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Congoman775 · 04-27-2008, 05:55 PM

ya the masserati's are amazing. i would take an M5 over them... but they still are a good example of shifting. and yes, i dont know a great deal about the Z06 models but it had paddles. lol.

i work at the most dignified club in my city... so i get my share of cream dream cars, but there are those that stand out as being the best.

Omega94 · 04-27-2008, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by theholycow

Paddle shifters are to keep your hands on the wheel. Automatics and automated manuals are to help with the speed of shifting.

Thank you...I guess I knew what I was saying in my head...but it just didn't translate the same way onto the computer. But I still think that my point was valid: why bother having a clutch with paddle shifters??

theholycow · 04-27-2008, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Omega94

Thank you...I guess I knew what I was saying in my head...but it just didn't translate the same way onto the computer. But I still think that my point was valid: why bother having a clutch with paddle shifters??

Well, I can certainly imagine wanting to operate the clutch manually sometimes and wanting to let the computer do it other times. For example, I'd want a computer operating the clutch when I'm stuck in a traffic jam, but when I'm pissed off I'll want to operate it myself so I can burn a lot of rubber...like this:

However, with decent programming (like VW's Launch Control) you can get all the same abilities as having a clutch pedal, all you're missing is the tactile pleasure of operating it.

This is all academic anyway...nobody's going to make a car with an automated manual and a clutch pedal that can be optionally used or not used.

SoFlaZ · 04-27-2008, 07:35 PM

Just to clarify, Z06's do NOT have paddle shifters, they only come in 6speed manuals. The LS3's and I think some LS2's have them.

Congoman775 · 04-27-2008, 09:52 PM

just to clarify we have ex the CEO of GM at our club. he has a Z06. and it has paddles.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 04-27-2008, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Congoman775

just to clarify we have ex the CEO of GM at our club. he has a Z06. and it has paddles.

Are you sure it's not just rebadged...or has a modified transmission?
I'm just having a very hard time swallowing this, because the C6 Z06 only comes with a manual transmission, and there are no paddles for that tranny.

I'm not trying to call you out or anything, but thinking about the Z06 and paddles just hurts my head....

CaptianSam · 04-28-2008, 12:39 AM

well ... sorry... but my neighbour has one with paddles and a 7.0 litre... he said it was a one off... i doubt it..ive drivin it before... it has paddles ive used them... and ive open the hood ... its a zo6... ill try and get his vin... lol... but i thought it was wierd cuz ive never seen any more z06's with paddles everyone says they come stick only......REGARDLESS.... the camaro auto SHOULD come with paddle shifters... ut dont expect them to give you better track times... or anydifference from tiptronic times... but you cant expect to beat the feel and connection of a 6 speed when you throw it into 3rd and the car RIPSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS the road apart

tony19118 · 04-28-2008, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Are you sure it's not just rebadged...or has a modified transmission?
I'm just having a very hard time swallowing this, because the C6 Z06 only comes with a manual transmission, and there are no paddles for that tranny.

I'm not trying to call you out or anything, but thinking about the Z06 and paddles just hurts my head....

agreed, i thought i was 100% sure there was only a 6-spd offered in the Z06. it has to be modded somehow

tony19118 · 04-28-2008, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptianSam

but you cant expect to beat the feel and connection of a 6 speed when you throw it into 3rd and the car RIPSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS the road apart

CaptianSam · 04-28-2008, 01:20 AM

lol

Congoman775 · 04-28-2008, 10:50 AM

guys, it had paddles. lol. it must have been modified for the paddles. my guess is the guy pushing all the buttons wanted paddles. so he gets paddles. im not saying its anything to do with production. this is the same guy that has his helicopter come pick him up when his yatch has engine problems. haha.

