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sexlessape Prowler Enthusiast From:Santa Barbara, CA |
posted 02-20-2004 10:21 PM
    
It seems this topic hasn't cropped up in a while and has been on my mind as my kat's in the shop and I've reverted back to a plain automatic... Do you prefer to use the Autostick mode or let the transmission do the work? Anyone who'se used autostick for a few years noticed anything funky with their tranny? Although I've had my kat for only a month I find that I love having the autostick and use it for crusing and backroads but it's *insanely* convenient to have the automatic mode for either city driving or when stuck in traffic, situations where neither I, nor the kat, want to be Anyone else have different preferences? ed |
TFischer                   POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Texas, USA |
posted 02-20-2004 10:29 PM
Funny you should ask - hadn't used the autostick much until today - drove the kat to work and was in alot of heavy traffic - used the autostick so I wouldn't have to keep my foot planted on the brake in stop and go traffic. Love the autostick for curvy roads too! |
ed monahan  POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 02-20-2004 10:47 PM
With straight pipes the down shifting is great. I never used it until I got the straight pipes, however. |
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Bob Miller POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Alexandria, Virginia, United States |
posted 02-20-2004 11:00 PM
Never used it until I installed the Borla exhaust. Sounds great. Hey, but if my tranny is gonna crap out, I'll go back to regular automatic!  |
roadster POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:E. Wenatchee, Wa. |
posted 02-20-2004 11:14 PM
After installing the ProwlerPro gears, I foung myself in Autostick half the time. One of the very best mods. |
Randy Cobb POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Greensboro, NC |
posted 02-21-2004 08:18 AM
I use the Autostick 99% of the time. Personally I think it is one of the best innovations ever in a car. I have long legs and very bad knees. With the Autostick I can get the response and feel of a stick without having to use a clutch. If I had to depress a clutch it would be very uncomfortable in the tight cockpit of a Prowler for a person my size. ------------------ |
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Tom Santella Prowler Junkie From:Sandy Hook Ct. USA |
posted 02-21-2004 09:38 AM
I am with Randy, use it 99% of the time. ------------------ |
ETMIDZT POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Spring Lake, Mi. USA |
posted 02-21-2004 10:04 AM
Love down shifting!! Autostick.......Two thumbs up! |
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hubbard316 Prowler Enthusiast From:Plano, TX |
posted 02-21-2004 10:05 AM
Will using the Autostick alot actually mess up the tranny? |
Dave Mills POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Johnstown, PA, USA |
posted 02-21-2004 10:17 AM
I use the Autostick mostly for down shifting and I have for over five years. We also use it in the Pacifica for the same thing. |
skuter POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Greensburg, Pa. USA |
posted 02-21-2004 10:47 AM
I very seldom use it on my 2000 Prowler or my 2004 Pacifica. |
Mike Files Prowler Junkie From:Bama |
posted 02-21-2004 10:50 AM
rarely use, just does not feel the same without a clutch Mike ------------------ |
CTProwler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Sherman CT USA |
posted 02-21-2004 10:54 AM
I don't use it much! I find i forget its in autostick when I do use it.  Its fun once in a while. Barb took it out by herself when i first got the candy and she had it in auto stick and didn't understand why the car wouldn't go. I wasn't with her but I caught up to her and told her how to use it. She hasn't driven it since. ------------------ |
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Bcoffman Gray Ghost Prowler Junkie From:Marshall,Mo.65340 |
posted 02-21-2004 11:48 AM
quote: I didn't know Prowlers came with straight pipes. I know you Kat is strictly stock.........Right? |
GenoTex POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Oakfield, WI, USA |
posted 02-21-2004 02:22 PM
Cant remember the last time I drove 100 miles without using the stick... the downshifting with the SSS is awesome. |
WildCat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:North Louisville, Indiana, USA |
posted 02-21-2004 03:32 PM
On the interstate coming home from PTS I used auto stick to keep it from "hunting" so much. In doing this my gas mileage went up about 4MPG I always average 20 mpg pulling my trailer on the interstate with ac on. On the trip home in the mountains I got 24 on one tank and 22 on the next. I now use the auto stick when traveling and sometimes driving around town if in heavy traffic on windy roads |
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Dave Mills POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Johnstown, PA, USA |
posted 02-21-2004 05:11 PM
Larry, I had forgotten about that and I haven't pulled long distance since that trip, but you are right. I did a little better as well in Auto-Stick, but I only averaged 22 mpg. I never got as high as 24. |
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ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 02-21-2004 05:40 PM
BGG, that is on the rental Prowler that I take to events. lol. I bought the stripped-down model without a muffler. |
whealy POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Carmel, IN USA |
posted 02-21-2004 05:56 PM
There's "D" option ??? I've had a Lexus GS400, test driven Volvo S60 and had a PT Cruiser loaner all with manual-matics. Nothing is as close to a manual as the Kat's autostick in my experience. Used it all the time. |
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Prowler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Erhard, MN |
posted 02-22-2004 02:13 AM
Using the Autostick shouldn't hurt the tranny, as it's electronically controlled. It won't let you shift into 1st at 80 MPH. The computer is said to know you don't really mean what you think you are doing. This message has been edited by Prowler on 02-22-2004 at 02:14 AM |
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Thunder POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Vancouver, B.C., Canada |
posted 02-22-2004 02:27 AM
Love the autostick! Use it all the time.  |
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Orange unregistered Admin Use |
posted 02-22-2004 02:27 AM
My first question when I started looking at prowlers: Can I get a stick (with a real cluth) installed?. Found out the answer was no (yes if you want to spend about $10K). I just hope it's as good as an autostick as everyone says it is (supposed to be the best). Been driving stick for the past 6 years, hope the change won't be painful. |
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 02-22-2004 08:41 AM
Normal city street driving, I let the computer do the thinking,,,in Drive. On our freeways I like to be able to shift gears (A/S) for accelerated lane changing needs,,,,meaning I'm not going to let that new Z pass me |
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GenoTex POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Oakfield, WI, USA |
posted 02-22-2004 09:11 AM
You mean that one fading into a dot in the rearview?  |
CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 02-22-2004 10:53 AM
I use the autostick mostly with highway driving and mountain driving. Traffic here is too much a pain in the neck for autostick. Not had any problems with the trans in either of my cats. |
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