Performance pack manual only?

[MSamuels]

3.55 auto is a good combination. I own one. I wouldnt get the 20s though. Ride quality suffers greatly and they weigh a ton.

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[RocketGuy3]

My suspicion on why they don't bother offering it on the auto is that almost all the parts on the PP are meant to improve the car's robustness for track use. Bigger brakes, some ventilation (IIRC), etc. My guess is that an automatic transmission might be the weak link on the track. Not because it's slower, but it might overheat before the brakes became a problem, for example. So maybe they didn't think it made sense, practically speaking, to offer it on the auto, and they thought that it might take away some of the credibility of the package if it was offered on a car that couldn't even take full advantage of it. I'd think they'd at least offer the PP wheels and 3.73 gears, though.

Maybe the other thing is that they wanted manual elitist PP drivers to have an "in" with each other, haha. *Sees black PP wheels* "Heeey, I see you're driving a car with a REAL transmission. HIGH FIVE!"

... Just my [slightly] educated guess, though.

Sometimes I wonder if owning a manual car would ever be annoying. Like I feel like sometimes I would just want to get in and go and not have to deal with rowing gears. But like I said, I've never owned one so I woukdnt really know.

I just don't want to compromise and regret it. Say getting an auto without the PP. Or just go for the manual and find out I don't like it.

Like you guys said, hopefully Ford works their magic and this changes for 2016.

Matt

I don't know if "compromise" is the right word. You might be compromising by not getting the manual as a result of fear that you won't enjoy it. In actuality, it's entirely possible (maybe even probable, depending on how much you like driving) that you would enjoy the manual more.

 

[Grintch]

My suspicion on why they don't bother offering it on the auto is that almost all the parts on the PP are meant to improve the car's robustness for track use. Bigger brakes, some ventilation (IIRC), etc. My guess is that an automatic transmission might be the weak link on the track. Not because it's slower, but it might overheat before the brakes became a problem, for example. So maybe they didn't think it made sense, practically speaking, to offer it on the auto, and they thought that it might take away some of the credibility of the package if it was offered on a car that couldn't even take full advantage of it. I'd think they'd at least offer the PP wheels and 3.73 gears, though.

Maybe the other thing is that they wanted manual elitist PP drivers to have an "in" with each other, haha. *Sees black PP wheels* "Heeey, I see you're driving a car with a REAL transmission. HIGH FIVE!"

... Just my [slightly] educated guess, though.



I don't know if "compromise" is the right word. You might be compromising by not getting the manual as a result of fear that you won't enjoy it. In actuality, it's entirely possible (maybe even probable, depending on how much you like driving) that you would enjoy the manual more.

That's it. When we see the PP wheels, we know it's someone who actually cares more about driving than texting.

 

[Lord Thunder]

Sometimes I wonder if owning a manual car would ever be annoying. Like I feel like sometimes I would just want to get in and go and not have to deal with rowing gears. But like I said, I've never owned one so I woukdnt really know.

Coming from someone who lives in a part of the world where manual gearboxes are the default: If you drive manual all the time it becomes such a second nature you don't really think about it, so there is no notion of 'feeling like it' or not. In fact, I often have to actively supress my urge to reach for the stick when driving my girlfriend's automatic. At least I have learned not to stomp on the non-existing clutch with my left foot and catch the brake pedal by accident instead. That experience is what you can call 'interesting'.

 

[gsxr1300]

I originally wanted an automatic since i commute everyday, but I'm now glad I got the PP.

 

[Canktm25]

Interesting. It's a must have for me. I need to learn manual. But I don't know anyone with one. And I don't want to buy a brand new car unsure of it all. I am still young after all though

I'm 55 years old and never owned an Auto I encouraged my 20 year old son inlaw to get a manual trans '14 Mustang and he now loves it and says never another auto

He is in the Navy and he learned to drive it on his own time with no help.
Get the Manual. :first:

 

[Matt8892]

It's all these stories that make me think manual is the right choice. I'm only 22. I just want to learn to drive it before I make any choices I guess.

However being that the manual is the only one I can get the PP with, I think that's the one to go with!

 

[SeventhWard]

Order your Auto, option it with 3.55 gears and 19" wheels. Then add Sway Bars, a K Brace & a Strut Tower Brace. You may not have the bigger radiator or bigger brakes of the PP - but when you're having fun on a twisty road and not a racetrack, will you really notice?

-SeventhWard

 

[DivineStrike]

You're young, get the Manual. If you care that much about the PP then it sounds like you really want to be more involved with driving the car anyhow. Manual will allow you to do that. Don't let the fear of not knowing how to drive a manual stop you from getting the car you want.

 

[B-52 Jetman]

Search turned up nothing. I've been reading the forums for days and finally had a question I couldn't find the answer to.

Why is the performance pack only an option on the manual gt? I'm looking at the gt premium in auto. Just curious. The performance pack is something I really want, but didn't really want a manual car. Personal preference, plus the auto has remote start.

Anyway, thanks for any insight.

Matt

Simple...because only real drivers, drive manuals!

 

[Khyber]

manual on this car is really simple. with the creep assist and hill assist it's like manual for dummies.

 

[OppoLock]

manual on this car is really simple. with the creep assist and hill assist it's like manual for dummies.

+1 and the rev hang makes every upshift perfectly smooth. You literally cannot screw up if you let the revs fall then hang for a second before shifting into a higher gear. Idiot proof.

 

[DivineStrike]

+1 and the rev hang makes every upshift perfectly smooth. You literally cannot screw up if you let the revs fall then hang for a second before shifting into a higher gear. Idiot proof.

Yea no kidding, I don't know how many times I've seen the tack dip to about 400 rpms and not bog out. This motor just doesn't want to turn off lol

 

[Matt8892]

I do really care about my cars and I'm very particular. I like to get everything I can out of my cars. I'm not one of those guys where I look at a car as just a car. It's like... And extension of me.

Plus I like getting everything optioned all the way up. I feel like the more upgraded from the factory, the less work for me. I know someone suggested upgrades instead of the PP. But part of my would feel like for just a few extra bucks, I coukd have had that bigger radiator and the better brakes.

Plus, an auto costs a thousand and some bucks, so getting a manual with the PP won't really cost a ton more. I don't recall specific numbers, but what is? 1000 dollar difference?

 

[traxiii]

We will all be happy if Ford offers PP with the Auto in 2016. Why should those who choose to drive a manual trans. want to keep all the cool goodies from those who either don't want to, or due to injury or old age/bad knees can't use a clutch?

That purest manual gearbox crap went out years ago, when the dual clutch autos took over F1, Indycar, IMSA, etc. Flappy paddles are here to stay and guys with old basketball and football injuries rejoice, now if they would build a dual clutch auto for the Mustang all will be right with the world, can you say Mustang GT-3? In the mean time offer PP with the auto.

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