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buckeyemike · 01-02-2013, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by The IOM Ninja

Or anything with a Dual Clutch Transmission....

I'm not sure what you're trying to suggest here... either you think the Mclaren F1 has a DCT or you think I'm suggesting manuals are inherently faster or something...

cam62 · 01-02-2013, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Rocky1974

Absolutely! Just kidding before you guys flame me! Seriously, I couldn't see spending an extra $1195.00 and ending up with 26 LESS horsepower, a V8 that turns into a V4 and an exhaust system so quiet that you can't hear it run. The whole AFM thing seems like a bucket of worms to me. There seems to be lots of lifter and oil consumption issues. It seems like the first thing everybody wants to do to their L99, is swap out the exhaust. The next thing they want to do is, turn off the AFM to get rid of the drone. Then they're faced with the dilemma of voiding the warranty on the engine that probably needs it the most. It seems simpler to just push a clutch pedal to me.

Valid points. Mine is an auto and agree with most of your reasoning here.

I choose to drive an auto and even with the points noted here I chose auto again when I got my second Camaro. As a toy I would get manual. As my DD, auto is my choice.

The IOM Ninja · 01-02-2013, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by buckeyemike

I'm not sure what you're trying to suggest here... either you think the Mclaren F1 has a DCT or you think I'm suggesting manuals are inherently faster or something...

Despite popular opinion on this site, a Dual Clutch Transmission is not an Automatic. My point was that most supercars either come with a Stick Shift or Dual Clutch Transmission (both of which react the same way when you drive them) and not a conventional automatic like the Camaro or many American cars have.

I must have misunderstood what you were trying to say as I was under the impression that you were responding to the dingbat that stated "just the slow ones" come with manuals.

akCamaross · 01-02-2013, 08:10 AM

Our grandmothers could probably destroy all of us in a manual race... hahah

rontammy0 · 01-02-2013, 12:42 PM

i drove many stick vehicles in my 43 yrears, construction vehicles,junk cars that shouldnt have even been on the road, im a very skilled driver but guess what ..i have a l99 ss by choice only....please supersport 2011 is right on..there are lot more manly things out there then a 6 speed camaro..case in point all the ricer punks around town have manuals...pants down to their ankles ,hats on backward..wait more manly.ha doubt it get over it ,everyone has a choice i made mine and i love my car....maybe ill feel more manly when in driving my 28 ft cabin cruiser since i drive a automatic camaro lol ..not hateing just saying folks i really wish i could have one of each

plus1zero · 01-02-2013, 01:20 PM

I drive an automatic V6.

I can drive a manual anytime I want. However, my car is my DD, and I drive a good 100 miles a day, 80 or so on the highway and 20 in town. I bought a 2LT/RS because it's what I wanted, before I drove a big 1500 Sierra (more manly than any SS/1LE/ZL1 IMO), and the whole 'derp just a v6' 'only menly mans drive teh manuals!' is extremely childish. ESPECIALLY coming from older men on this website. This is an Internet forum, if we wanna all be honest here, no one is really impressing anyone with their car. Some of the modding is quite impressive, but the fact of what you drive, you have to look down on others? Some people really, really need to get a life.

Methinks it's insecurity. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the sound of a V8 engine. I love the power, I love the speed. But looking down on others and making fun of someone because they don't drive a faster car than you? Considering yours isn't even near the fastest thing on the road, well...that's just downright douchey.

Also, I just skimmed the thread, and this is the gist I got of it. I like this community a lot, but some of the attitudes around here are just lame.

Renegade · 01-02-2013, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Wow! this thread really opened my eyes. I was thinking the reason I bought a V6 Automatic was because it was what I wanted. Now I know it's because when I had Testicular Cancer and had to have one testicle removed I am now only half a man....no wonder I bought a V6 automatic.......

Sorry about the testicular cancer we all feel your pain.

Angrybird 12 · 01-02-2013, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Renegade

Sorry about the testicular cancer we all feel your pain.

I can joke about it now, but its something all us guys need to be aware of. If you notice any unusual bumps pain or swelling in that area get it checked out immediately. It's one of the most curable forms of Cancer, IF its caught in its early stages.

