and your pretty much right. im just saying you CAN keep up with an auto with a manual. ive done it many of times myself.
my brother has a shift kit in his mustang and yess it does jerk forward hard hitting second. BUT i could pop the clutch when i shift and get the same effect. no its not the most proper way but it can be done.
and really i think its personal preference. i have no problem driveing a manual everyday. i prefer it. like i said i can get better gas milage and i can better control my car.
all in personal preference.