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jessrayo · 08-31-2014, 10:12 PM

I think in the ZL1 the manual can handle more horsepower than the auto. It is not a bad auto, if your idea of a race is never more than 1/4 mile long it is tough to beat the automatic. The more you stretch the cars legs the better the manual runs. Overall I think it is a matter of personal preference.

Angrybird 12 · 08-31-2014, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by chvlle383

6 speed for me….more fun in my opinion as a street car…..

LOL they are both 6 speed.....

CRTZL1 · 08-31-2014, 11:18 PM

I have a manual. To me that's how these cars are the most fun but I still definitely wish I had an auto sometimes.
I think you want the other when you have the opposite.
I ended up getting an auto SS because of this before I bought my ZL1 but then had to trade it for another manual SS ....was like yeah this is way better, but then starting missing the auto again... still didn't stop me from getting my stick Z though..
Best option buy one of each..

rontammy0 · 08-31-2014, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Depends on who is driving....

Few manual guys can outrun the auto..most are average drivers...thats not good enough.

EvenPrime · 08-31-2014, 11:30 PM

I have an Auto but I "ONLY" have it because of a nagging soccer injury. If you can drive a manual, there is no comparison. The paddle shift is fun but I sure wish it was a manual sometimes

BigBoyBlue · 09-01-2014, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Drm2Reality

I am pretty sure I can drive a manual better than most on here...but the auto is the way to go on the ZL1. Heel toe is not a problem for me but clicking a button is priceless. The fastest cars around tracks these days are autos...with buttons.

And that is why Chevy chose the M6 to be the tranny of the ZL1 around the Nuburgring. This was to be the biggest selling point of the ZL1 and Chevy wanted the BEST possible time. Why not choose the auto?

BAD ZL1 · 09-01-2014, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBoyBlue

And that is why Chevy chose the M6 to be the tranny of the ZL1 around the Nuburgring. This was to be the biggest selling point of the ZL1 and Chevy wanted the BEST possible time. Why not choose the auto?

I cant remember the last time I drove the Nuburgring, OK never...With that said, I love my Auto, rarely use the paddle, but when I do, people listen. A6 has been a blast, perfect and no BS clutch issues at all, because I DON'T HAVE A MANUAL CLUTCH.

But, if you like the Man, go for it....

2NASSTY · 09-01-2014, 01:08 AM

I jumped out of 10 sec CTS-V auto into a 12 sec manual ZL1 and absolutely love it!! The V was the nicest Ride I've ever owned but I missed driving. I was just a passenger in the V. I am a pilot in the ZL1. I feel every small modification that I do, but I also know I will never be as fast as the V in 1/4 mile.

2NASSTY · 09-01-2014, 01:12 AM

I jumped out of a 10-sec CTS-V auto into a 12 sec manual ZL1 and absolutely love it!! The V was the nicest Ride I've ever owned but I missed driving. I was just a passenger in the V. I am a pilot in the ZL1. I feel every small modification that I do, but I also know I will never be as fast as the V in 1/4 mile at the same power level.

URBAN LEGEND · 09-01-2014, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 2NASSTY

I jumped out of a 10-sec CTS-V auto into a 12 sec manual ZL1 and absolutely love it!! The V was the nicest Ride I've ever owned but I missed driving. I was just a passenger in the V. I am a pilot in the ZL1. I feel every small modification that I do, but I also know I will never be as fast as the V in 1/4 mile at the same power level.

So why is that V still on your avatar?

CRTZL1 · 09-01-2014, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

So why is that V still on your avatar?

Hmmm...I see a crystal red ZL1 backed into a garage on his avatar...

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Stephen12ZL1 · 09-01-2014, 07:56 AM

no clutch at either the drag strip or road course has proven to work well for me. The paddles are effective for downshifting and are very responsive. The car does a little rev matching during downshifting in hard braking zones which doesn't upset the balance. At VIR, I only use 3-4-5 and sometimes 2 at oak tree is someone slows me down.

2NASSTY · 09-01-2014, 08:03 AM

Car info changed and sorry for the DUP post above. I think it just all depends on what you want to do with the car. I've always had more fun driving a manual but would hate to have one as a daily in a major city with traffic.

This may be one of the best driver orientated performance cars that GM ever built. My old C6Z is the only other car that dared you to push it past your capabilities as a driver because it would bite you. The ZL1 6M actually feels more controllable on the edge but I'm sure that will change with more mods.

