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clg_98ta · 08-07-2010, 03:00 PM

You were hitting the rev limiter on a test drive?? I think you probably need to get the AT...

That's probably why I ordered my car rather than buying off the lot

Dion_1969 · 08-07-2010, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

Just remembered when you go with the auto tranny it's hard to maintain a humble nature.

Just sayin,

Winning will make you cocky.

Sorry but http://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=46 If you notice the top times are loaded with LS3's. I hate to ruin a a good delusion with a few facts.

just messing w/ ya

attymf · 08-07-2010, 03:15 PM

I've hit the rev limiter in my manual more times than I care to mention. I was trying to shift at like 6500 rpm. After doing some homework, I learned I should shift the car at 6000 since it will drop you into the sweet spot on the next gear plus max hp/tq are around 6k and drop off a little after that.

I have had numerous muscle cars and always always always wondered what the stick version would be of the car I had but never wondered what the auto was like when I had the stick.

The stick is way more fun!

SGOS252382 · 08-07-2010, 03:16 PM

The automatic is great. People prefer them over manuals for many different reasons.
I owned lots of cars both manual and automatic. I prefer an automatic for a car I like to drag race.

The L99 A6 is a completely different car with a couple mods and a tune. So if you don't mind getting a few mods (intake, headers and a tune), you'll love your L99 A6.

traderfjp · 08-07-2010, 03:35 PM

Very helpful. I love manuals. I just hate how the rev limiter works on the M6. On the test drive I hit it a few times. I guess with some practice I'd get use to it. Maybe!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Drifter

I was originally looking at the M6 but, I decided on the A6 due to a right shoulder injury. If could do it all over again I would get the M6 for the LS3 engine. The L99 is a nice engine but GM had a real brain fart with the AFM system (auto fuel management) that shuts down four cylinders when coasting. Unless you plan to tune out AFM (and void your warranty) your have to live with hesitation coming out of AFM and drone if you ever go to an aftermarket exhaust system. The stock A6 exhaust system has an extra resonator in an attempt to quiet down the AFM drone.

Now if GM offered an LS3 with an A6, that would be sweet.

AMPM1678 · 08-07-2010, 03:39 PM

I was supposed to go with the A6 since the camaro is my first car ever and I learned how to drive in a auto tranny and no one else in my fam has ever drivin a manual but I went the M6 for the LS3 and learned how to drive a manual. Took a LONGGG time though.

traderfjp · 08-07-2010, 03:39 PM

So with an Auto I can apply my makeup that I keep in my European bag!

I guess I might as well cut off my sack too.

GoldBowtie · 08-07-2010, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SGOS252382

The automatic is great. People prefer them over manuals for many different reasons.
I owned lots of cars both manual and automatic. I prefer an automatic for a car I like to drag race.

The L99 A6 is a completely different car with a couple mods and a tune. So if you don't mind getting a few mods (intake, headers and a tune), you'll love your L99 A6.

You got it right.

I've had a 6M before ('94 Z-28) and loved it. Now with 6 gears in an auto, it's not 1994, anymore. But drive what you feel like. It's just fun to kid a little.

JUISSD · 08-07-2010, 04:00 PM

Hilarious responses lol.

I was the opposite of you. After having driven manuals all my life I got spoiled the last 6 years with the automatic in my Lightning. We got the V6 first and it's an automatic and I liked it so when I was looking for my SS that's what I wanted. After test driving the car I now have with a manual though, I fell in love with them all over again. I just have to have a manual in my cars that I race. It's a more pleasurable, connected experience to me. I haven't had any issues hitting the rev limiter, I don't know what that's about.

green man · 08-07-2010, 04:04 PM

If you like to ride get the auto, if you like to drive get the manual.

Driver or passenger? That's the question.

mikeSS · 08-07-2010, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

Just remembered when you go with the auto tranny it's hard to maintain a humble nature.

Just sayin,

Winning will make you cocky.

before i even read this thread i knew PQ would have something say about this

mikeSS · 08-07-2010, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by traderfjp

So with an Auto I can apply my makeup that I keep in my European bag!

I guess I might as well cut off my sack too.

hahahahahahahahahahahha perfect

Brownhornitt · 08-07-2010, 04:26 PM

Why do people care about tenths of seconds so much? Just get the car that you want to drive everyday. Unless it is strictly a track car, then go ahead and worry about who "wins." 99% of the time, you won't be racing someone where that tenth of a second matters, anyway. 100% of the time, you will be driving the car, however. Go satisfy the thing that matters more, how you feel while driving all the time.

