup feature in the dirty 30 to roll start it?
Love manual but for beach driving etc I recon auto is the way to go, love the Jeep has the thumbnail 🤙
Best reason for an auto in my case is telling the Mrs she's now driving :-D
Manual! I’m not old, my knees can still push a clutch up hill. Love the new direction.
I’m just waiting on the new trip to episode
The auto vs manual debate will get hotter soon. The new Bronco is coming out with a 7 speed manual with a C gear (crawl) and a bunch of other goodies.
I like using an auto when I am working out in the bush, but love my manual when I am out having fun.
Great show guys!
I prefer manuals but after my spinal injury my left arm doesn’t work so if it wasn’t for an auto I wouldn’t be able to drive
Come to America 😂
I agree, I need both auto and manual in my life.
I ate a pie once, that was microwaved by a cute back packer, while driving my 75 Troopy shirtless in the WA outback. It's fair to say that pastry wasn't made to hold the contents of boiling hot mince meat and gravy. After i recovered from 3rd degree burns on my belly i had a great time touring this awesome country.
Question: What mods would you do first to your 4wd, keeping in mind cost and affordability etc. and what mods do people do first that you wouldn't consider a necessity?
2 stroke vs 4 stroke
Manual vs auto
2 stroke and manual for me.
@@jacobhendrickson8935 4 stroke and manual :P
Auto! Landcruiser 105... touring and local driving with some harder 4wd thrown in. Don't have to think about something else while tackling a challenge! It never stalls in the worst possible time! Shock absorber for hard hits. Driven manual for years... but love the auto now. No shame. And you can engine break by having it it first!
Guys, could you please do a review of cheap pick ups, including the Mahindra, thanks.
an old landcruiser with 500k on the clock will be more reliable than a chinkshit or an indian 4x4
my first 4wd was a holden frontera. Being an inexperienced driver the auto saved me more than a couple of times, however i did run into overheating issues on sand. For me it is auto-transmission when off road, because it just gives you just a little more control.
A big plus for Manual that you forgot is theft protection.
1st one keep it up guys then can u guys come to New Zealand
Yes yes yes
Come to new zealand
Why would they want to go to new Zealand for.
When in Australia they can go for days even weeks off road in new Zealand maybe a day.
Health & safety ahh u just gotta know where to look
Hardly Davidson mate there a track down in Hamilton that’s going on got 6 days ther had been heps off trucks that have gone on and didn’t come out and that’s only one off the good Tracks
I've got a 75 series ute with 33s it's got a 2h turbo in it and it wake through pine creek. Pine creek is pretty much my back yard
autos reduce driver input ... which intern reduces driver skill ....at the end of the day i feel awesome driving threw a challenge in a manual because it is my skill that gets me threw it not the automatic getting me threw it . I i was driving for a job i would probably get a auto because it makes it easier
Just whatever makes what you are doing funner mate , auto is just more innovative and the future . Think that’s why people lean that way .
Gotta say guys, I’ve always been a manual man, started driving off road at 9 years old! I’m now 57 and I’ve driven a lot of different vehicles! For me it’s horses for courses! There is soft ground where a manual is great, it doesn’t heat up but by the same token the auto does crawl through food without forcing the tyres! Same as hill climbing...I’m a bit like Graham but almost a convert! Still love manuals though! Great show guys! PS; I’m from the Falkland Islands but now reside in the UK!
I'll take my auto any day over a manual when I am at an incline greater than 20 degrees XD
with the right gearing and confidence with a clutch you really have better control over your vehicle!
Auto has better control absolutely no way to argue against that a well geared manual may come clos but never do better going up the hill. Going down is a little different
what happens when your auto upshifts on you when you needed it to hold the lower gear? I have a hand throttle and can clutch and brake at the same time and hold whatever gear I want uphill and downshift whenever the heck I want
@America TheBeautiful thats not a thing for any auto vehicle ive driven
@@Tanner731 Lockup kit?
Hot topic suggestion. Doing a budget rig build what mods can you do on the cheap, and conversely what mods do you have to spend good money on to do properly the first time.
Manual for me chief
I've got both. Neither is perfect, both have issues.
I tend to use my manual FJ offroad, but I've had to swap the stock external slave cylinder with an internal slave due to a design issue which causes the thrust bearing to fail. The clutch is a bit weak, but I see that as a shock absorber and have stuck with the stock clutch.
Autos aren't as easy to reprogram, and for sure need an additional cooler. Autos are definitely easier to drive, but there is less control than with a manual.
Drive whatever you prefer - if it's reliable and works for you, then that's all you need.
