The throttle blipping procedure sure gives that manual effect and plus it feels like the car is shooting off the line..but i think i have to agree with you when it comes to a drag of the lights on auto mode, the car gets to the 100 quicker..but i havent done the sequential shifting with the foot planted to the floor, is it faster to the 100 than in auto mode? I admit I haven't tried this at the drags, so I don't have numbers. But after trying to go through the gears manually with my foot down, I've realised it takes longer then normal for the gear to change. I just feel that in Auto it changes not only faster but smoother. Only reason one would use the semi-auto would be to down gear from a certain speed and launch instantly, possibly to change lanes/overtaking?... then changing back to auto of course. Which drags do you take your Aurion to? Woops.. When I said "I admit I haven't tried this at the drags, so I don't have numbers." I should have said, that I haven't BEEN to the drags..