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headpunter · 10-14-2008, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Evotion

Have to go with the LS3 because of my fear of eventually modding the L99, so M6 it is.

If they decide to offer a LS3 A6 when I take possesion of my convertible, then I would most likely go with the A6.

the l99 and ls3 are only different in the hardware added to close the cylinders for AFM.....

camaro5 · 10-14-2008, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

on the SS, the auto will have a limited-slip. On the V6 models, it won't....don't ask me why.

V8 - T-O-R-Q-U-E

96CAMaro · 10-14-2008, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamestwilliams

By the way never apologise for asking questions I mean what are you Canadian?

joes3rdcamaro82/91/2010 · 10-14-2008, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by headpunter

the manual is faster o-60 now...

Just saying, In the last IDL they still advertised the auto as faster 4.7 compared to 4.9

Evotion · 10-14-2008, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by headpunter

the l99 and ls3 are only different in the hardware added to close the cylinders for AFM.....

Nice info, thanks. I also should have added that I will have to hear the exhaust note also when the AFM kicks in. But I have plenty of time to do research

CHVY4LF · 10-14-2008, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

fyi, if any of you caught that podcast this morning on Camaroz28.com, Cheryl made mention of the Tapshift controls. She said it'll let you go all the way to redline and leave it there (unlike the Challenger), it'll do what YOU want, and it'll do it fast!

Thats awesome, i hate the tapshifts that shirt for you then its like what is the point

ChevyBoiSS · 10-14-2008, 08:13 PM

L99 for me, bummer i gotta pay an extra grand for transmission choice but o well... that seriously effected my decision on trim as well..

SS1/RS

$900 Power Sunroof
$995 Automatic Transmission
$??? 4 Gauge Center Controls

Should bring my total after taxes somewhere around $35,995 or low $36. Simply cant afford to push the envolope close to 40 with the SS2. I would love leather seats and usb an all that but the aftermarket will have to do.

CamaroZR1 · 10-19-2008, 10:11 PM

L99, just for the automatic. I would rather have an Auto LS3, but its not a GM option at this time. I may end up swaping the L99 for a LS9 (also swap the 6L80 trans for the 6L90, and drop the 6L80 into my truck). If I dont do an engine swap, then i will just Supercharge the L99.

I want the automatic b/c 1) Im lazy and 2) Driving home from Pomona at 6.00pm sucks.

The thought of Active Fuel Management is growing on me though. In a V8 i will burn alot of unneccesary fuel in Parking lots after concerts or road construction traffic (Something that is constant here in the Inland Empire), so AFM would be a blessing there...but obviously fuel economy isnt my Top priority seeing how I want to S/C my car. LOL

StuMac · 10-20-2008, 04:51 PM

Hate automatics, LS3 all the way.

EllwynX · 10-20-2008, 05:47 PM

L99 Don't care for manual shift personally. I'll be totally happy with 400hp. I'll be going from a meager 103 to 400 for God's sake! LOL

nbjczk71 · 10-20-2008, 06:00 PM

I am buying this car for a daily driver, so unfortunately I have to buy the auto. I will say though, that on nice days I can take out my 1969 Camaro convert. which has a tremec 5-sp bolted to a 502 Ramjet......that should satisfy my wanting to shift the gears!

*radz28* · 10-20-2008, 08:35 PM

LS3 here mostly because I mjss shifting for myself. I'd like to see another alternative in a few years...

Bone'Maro · 10-20-2008, 08:46 PM

M6 because I want an LS3.

The auto is tempting as I do most of my driving in the city.

silverSS · 05-12-2009, 11:53 AM

No choice for me. Car I bought (2SS LS COUPE) came with a Automatic/Manual shift. I'm now happy it did since it has all the power I dreamed of and more than I use. Had to pay $5K over sticker at unveiling but I'M driving now. Would have paid $15K over if I had to now that I have it. Love this car.

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10-14-2008, 08:13 PM	#35
ChevyBoiSS Drives: 2011 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 302	L99 for me, bummer i gotta pay an extra grand for transmission choice but o well... that seriously effected my decision on trim as well.. SS1/RS $900 Power Sunroof $995 Automatic Transmission $??? 4 Gauge Center Controls Should bring my total after taxes somewhere around $35,995 or low $36. Simply cant afford to push the envolope close to 40 with the SS2. I would love leather seats and usb an all that but the aftermarket will have to do. __________________ Thinking bout Victory Red 1SS/RS with Matte Black Custom Stripes. Automatic Transmission (L99) and apparently a $900 dollar whole in my roof. OHH.. DID I MENTION 24" off THE GROUND?!

10-19-2008, 10:11 PM	#36
CamaroZR1 Drives: '10 Jetstream Blue RS-SS S/C'D Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Bernardino, So. California Posts: 31 View My Garage	L99, just for the automatic. I would rather have an Auto LS3, but its not a GM option at this time. I may end up swaping the L99 for a LS9 (also swap the 6L80 trans for the 6L90, and drop the 6L80 into my truck). If I dont do an engine swap, then i will just Supercharge the L99. I want the automatic b/c 1) Im lazy and 2) Driving home from Pomona at 6.00pm sucks. The thought of Active Fuel Management is growing on me though. In a V8 i will burn alot of unneccesary fuel in Parking lots after concerts or road construction traffic (Something that is constant here in the Inland Empire), so AFM would be a blessing there...but obviously fuel economy isnt my Top priority seeing how I want to S/C my car. LOL __________________ R.I.P.-'06 Infiniti G35x, Stillen S/C'd and tuned. Current (my girl's car)-'06 Pontiac G6 Show-'38 Chevy pick-up, 350 (soon to be LS3 or LSX) Next Year-2010 (sp. order) Camaro RS-SS, Jetstream Blue, (maybe white SS stripes), 6L90, and probably LS9...oh and my Speed Racer license plate frame.

10-20-2008, 04:51 PM	#37
StuMac Drives: 2010 CMG 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NS, Canada Posts: 118	Hate automatics, LS3 all the way. __________________ Cyber gray!

10-20-2008, 08:35 PM	#40
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	LS3 here mostly because I mjss shifting for myself. I'd like to see another alternative in a few years... __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

10-20-2008, 05:47 PM	#38
EllwynX Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,260	L99 Don't care for manual shift personally. I'll be totally happy with 400hp. I'll be going from a meager 103 to 400 for God's sake! LOL

10-20-2008, 06:00 PM	#39
nbjczk71 Drives: 69 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 29	I am buying this car for a daily driver, so unfortunately I have to buy the auto. I will say though, that on nice days I can take out my 1969 Camaro convert. which has a tremec 5-sp bolted to a 502 Ramjet......that should satisfy my wanting to shift the gears!

10-20-2008, 08:46 PM	#41
Bone'Maro Drives: 2006 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 20	M6 because I want an LS3. The auto is tempting as I do most of my driving in the city.

05-12-2009, 11:53 AM	#42
silverSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sanger, Ca Posts: 4	No choice for me. Car I bought (2SS LS COUPE) came with a Automatic/Manual shift. I'm now happy it did since it has all the power I dreamed of and more than I use. Had to pay $5K over sticker at unveiling but I'M driving now. Would have paid $15K over if I had to now that I have it. Love this car.

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