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01pewterz28 · 12-21-2009, 11:19 PM

A6 here if I want to go manual I use the paddle shifters best of both worlds

chappy48 · 12-21-2009, 11:34 PM

Manuals are faster because they have 30-40 more rwhp (at least on the v8's) from the extra 26 they get just from the engine and then the drivetrain loss in the auto's. If you get the auto up to the same rwhp as the manual, auto is faster.

helmincamaro · 12-21-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueliner98

I got an automatic (because my wife can't drive a stick) and I don't regret it. The tap-shift is really fun and I love the automatic start; especially with it being cold!

lol, I'm getting the manual for the exact opposite reason.....so they can't drive it.

Rocketright · 12-21-2009, 11:45 PM

Alright thanks for the input.

I'm definitely going with the manual, since everyone likes it and seems to have no problems with it... and I agree.. it feels like more of a sports car as a manual.

Now just some questions concerning the manual;

How do you shift for a fast start-up, my uncle might be building a nice long road(They live on a farm) so he said hes flattening it out and using it for his go carts and cars and stuff... to tune them just perfectly.
So I was wondering, while holding in the clutch in first gear, how do you get out, I've only done slow startups where you do a little gas and clutch at the same time... How do you smoke the tires or whatever (just getting it fast?). Do you get it to 2500 RPM then let go of the clutch?

Another question (sorry for all of them, can you tell I'm excited? haha)
When shifting from first to second, and when your high up in RPM's... do you let off the gas completely, then push in the clutch, then release the clutch, then floor the gas? Or is there a quicker way? Sorry the only vehicle that's manual that I've drove is my dads jeep, and that only had like 170HP, so I never gave her.

Thanks a lot guys...

Carter

bballr4567 · 12-21-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueliner98

I got an automatic (because my wife can't drive a stick) and I don't regret it. The tap-shift is really fun and I love the automatic start; especially with it being cold!

Teach her!! I taught my wife and even though she cried she learned how to do it.

helmincamaro · 12-21-2009, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bballr4567

Teach her!! I taught my wife and even though she cried she learned how to do it.

well, I don't have a wife right now.... or a gf for that matter..... just thinking ahead. I like to teach people how that don't know how but that's what the old truck is for... teaching, not the nice car.

mike25 · 12-22-2009, 12:21 PM

manual. you will never look back.

sooneRS · 12-22-2009, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by helmincamaro

well, I don't have a wife right now.... or a gf for that matter..... just thinking ahead. I like to teach people how that don't know how but that's what the old truck is for... teaching, not the nice car.

with the camaro, getting a g/f wont be a problem.

papabearcamaro · 12-22-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sooneRS

with the camaro, getting a g/f wont be a problem.

Hmmmmm Hope my wife dosen't mind

Blade · 12-22-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sooneRS

with the camaro, getting a g/f wont be a problem.

I am not sure I want a girl thats just into me for the camaro

But I wouldn't mind a gearhead for a girl

troop231 · 12-22-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade

I am not sure I want a girl thats just into me for the camaro

Break in that backseat! lol

Blade · 12-22-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by troop231

Break in that backseat! lol

Bahahahahah........didn't think about that.

hdhomer · 12-22-2009, 04:44 PM

Let's not forget the M6 has the "SS" center section with "Posi"
That's why I am getting manual.

ART-2008 · 12-22-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by hdhomer

Let's not forget the M6 has the "SS" center section with "Posi"
That's why I am getting manual.

HDHOMER brought up the most important point. All V-8 Camaros get the positraction rear end, V-6 manual equipped cars also get positraction [standard], but V-6 automatics do NOT.

Since you live in Alberta, and I live in Michigan, we both know the value of Positraction.

12-21-2009, 11:19 PM	#15
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,494 View My Garage	A6 here if I want to go manual I use the paddle shifters best of both worlds __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

12-21-2009, 11:34 PM	#16
chappy48 Drives: 2010 Camaro Auto 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 878	Manuals are faster because they have 30-40 more rwhp (at least on the v8's) from the extra 26 they get just from the engine and then the drivetrain loss in the auto's. If you get the auto up to the same rwhp as the manual, auto is faster. __________________ Built by Jannetty Racing 670rwhp/649rwtq...Scariness to be determined. Jannety Racing forged 416. TVS2300 Supercharger w/Maggie Max Stage 2, 3.6 Pulley, Innovators West 8 rib conversion, OD rear Cog belt drive. Jannetty Racing Rough Idle Cam, LS3 Conversion. Jannetty Racing built 6l80e Trans, Jannetty Racing Custom Converter, Built rear diff w/ 3.45 gears, DSS driveshaft and 1400 hp axles. ADM Twin Pump Fuel System, ADM CAI, Dynatech 1 7/8" Coated Headers, Borla "S" Catback. Custom 18" Forgestar F14's, Nitto 305/45-18 DR's

12-21-2009, 11:45 PM	#18
Rocketright Drives: 2006 Acura RSX - S Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 191	Manual it Is! Alright thanks for the input. I'm definitely going with the manual, since everyone likes it and seems to have no problems with it... and I agree.. it feels like more of a sports car as a manual. Now just some questions concerning the manual; How do you shift for a fast start-up, my uncle might be building a nice long road(They live on a farm) so he said hes flattening it out and using it for his go carts and cars and stuff... to tune them just perfectly. So I was wondering, while holding in the clutch in first gear, how do you get out, I've only done slow startups where you do a little gas and clutch at the same time... How do you smoke the tires or whatever (just getting it fast?). Do you get it to 2500 RPM then let go of the clutch? Another question (sorry for all of them, can you tell I'm excited? haha) When shifting from first to second, and when your high up in RPM's... do you let off the gas completely, then push in the clutch, then release the clutch, then floor the gas? Or is there a quicker way? Sorry the only vehicle that's manual that I've drove is my dads jeep, and that only had like 170HP, so I never gave her. Thanks a lot guys... Carter

12-22-2009, 12:21 PM	#21
mike25 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dubba V Posts: 2,869	manual. you will never look back. __________________ 2LT/RS M6 CGM VIN#53104 SOLD 2012 Black 2SS/RS w/ Hurst- Mods: Corsa catback, SSE, Vararam

12-22-2009, 04:44 PM	#27
hdhomer Drives: 69 Cutlass - small block Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 65	POSI! Let's not forget the M6 has the "SS" center section with "Posi" That's why I am getting manual.

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