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*GTAHVIT* · 07-20-2010, 04:38 PM

SoooOOOooooOOOOO...

Who won?

Freezy · 07-20-2010, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jokerswild

I've read plenty of these auto vs manual threads... they're usually worth a little entertainment.

I drive a manual... not because it makes me feel more manly, not because I consider it a "true" muscle car, and not because it makes me feel cooler.

I drive a manual because I PREFER A MANUAL. That's it. I like the fact that my engine slows me down when I let off the gas, I like knowing exactly what gear I'm in and having control over being at 2000RPM or 6000RPM.

I rented the automatic once (even if it was only the V6), and I completely enjoyed the automatic and paddleshifters... great fun.

Would I still buy a Camaro if it was only available in automatic? Probably, but I'd have to think about it for awhile. If given a choice, I simply love driving with full control. The "M" mode or whatever it's called on the automatics... it goes a long way to bridging the gap between having full control and allowing the computer to take over. I like it.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with automatics. If I lived in LA, I'd want one for traffic for sure.

My Thoughts Exactly

PQ · 07-20-2010, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

SoooOOOooooOOOOO...

Who won?

The auto did.

And yes, If I had to do it over again,,,,, I'd get the manual. I've YET to remember to use the remote start.

BUT, I still stand behind my thoughts on this. It's not because of anything other the fun factor. Paddle shifters are stupid.

*GTAHVIT* · 07-20-2010, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

The auto did.

And yes, If I had to do it over again,,,,, I'd get the manual. I've YET to remember to use the remote start.

BUT, I still stand behind my thoughts on this. It's not because of anything other the fun factor. Paddle shifters are stupid.

So the manual wins cus that is what you really want????

or the auto wins cus that is what you currently have???

I'm so confused...

ALL CAMARO OWNERS, BOTH L99 AND LS3, THE TRUTH OF WHICH TRANSMISSION IS BETTER WILL BE REVEALED IN PQ'S REPLY!!!!!!!!!!!

No pressure Randy, Take your time and think it through.

RJT-Maro · 07-20-2010, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bzzzz

...says the owner of an automatic

Curious that you never have to defend your choice when you have a manual as it's...the real deal!

Says the guy with 14 posts

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

I drove an 18 wheeler for years. Where YOU have to find the gear slot, (speed to rpms) in order to shift gears. NO syncronizer. Raise and lower the engine speed to shift.

It just makes me laugh when I hear someone talk about being 'Manly' to shift gears in a car. It's not even true shifting. It freaking basicaly does it for you, and everyone somehow thinks it's a skillfull thing. LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I chose the auto for the remote start and because the thrill was gone shifting gears a long time ago.

When me and my wife first got married I was a crew chief for a small race team in Mobile.

That's where I learned about cars I was usually the one who had to build the engine after he wrecked it every race lol. I got to drive it in a race one time. No syncro whatever you have to match it, like PQ said.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bzzzz

come on...girls can't drive a manual, that's ridiculous, that's what automatic is for...

haha.

Really you think that??

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

There was a girl driving my car earlier. True story.

haha

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

SoooOOOooooOOOOO...

Who won?

LS3. Dude the LS3 will smoke any L99 out there, even if it's supercharged and making 1000hp the manual will still beat it.

Sorry to make fun of the fanboys around here.

I have a LS3 myself. And I have no doubt a highly tuned auto(stock vs. sotck) would beat the manual in the 1/4 mile.

It's not about the transmission, it's about the person behind that transmission shifting it.

PQ · 07-20-2010, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

So the manual wins cus that is what you really want????

or the auto wins cus that is what you currently have???

I'm so confused...

ALL CAMARO OWNERS, BOTH L99 AND LS3, THE TRUTH OF WHICH TRANSMISSION IS BETTER WILL BE REVEALED IN PQ'S REPLY!!!!!!!!!!!

No pressure Randy, Take your time and think it through.

You know, I've been declaring the L99 the best here for a while now. Just kinda gigging the LS3 guys. But you have brought up a nice point.

I need to figure out whitch is better TO ME.......................

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm................................... ............

jrpxxii · 07-20-2010, 04:58 PM

I am currently doing a new build on my car and it will be a 1200-1300 rwhp and the manual will not hold up. I love the manual and if it wasnt for me wanting extreme power I would never want an automatic as nothing is more fun than banging thru the gears sideways. For really high horsepower cars that are more dedicated to the track, the auto is the only option. I am now doing the 4L80E swap and going with a 9" center section. No one will ever win the battle of auto vs manual because like every other part you put on your car is for YOU to enjoy and what YOU choose. As long as you are happy, who cares what everyone else thinks. Auto or manual these are awesome cars.

