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5_Star_General · 12-20-2014, 10:35 PM

Speaking of auto and manual any owners have thoughts on which is the best way to go? I'm looking at picking up a ZL1 as a DD and I prefer manual but will consider auto.

Sven59 · 12-20-2014, 10:49 PM

The auto is faster and as a DD I think you would enjoy it more. The auto in this car is fantastic, if you put in manual it is a beast and adjust to you driving characteristics. As long as you are driving aggressively it will maintain the downshift or go to a lower gear if necessary. And with the paddle shifters will basically make it a manual without the clutch.

Via lightning from a large Hammer.

blessedhellride · 12-20-2014, 11:17 PM

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It is well documented, the problems blowing an LS7. The compression is to high.

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i would still be bad a$$…..

blessedhellride · 12-20-2014, 11:22 PM

Nice car, looks like you waited too long. Great everyday vehicle, I avoided the sunroof. Great ride, magnetic ride is second to none. Amenities are great and the vehicle has great composure. No major callouts besides getting xpel for rear quarters and area near door, rock chips. I loved the manual. Had a 2013 BMW 335i and drove much better and ride quality was far superior.

chvlle383 · 12-21-2014, 12:20 AM

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Sven59 · 12-21-2014, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by chvlle383

Blow any LS7s recently?

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chvlle383 · 12-21-2014, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Sven59

Blow any LS7s recently?

Via lightning from a large Hammer.

…don't take much to get you going does it…lol

ZL155 · 12-21-2014, 03:20 AM

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…don't take much to get you going does it…lol

Yea man, a lot of criers around here. I just ignore them and laugh. Especially when they start calling you names and such like there in second grade. Bunch of internet tough guys. Gives me a good laugh though. Lol!!!

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Raven87 · 12-21-2014, 03:57 AM

I love my manual transmissioned ZL1. But from a performance OR a DD role, an auto is serious badass.

Yes, the manual is fun but the 6L90 is one extreme transmission. I would not hesitate to buy a ZL1 with an auto. The only reason I have the manual is that it was on the lot and the numbers were right! I would never think to rule out a performance car just because it had an auto.

Why? Because I've owned three '87 Buick Grand Nationals and an '87GNX over the years and even that 200R4 auto was a blast to drive at the strip. And for a DD, you can't beat an auto, especially in traffic.

This ZL1 reminds me a lot of my GNs and, for a lot of reasons. I think that is why for me, it had to be black!

*mlee* · 12-21-2014, 06:33 AM

Thank you

Kevlar382 · 12-21-2014, 08:51 AM

No memory for the seats and mirrors.

*mlee* · 12-21-2014, 09:03 AM

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No memory for the seats and mirrors.

I started to say good one... but then no one drives my Z but me..

KaBoom1701 · 12-21-2014, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee

I started to say good one... but then no one drives my Z but me..

Very good point. lol

omegaman · 12-21-2014, 09:14 AM

Minor complaints...

Con 1: MyLink interface is not that good. Slow, Looses contact with iPod occasionally, freezes randomly. (This is a platform wide problem - not just ZL1)

Con 2: You run the A/C a lot to keep the cabin comfortable. This due to the motor being supercharged with the integrated intercooler and the way the car draws air into the cabin. I notice this much more on the ZL1 than the 2010 2SS i owned.

Con 3: Sticky Goodyear Eagle F1 G2 tires throw up all matter of sand/pebbles onto the back side gill areas. Others buy mud flaps to minimize this issue (mentioned already here).

Pro: The biggest surprising pro for me, other than the immense power and awesome handling, has been the automatic 6L90 with TAPshift. This has been really fun in normal driving and works surprisingly well at the road course track.

12-20-2014, 10:49 PM	#114
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	The auto is faster and as a DD I think you would enjoy it more. The auto in this car is fantastic, if you put in manual it is a beast and adjust to you driving characteristics. As long as you are driving aggressively it will maintain the downshift or go to a lower gear if necessary. And with the paddle shifters will basically make it a manual without the clutch. Via lightning from a large Hammer. __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

12-20-2014, 11:22 PM	#116
blessedhellride Drives: 2014 Z/28; 2014 Ram 2500 CTD Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: DFW-Fairview Posts: 498	Nice car, looks like you waited too long. Great everyday vehicle, I avoided the sunroof. Great ride, magnetic ride is second to none. Amenities are great and the vehicle has great composure. No major callouts besides getting xpel for rear quarters and area near door, rock chips. I loved the manual. Had a 2013 BMW 335i and drove much better and ride quality was far superior. __________________ 2015 Silverado 2500 2014 Z/28

12-21-2014, 03:57 AM	#121
Raven87 C'mon- really? Drives: Looking for a ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nortwestern Ohio Posts: 1,966 View My Garage	I love my manual transmissioned ZL1. But from a performance OR a DD role, an auto is serious badass. Yes, the manual is fun but the 6L90 is one extreme transmission. I would not hesitate to buy a ZL1 with an auto. The only reason I have the manual is that it was on the lot and the numbers were right! I would never think to rule out a performance car just because it had an auto. Why? Because I've owned three '87 Buick Grand Nationals and an '87GNX over the years and even that 200R4 auto was a blast to drive at the strip. And for a DD, you can't beat an auto, especially in traffic. This ZL1 reminds me a lot of my GNs and, for a lot of reasons. I think that is why for me, it had to be black! __________________ Steve 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE Black #3805 - SOLD

12-21-2014, 06:33 AM	#122
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	Thank you __________________

12-21-2014, 09:14 AM	#126
omegaman Drives: very poorly Join Date: May 2009 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 550	Minor complaints... Con 1: MyLink interface is not that good. Slow, Looses contact with iPod occasionally, freezes randomly. (This is a platform wide problem - not just ZL1) Con 2: You run the A/C a lot to keep the cabin comfortable. This due to the motor being supercharged with the integrated intercooler and the way the car draws air into the cabin. I notice this much more on the ZL1 than the 2010 2SS i owned. Con 3: Sticky Goodyear Eagle F1 G2 tires throw up all matter of sand/pebbles onto the back side gill areas. Others buy mud flaps to minimize this issue (mentioned already here). Pro: The biggest surprising pro for me, other than the immense power and awesome handling, has been the automatic 6L90 with TAPshift. This has been really fun in normal driving and works surprisingly well at the road course track. __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1, Crystal Red, Auto, Exposed Carbon Fiber, Navigation. Last edited by omegaman; 12-22-2014 at 07:55 AM.

12-20-2014, 10:35 PM	#113
5_Star_General Drives: 16 Mosaic Black Metallic Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Dallas Posts: 109	Speaking of auto and manual any owners have thoughts on which is the best way to go? I'm looking at picking up a ZL1 as a DD and I prefer manual but will consider auto.

12-21-2014, 08:51 AM	#123
Kevlar382 Drives: '12 ZL1; '71 RS/Z28; '99 Vette Conv Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Holland MI Posts: 599 View My Garage	No memory for the seats and mirrors.