Will AFM drive you to learn stick? - Page 4 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

marticus24 · 07-28-2008, 10:54 AM

Went "No". Reason being: already know how to drive a stick... just not well

. Never had a manual as my DD but know how to drive one and have on several occasions. I asked my boddy w/an '05 GTO if I could borrow his car on the weekends so I could get my manual driving skills sharpened. I bet you could guess what his reaction was:

AZCamaroFan · 07-28-2008, 11:13 AM

Every time i come on the forum there's a new abbreviation. AFM? i can't keep track.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 07-28-2008, 11:19 AM

Active Fuel Management.

The short version is; it shuts down half the engine's valvetrain, fuel, and spark during low-load conditions. Thus improving fuel economy.

SilverTurtle · 07-28-2008, 11:26 AM

no... because I already know how to drive a stick... lol

TRIXXTERR · 07-28-2008, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azfan

Every time i come on the forum there's a new abbreviation. AFM? i can't keep track.

Active
Fuel
Management

...Sorry Didnt See Dragons post..

clm7214 · 07-28-2008, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

but silverados are much heavier and have to work harder to push through the air. coupled with a less powerful engine, it makes perfect sense that AFM wouldn't kick in with them much. A better source of comparison would be the G8.

That is exactly why it doesnt work well on larger trucks. I just get the impression from some here that they think AFM will let them be a 4 cylinder unless they hammer on it and thats not how it works. I dont see how AFM would be a major positive for the auto. What will be nice is when aftermarket programming for the ECU is perfected and they figure out how to tune around the AFM AND make it possible to force V4 mode whenever you want. That would be a major positive.

The_Stache · 07-28-2008, 01:01 PM

1) Do you live in a congested, large city? PHX, better than some, worse than others. Just depends on the time of day and holidays etc..

2) Do you plan on economy, or "spirited" driving? Both

3) Have you EVER driven a stick -- much less one with 300-400+HP before? Yes, its why I'm getting the manual..

Actually there is another alternative reason... the wife doesn't know how to drive a manual.. which means she CAN'T drive it.. so she won't, without me having to argue with her...

clm7214 · 07-28-2008, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diarmadhi

1) Do you live in a congested, large city? PHX, better than some, worse than others. Just depends on the time of day and holidays etc..

2) Do you plan on economy, or "spirited" driving? Both

3) Have you EVER driven a stick -- much less one with 300-400+HP before? Yes, its why I'm getting the manual..

Actually there is another alternative reason... the wife doesn't know how to drive a manual.. which means she CAN'T drive it.. so she won't, without me having to argue with her...

Totally agree with all of the above, except the traffic. Driving in to 7th St from the west valley at 7am... Yikes. Thats why i moved to 3d shift, never hit the brakes on my commute.

When we get a few of these machines around PHX we will have to start a Gen5 club.

Cyberstyx · 07-28-2008, 03:53 PM

A sports car requires sport driving - nothing better than putting a smaller gear in and hearing those revs going up ^^

Everybody learns how to drive with a stick here. I 'd get an auto when I decide that I can't be bothered to rly drive again

As for my wife, she does not dare to enter my 180HP car as it is now, and once I rly forced her I "enjoyed" a 100m ride in 3rd gear going max 50Km/h... I don't think she will want to drive a 422HP Camaro no matter what lol.

boxmonkeyracing · 07-28-2008, 04:13 PM

said no because I already know how to drive a stick.

AZCamaroFan · 07-28-2008, 07:22 PM

what does AFM have to do with whether you drive stick or not?

boxmonkeyracing · 07-28-2008, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azfan

what does AFM have to do with whether you drive stick or not?

because AFM is only available on the L99 motor which is only available with an automatic. some people don't like the idea of that deactivation stuff. . .so that's why.

z28camaro2471 · 07-28-2008, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxmonkeyracing

said no because I already know how to drive a stick.

fastball · 07-28-2008, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azfan

what does AFM have to do with whether you drive stick or not?

AFM is the L99, and only available with an automatic.

You opt for the stick, you get the tried and true LS3

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07-28-2008, 11:19 AM	#45
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	Active Fuel Management. The short version is; it shuts down half the engine's valvetrain, fuel, and spark during low-load conditions. Thus improving fuel economy. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

07-28-2008, 11:26 AM	#46
SilverTurtle Reality Check Specialist Drives: '02 Z28, 2012 45th SS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ATX Posts: 1,730	no... because I already know how to drive a stick... lol __________________ got tequila?

07-28-2008, 01:01 PM	#49
The_Stache SoCal Race Team #13 Drives: 2010 1SS:RS:LS3:SW Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,800 View My Garage	1) Do you live in a congested, large city? PHX, better than some, worse than others. Just depends on the time of day and holidays etc.. 2) Do you plan on economy, or "spirited" driving? Both 3) Have you EVER driven a stick -- much less one with 300-400+HP before? Yes, its why I'm getting the manual.. Actually there is another alternative reason... the wife doesn't know how to drive a manual.. which means she CAN'T drive it.. so she won't, without me having to argue with her... __________________ A.K.A - Diarmadhi (old handle) - So much to do.. So little money Owner : Fast-Stache Industries LLC

07-28-2008, 03:53 PM	#51
Cyberstyx Drives: Seat Leon 1.8 20VT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Corinth, Greece Posts: 72	A sports car requires sport driving - nothing better than putting a smaller gear in and hearing those revs going up ^^ Everybody learns how to drive with a stick here. I 'd get an auto when I decide that I can't be bothered to rly drive again As for my wife, she does not dare to enter my 180HP car as it is now, and once I rly forced her I "enjoyed" a 100m ride in 3rd gear going max 50Km/h... I don't think she will want to drive a 422HP Camaro no matter what lol. __________________ I AM keeping the faith!

07-28-2008, 10:54 AM	#43
marticus24 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 604	Went "No". Reason being: already know how to drive a stick... just not well . Never had a manual as my DD but know how to drive one and have on several occasions. I asked my boddy w/an '05 GTO if I could borrow his car on the weekends so I could get my manual driving skills sharpened. I bet you could guess what his reaction was:

07-28-2008, 11:13 AM	#44
AZCamaroFan Camaro6 2016-2018 Drives: sometimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18,468	Every time i come on the forum there's a new abbreviation. AFM? i can't keep track.

07-28-2008, 07:22 PM	#53
AZCamaroFan Camaro6 2016-2018 Drives: sometimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18,468	what does AFM have to do with whether you drive stick or not?

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