HP reduction for the automatic trans... unprecedented?
10-04-2007, 09:39 AM
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http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/disp...ehicleCode=RX8
Mazda RX-8
Manual- 232 horsepower
Auto- 212 horsepower
Mazda RX-8
Manual- 232 horsepower
Auto- 212 horsepower
10-04-2007, 10:06 AM
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Performance Racing-inspired paddles on the steering wheel allow drivers to make quick shifts without taking their hands off the steering wheel. Or, leave it in automatic mode and let the car do the shifting. It's the best of both worlds.
10-05-2007, 08:39 AM
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Nope the srt4 version is using a six speed manual.http://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/08/a...caliber-srt-4/ 3rd paragraph.
I can't find any srt4's listed with anything other than a 6 speed stick. (No auto option available?)
As for wear and tear on starting and stopping, the new BAS models (8BAJ, 8BBJ and 8CKJ) 4T45E for the Hybrid Malibu, Aura & Saturn Vue has beefed up lower gears to handle the stress.
Clare
10-05-2007, 09:36 AM
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Sorry,...my point was that the other Caliber(s) use the CVT trans as the automatic drivetrain, and not a "traditional gear drive".
I can't find any srt4's listed with anything other than a 6 speed stick. (No auto option available?)
As for wear and tear on starting and stopping, the new BAS models (8BAJ, 8BBJ and 8CKJ) 4T45E for the Hybrid Malibu, Aura & Saturn Vue has beefed up lower gears to handle the stress.
Clare
I can't find any srt4's listed with anything other than a 6 speed stick. (No auto option available?)
As for wear and tear on starting and stopping, the new BAS models (8BAJ, 8BBJ and 8CKJ) 4T45E for the Hybrid Malibu, Aura & Saturn Vue has beefed up lower gears to handle the stress.
Clare
10-16-2007, 10:38 AM
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Paddle Shifters
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11-09-2007, 09:40 AM
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Honestly I am not really concerned with the 10 less horsepower. But I am concerned with the 38 less torque. I guess I will have to wait for a stronger automatic transmission. It's too bad that the rear wheel drive 5 speed from the solstice and sky cannot be used in the HHR.
11-09-2007, 05:44 PM
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im sure torque steer management is the reason for the reduction. They don't want ppl driving their new HHR SS's into the neighbor's lawn. So im not sure if there will ever be a stronger automatic tranny for this vehicle.
11-09-2007, 05:48 PM
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Could any sort of torque steer problems be managed by a traction control or stability system as opposed to cutting the output? This way the full potential is always there but not necessarily used (or atleast handled properly.)