Bugger. Bet me to it.. F en slow Internet.. Good vid fellas.
I have a manual Hilux and just bought a brand new auto Prado and took it out to Docker River by the WA border in NT , holy heck how good is that auto
I like the super select auto in my 07 Pajero cheers
Just no hill descent control, 1st low range not low enough for good engine braking downhill. My 2019 NX needs hill descent control, don’t like using too much brake downhill
The only cars I've owned the past were a Nissan Skyline and Golf GTI. Both tuned, both fast and most importantly both extremely fun to drive. There's just something about a smooth gear change and bringing the rpms high that puts a genuine smile on my face. Every time. I'm sure there are people here who know what I mean.
Recently I've become a licensed electrician and had to sell my GTI. I've bought an automatic 2018 Dmax in its stead. The car looks great but driving it doesn't bring the same type of joy that driving a fast, manual car brings. The auto gearbox shifts gears differently than I would, the gear changes aren't always smooth and the 3L turbo diesel engine doesn't sound that good to be honest.
I drove a friend's GTI today and it brought back that excitement and pure happiness that I used to feel while driving my own GTI.
I know that a 4wd is the complete opposite of a low, sports car but is it possible to turn my new vanilla Dmax into a fun to drive, smile putter onerer beast?
Perhaps a tune? A bigger exhaust? A new turbo? Mastering sequential mode shifting? Anything would be greatly appreciated, thank you good sirs and have a great week.
I miss 4wd action
I reckon auto for a modern vehicle maybe but what is the cost for a tricked out auto on an older truck? Autos are heavier but the weight is in a good spot.
Chur boys mean vid keep it up
With autos you do really need a spare starter motor.
If remote solo touring prob park on slight incline in a safe direction so you could allways roll stsrt if possible if you have a manual. Also have a voltmeter on your
harging system to monitor alterntor crapping itself.
the best transmission is no transmission. electric motors - direct drive
Yeah a series hybrid with generator for the long range is the way to go. Except for river crossings...
Have had quite a few 4WD's over the years and all have been manuals but my latest is a NT Pajero Diesel Auto with a manual over ride and I LOVE it, Still stock and for the sort of use it gets these days it suits me fine. (maybe a small lift and a snorkel and get around to fitting that 270 degree awning I bought a while ago) Cheers and keep up the good work.
U guys are LEGENDS pls respond
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@@Ben-xy3jn oh i know that just love it i oun a 200 myself anyway so yeah
I think the fact that you have both changed to an auto after all the years is a big statement for auto trans. Cant wait to see the dirty 30 back in action
I have said this for years. They created autos for a reason. I rest my case.
agreed im 14 and learning to 4wd and ive driven auto and manual and its more enjoyable in a auto😂
Chiming in a year later! It depends on which trans you own, my ford c6s proved to be a bit fragile. I broke 2 of 'em swore I'd never own another. However a few years later I bought my Toyota Tundra with a 6 speed auto trans and love it! It has a manual mode and tows my 7500 lb. trailer reliably without heating up. Having said that, I did purchase a brand new Camaro with a Tremek 6 speed which got power shifted occasionally!
Manual is the manly way to go even has man in the word😂
Amen brother I love holding a man knob in my had and working it back and forth.
Prancer cise You could share a knob..🤣👏
From the God himself... The powerfish you're Not a man till you've had a man 🤣
@@googleuser2170 bahahahaha
Said every insecure man ever 😂
If your in a manual and you are having to hit the brakes and start sliding back, try and get it in reverse as soon as possible to use engine braking as well as having a heap more control, coming from a manual vitara owner
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How fast are you dude
Adam Black Mate I was first
@@cooperwilde4992 you're dreaming mate haha
No I was
@@katepettiford9316 lol I refreshed youtube as the vid was posted, commented within about 5 seconds. I reckon I win this one
I bought my manual TJ way before facebook & twitter hit the net, I've needed to do a few oil changes, no downloads, no rebuilds. Oh and I forget how long it's been since I replaced brakes, they seem to last forever. Two clutches in twenty years, 250,000k's and it's in perfect order. I want a new 4'b but I simply can't kill the one I have, so that's nice.
i have had manuals for 30 years now the last 4 years i have had auto ,i wont go back to manuals ,in the sand its brilliant no losing momentum up big red ,i did the cape last year just a day behind you guys in my auto it went perfectly ,you must have a breather on the trans
I'm an ex interstate truckie 25+ yrs on the hwy and there is no going around a manual gearbox in anything, the total control you have is unsurpassable, the auto's put me to sleep... I've got a 5 sp in my 80 series wagon and love it. I would not be seen dead outside anywhere in a pair of trakie daks.. they are for inside use only!! What about some prizes for us that are still stuck at home working on the vehicle and not going anywhere??
