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ZL1 Spoked · 05-21-2014, 03:55 PM

If you want to drive the car and have fun, manual. If you want the car to drive you and you steer, get the auto. People are more impressed when you run the fast times at the track, not hating but everyones going to ask if its stick and if you say no then you can see the displeasure amongst the masses lol

ernie scar · 05-21-2014, 05:32 PM

I have no regrets with getting the auto.

I don`t feel like I am missing anything by not being able to shift gears.

Desert Stealth · 05-21-2014, 05:54 PM

No problems with my auto. In fact, I got an auto because my 63 year old knees can't handle a clutch any more! I don't miss manual one bit. By the way I think autos outsell manual.

Marcus

BigBoyBlue · 05-21-2014, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesZL1

Here is a perk, you don't have to replace the clutch in an Auto...lol

No, with an auto you have to replace the whole transmission. Hahaha.

If you like to drag race, get an automatic. If you like to go to the race track, get a manual. They will both be faster in those usages.

If you are a manual fan, don't just get the automatic for the deal. You'll regret it. This applies for the reverse as well. If you like automatics, don't get the manual to save some cash. In the long run you won't be happy.

Let's Go RANGERS!!!

Oz ZL-1 · 05-21-2014, 06:04 PM

OK SSTG, my 2 cents & all depends on your marital situation.
If you're single (or newly married) and enjoy have a free hand for holding onto your girl then Auto is the only way to go my friend!!!!

Then again, if your married more than a couple years, hand holding (& other body parts) are out of style, then rowing thru the gears is a viable option. I'm in the second camp (22 years married) but got the Auto anyway...

mylftft · 05-21-2014, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jessrayo

Unfortunately, the "fast list" only covers drag racing. I will concede the auto is better for drag racing but that is not the only time people go fast....

Your right Jess! Autos rule drag racing & thats not the only time people go fast. An auto ZL1 has the 1/2 mile record & the 1 mile record! Ha ha I couldn't resist, you walked into that one!

jessrayo · 05-21-2014, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mylftft

Your right Jess! Autos rule drag racing & thats not the only time people go fast. An auto ZL1 has the 1/2 mile record & the 1 mile record! Ha ha I couldn't resist, you walked into that one!

I was thinking more about the curves but you do have a point, and unlike the 1/4 mile, I think the second place car in the categories you mentioned is a manual so the autos are not totally dominant. And unless you show up to defend your record in October, a manual just may take it.... I'm trying to egg you on so we can meet up down there.

Crim · 05-21-2014, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1 Spoked

If you want to drive the car and have fun, manual. If you want the car to drive you and you steer, get the auto. People are more impressed when you run the fast times at the track, not hating but everyones going to ask if its stick and if you say no then you can see the displeasure amongst the masses lol

LMAO... Nice to see your choice in manual is impressing others.

Stephen12ZL1 · 05-21-2014, 07:56 PM

tap shift works great at the road course...the auto is much better at matching downshift rpm than I would be with a manual.

Paladinjc · 05-22-2014, 09:41 AM

I am not going to get into the debate about if you have a penis or a ******.

All I have to say is, If there is any doubt in your mind it will not go away. If you are thinking you might end up regretting getting an automatic instead of a manual, then you will end up regretting it. You have already created the doubt in your own mind.

Sven59 · 05-22-2014, 10:37 AM

Auto's rule, drop it into hammer mode and enjoy the ride.

mylftft · 05-22-2014, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jessrayo

I was thinking more about the curves but you do have a point, and unlike the 1/4 mile, I think the second place car in the categories you mentioned is a manual so the autos are not totally dominant. And unless you show up to defend your record in October, a manual just may take it.... I'm trying to egg you on so we can meet up down there.

I'll come out to The Mile in October for my title defense as long as Mike Lee comes also!

*mlee* · 05-22-2014, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mylftft

I'll come out to The Mile in October for my title defense as long as Mike Lee comes also!

I'm there brother...

mylftft · 05-22-2014, 11:19 AM

Right on Mike! Well there you go Jess! Its a party now! Ask & you shall receive! I forgot to mention something Jess, I have a tranny at RPM right now being built to handle the 1400 rwhp my motor & turbos have been begging for, just gotta install it & push the little screen in the glove box to 30 psi & keep it straight. I think an automatic ZL1 is gonna keep the crown!

05-21-2014, 03:55 PM	#43
ZL1 Spoked Drives: Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 1,131	If you want to drive the car and have fun, manual. If you want the car to drive you and you steer, get the auto. People are more impressed when you run the fast times at the track, not hating but everyones going to ask if its stick and if you say no then you can see the displeasure amongst the masses lol __________________ -2013 Camaro ZL1-Black Stripe Package-Ambient Light Kit-Subwoofer Package-Sunroof-Suede Package-NAV MYLINK-MANUAL BABY-Dual Vented Fenders-Exposed Carbon Fiber Insert -Black 10 Spoke Wheels 604 RWHP 602 LBS/TQ

05-21-2014, 05:32 PM	#44
ernie scar Drives: Chevy/Dodge/Ford Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: thunder bay Posts: 131	I have no regrets with getting the auto. I don`t feel like I am missing anything by not being able to shift gears. __________________ They say money can’t buy happiness; well they never drove a Camaro. A Corvette engine and a Cadillac suspension stuffed into a Camaro, that’s what I’m talking about!

05-21-2014, 06:04 PM	#47
Oz ZL-1 Mach 5 Drives: 13 ZL1 IOM #115 87 Grand National Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: League City, TX Posts: 181	Another consideration for auto.... OK SSTG, my 2 cents & all depends on your marital situation. If you're single (or newly married) and enjoy have a free hand for holding onto your girl then Auto is the only way to go my friend!!!! Then again, if your married more than a couple years, hand holding (& other body parts) are out of style, then rowing thru the gears is a viable option. I'm in the second camp (22 years married) but got the Auto anyway...

05-21-2014, 07:56 PM	#51
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,809	tap shift works great at the road course...the auto is much better at matching downshift rpm than I would be with a manual. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

05-22-2014, 10:37 AM	#53
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	Auto's rule, drop it into hammer mode and enjoy the ride. __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

05-21-2014, 05:54 PM	#45
Desert Stealth Drives: 2014 CRT ZL1 Convertible Automatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 155	No problems with my auto. In fact, I got an auto because my 63 year old knees can't handle a clutch any more! I don't miss manual one bit. By the way I think autos outsell manual. Marcus

05-22-2014, 09:41 AM	#52
Paladinjc AC Pickles! Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 331	I am not going to get into the debate about if you have a penis or a ******. All I have to say is, If there is any doubt in your mind it will not go away. If you are thinking you might end up regretting getting an automatic instead of a manual, then you will end up regretting it. You have already created the doubt in your own mind.

05-22-2014, 11:19 AM	#56
mylftft Drives: 2013 TT ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NorCal Posts: 849	Right on Mike! Well there you go Jess! Its a party now! Ask & you shall receive! I forgot to mention something Jess, I have a tranny at RPM right now being built to handle the 1400 rwhp my motor & turbos have been begging for, just gotta install it & push the little screen in the glove box to 30 psi & keep it straight. I think an automatic ZL1 is gonna keep the crown! __________________