Do you want a ZL1 automatic transmission option? - Page 21 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

mvarley · 03-02-2011, 05:38 PM

Would like an auto option in addition to the stick.
Mike

heavyt100 · 03-03-2011, 06:27 PM

Screw it. I don't care how many horsepower it has or how well it handles or brakes.

If I can't get it with a Powerglide, I'm not buying one. :updown:

SuperCarEnthusiast · 03-03-2011, 09:05 PM

It would cost them too much either to have two options available. All the parts come off of the CTS-V or the Corvette C6. They do not have to design and develop anything new.

There are some here that do not wish to have the automatic as an option because it would see the car to the masses. They rather have lower sales but be more exclusive to their "manual fetish". They see a "manual" as being more of a "pro" or "expert" class driver category which they feel that are. They live in the past! They want to have you be like them; suffer in city traffic and re-learn how cool it is to shift gears with the clutch and look at the tach, etc... while the expensive cars have the dual clutch transmissions that past them by!

smoove7410 · 03-07-2011, 12:54 PM

+1 for auto...preferably dual clutch.

REAPER SS · 03-07-2011, 01:26 PM

I would not buy one without the automatic. I did have fun with the manual transmissions but the auto is great option to the ZL1 & plus I like the factory autostart. I guess i'm just partial to the situation

FastEddie · 03-07-2011, 02:38 PM

There will be very few cars on the streets of America that will beat you, let alone challenge you in such a car. You could miss 3rd altogether and still walk away (and save alittle gas) from anything in your neighborhood (100 mile radius).

Most people don't even challenge SS's except those that are properly equipped..

But some people will have the equipment (Bumblebee I killed today).... Love you Camaro5!!!!
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@"The Pill" its a funny thing I have a similar picture!

anthonyj9h · 03-09-2011, 01:44 PM

If your going automatic they really need a brand new transmission that senses both throttle and steering input and more easy to reach paddle shifters for better quality. A race driver should be able to get drive it and say yeah i can use this. NO AFM such a redundent piece of technology that causes more problems than one.

anthonyj9h · 03-09-2011, 01:45 PM

Dont forget the drivetrain loss doesnt matter whats at the crank that sells cars doesnt win races.

OldJedi · 03-09-2011, 04:03 PM

For those that need or want an automatic in the ZL1, I hope that it is offered as an option for you. For me it is a matter of economics. The auto is a $1200.00 option and the ZL1 will most likely have gas guzzler tax and that will be an additional $1200.00 to $2100.00. With the possibility of the car costing over $50,000.00 MSRP plus taxes, it might be getting close to $60,000.00 pretty quick. So no auto for me.

*radz28* · 03-09-2011, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastEddie

There will be very few cars on the streets of America that will beat you, let alone challenge you in such a car. You could miss 3rd altogether and still walk away (and save alittle gas) from anything in your neighborhood (100 mile radius).

Most people don't even challenge SS's except those that are properly equipped..

But some people will have the equipment (Bumblebee I killed today).... Love you Camaro5!!!!
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@"The Pill" its a funny thing I have a similar picture!

Nice pic' 'Eddie

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldJedi

For those that need or want an automatic in the ZL1, I hope that it is offered as an option for you. For me it is a matter of economics. The auto is a $1200.00 option and the ZL1 will most likely have gas guzzler tax and that will be an additional $1200.00 to $2100.00. With the possibility of the car costing over $50,000.00 MSRP plus taxes, it might be getting close to $60,000.00 pretty quick. So no auto for me.

If there's a GG, I'll pass on any available A6 when it's my time. I'd just spend another $1K on a converter and tune anyways, so since it's not a DD, the stick will be plenty fun and less finiky as far as tuning since I'll be tuning with my right hand on the shifter. I'd hope the A6 wouldn't cost more, but I believe it would cost additional validation time and money, so I'm sure it'd be an extra-cost option

I gott keep this thing as far from $60K as possible!

thePill · 03-09-2011, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastEddie

@"The Pill" its a funny thing I have a similar picture!

I take it you beat the 2 valve 4.6?

nards444 · 03-09-2011, 06:26 PM

To appeal to the masses I would say yes. But Sorry Im a sports car fan and if I was dictator for the day I would ban Autos in sports cars. But to each his own

thePill · 03-09-2011, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nards444

To appeal to the masses I would say yes. But Sorry Im a sports car fan and if I was dictator for the day I would ban Autos in sports cars. But to each his own

+1 Well said!!!

Sawyer · 03-10-2011, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thePill

I take it you beat the 2 valve 4.6?

the 4.6 is 3-valve

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03-07-2011, 02:38 PM	#286
FastEddie Account Suspended Drives: 2010 IOM LS3 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 672	There will be very few cars on the streets of America that will beat you, let alone challenge you in such a car. You could miss 3rd altogether and still walk away (and save alittle gas) from anything in your neighborhood (100 mile radius). Most people don't even challenge SS's except those that are properly equipped.. But some people will have the equipment (Bumblebee I killed today).... Love you Camaro5!!!! Attached Images @"The Pill" its a funny thing I have a similar picture! Attached Images

03-09-2011, 04:03 PM	#289
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51, 2018 Porsche GTS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 3,862	For those that need or want an automatic in the ZL1, I hope that it is offered as an option for you. For me it is a matter of economics. The auto is a $1200.00 option and the ZL1 will most likely have gas guzzler tax and that will be an additional $1200.00 to $2100.00. With the possibility of the car costing over $50,000.00 MSRP plus taxes, it might be getting close to $60,000.00 pretty quick. So no auto for me. __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1!

03-09-2011, 06:26 PM	#292
nards444 Drives: 1SS/RS Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: New york Posts: 2,123 View My Garage	To appeal to the masses I would say yes. But Sorry Im a sports car fan and if I was dictator for the day I would ban Autos in sports cars. But to each his own __________________ 2010 1SS/RS Black, CGM stripes, polished Rims, Tinted windows, Hurst shifter

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anthonyj9h "First There" Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: in a hole somewhere Posts: 6,910	Dont forget the drivetrain loss doesnt matter whats at the crank that sells cars doesnt win races.