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LS1owner · 07-02-2010, 01:47 PM

I would never choose a manual, but some would like the manual. its all what you like to drive.

Supercharged SS · 07-02-2010, 01:53 PM

I'm very happy with my A6. It goes good enough and less chance of making a mistake at the strip. No missing gears for me!

Oh and I love the 1.6 60's.

*GTAHVIT* · 07-02-2010, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by myold88

I saw two LS3's not make it to the end. Someone said driveshaft "bolts" snapped on one.
Also, I sure loved my Auto in stop & go heavy traffic on I-95 on my trip to South Florida and back.

You know I think you are right.. one car did loose a driveshaft and the other glazed his clutch but was able to drive the car...

And I'm telling you, no doubt the traffic thing... I just got back from DC took me an hour to drive 10 miles..... No clutch for me if I lived there.... Auto without at doubt...

PQ · 07-02-2010, 01:56 PM

My only regret in the auto tranny is the way my orange stripes look on it.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 07-02-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

One car... ONLY one car broke at the fest...

but it was an LS3 and I think he toasted the clutch if I remember... Not really a broken part...

Nope Chris, a LS3 also broke its axle. It limped past the Camaro5 table while I was helping out there. Thought it was a TSPM sensor hitting the brake line but he showed us his wheel wobbling.

*GTAHVIT* · 07-02-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D

Nope Chris, a LS3 also broke its axle. It limped past the Camaro5 table while I was helping out there. Thought it was a TSPM sensor hitting the brake line but he should his wheel wobbling.

LOL Yeah that was a 600+ HP Camaro That ARH brought....

I'm not sure that counts... but fair enough..

Scrappy Doo · 07-02-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

My only regret in the auto tranny is the way my orange stripes look on it.

Just like my orange C5 stickers that i got here!

THANKS GTA!

*GTAHVIT* · 07-02-2010, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrappy Doo

Just my orange C5 stickers that i got here!

THANKS GTA!

Ah hem.... RED!!!

Scott@Bjorn3D · 07-02-2010, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

LOL Yeah that was a 600+ HP Camaro That ARH brought....

I'm not sure that counts... but fair enough..

Also LS3 sometimes run out of gas.

Nick@moranoracing · 07-02-2010, 02:13 PM

a car like that, manual transmission really makes is that much better to drive. getting it in automatic i feel like your getting a different car, yea its gunna be fast but there will always be that thought...i should have gotten the 6 speed.

plus dont even think about bringing that tranny to a road course.

*GTAHVIT* · 07-02-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D

Also LS3 sometimes run out of gas.

PQ · 07-02-2010, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D

Also LS3 sometimes run out of gas.

ROTFLMMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Nick@************

a car like that, manual transmission really makes is that much better to drive. getting it in automatic i feel like your getting a different car, yea its gunna be fast but there will always be that thought...i should have gotten the 6 speed.

plus dont even think about bringing that tranny to a road course.

My A6 IS a 6 speed.

el ess A · 07-02-2010, 02:27 PM

The wife demanded automatic. I wanted an M6. We got the automatic. See how that works? But I have no complaints with the automatic. I agree, it does feel like it has to "spool up" and isn't an instantaneous burst of power like an M6 would have, but when the drivetrain finally figures out you want to go, it will push you back in the seat. I'm not disappointed. But I'm always forgetting to take off traction control, etc. so it might be some torque management stuff getting in the way. I dunno.

Besides, it's great that if I want to row through some gears, I always got my 02 SS M6 to do that with.

I haven't driven an M6 2010, but can't see it would be that much different than the 02. When I see another Camaro, the last thing I care about is which transmission it has.

LittleMT · 07-02-2010, 02:29 PM

I can say this for automatics, my Maybellene is a A4 with the TQ management tuned out and the line pressure increased, when the twin turbos hit boost, they stay there and it becomes one long angry pull... As opposed to one of my manual turbo cars, which must re-spool its larger turbo after every shift. A boosted auto can be a thrill, and I'll never have to use the infamous "I missed 3rd" excuse...

However, manuals are also a blast...

07-02-2010, 01:56 PM	#32
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	My only regret in the auto tranny is the way my orange stripes look on it. __________________

07-02-2010, 02:27 PM	#41
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,599	The wife demanded automatic. I wanted an M6. We got the automatic. See how that works? But I have no complaints with the automatic. I agree, it does feel like it has to "spool up" and isn't an instantaneous burst of power like an M6 would have, but when the drivetrain finally figures out you want to go, it will push you back in the seat. I'm not disappointed. But I'm always forgetting to take off traction control, etc. so it might be some torque management stuff getting in the way. I dunno. Besides, it's great that if I want to row through some gears, I always got my 02 SS M6 to do that with. I haven't driven an M6 2010, but can't see it would be that much different than the 02. When I see another Camaro, the last thing I care about is which transmission it has. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

07-02-2010, 02:29 PM	#42
LittleMT user bann'd Drives: Chevy SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hepcat City Posts: 1,463	I can say this for automatics, my Maybellene is a A4 with the TQ management tuned out and the line pressure increased, when the twin turbos hit boost, they stay there and it becomes one long angry pull... As opposed to one of my manual turbo cars, which must re-spool its larger turbo after every shift. A boosted auto can be a thrill, and I'll never have to use the infamous "I missed 3rd" excuse... However, manuals are also a blast... __________________ Chantilly Lace, the 2011 Rockabilly Jukebox..ADM built..617rwhp, geared A6.

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07-02-2010, 01:47 PM	#29
LS1owner Drives: 2000 Camaro SS- SOLD!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: USA Posts: 304	I would never choose a manual, but some would like the manual. its all what you like to drive.

07-02-2010, 01:53 PM	#30
Supercharged SS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 11,927	I'm very happy with my A6. It goes good enough and less chance of making a mistake at the strip. No missing gears for me! Oh and I love the 1.6 60's.

07-02-2010, 02:13 PM	#38
Nick@moranoracing Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY Posts: 52	a car like that, manual transmission really makes is that much better to drive. getting it in automatic i feel like your getting a different car, yea its gunna be fast but there will always be that thought...i should have gotten the 6 speed. plus dont even think about bringing that tranny to a road course.