That 11.5@130 was on bald invos first of all. Second of all, yes, I'd rather run an 11.5 in a manual than an 11.0 in the same setup auto. Why can't you understand/accept that people like different things than u? You're one of "those guys". "If you don't agree with me you're wrong" kind of guys.
Not saying you are wrong, I'm double checking and making sure that's what you like. You basically rather give up about a whole second worth of ET just to row gears. I personally won't do that. People like what they like, and I respect that.