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CamaroCracka · 02-23-2015, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BLKGOST

Don’t get me wrong as I enjoy the pleasure and gratification that comes with a manual transmission while driving through a hilly, curved mountain side.I see positives with both types of transmissions.I live in Seattle with a lot of hills and traffic so I preferred the automatic so I could enjoy the car more than change the gears all the freaken time.Why not let technology do the work for me and the simple fact that it can do it faster than I can manually? As performance goes, my auto kicks butt! I don't race at the track so I'm not concerned about 1 or 2 tenths of a second if there is a difference. Whether it is an automatic or manual, enjoy the car for what it is, which is a beautiful piece of engineering and forget the "caveman" mentality that you need to have a manual transmission with a sports car.

Everybody has their reasons for going with the combo they did. For me, I knew the car would not stay stock. I've never left any vehicle stock. Something told me modding a vehicle with AFM was going to be more costly and guess what...

I also don't like running high stall converters on the street.

I got bit with the need to upgrade the clutch and add a separate reservoir, but I did not need to replace my six speed auto with a 4L80e either, and the car is still fully capable of road racing or quarter mile.

Do I perpetuate the trash talk of real men drive manuals? Of course, but there is a lot more to it than some "cave man" thinking. Everybody has their preferences and for a lot of folks the manual car meets their needs better than the auto does.

13BRM2SSRS · 02-23-2015, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by GVA 45TH 2SS

McRib anyone?

I'll 2nd the McRib but since those are seasonal I usually go for 2 doubles, a large fry and a coke. But I never eat in my car!! As for the auto manual debate, no doubt the manual is more fun but the auto does have 3 modes to chose from and I use them all as I chose.

gajagfan · 02-23-2015, 12:54 PM

If straight line performance is the goal, nothing wrong with an automatic. If ripping through the twisties is the goal, then the manual is a required option, at least when it comes to Camaros.

NC_SS · 02-23-2015, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Ha!

You M6 folks keep bad-mouthing the A6s yet, stock on stock and pedal to the metal they beat you in the quarter mile every time (even while the A6 driver is eating a burger). Too bad... so sad.

By the way, I prefer 2 McDoubles and a large Hazelnut iced coffee. Less than $5 and easy to handle with my free hand!

Stock for Stock on the camaro5 fast list the LS3/M6 has the fastest quarter time

snarky · 02-23-2015, 01:23 PM

auto or manual is like choosing a paint color. complete personal preference.
mickey d's on the other hand - I'll take two quarter pounders w/ cheese and other than an egg mc muffin ( fresh, not chewy please ) the rest of the menu is kinda nasty so *sold to you*. and I don't eat in the car.

Red2014SS · 02-23-2015, 02:02 PM

Ahh come on now, admit it.. there is an old french fry under your driver's seat.

z28racer · 02-23-2015, 02:13 PM

It's nice to know my M6 is always running on all 8.

z28racer · 02-23-2015, 02:19 PM

Manual you are driving the car. Automatic you are riding in your car. Anybody can ride an automatic not everyone can drive a stick.

DevilsReject97 · 02-23-2015, 02:46 PM

I haven't eaten McDonalds in 3 months...but when I did.... 2 McRibs a large fry and a large coke...... or a 10 piece mcnugget large fries large coke and a mcchicken sandwich plain

Stealthpanda · 02-23-2015, 08:39 PM

Clearly all the offended M6 guys came here.

A6 guys, stop being pricks and the M6 guys will stop mentioning a man pedal, driving vs riding in their car, AFM farty noises, slushboxes, making more power, etc.

Edzo · 02-23-2015, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BLKGOST

Has anyone thought about why do Indy cars have paddle shifters much like the Camaro automatics? Should Indy cars have foot clutches as that would be faster and better?

IndyCars actually have hand clutches. They pull the clutch with left hand, shift with right hand.

DevilsReject97 · 02-23-2015, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Stealthpanda

Clearly all the offended M6 guys came here.

A6 guys, stop being pricks and the M6 guys will stop mentioning a man pedal, driving vs riding in their car, AFM farty noises, slushboxes, making more power, etc.

I don't recall making any comments about which is better... they're both great...and while I prefer a manual, I certainly wouldn't kick an auto out of my driveway.

To each their own, and both excel where it matters....putting smiles on our faces...

PalmerGA · 02-23-2015, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by z28racer

It's nice to know my M6 is always running on all 8.

So is my A6. Thank you Range device.

PalmerGA · 02-23-2015, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Edzo

IndyCars actually have hand clutches. They pull the clutch with left hand, shift with right hand.

And steer with their knees? Sounds dangerous.

02-23-2015, 02:02 PM	#62
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,420	Ahh come on now, admit it.. there is an old french fry under your driver's seat. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

02-23-2015, 02:46 PM	#65
DevilsReject97 Nightmare Drives: Your mom crazy in bed Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Naptown Posts: 2,442	I haven't eaten McDonalds in 3 months...but when I did.... 2 McRibs a large fry and a large coke...... or a 10 piece mcnugget large fries large coke and a mcchicken sandwich plain __________________

02-23-2015, 12:54 PM	#59
gajagfan Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Black - Std Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 3,622 View My Garage	If straight line performance is the goal, nothing wrong with an automatic. If ripping through the twisties is the goal, then the manual is a required option, at least when it comes to Camaros.

02-23-2015, 01:23 PM	#61
snarky ultracrepidarianism Drives: '14 1SS/RS/1LE/NPP '18 Accord Sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: where folks drive like shit Posts: 1,297	auto or manual is like choosing a paint color. complete personal preference. mickey d's on the other hand - I'll take two quarter pounders w/ cheese and other than an egg mc muffin ( fresh, not chewy please ) the rest of the menu is kinda nasty so sold to you. and I don't eat in the car.

02-23-2015, 02:13 PM	#63
z28racer Drives: 12 SIM 2SS/ RS Sinergy M6,GMC2500HD Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 1,596 View My Garage	It's nice to know my M6 is always running on all 8.

02-23-2015, 02:19 PM	#64
z28racer Drives: 12 SIM 2SS/ RS Sinergy M6,GMC2500HD Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 1,596 View My Garage	Manual you are driving the car. Automatic you are riding in your car. Anybody can ride an automatic not everyone can drive a stick.

02-23-2015, 08:39 PM	#66
Stealthpanda Thread Ender Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,038	Clearly all the offended M6 guys came here. A6 guys, stop being pricks and the M6 guys will stop mentioning a man pedal, driving vs riding in their car, AFM farty noises, slushboxes, making more power, etc.