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Originally Posted by Grandeos
Hey Guys.
I am considering upgrading to an SS soon. MY 2LT/RS is an automatic, and frankly leaves much to be desired. At first it felt fast, but now after 1.5 years, I'm used to it. Thus the desire for an SS!
I have driven the automatic SS/L99 before... and was somewhat underwhelmed. It had more grunt, sure... but felt kind of heavy. Didn't give me the feeling that I "MUST HAVE IT."
I have messed with a few friend's cars in parking lots, attempting to learn stick. But have yet to drive one on the road. I feel though that I need to force myself to learn to drive a manual by buying one... and having no choice.
However, I have been told by family and friends that learning to drive a manual on a 426hp LS3 may not be the best choice. I am a car nut, so I know I wont do any MAJOR damage... but burning up the clutch seems to be the main concern when people object to my decision.
So..... WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK??? 
Oh... and btw I live in Michigan, so it will be my daily driver... in sunshine / rain / snow. |
I would say that learning on a better set-up would be easier. You have alot of mechanical advantages over the common stick shift. Those advantages are: a 1st gear ratio of 3.01, A final gear ratio of 3.45, Superior shift gates, short throw, easy clutch play.. yadda yadda yadda.... You are not going to burn a clutch up unless you are launching at 3500+ rpm...
Edit: Or, You will not burn a clutch unless you try to get unstuck from snow/mud or uphilling it or doing unnecessary burn outs..