Congoman775 · 04-28-2008, 10:52 AM

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well ... sorry... but my neighbour has one with paddles and a 7.0 litre... he said it was a one off... i doubt it..ive drivin it before... it has paddles ive used them... and ive open the hood ... its a zo6

see. its not as alien as you think.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 04-28-2008, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Congoman775

im not saying its anything to do with production. this is the same guy that has his helicopter come pick him up when his yatch has engine problems. haha.

Ahhhhhh.......
That clears it ALL up. NO more questions.

Congoman775 · 04-28-2008, 04:26 PM

haha im not blowing smoke...

04-28-2008, 12:39 AM	#35
CaptianSam Car Garage Drives: 350z,A4,SRT8...see sig Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: north west Posts: 830	well ... sorry... but my neighbour has one with paddles and a 7.0 litre... he said it was a one off... i doubt it..ive drivin it before... it has paddles ive used them... and ive open the hood ... its a zo6... ill try and get his vin... lol... but i thought it was wierd cuz ive never seen any more z06's with paddles everyone says they come stick only......REGARDLESS.... the camaro auto SHOULD come with paddle shifters... ut dont expect them to give you better track times... or anydifference from tiptronic times... but you cant expect to beat the feel and connection of a 6 speed when you throw it into 3rd and the car RIPSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS the road apart __________________ 2012 2SS RS Ordered Black on Black 6 speed Coupe Artic Lid Stripes Yes I Supercharge Everything On My Ipad Xbox McLovin1515 Ps3 McLovin1555 Current Autos:68z28,03viperSRT10,04escalade,05RangeRoverSport SC Project Autos:80corvette350-500hp 6speed,06charger S'C 6-speed posi,74Firebird400blue,69chevelle572 707 New Autos:2012CamaroSSRS,09ChallengerSRT8 Past Autos:....too many to list "i told you it was gettin' an LS3" Go down deep enough into anything and you will find mathematics. Dean Schlicter B.Sc. Hons. Mathematics

04-28-2008, 01:20 AM	#38
CaptianSam Car Garage Drives: 350z,A4,SRT8...see sig Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: north west Posts: 830	lol __________________ 2012 2SS RS Ordered Black on Black 6 speed Coupe Artic Lid Stripes Yes I Supercharge Everything On My Ipad Xbox McLovin1515 Ps3 McLovin1555 Current Autos:68z28,03viperSRT10,04escalade,05RangeRoverSport SC Project Autos:80corvette350-500hp 6speed,06charger S'C 6-speed posi,74Firebird400blue,69chevelle572 707 New Autos:2012CamaroSSRS,09ChallengerSRT8 Past Autos:....too many to list "i told you it was gettin' an LS3" Go down deep enough into anything and you will find mathematics. Dean Schlicter B.Sc. Hons. Mathematics

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04-27-2008, 05:55 PM	#29
Congoman775 Drives: Muscle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,315	ya the masserati's are amazing. i would take an M5 over them... but they still are a good example of shifting. and yes, i dont know a great deal about the Z06 models but it had paddles. lol. i work at the most dignified club in my city... so i get my share of cream dream cars, but there are those that stand out as being the best.

04-27-2008, 07:35 PM	#32
SoFlaZ Drives: 2013 SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: WPB FL Posts: 947 View My Garage	Just to clarify, Z06's do NOT have paddle shifters, they only come in 6speed manuals. The LS3's and I think some LS2's have them.

04-27-2008, 09:52 PM	#33
Congoman775 Drives: Muscle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,315	just to clarify we have ex the CEO of GM at our club. he has a Z06. and it has paddles.

04-28-2008, 10:50 AM	#39
Congoman775 Drives: Muscle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,315	guys, it had paddles. lol. it must have been modified for the paddles. my guess is the guy pushing all the buttons wanted paddles. so he gets paddles. im not saying its anything to do with production. this is the same guy that has his helicopter come pick him up when his yatch has engine problems. haha.

04-28-2008, 04:26 PM	#42
Congoman775 Drives: Muscle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,315	haha im not blowing smoke...