well, as you can see im my sig I've haven the opportunity to drive both quite a bit. I own the QC and my previous roomate has the RC. I have to say forst of all, why are you trying to shift your auto trans like a manual? that's just dumb. 2nd, the manual is not fun to drive at all. I have several fast cars that are indeed fun to drive. Driving the RC to me is clunky at best. it shifts like a school bus and at least of the 2 I've driven, my QC is faster every time at the track. low 14's vs high to mid 13's consistantly. The only beef I have with the auto is the 2nd gear band isn't up to the power. Of course, I do race it a lot.