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ucla1ove3 · 12-03-2008, 08:34 PM

the 210 aint much better. it would take me forty minutes to get to school... school was about 8 miles away.

UCF w00t · 12-03-2008, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BowtieGuy

No, it isn't. Stop and go traffic isn't even that bad when you know how to work the clutch the right way. Manual is just more fun, period.

As someone who hasn't owned a manual but does know how to drive one, what exactly is this method?

BowtieGuy · 12-03-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by UCF w00t

As someone who hasn't owned a manual but does know how to drive one, what exactly is this method?

Just hold your foot on the clutch just past where the clutch engages. It doesn't take much pressure, and you don't have to strain your entire leg holding it to the floor. In fact, in most traffic (at least where I live) you can hold your big toe on the clutch, applying just enough pressure and inch forward ever so slightly.

lordfriday2 · 12-04-2008, 07:34 AM

ordered an Auto but switched to Manual! (see my post) though I did it because I dont care what the hell traffic i'm in.

Also, when I owned a 350z, I beat the automatic Z that was at the track that day by .4 seconds ...

it all comes to the driver. practice practice practice.

I'm not saying that you'll beat everyone at the track.

though light to light or stop sign should be easy... track... well... if you miss a shift (and i did all the time) it's horrible... also, at the track REMEMBER!!!!???? you're RACING THE CLOCK and NOT the person next to you, care about beating the CLOCK! and care about KILLING THAT MUSTANG when it REVVVVS at you! at a light!!!

*CamaroSpike23* · 12-04-2008, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Wm Holden

WHEN THEY DON'T....YOU BLOW!

wheel hop sucks does it not?

Wm Holden · 12-04-2008, 06:05 PM

I've been very lucky regarding wheel hop....very.

BeermanSS · 12-04-2008, 06:26 PM

yeah drive a Ferrari F430 with the flappy paddle gearbox and tell me its not more fun than rowing a stick.

Supermans · 12-07-2008, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BeermanSS

yeah drive a Ferrari F430 with the flappy paddle gearbox and tell me its not more fun than rowing a stick.

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sTILL UNDECIDED...aUTO FOR MY WIFE TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE OR A STICK WHICH IS MORE FUN MOST OF THE TIME...

Scott@Bjorn3D · 12-07-2008, 06:30 AM

Yeah it was a tough decision for me also. The wife thing came into play also in my decision. It was what pushed me to auto. Our 2 girls will be out of the house in 3 and 5 years. They don't go on much trips with us anyway so just my son, wife and I can hope in the car and do our vacations. We go to Disney alot and it is a 6 hour drive so it would be nice to take the Camaro and have the wife help in the driving.

CamaroScotty · 12-07-2008, 07:35 AM

I vote manual.

carsismeZ06 · 12-07-2008, 12:13 PM

That's a tough question, the automatic is faster, but the manual gets better mpg (if driven properly) and is more fun. I'd go w/ the manual. Although which one is cheaper?

Chewy · 12-07-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by carsismeZ06

That's a tough question, the automatic is faster, but the manual gets better mpg (if driven properly) and is more fun. I'd go w/ the manual. Although which one is cheaper?

sorry bro, but the auto isn't faster (they both been driven 4.6s 0-60)

and with the AFM the auto actually gets better gas mileage

Inspector 17 · 12-07-2008, 01:42 PM

Manual all the way. The wife loves a manual too so win-win. Also, this isn't my daily driver so that makes a difference.

kanakattack · 12-07-2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewy

sorry bro, but the auto isn't faster (they both been driven 4.6s 0-60)

and with the AFM the auto actually gets better gas mileage

Plus you get remote start and paddle shift

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lordfriday2 Proud Owner! Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 878	ordered an Auto but switched to Manual! (see my post) though I did it because I dont care what the hell traffic i'm in. Also, when I owned a 350z, I beat the automatic Z that was at the track that day by .4 seconds ... it all comes to the driver. practice practice practice. I'm not saying that you'll beat everyone at the track. though light to light or stop sign should be easy... track... well... if you miss a shift (and i did all the time) it's horrible... also, at the track REMEMBER!!!!???? you're RACING THE CLOCK and NOT the person next to you, care about beating the CLOCK! and care about KILLING THAT MUSTANG when it REVVVVS at you! at a light!!!

12-04-2008, 06:26 PM	#105
BeermanSS Drives: 2005 Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wilson, NY Posts: 214	yeah drive a Ferrari F430 with the flappy paddle gearbox and tell me its not more fun than rowing a stick.

12-07-2008, 06:30 AM	#107
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Yeah it was a tough decision for me also. The wife thing came into play also in my decision. It was what pushed me to auto. Our 2 girls will be out of the house in 3 and 5 years. They don't go on much trips with us anyway so just my son, wife and I can hope in the car and do our vacations. We go to Disney alot and it is a 6 hour drive so it would be nice to take the Camaro and have the wife help in the driving.

12-07-2008, 07:35 AM	#108
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,801	I vote manual.

12-07-2008, 01:42 PM	#111
Inspector 17 I love crepes Drives: 2017 ZL1 NGM A10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,955 View My Garage	Manual all the way. The wife loves a manual too so win-win. Also, this isn't my daily driver so that makes a difference.