Addition: I wanted to buy the V8. But I couldn't see myself paying an extra 7K+ in this part of my life for situations that I am only going to be using 5% of the time while I'm driving the car. Most of the time, I'm just driving. Not racing. So I compromised and got the V6 manual.

traderfjp · 08-07-2010, 08:36 PM

This turned out to be a funny and informational thread. For the record I had my dealer locate a manual. I was just a little concerned with the rev limiter. I guess I need to get use to the correct RPM's to shift at and I'll be fine. I mostly do Hwy. miles so sitting in traffic is not an issue or I wouldn't even consider a manual. Another great thing about a manual is that it keeps you active and engaged while driving. With cars being so comfortable and with great stereos its not hard to want to nap at the wheel.

08-07-2010, 03:00 PM	#15
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,698 View My Garage	You were hitting the rev limiter on a test drive?? I think you probably need to get the AT... That's probably why I ordered my car rather than buying off the lot __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

08-07-2010, 04:00 PM	#23
JUISSD Drives: 2010 White/IOM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,228	Hilarious responses lol. I was the opposite of you. After having driven manuals all my life I got spoiled the last 6 years with the automatic in my Lightning. We got the V6 first and it's an automatic and I liked it so when I was looking for my SS that's what I wanted. After test driving the car I now have with a manual though, I fell in love with them all over again. I just have to have a manual in my cars that I race. It's a more pleasurable, connected experience to me. I haven't had any issues hitting the rev limiter, I don't know what that's about. __________________ 2010 White/IOM Camaro 2SS/RS M6

08-07-2010, 04:04 PM	#24
green man Drives: 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 198	If you like to ride get the auto, if you like to drive get the manual. Driver or passenger? That's the question. __________________ Gripping the wheel, his knuckles went white with desire! The wheels of his Camaro exploding on the highway like a slug from a .45. True death: 426 horsepower of maximum performance piercing the night... This is black sunshine.

08-07-2010, 04:26 PM	#27
Brownhornitt Drives: 2006 White Corvette Convertible Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 948 View My Garage	Why do people care about tenths of seconds so much? Just get the car that you want to drive everyday. Unless it is strictly a track car, then go ahead and worry about who "wins." 99% of the time, you won't be racing someone where that tenth of a second matters, anyway. 100% of the time, you will be driving the car, however. Go satisfy the thing that matters more, how you feel while driving all the time. Addition: I wanted to buy the V8. But I couldn't see myself paying an extra 7K+ in this part of my life for situations that I am only going to be using 5% of the time while I'm driving the car. Most of the time, I'm just driving. Not racing. So I compromised and got the V6 manual. __________________ The Corvette is an animal.

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08-07-2010, 03:15 PM	#17
attymf Drives: 2017 SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LI, NY Posts: 755 View My Garage	I've hit the rev limiter in my manual more times than I care to mention. I was trying to shift at like 6500 rpm. After doing some homework, I learned I should shift the car at 6000 since it will drop you into the sweet spot on the next gear plus max hp/tq are around 6k and drop off a little after that. I have had numerous muscle cars and always always always wondered what the stick version would be of the car I had but never wondered what the auto was like when I had the stick. The stick is way more fun!

08-07-2010, 03:16 PM	#18
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	The automatic is great. People prefer them over manuals for many different reasons. I owned lots of cars both manual and automatic. I prefer an automatic for a car I like to drag race. The L99 A6 is a completely different car with a couple mods and a tune. So if you don't mind getting a few mods (intake, headers and a tune), you'll love your L99 A6.

08-07-2010, 03:39 PM	#20
AMPM1678 AMPM95 Drives: 2010 RY Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Rowland Heights,California Posts: 598 View My Garage	I was supposed to go with the A6 since the camaro is my first car ever and I learned how to drive in a auto tranny and no one else in my fam has ever drivin a manual but I went the M6 for the LS3 and learned how to drive a manual. Took a LONGGG time though.

08-07-2010, 03:39 PM	#21
traderfjp Drives: Audi A4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smithtown Posts: 49	So with an Auto I can apply my makeup that I keep in my European bag! I guess I might as well cut off my sack too.

08-07-2010, 08:36 PM	#28
traderfjp Drives: Audi A4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smithtown Posts: 49	This turned out to be a funny and informational thread. For the record I had my dealer locate a manual. I was just a little concerned with the rev limiter. I guess I need to get use to the correct RPM's to shift at and I'll be fine. I mostly do Hwy. miles so sitting in traffic is not an issue or I wouldn't even consider a manual. Another great thing about a manual is that it keeps you active and engaged while driving. With cars being so comfortable and with great stereos its not hard to want to nap at the wheel.