Just my public service announcement....We now return you to your regularly scheduled program....

mr_honez · 01-02-2013, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

I can joke about it now, but its something all us guys need to be aware of. If you notice any unusual bumps pain or swelling in that area get it checked out immediately. It's one of the most curable forms of Cancer, IF its caught in its early stages.

I'll also just say that if you think you need a manual to feel like more of a man then you have bigger issues to deal with...

Renegade · 01-02-2013, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

I can joke about it now, but its something all us guys need to be aware of. If you notice any unusual bumps pain or swelling in that area get it checked out immediately. It's one of the most curable forms of Cancer, IF its caught in its early stages.

Just my public service announcement....We now return you to your regularly scheduled program....

So if someone caught a low blow they need to take action immediately right?

Well atleast your man enough to admitt you only got one but, it'll get the job done.

jpwickl · 01-02-2013, 09:03 PM

FWIW, i would have preferred a manual, it was rather difficult to find a manual convertible with the exception of getting an SS. So, i acquiesced, and got the automatic. Being my first 6 cylinder, rear wheel drive, car, if I need to get out in traffic, i'll put it down in sport mode, just to get out that much quicker.

SuperSport2011 · 01-02-2013, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

I can joke about it now, but its something all us guys need to be aware of. If you notice any unusual bumps pain or swelling in that area get it checked out immediately. It's one of the most curable forms of Cancer, IF its caught in its early stages.

Just my public service announcement....We now return you to your regularly scheduled program....

Just get a manual, you won't even notice you're missing a nut.

Angrybird 12 · 01-02-2013, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperSport2011

Just get a manual, you won't even notice you're missing a nut.

I noticed there are too many nuts on the forum already.

Darolexman · 01-02-2013, 11:36 PM

My 2013 ZL1 Manual

01-02-2013, 08:10 AM	#312
akCamaross Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Huntingtown, Maryland Posts: 423	Our grandmothers could probably destroy all of us in a manual race... hahah __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS - SIM - M6 + Mods haha

01-02-2013, 09:03 PM	#319
jpwickl Drives: 2013 2LT Convertible Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 165	Thank you, Angry Bird FWIW, i would have preferred a manual, it was rather difficult to find a manual convertible with the exception of getting an SS. So, i acquiesced, and got the automatic. Being my first 6 cylinder, rear wheel drive, car, if I need to get out in traffic, i'll put it down in sport mode, just to get out that much quicker.

01-02-2013, 12:42 PM	#313
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	i drove many stick vehicles in my 43 yrears, construction vehicles,junk cars that shouldnt have even been on the road, im a very skilled driver but guess what ..i have a l99 ss by choice only....please supersport 2011 is right on..there are lot more manly things out there then a 6 speed camaro..case in point all the ricer punks around town have manuals...pants down to their ankles ,hats on backward..wait more manly.ha doubt it get over it ,everyone has a choice i made mine and i love my car....maybe ill feel more manly when in driving my 28 ft cabin cruiser since i drive a automatic camaro lol ..not hateing just saying folks i really wish i could have one of each

01-02-2013, 01:20 PM	#314
plus1zero Don't tread on me Drives: 23 Sierra X31, Past 2017 Fifty 2SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Posts: 850	I drive an automatic V6. I can drive a manual anytime I want. However, my car is my DD, and I drive a good 100 miles a day, 80 or so on the highway and 20 in town. I bought a 2LT/RS because it's what I wanted, before I drove a big 1500 Sierra (more manly than any SS/1LE/ZL1 IMO), and the whole 'derp just a v6' 'only menly mans drive teh manuals!' is extremely childish. ESPECIALLY coming from older men on this website. This is an Internet forum, if we wanna all be honest here, no one is really impressing anyone with their car. Some of the modding is quite impressive, but the fact of what you drive, you have to look down on others? Some people really, really need to get a life. Methinks it's insecurity. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the sound of a V8 engine. I love the power, I love the speed. But looking down on others and making fun of someone because they don't drive a faster car than you? Considering yours isn't even near the fastest thing on the road, well...that's just downright douchey. Also, I just skimmed the thread, and this is the gist I got of it. I like this community a lot, but some of the attitudes around here are just lame.

01-02-2013, 11:36 PM	#322
Darolexman Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Kuwait Posts: 10 View My Garage	My 2013 ZL1 Manual