how good is AT in autox?
 

thinking about making the switch, just wondering how it would do?

Re: how good is AT in autox?
 

I would think with a solid tranny and a roadsurge shift box it would be pretty sweet. your going to want to have some kind of buttons or paddles on the wheel so you arnt holding onto a box in one hand. Look up my how to thread on here, it explains a little more

Re: how good is AT in autox?
 

Honestly, you're starting in first and shifting to second. As long as you're locking the car in second it won't drive any differently than a manual, save for the gearing.

Re: how good is AT in autox?
 

There are a number of C Prepared cars that run them. (CP= American muscle going around corners, fun to watch!)

How ever, I ran the numbers and the gearing kinda sucks... 45mph in 1st and 82mph in second (no converter slip in that calc) (assuming I ran the number right). But if you ran a high stall convertor it would act a bit like a CVT.

Re: how good is AT in autox?
 

There are plenty of cars that run automatics in autocross, it's just not the preferred platform. Just leave it in 2nd and let her buck.