*GTAHVIT* · 07-20-2010, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

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You know, I've been declaring the L99 the best here for a while now. Just kinda gigging the LS3 guys. But you have brought up a nice point.

I need to figure out whitch is better TO ME.......................

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm................................... ............

NO WAI!!!!!

You mean we have a choice for a reason!?!?!

Say it isn't so.... Is it possible that both auto and manual owners are right about their choice?????

It can't be!!! One must be delcared the VICTOR!!!!!

Shardik2SS · 07-20-2010, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

NO WAI!!!!!

You mean we have a choice for a reason!?!?!

Say it isn't so.... Is it possible that both auto and manual owners are right about their choice?????

It can't be!!! One must be delcared the VICTOR!!!!!

PQ · 07-20-2010, 05:29 PM

Ok.

So here are some facts I need to consider.

Auto tranny.

The L99 has more horse power.
Is a lot lighter.
Comes with much better tires on it.
Sits lower to the ground.
Cost less.
Has stiffer suspension.

Manual tranny.

Cost more.
LS3 has less power.
Soft and loose suspension parts.
Heavier curb weight.
Hard rubber tires that spin too much.

What did I forget?

KKreme15 · 07-20-2010, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

Ok.

So here are some facts I need to consider.

Auto tranny.

The L99 has more horse power.
Is a lot lighter.
Comes with much better tires on it.
Sits lower to the ground.
Cost less.
Has stiffer suspension.

Manual tranny.

Cost more.
LS3 has less power.
Soft and loose suspension parts.
Heavier curb weight.
Hard rubber tires that spin too much.

What did I forget?

Shardik2SS · 07-20-2010, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

Ok.

So here are some facts I need to consider.

Auto tranny.

The L99 has more horse power.
Is a lot lighter.
Comes with much better tires on it.
Sits lower to the ground.
Cost less.
Has stiffer suspension.

Manual tranny.

Cost more.
LS3 has less power.
Soft and loose suspension parts.
Heavier curb weight.
Hard rubber tires that spin too much.

What did I forget?

You forgot that the cup-holders don't bother the L99 owners as much as the LS3 owners.

Steve Dallas · 07-20-2010, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

Ok.

So here are some facts I need to consider.

Auto tranny.

The L99 has more horse power.
Is a lot lighter.
Comes with much better tires on it.
Sits lower to the ground.
Cost less.
Has stiffer suspension.

Manual tranny.

Cost more.
LS3 has less power.
Soft and loose suspension parts.
Heavier curb weight.
Hard rubber tires that spin too much.

What did I forget?

You forgot that it is mandatory to buy this with the Automatic...c'mon!

Trailnut · 07-20-2010, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 76z28

I could care less if its been covered over and over...i still got my answer out of this post.

If someone is tired of reading about this, don't click on it

PostaL · 07-20-2010, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KKreme15

I'm sorry but this picture had me rolling, lmao!

Lancecar69CGM · 07-20-2010, 10:34 PM

I'm sorry but just my opinion no offence to the auto guys but, my philosophy is if your gonna have a sports car it has to be a manual im sorry but, sports car and auto shouldnt even go together. Just my opinion but your gonna get what you want and thats all that matters if you like it enjoy it.

PQ · 07-20-2010, 11:17 PM

firsttime Camaro owner · 07-20-2010, 11:25 PM

To each, their own; whatever ruffles your skirt; just plain whatever.....pick which one works for ya and move on.......it's all good!

*GTAHVIT* · 07-20-2010, 11:33 PM

OMFG

That had me crying.

*tribone* · 07-21-2010, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

OMFG

That had me crying.

jmaryt · 07-21-2010, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackbean

Most embarassing moment I have witnessed,was when I let a friend of mine, who had a Buick Grand National,and was always spouting his racing stories,drive my 2008 Shelby GT500.
Once he got behind the wheel, and stalled it 3 times,I realized that he had never driven a stick.It didn't make any difference to me in my opinion of him, it's just that he missed the whole experience of thrashing some serious Detroit iron.
When we were teenagers,we would look in the window of a muscle car and say,"it's a f...ing auto," and walk away.That's how Amerricans feel about a bad ass car.

right!..it's a f88king "slush" box!..ohhh!..my god!..what the hell ever for!..in this car?..(w.t.f!)

jmaryt · 07-21-2010, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jokerswild

I've read plenty of these auto vs manual threads... they're usually worth a little entertainment.

