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Shadowsong · 08-05-2008, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kanys

Being 17 I am in the same boat as you Shadow, and like most pple my age I have no idea how to drive stick and don't want to. Also the V8 mpg is somewhat putting me off, though I would like to see how the AFM does in the EPA tests. I really hope they make LSD at least an option for V6 auto.

Shadowsong what dealer(s) are you looking at purchasing from? I live pretty close to you (The Woodlands) and have no idea who to go to.

I'll be buying from Buckalew Chevrolet in Conroe, my dad grew up with the owner, so even if they do happen to mark it up a few bucks I'll get it at sticker.

Xanthos · 08-05-2008, 02:15 PM

Well, honestly I have multiple reasons for this, but I'm actually more interested in getting the V6 than the V8 - if I had the money to buy the 8, I'd probably still get the 6. Just personal opinion. But, I do want it to have a LSD. Luckily, I'll be getting the manual. Just hope they have a short throw kit available for the Aisen.
- Xanthos

kanys · 08-05-2008, 06:07 PM

Yeah I either get a base V8 or the LT with lots of options, and I'd rather have the V6 mainly cause of mpg, and I just wouldn't use that 400+ hp, so it would be a waste.(I am a pretty slow driver, but I just love this car for some reason

) There are several little things that make me like the V6 more, such as the front grille (imo it looks better), and if it is going to be peg legged, that will be the only con (along with no Brembo brakes, which I don't think will even be an option, but I really hope so!), and possbily the non-folding side mirrors, as it will be a tight fit in garage. Might have to whip out the old jigsaw...

kdecroo · 10-24-2008, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

actually, i believe we will, i feel that GM to save production costs will throw the same rear end (save for different gear ratios) in both the v-8 and v-6 models

Speaking of Gear Ratio's do we know what will be in the V8 Manual SS?????

GamerGuyZ28 · 10-24-2008, 10:25 PM

Yes we do check out this PDF http://www.chevrolet.com/camaro/pdf/...ifications.pdf

BowtieGuy · 10-25-2008, 12:27 AM

I can't see why anyone would just refuse to learn how to drive stick. It's so much fun!

I think there may have been some misconceptions about ABS in here earlier as well. Anti-lock brake systems (ABS) doesn't limit your control of the car. In fact, it gives you more. All it does is give you the ability to steer under heavy braking. Traction control uses some of the same components as ABS, but they have two almost entirely seperate functions.

nester7929 · 10-25-2008, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Shadowsong

I'll be buying from Buckalew Chevrolet in Conroe, my dad grew up with the owner, so even if they do happen to mark it up a few bucks I'll get it at sticker.

No way! My mom is best friends with the owner's daughter.

Dom · 10-26-2008, 10:59 AM

This will be my first mod.

They had the Y87 package that came with 3.42 gears and LSD on 4th gen V6s. They should have done something similar. I'm hoping they will still add something like this.

TheClassicCarKid · 10-26-2008, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kanys

Yeah I either get a base V8 or the LT with lots of options, and I'd rather have the V6 mainly cause of mpg, and I just wouldn't use that 400+ hp, so it would be a waste.(I am a pretty slow driver, but I just love this car for some reason

) There are several little things that make me like the V6 more, such as the front grille (imo it looks better), and if it is going to be peg legged, that will be the only con (along with no Brembo brakes, which I don't think will even be an option, but I really hope so!), and possbily the non-folding side mirrors, as it will be a tight fit in garage. Might have to whip out the old jigsaw...

If you're a slow driver you probably won't need the Brembos

AutoXCamaro · 11-07-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kanys

Being 17 I am in the same boat as you Shadow, and like most pple my age I have no idea how to drive stick and don't want to. Also the V8 mpg is somewhat putting me off, though I would like to see how the AFM does in the EPA tests. I really hope they make LSD at least an option for V6 auto.

Shadowsong what dealer(s) are you looking at purchasing from? I live pretty close to you (The Woodlands) and have no idea who to go to.

People your age are lazy. Manual transmissions are not hard to learn. I learned at 15. My car fanatic friends and I all drive manual transmission. Just get the manual, you might actually save some mpg over the automatic and you will really know what it is like to actually DRIVE a car.

