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Revenant · 07-28-2010, 10:25 AM

I heard somewhere that the SS is hard to rev match when down shifting. Is it true?

I've been lurking on here for alittle while and just joined.

I'm currently in iraq getting as much research on the SS as possible for when I get one when I return. This site is amazing, it has everything. = )

There was one other thing I wanted to ask... but I forgot. = |

FB3 · 07-28-2010, 11:41 AM

The Camaro is like any other car in that respect. It just takes a little while to get the feel for it.

Thanks for your service and I am sure that you will love your SS when you return.

Revenant · 07-28-2010, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FB3

The Camaro is like any other car in that respect. It just takes a little while to get the feel for it.

Thanks for your service and I am sure that you will love your SS when you return.

Thanks for the feedback FB3, nice car bro.

SSDan · 07-28-2010, 11:48 AM

I have the SS M6 and I would say it is no harder to rev match than any other manual I've driven. Just takes practice. Really there is nothing unusual or that different with this tranny and shifter. Just a little notchy and you have to be firm but the gates are easy to hit and the only time I've missed a gear or mis-matched the revs on a downshift have been because I wan't paying attention to the action at hand and that has happened only a couple of times.

Others also comment about not liking the clutch engagement. I adjusted to it in just a couple of days. It's really a rather forgiving engine/ drive train package. You can loaf around or rip the gears - its good either way! 420 ft. lb. of torque across a broad rpm band and a tough tremec tranny gives you that flexibility.

Revenant · 07-28-2010, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSDan

I have the SS M6 and I would say it is no harder to rev match than any other manual I've driven. Just takes practice. Really there is nothing unusual or that different with this tranny and shifter. Just a little notchy and you have to be firm but the gates are easy to hit and the only time I've missed a gear or mis-matched the revs on a downshift have been because I wan't paying attention to the action at hand and that has happened only a couple of times.

Others also comment about not liking the clutch engagement. I adjusted to it in just a couple of days. It's really a rather forgiving engine/ drive train package. You can loaf around or rip the gears - its good either way! 420 ft. lb. of torque across a broad rpm band and a tough tremec tranny gives you that flexibility.

Good to read, thanks Dan

MadMav · 07-28-2010, 11:55 AM

Very easy....

Rogue Leader · 07-28-2010, 12:16 PM

Whoever told you that has no clue how to drive stick.

TXGooch21 · 07-28-2010, 12:20 PM

The rev matching is not difficult, its a simple matter of paying attention to the rpms at certain speeds in each gear...whoever told you it was hard to rev match must be a beginner manual driver....

Revenant · 07-28-2010, 12:24 PM

Glad to know it's all good. Thanks guys.

Steve Dallas · 07-28-2010, 02:00 PM

Rev matching is something the driver does, not the car. I have no problems doing it.

ffrcobra_65 · 07-28-2010, 03:46 PM

the positioning of the gas and clutch pedals make it a bit harder to rev match.

07-28-2010, 10:25 AM	#1
Revenant Drives: '11 1SS LS3 and '90 240sx hatch. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 308	Difficult to rev match? I heard somewhere that the SS is hard to rev match when down shifting. Is it true? I've been lurking on here for alittle while and just joined. I'm currently in iraq getting as much research on the SS as possible for when I get one when I return. This site is amazing, it has everything. = ) There was one other thing I wanted to ask... but I forgot. = \|

07-28-2010, 11:41 AM	#2
FB3 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS LS3, BRM, NPP Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 411	The Camaro is like any other car in that respect. It just takes a little while to get the feel for it. Thanks for your service and I am sure that you will love your SS when you return. __________________ Experience is the best teacher but the tuition is very high.

07-28-2010, 11:55 AM	#6
MadMav Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Falcon, CO Posts: 661	Very easy.... __________________ SS/RS M6, SIM, CGM stripes, Barton S/T, BMR trailing arms, ADM Race intake(no scoop), Texas Speed 1 7/8" headers and full 3" exhaust, RMCR custom tune.

07-28-2010, 12:16 PM	#7
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	Whoever told you that has no clue how to drive stick. __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

07-28-2010, 12:20 PM	#8
TXGooch21 Drives: CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 516	The rev matching is not difficult, its a simple matter of paying attention to the rpms at certain speeds in each gear...whoever told you it was hard to rev match must be a beginner manual driver.... __________________ CGM 2SS/RS, LS3, R2C CAI, Magnaflow exhaust, Black Chrome powdercoated wheels

07-28-2010, 11:48 AM	#4
SSDan Drives: 2016 1SS 6MT NPP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lake Murray, SC Posts: 2,245 View My Garage	I have the SS M6 and I would say it is no harder to rev match than any other manual I've driven. Just takes practice. Really there is nothing unusual or that different with this tranny and shifter. Just a little notchy and you have to be firm but the gates are easy to hit and the only time I've missed a gear or mis-matched the revs on a downshift have been because I wan't paying attention to the action at hand and that has happened only a couple of times. Others also comment about not liking the clutch engagement. I adjusted to it in just a couple of days. It's really a rather forgiving engine/ drive train package. You can loaf around or rip the gears - its good either way! 420 ft. lb. of torque across a broad rpm band and a tough tremec tranny gives you that flexibility.

07-28-2010, 12:24 PM	#9
Revenant Drives: '11 1SS LS3 and '90 240sx hatch. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 308	Glad to know it's all good. Thanks guys.

07-28-2010, 02:00 PM	#10
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	Rev matching is something the driver does, not the car. I have no problems doing it. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

07-28-2010, 03:46 PM	#11
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	the positioning of the gas and clutch pedals make it a bit harder to rev match.

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