Manual vs. Automatic H3

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Jake:
i have to disagree any serious off roaders run a manual tranny.........you have much more control of your rpms which is especially helpful in rock crawling....you can anticipate obstacles and gear down earlier.......also makes downhill descent much easier to handle......I don't know any serious 4x4ers that run an automatic...but its a personal choice......I love the 5spd..more control over your available power </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Most serious off roaders run a manaul trans?
Maybe in the Jeep world. Of all the clubs, freinds, off road trips I have been involved with all use manual trans. Esp. the guys that rock crawl and tha includes quite a few jeeps!

you can anticipate and gear down earlier?

Do you mean to say this cannot be done in an automatic trans?
Down hill descents? The crawl ratio in the auto H3 doesn't even require the brakes to be used.

Like you said, it is a pesonal choice. After running quite a few trails in Moab and a few here in CO, I would never run a manual trans. You stall and loose breaks and steering because you didn't ride that clutch just perffect, you're dead.