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MI2010Camaro · 09-01-2009, 06:54 PM

Early on I decided that the 2LT would be more than adequate for me. With that decision made, I'd like to hear from owners as to how they like their manual trans Camaro's. As I wait on mine, all I've seen at my local dealers are LS/LT's with the six speed auto. So please tell me - is it a decent trans? (shifting smoothness, clutch takeup, etc). If you had to do it again would you make the same selection? My Aura has the 3.6L with the 6 speed hydramatic and it is a fantastic car. At 'only' 253 HP combined with front wheel drive, it can be a beast to handle if you don't grip the steering wheel tightly before you floor it! (Torque steer) As for the Camaro replacement, to me it just had to have a manual, so I hope I won't be sorry.

Shotzi · 09-01-2009, 07:00 PM

Extremely smooth. I could not wait to order one, so I bought the first LS, 6spd off the truck, plus I commute over 100 miles a day, so could not afford to put on that many miles on an SS. I have no regrets what so ever, would order a second LS if my budget allowed, but the other "toys" keep me in line.

CatiaJockey · 09-01-2009, 07:59 PM

Been a great transmission for me, I drive 50 50 hiway/city and love every minute of it. You'll be happy with it.

jvmax · 09-01-2009, 08:17 PM

with the manual and 304hp, you will think your in a v8!! really starts to open up around 1000 miles

mydreamcar · 09-01-2009, 08:21 PM

very smooth, and what I like is how low in the rpm's each gear can go, unlike my old mazda it was very picky about the rpm range on the downshift. 2nd gear and 4th gear feel like you are in a jet when you punch it, but very smooth pull

RedRaider · 09-01-2009, 08:25 PM

STOP IT! ALL OF YOU! YOU'RE MAKING THE WAIT EVEN HARDER!

Oshawan · 09-01-2009, 08:32 PM

LOVE MY 2LT with MAN TRANS.
Lotsa power for da money.

two_wheel_mayhem · 09-01-2009, 08:44 PM

Works pretty decent for me with 1900 miles Im used to the hydraulic clutch.

Kind of hard to speed shift 2nd gear, hoping it gets a little looser after more miles.

Downshifts great, just that 2nd on the upshift kinda reminds me of the 3rd gear in the old T5 Mustangs, just takes a little extra finesse to keep from forcing it.

On the entrance ramps to get on the interstate, I usually skip 5th gear.

homerlex · 09-01-2009, 08:44 PM

No regrets whatsoever. Its a blast to drive.

levi1922 · 09-01-2009, 09:06 PM

haha these manual stories kinda make me feel bad for getting an auto....
oh well. im sure ill be more than happy(:

bigd1276 · 09-01-2009, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jvmax

with the manual and 304hp, you will think your in a v8!! really starts to open up around 1000 miles

I couldn't agree more. Love the power I get out of second and third gear. It does almost feel like a V-8. It even has a bit of a snarl.

rolnslo · 09-01-2009, 09:20 PM

I love my manual transmission - nearly 2900 miles and counting...

Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with either transmission in the v6.

MI2010Camaro · 09-02-2009, 05:51 AM

I appreciate all who responded. I'm happy to see that even though I have never driven a V6 6-speed manual Camaro I'm not going to be disapointed with my decision. And to RedRaider remember this, my wait is going to be longer than yours since I've just ordered, you're no longer at the end of the queue!

DEW · 09-02-2009, 06:44 AM

Just came back from a trip to Cheboygan with mine on monday. 1200 miles on the odometer, absolutely love it! Gonna do my first oil change this weekend. Got about 32 MPG.

09-01-2009, 06:54 PM	#1
MI2010Camaro Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oakland County Michigan Posts: 155 View My Garage	Question for you V6 6-speed manual owners . . Early on I decided that the 2LT would be more than adequate for me. With that decision made, I'd like to hear from owners as to how they like their manual trans Camaro's. As I wait on mine, all I've seen at my local dealers are LS/LT's with the six speed auto. So please tell me - is it a decent trans? (shifting smoothness, clutch takeup, etc). If you had to do it again would you make the same selection? My Aura has the 3.6L with the 6 speed hydramatic and it is a fantastic car. At 'only' 253 HP combined with front wheel drive, it can be a beast to handle if you don't grip the steering wheel tightly before you floor it! (Torque steer) As for the Camaro replacement, to me it just had to have a manual, so I hope I won't be sorry. __________________ *1SS/M6/CGM/Sunroof* #143575 Delivered 9/14/09

