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| Topic | LOL @ peeps still drive around in MANUAL/stick shift CARS |
| Tupacrulez 07/24/18 11:05:04 PM #29: | The operation of a torque converter actually helps my argument. No it doesn't, as you cannot roll gently off the sprag clutches in a torque converter like you can the friction plate clutch in a manual. The converter will unlock if you are braking (as their lockup engagement is deactivated by a switch tied to the brakes), but if you are not, the converter can stay locked in many models on a downshift (particularly more modern transmission models) to keep excess heat and slippage in check. Because of this, downshifting can be somewhat harsh and vary the torque to the wheels. This is less pronounced in some models as they will slip the clutches a little to help with the changeover, but it can certainly be very noticeable. Simply chucking a typical auto from the last 30 years from 3rd to 2nd in bad weather can see something as drastic as the drive wheels breaking traction. Someone half decent at throwing gears however, can revmatch a downshift to match the wheel speed and torque amounts to the wheels, which would take result in a reduction in traction. --- Suck less, Rock Moar Have I licked butt hole before? All the time. --r4xor ... Copied to Clipboard! |
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