With modern Automatic transmissions I agree they are the way to go. With one absolute need here in the Arizona heat where we easily reach Temps over 100° in the summer, you need a transmission cooler and it needs to be covered by a fan. At low speeds you use on the trail ram force just won't cut it.
One of the pro with Manuel transmission is that you are likely to have a lower first gear than an auto transmission. However, auto transmission in my opinion is better for rock crawling in steep hills and mountain, because auto have several one-way clutches inside of it, which it will reduce greatly to avoid rolling back down the hills, if your transmission isn't too worn out.
I'm up here in the states. I have 2 4x4s. Both at completely opposite spectrums. I have a 2002 Suburban with a 3in lift on 33s and its LS powered and auto. It is my all around tow, people hauler, parts runner daily driven rig. It is IFS for now. My other "toy" is a 2003 Chevrolet S10, ZR2 offroad package. The ZR2 is a 5spd manual with a factory G80 locker but is absolutely 100% mechanically stock. I would 100% agree with my ZR2 being the better offroad vehicle because of the manual. I dont think I will ever modify any suspension level on my ZR2 but I will be giving it LS power. The factory 4.3 vortec V6 it has doesnt live up to what you need for power. The S10 is also an extended cab. All in all I look at my ZR2 as the perfect scout vehicle and my suburban as base camp.
Got Y62 Auto, Y61 4.8 Auto, Ford Bronco 5.8 Manual love them all.
Thanks guys brought my first 4wd this week because I felt I was missing out on everything when I watched this show, can't wait to see yous out there
Graham 15:50 you know your solo in an auto, at the moment... 🤣
Manual for me! No question!
love your work, boys!
Cheers Aaron 🍻
Listening to these two total strangers banter is so enjoyable.
I run an automatic 2011 F-150 on 33 inch tires 4WD style winching everywhere I go, manual in my 99 Jeep tj on 35s and winch everywhere I go. They both do great 👍
I grew up learning on a manual, driven manual far more than autos and love the extensive feel you get for the car, especially when reversing.
I love driving manual. It makes me feel more involved in the drive, but I must say that when driving a new Rubicon, the auto seems to be superior in most situations. The main factor I will still choose manual for now is the simplicity. Relying on computers to work is a fail in the bush.
The auto is where they put all the effort in design and manufacturing
Manual, but i highly recommend installing a pair of brake line lockers with a trigger button on the steering wheel. Means you don't have to rely on the handbrake and makes hill starts super simple.
Tropics to talk about, good brands of catch cans diff breathers upgrades of towing points and other good mods you should do to your 4wd to hit the beaches and in land tracks. Cheers 🍻
Can't wait for the bush run with Jacko!
Hey Graham, you know the best feature of a Lada Niva? The rear window demister keeps your hands warm while you’re pushing it!!
In 2001 I drove my brand new 95 series auto diesel full time AWD Prado TX off my Toyota dealers yard. A bull bar and a factory tow bar, a roof rack, lambs wool seat covers, 2nd battery and UHF CB, currently fitted with Cooper AT3's, the rest all bog standard Toyota, serviced every time on time by my dealer... Simpson desert, Birdsville, Townsville, Quilpie, Melbourne, Eromanga, Halls Creek WA, Brisbane, Longreach, and more farms and mountain tops than I can count ... everywhere I wanted to go, and in near 20y not once has it let me down.... Probably why that commercially registered 4x4 is still in service in my driveway today.
I've been 4wding for 40 years in the early days autos weren't an option then when they became more prevalent they weren't that good but now autos probably the way to go
What year onward for auto would you reckon. I'm looking at buying one.
@@kyleedgerton3698 anything with an electronic auto probably 100 series or later
i have an older, single ext cab mini truck standard trans for serious off roading. and an auto full size crew cab for daily and camping. i like them both, miss running the mini truck as it is in hibernation for winter
Thanks 4WD 24-7 for the Triton coverage. Don't see to many on 4wd shows and that one was sweet!
LS3 and 6L80e in my Patrol, low range and tip tronic in first gear it crawls down steep hills and won't run away. Doesn't even need a lock up kit which I thought I was going to do when I first did the conversion.
To be honest I'm still on the fence when it comes to auto's whether it's a 4WD or a sedan. Personally I like manuals I feel like you have more control over your vehicle.
I love manual two much than automatic..... When are you going out agane..... Someone in Kenya .....love you're episodes
Manuals are more engaging a fun. Yes auto makes some things easy like driving around town but becomes a snore fest.