09-01-2009, 07:59 PM	#3
CatiaJockey Drives: 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, Ms Posts: 2,799 View My Garage	Been a great transmission for me, I drive 50 50 hiway/city and love every minute of it. You'll be happy with it. __________________

09-01-2009, 08:17 PM	#4
jvmax Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orlando Posts: 29	with the manual and 304hp, you will think your in a v8!! really starts to open up around 1000 miles __________________ Rally LS Transformer

09-01-2009, 08:44 PM	#9
homerlex Wait'ns the hardest part Drives: 2010 2LT/RS \|\| 2001 Tahoe Join Date: May 2009 Location: CT Posts: 249 View My Garage	No regrets whatsoever. Its a blast to drive. __________________ 2LT/RS Black/Black, Manual with Polished AL Wheels Order #NKNB5D Vin: 2G1FG1EV7A9132544 1100 - 06/09/2009 \| 2000 - 06/18/2009 \| 2500 - 06/23/2009 \| 3000 - 06/24/2009 3100 - 07/14/2009 \| 3300 - 07/14/2009 \| 3400 - 07/25/2009 \| 3800 - 08/04/2009 4B00 - 08/05/2009 \| 4100 - 08/06/2009 \| 4200 - 08/08/2009 \| 5000 - 08/20/2009 \|6000 - 08/22/2009 Target Production Week:Originally: 7/27, pushed to 8/10 then back to 7/27

09-01-2009, 09:06 PM	#10
levi1922 Drives: 2LT RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,378	haha these manual stories kinda make me feel bad for getting an auto.... oh well. im sure ill be more than happy(: __________________

09-01-2009, 07:00 PM	#2
Shotzi Drives: Black/Black LS 6spd Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lake Geneva, WI Posts: 14	Extremely smooth. I could not wait to order one, so I bought the first LS, 6spd off the truck, plus I commute over 100 miles a day, so could not afford to put on that many miles on an SS. I have no regrets what so ever, would order a second LS if my budget allowed, but the other "toys" keep me in line.

09-01-2009, 08:21 PM	#5
mydreamcar My Dream Car Drives: 2011 SIM LS3 1SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: staten island Posts: 1,534	very smooth, and what I like is how low in the rpm's each gear can go, unlike my old mazda it was very picky about the rpm range on the downshift. 2nd gear and 4th gear feel like you are in a jet when you punch it, but very smooth pull

09-01-2009, 08:25 PM	#6
RedRaider Drives: 2000 Tahoe LT, 2010 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Garland, TX Posts: 377 View My Garage	STOP IT! ALL OF YOU! YOU'RE MAKING THE WAIT EVEN HARDER!

09-01-2009, 08:32 PM	#7
Oshawan Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oshawa Posts: 126	LOVE MY 2LT with MAN TRANS. Lotsa power for da money.

09-01-2009, 08:44 PM	#8
two_wheel_mayhem Would rather be riding Drives: No car no more Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,750	Works pretty decent for me with 1900 miles Im used to the hydraulic clutch. Kind of hard to speed shift 2nd gear, hoping it gets a little looser after more miles. Downshifts great, just that 2nd on the upshift kinda reminds me of the 3rd gear in the old T5 Mustangs, just takes a little extra finesse to keep from forcing it. On the entrance ramps to get on the interstate, I usually skip 5th gear.

09-01-2009, 09:20 PM	#12
rolnslo Rolling along... Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,380 View My Garage	I love my manual transmission - nearly 2900 miles and counting... Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with either transmission in the v6. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Synergy Green A6

09-02-2009, 05:51 AM	#13
MI2010Camaro Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oakland County Michigan Posts: 155 View My Garage	I appreciate all who responded. I'm happy to see that even though I have never driven a V6 6-speed manual Camaro I'm not going to be disapointed with my decision. And to RedRaider remember this, my wait is going to be longer than yours since I've just ordered, you're no longer at the end of the queue! __________________ *1SS/M6/CGM/Sunroof* #143575 Delivered 9/14/09

09-02-2009, 06:44 AM	#14
DEW Drives: Hoopdee Join Date: May 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 263	Just came back from a trip to Cheboygan with mine on monday. 1200 miles on the odometer, absolutely love it! Gonna do my first oil change this weekend. Got about 32 MPG. __________________ 2LT - CYBER GRAY METALLIC - BLACK RALLY STRIPES - MANUAL TRANNY - POLISHED 19" WHEELS BUILD - 6/12/2009 Airaid V2, Flowmaster AT

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