Xanthos · 11-07-2008, 05:05 PM

I'm 20 and drive a manual car - have been since I was 18 and will never go back. I wanted to learn stick right when I started driving, but nobody in my family had one and I didn't want to buy a manual car just to learn on. Now that I know though, its all I ever want to drive. Driving an auto is just so boring now...
- Xanthos

1_2Many · 11-07-2008, 05:13 PM

I know at least 4 people who are over the age of 40 and never learned to drive stick.

All I know is this Camaro will be the most fun driving a manual I think I'll ever have.

TheClassicCarKid · 11-07-2008, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AutoXCamaro

People your age are lazy. Manual transmissions are not hard to learn. I learned at 15. My car fanatic friends and I all drive manual transmission. Just get the manual, you might actually save some mpg over the automatic and you will really know what it is like to actually DRIVE a car.

haha not EVERYbody my age

SS22 · 11-07-2008, 09:43 PM

manual v6 > autov8

08-05-2008, 02:15 PM	#44
Xanthos PWA Relapse Drives: Formerly-Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12,588 View My Garage	Well, honestly I have multiple reasons for this, but I'm actually more interested in getting the V6 than the V8 - if I had the money to buy the 8, I'd probably still get the 6. Just personal opinion. But, I do want it to have a LSD. Luckily, I'll be getting the manual. Just hope they have a short throw kit available for the Aisen. - Xanthos __________________ 2017 1LT/RS A8 Hyper Blue Metallic

08-05-2008, 06:07 PM	#45
kanys Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 872	Yeah I either get a base V8 or the LT with lots of options, and I'd rather have the V6 mainly cause of mpg, and I just wouldn't use that 400+ hp, so it would be a waste.(I am a pretty slow driver, but I just love this car for some reason ) There are several little things that make me like the V6 more, such as the front grille (imo it looks better), and if it is going to be peg legged, that will be the only con (along with no Brembo brakes, which I don't think will even be an option, but I really hope so!), and possbily the non-folding side mirrors, as it will be a tight fit in garage. Might have to whip out the old jigsaw... Last edited by kanys; 08-05-2008 at 08:10 PM.

10-24-2008, 10:25 PM	#47
GamerGuyZ28 5TH GEN BURNOUTS! Drives: 95 Z28, and a 2000 Z28 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toccoa, GA Posts: 130 View My Garage	Yes we do check out this PDF http://www.chevrolet.com/camaro/pdf/...ifications.pdf __________________ Life begins at 100 MPH

10-25-2008, 12:27 AM	#48
BowtieGuy Enlightened Drives: Nothing Currently Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,285	I can't see why anyone would just refuse to learn how to drive stick. It's so much fun! I think there may have been some misconceptions about ABS in here earlier as well. Anti-lock brake systems (ABS) doesn't limit your control of the car. In fact, it gives you more. All it does is give you the ability to steer under heavy braking. Traction control uses some of the same components as ABS, but they have two almost entirely seperate functions. __________________ If you believe it is your right to speak freely no matter the content, relevance, or intelligence of statement, then it is my duty to the powers that be to set you straight. People have to talk about something just to keep their voice boxes in working order. So they'll have good voice boxes in case there's ever anything really meaningful to say. Kurt Vonnegut

11-07-2008, 05:05 PM	#53
Xanthos PWA Relapse Drives: Formerly-Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12,588 View My Garage	I'm 20 and drive a manual car - have been since I was 18 and will never go back. I wanted to learn stick right when I started driving, but nobody in my family had one and I didn't want to buy a manual car just to learn on. Now that I know though, its all I ever want to drive. Driving an auto is just so boring now... - Xanthos __________________ 2017 1LT/RS A8 Hyper Blue Metallic

10-26-2008, 10:59 AM	#50
Dom Drives: 2000 Z28 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rockford Posts: 119	This will be my first mod. They had the Y87 package that came with 3.42 gears and LSD on 4th gen V6s. They should have done something similar. I'm hoping they will still add something like this.

11-07-2008, 05:13 PM	#54
1_2Many Drives: 2008 Suzuki SX4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 785 View My Garage	I know at least 4 people who are over the age of 40 and never learned to drive stick. All I know is this Camaro will be the most fun driving a manual I think I'll ever have. __________________ We are the early orderers...we are GM's voluntary guinea pigs and their free source of feedback. How will we be thanked?

11-07-2008, 09:43 PM	#56
SS22 Drives: 2010 Blue Camaro RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 507	manual v6 > autov8