And I'm sorry, the paddle shifters in the CTS-V came no were close to the driving experience of a LSA in a 6M.

ruquik · 09-01-2014, 08:33 AM

I wish I would have went with a auto in my z

08-31-2014, 10:12 PM	#15
jessrayo Speed Freak Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro, 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ardmore, OK Posts: 2,637 View My Garage	I think in the ZL1 the manual can handle more horsepower than the auto. It is not a bad auto, if your idea of a race is never more than 1/4 mile long it is tough to beat the automatic. The more you stretch the cars legs the better the manual runs. Overall I think it is a matter of personal preference. __________________ 2016 SS -AGP twin Borg Warner 7163 EFR's, LT4 mechanical pump, LT4 injectors, Walbro 255 low side, Castrol SRF. 734whp/759 tq 2013 ZL1 -ADM - 427 LSX 6 bolt, O-ringed block built by LME. Twin PT6466 turbos. RPM custom manual trans, RPS Quad carbon clutch, 9" Hendrix rear diff & axles. ADM/squash fuel system, Ron Davis radiator, Spal fans, AGP air to air, turbo plumbing. LPE oil cooler, rear bushing upgrade, roll bar...etc. rwhp 1400+... 212.5mph, best Texas mile to date. Last edited by jessrayo; 09-01-2014 at 11:44 AM.

08-31-2014, 11:30 PM	#19
EvenPrime Drives: 2014 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 52	I have an Auto but I "ONLY" have it because of a nagging soccer injury. If you can drive a manual, there is no comparison. The paddle shift is fun but I sure wish it was a manual sometimes __________________ [ The Physicist ]: d^2x(t)/dt^2 addict!

09-01-2014, 01:08 AM	#22
2NASSTY Drives: 2014 M6 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tarpon Springs, Fl Posts: 772	I jumped out of 10 sec CTS-V auto into a 12 sec manual ZL1 and absolutely love it!! The V was the nicest Ride I've ever owned but I missed driving. I was just a passenger in the V. I am a pilot in the ZL1. I feel every small modification that I do, but I also know I will never be as fast as the V in 1/4 mile. __________________ 15' Ashen Gray Metallic Z/28 14' Crystal Red Tintcoat ZL1 6M, 9.62 at 150.75 MPH 12' Opulent Blue Metallic CTS-V Sedan, 10.690 at 129.60 MPH - SOLD 06' LeMans Blue Metallic Z06, 11.726 at 127.80 MPH Motor - SOLD. 96' Impala SS LTx, 11.397 at 118.10 MPH Motor, 1st stage 10.526 at 127.46 MPH

09-01-2014, 01:12 AM	#23
2NASSTY Drives: 2014 M6 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tarpon Springs, Fl Posts: 772	I jumped out of a 10-sec CTS-V auto into a 12 sec manual ZL1 and absolutely love it!! The V was the nicest Ride I've ever owned but I missed driving. I was just a passenger in the V. I am a pilot in the ZL1. I feel every small modification that I do, but I also know I will never be as fast as the V in 1/4 mile at the same power level. __________________ 15' Ashen Gray Metallic Z/28 14' Crystal Red Tintcoat ZL1 6M, 9.62 at 150.75 MPH 12' Opulent Blue Metallic CTS-V Sedan, 10.690 at 129.60 MPH - SOLD 06' LeMans Blue Metallic Z06, 11.726 at 127.80 MPH Motor - SOLD. 96' Impala SS LTx, 11.397 at 118.10 MPH Motor, 1st stage 10.526 at 127.46 MPH

09-01-2014, 07:56 AM	#26
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,813	no clutch at either the drag strip or road course has proven to work well for me. The paddles are effective for downshifting and are very responsive. The car does a little rev matching during downshifting in hard braking zones which doesn't upset the balance. At VIR, I only use 3-4-5 and sometimes 2 at oak tree is someone slows me down. __________________ '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)

08-31-2014, 11:18 PM	#17
CRTZL1 Banned Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: N.Y. Posts: 1,545	I have a manual. To me that's how these cars are the most fun but I still definitely wish I had an auto sometimes. I think you want the other when you have the opposite. I ended up getting an auto SS because of this before I bought my ZL1 but then had to trade it for another manual SS ....was like yeah this is way better, but then starting missing the auto again... still didn't stop me from getting my stick Z though.. Best option buy one of each..

09-01-2014, 08:03 AM	#27
2NASSTY Drives: 2014 M6 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tarpon Springs, Fl Posts: 772	Car info changed and sorry for the DUP post above. I think it just all depends on what you want to do with the car. I've always had more fun driving a manual but would hate to have one as a daily in a major city with traffic. This may be one of the best driver orientated performance cars that GM ever built. My old C6Z is the only other car that dared you to push it past your capabilities as a driver because it would bite you. The ZL1 6M actually feels more controllable on the edge but I'm sure that will change with more mods. And I'm sorry, the paddle shifters in the CTS-V came no were close to the driving experience of a LSA in a 6M. __________________ 15' Ashen Gray Metallic Z/28 14' Crystal Red Tintcoat ZL1 6M, 9.62 at 150.75 MPH 12' Opulent Blue Metallic CTS-V Sedan, 10.690 at 129.60 MPH - SOLD 06' LeMans Blue Metallic Z06, 11.726 at 127.80 MPH Motor - SOLD. 96' Impala SS LTx, 11.397 at 118.10 MPH Motor, 1st stage 10.526 at 127.46 MPH

09-01-2014, 08:33 AM	#28
ruquik Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: roanoke,va Posts: 129	I wish I would have went with a auto in my z