I drive a manual... not because it makes me feel more manly, not because I consider it a "true" muscle car, and not because it makes me feel cooler.

I drive a manual because I PREFER A MANUAL. That's it. I like the fact that my engine slows me down when I let off the gas, I like knowing exactly what gear I'm in and having control over being at 2000RPM or 6000RPM.

I rented the automatic once (even if it was only the V6), and I completely enjoyed the automatic and paddleshifters... great fun.

Would I still buy a Camaro if it was only available in automatic? Probably, but I'd have to think about it for awhile. If given a choice, I simply love driving with full control. The "M" mode or whatever it's called on the automatics... it goes a long way to bridging the gap between having full control and allowing the computer to take over. I like it.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with automatics. If I lived in LA, I'd want one for traffic for sure.

anybody can just cruise around with the 'slush" box!..hell!..if ya gonna do that,then why buy a camaro?..just get a malibu,or (heaven forbid!) an impala!..(lol!)..having 'complete" control over a car with this kind of power is part of the fun and mystique!..can't duplicate that with the "slushomatic"
(lol!)

shawn18 · 07-21-2010, 01:31 AM

I'm a real man I drive a stick shift................"in my best computerized voice"

jmaryt · 07-21-2010, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

The auto did.

And yes, If I had to do it over again,,,,, I'd get the manual. I've YET to remember to use the remote start.

BUT, I still stand behind my thoughts on this. It's not because of anything other the fun factor. Paddle shifters are stupid.

they truly are!..the computer is STILL in control!..NOT you!..they are designed to "simulate" the "manual" experience!..ha ha..that's a joke!..right?..

axis · 07-21-2010, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lancecar69CGM

I'm sorry but just my opinion no offence to the auto guys but, my philosophy is if your gonna have a sports car it has to be a manual im sorry but, sports car and auto shouldnt even go together. Just my opinion but your gonna get what you want and thats all that matters if you like it enjoy it.

I agree. The problem is, the Camaro is NOT a sports car.

You want a sports car, go to Nissan and get the 370.

07-20-2010, 04:38 PM	#51
GTAHVIT One Lucky Guy. Drives: #22 Tom Henry Racing 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,399 View My Garage	SoooOOOooooOOOOO... Who won? __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

07-20-2010, 04:58 PM	#57
jrpxxii Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 427ci Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 3,009	I am currently doing a new build on my car and it will be a 1200-1300 rwhp and the manual will not hold up. I love the manual and if it wasnt for me wanting extreme power I would never want an automatic as nothing is more fun than banging thru the gears sideways. For really high horsepower cars that are more dedicated to the track, the auto is the only option. I am now doing the 4L80E swap and going with a 9" center section. No one will ever win the battle of auto vs manual because like every other part you put on your car is for YOU to enjoy and what YOU choose. As long as you are happy, who cares what everyone else thinks. Auto or manual these are awesome cars. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...2994113&type=1

07-20-2010, 05:29 PM	#60
PQ Drives a Maro Drives: Hybrid SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 35,635 View My Garage	Ok. So here are some facts I need to consider. Auto tranny. The L99 has more horse power. Is a lot lighter. Comes with much better tires on it. Sits lower to the ground. Cost less. Has stiffer suspension. Manual tranny. Cost more. LS3 has less power. Soft and loose suspension parts. Heavier curb weight. Hard rubber tires that spin too much. What did I forget? __________________ PEDDERS NO BULL/BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet.................................................. .....

07-20-2010, 11:17 PM	#67
PQ Drives a Maro Drives: Hybrid SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 35,635 View My Garage	__________________ PEDDERS NO BULL/BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet.................................................. .....

07-20-2010, 11:33 PM	#69
GTAHVIT One Lucky Guy. Drives: #22 Tom Henry Racing 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,399 View My Garage	OMFG That had me crying. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

07-20-2010, 10:34 PM	#66
Lancecar69CGM Drives: 2010 CyberGray 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cartersville, GA Posts: 91	I'm sorry but just my opinion no offence to the auto guys but, my philosophy is if your gonna have a sports car it has to be a manual im sorry but, sports car and auto shouldnt even go together. Just my opinion but your gonna get what you want and thats all that matters if you like it enjoy it.

07-20-2010, 11:25 PM	#68
firsttime Camaro owner Drives: 2010 2SS White w/blk rally stripes Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 259	To each, their own; whatever ruffles your skirt; just plain whatever.....pick which one works for ya and move on.......it's all good!

07-21-2010, 01:31 AM	#73
shawn18 OWTATIME Drives: CaRaMo Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,568	I'm a real man I drive a stick shift................"in my best computerized voice"