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ZL1 Spoked · 08-23-2012, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by joes407

manual, i like to drive the car not just steer it.

THIS. True men drive manual, if your'e going to buy an Auto, might as well go to the arcade and drive the racing games with the kids. And if your excuse is that "it's faster on the drag", how many times are you going to go to the drag in your life? I'm pretty sure most Muscle car enthusiasts will agree that an auto is a waste of a car, GLAD I got manual. Not hating on people with auto's, just explaining that the manual is clearly better then the auto.

Al C. · 08-23-2012, 08:36 PM

#529 Auto here.. I guess I'm not a "true man" .....

Snakedriver · 08-23-2012, 08:45 PM

The manual is so Great that's why all the Exotic manufacturers like Ferrari and Lamborghini don't build manuals any more only F1 Autos. The Auto is a better performer all the way around. GM recognizes the demand for the Auto and thats why they build it in the Camaro.

kelwilliams08 · 08-23-2012, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Snakedriver

The manual is so Great that's why all the Exotic manufacturers like Ferrari and Lamborghini don't build manuals any more only F1 Autos. The Auto is a better performer all the way around. GM recognizes the demand for the Auto and thats why they build it in the Camaro.

+1 auto here. I love it

dangjohnny · 08-23-2012, 10:53 PM

Wow, I didn't even know they made auto ZL1's. The GT500 only comes in manual so I assumed the ZL1 would be the same. :( Was hoping to get a ZL1 soon but I just lost a bit of respect for them now. Does the Z06 Corvette come in manual only?

IROC U · 08-23-2012, 11:05 PM

Auto here and loving it.

Taser Deployed · 08-23-2012, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1 Spoked

THIS. True men drive manual, if your'e going to buy an Auto, might as well go to the arcade and drive the racing games with the kids. And if your excuse is that "it's faster on the drag", how many times are you going to go to the drag in your life? I'm pretty sure most Muscle car enthusiasts will agree that an auto is a waste of a car, GLAD I got manual. Not hating on people with auto's, just explaining that the manual is clearly better then the auto.

. People like you aren't even worth responding to.

Taser Deployed · 08-23-2012, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by YUBslow

Wow, I didn't even know they made auto ZL1's. The GT500 only comes in manual so I assumed the ZL1 would be the same. :( Was hoping to get a ZL1 soon but I just lost a bit of respect for them now. Does the Z06 Corvette come in manual only?

Your loss brother. The Z06 is a nice car and the 13' GT500 is on top of it's game. No need in getting a ZL1 if you've "loss respect for the car".

kbar4782 · 08-23-2012, 11:59 PM

Manual here. Just a preference.

Taser Deployed · 08-24-2012, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by kbar4782

Manual here. Just a preference.

I can definitely understand that it's just when idiots start stating how much of a "man" they are by driving a manual it makes them sound like a dumba$$.

Renegade · 08-24-2012, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by YUBslow

Wow, I didn't even know they made auto ZL1's. The GT500 only comes in manual so I assumed the ZL1 would be the same. :( Was hoping to get a ZL1 soon but I just lost a bit of respect for them now. Does the Z06 Corvette come in manual only?

I guess their trying to please the girls and guys that equals more money for chevy.

kbar4782 · 08-24-2012, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Taser Deployed

I can definitely understand that it's just when idiots start stating how much of a "man" they are by driving a manual it makes them sound like a dumba$$.

I agree. It doesn't matter to me. I thought long and hard about an automatic. If mine were a daily driver I probably would have gone with the automatic myself.

1968SS/RS · 08-24-2012, 09:44 AM

Manual here #139, just my choice......... Also like the fact when people ask me to drive it I say sure...... then they see its a stick and 99% of them cant drive one LOL saves me from saying NO WAY!

Either way can't go wrong with this car!

Enough · 08-24-2012, 09:52 AM

I have tried to promote the idea that an ideal transmission set up would be a manual with both a clutch and a locking torque converter in front of it. When you are in stop and go traffic you can flip a switch and let the converter slip and just use the brake pedal like an automatic. Flip the switch to lock the converter and you have the traditional manual tranny for the connected feel. My idea has missed it's time window because the future of automatics is the double clutch like Porsche, BMW, Audi and Mercedes are now using.

08-23-2012, 10:53 PM	#33
dangjohnny Drives: ‘21 ZL1 1LE 6MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Floribama Posts: 622	Wow, I didn't even know they made auto ZL1's. The GT500 only comes in manual so I assumed the ZL1 would be the same. :( Was hoping to get a ZL1 soon but I just lost a bit of respect for them now. Does the Z06 Corvette come in manual only? __________________ ZL1 1LE Black - 6MT - PDR - Nav - Michelin PS4s

08-23-2012, 08:36 PM	#30
Al C. Drives: ZL1 #529 "El-Jefe" Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 668	#529 Auto here.. I guess I'm not a "true man" .....

08-23-2012, 08:45 PM	#31
Snakedriver Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA Posts: 288	The manual is so Great that's why all the Exotic manufacturers like Ferrari and Lamborghini don't build manuals any more only F1 Autos. The Auto is a better performer all the way around. GM recognizes the demand for the Auto and thats why they build it in the Camaro.

08-23-2012, 11:05 PM	#34
IROC U Drives: 1986 Camaro IROC-Z; 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: GA Posts: 150 View My Garage	Auto here and loving it.

08-23-2012, 11:59 PM	#37
kbar4782 Drives: 2012 ZL1, 00016 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesville, NY Posts: 265	Manual here. Just a preference.

08-24-2012, 09:44 AM	#41
1968SS/RS Drives: 1968 SS/RS 396 and 2013 ZL-1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 227 View My Garage	Manual here #139, just my choice......... Also like the fact when people ask me to drive it I say sure...... then they see its a stick and 99% of them cant drive one LOL saves me from saying NO WAY! Either way can't go wrong with this car!

08-24-2012, 09:52 AM	#42
Enough Drives: 2013ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 94	I have tried to promote the idea that an ideal transmission set up would be a manual with both a clutch and a locking torque converter in front of it. When you are in stop and go traffic you can flip a switch and let the converter slip and just use the brake pedal like an automatic. Flip the switch to lock the converter and you have the traditional manual tranny for the connected feel. My idea has missed it's time window because the future of automatics is the double clutch like Porsche, BMW, Audi and Mercedes are now using.