Manual or Auto-tragic??
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Joined: 12-18-2005
Posts: 1,791
From: Middle Village, NY
SoCal, I sure will tell you. I got mine last month when it was on sale from Escort for $119. I tried it in my Saturn before I traded it in for the HHR, and it seemed to work good. I only wish I had it back when I had my 280Z. I did a lot of work on it: engine, exhaust, lighter flywheel, and replacing metal with fiberglass (hood, fenders, headlight buckets, rear hatch) and tube bumpers. That car weighed 2708 with 1/2 tank of gas, tools, spare tire, and me in the car. I was planning on swapping the engine for a small block Chevy. (It had every suspension part replaced with a full race setup). That car was awesome.
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Joined: 10-14-2005
Posts: 5,359
From: SoCal
Jeesh Lee - maybe your handle should be "Saturn2708" 
I'm gonna hafta invite you over when we build our AA/Gas HHR Panel!
Soooo...I've got 5 GTech Pro SS's in my eBay watch box now...guess I'll have one soon!
I'm gonna hafta invite you over when we build our AA/Gas HHR Panel!
Soooo...I've got 5 GTech Pro SS's in my eBay watch box now...guess I'll have one soon!
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Joined: 10-26-2005
Posts: 630
From: Michigan
Originally Posted by snksknr94
Whatever you feel like doing. All I wanted to know is how your driving ability came into play with an auto car at the track. Like I said point it in the right direction and stomp the pedal, not much ability needed. I'm eagerly awaiting how you plan on making up the mph difference, without throwing performance mods at it.
Note: I'm talking about a stock HHR, not a built hotrod with a high stall, etc. I know they take a bit more effort.
Note: I'm talking about a stock HHR, not a built hotrod with a high stall, etc. I know they take a bit more effort.
I have the auto because of Lady Fenrir, who can drive a stick, but when we finally move back to Seattle, there are just tooo many hills downtown and I can see her rolling back into someone. I was raised in Montana and living on a Farm/Ranch a manual tranny is a necessity. I really think it is apples and oranges when it comes to the HHR. 1/4 times and all that are pretty irrelevant with this ride. If I was buying this vehicle for myself, I would have seriously considered the 5 speed. I guess it is healthy to debate this topic, but the main thing about the HHR is value and practicality. Looks good, very economical, and fun to drive when getting from point A to B, mannually or putting it into "D". Those are just my thoughts.... 
Fenris
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Joined: 10-14-2005
Posts: 9,121
From: Rochester,N.Y.
I read the manual about the I position. It offers braking for the engine while going down downgrades where the HHR would normaly accelerate. You can also use it while going up hill to keep your auto from shifting between 3rd and 4th as much as it would in D. It actualy limits your shifts! Chevy suggest using it while driving on winding hilly roads or for towing a trailer. It sound just like 2 on any other auto transmission. I don't think I'll use it again but I had to try.
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Joined: 09-11-2005
Posts: 829
From: McLoud, Oklahoma
I know it isn't built for speed, but sometimes I wish it had alot of power. Yesterday on my way home I was just wanting to race everyone and beat a vibe and a matrix but got whooped by a Chrysler pt cruiser turbo. 
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Joined: 11-29-2005
Posts: 369
From: Arizona
Originally Posted by captain howdy
In time once things become available we will have more power. At least enough to beat a PT GT. Don't kill my fantasy this time snksknr94! I didn't say beat a Vette! 
At least enough to beat a PT GT. Don't kill my fantasy this time snksknr94! I didn't say beat a Vette! 
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Joined: 09-23-2005
Posts: 4,466
From: Staten Island, NY
Just Keep in mind the enemy has:
Engine: 2.4-liter HO Turbo DOHC, 16-valve
Horsepower: 230hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque: 245ft-lb @ 2400 - 4500 rpm
Drive Type: front wheel drive
0 to 60: 7 seconds
1/4 Mile: 15.4 secs @ 92mph
Engine: 2.4-liter HO Turbo DOHC, 16-valve
Horsepower: 230hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque: 245ft-lb @ 2400 - 4500 rpm
Drive Type: front wheel drive
0 to 60: 7 seconds
1/4 Mile: 15.4 secs @ 92mph
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Joined: 10-14-2005
Posts: 9,121
From: Rochester,N.Y.
Originally Posted by snksknr94
I stepped out on this thread a while ago. I'll let reality speak for itself when people start taking these things to the track. I'm going to go once, but I'm not looking forward to my first 16+ sec. and sub 100mph slip.
