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jessrayo · 04-29-2015, 04:15 PM

I just spent 5K going through the manual for the 3rd time and I lost count on the clutches... oh yeah, 5..... If this manual breaks I'm going auto. I still think the stock manual can handle more power than the stock auto but it is so easy to make stupid power with this car that even "upgraded" stock parts are not enough.

SSCam99 · 04-29-2015, 05:50 PM

I bought a manual because it was in the car that I liked. It's possible I would have bought an automatic had there been one available.

My wife can't drive a stick and is convinced to this day that I bought a manual so she couldn't drive it, but it's not true.

I do think with the ZL1 it doesn't matter which transmission you get. They're both awesome!

KaBoom1701 · 04-29-2015, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SSCam99

I bought a manual because it was in the car that I liked. It's possible I would have bought an automatic had there been one available.

My wife can't drive a stick and is convinced to this day that I bought a manual so she couldn't drive it, but it's not true.

I do think with the ZL1 it doesn't matter which transmission you get. They're both awesome!

I bought the manual so no-one in my family would touch it. lol

phantom · 04-29-2015, 09:42 PM

I insist on a STICK, yes old school boomer who lived with Muscle cars of the 60's and 70's and completely enjoying the last 5 years with auto manufactures pushing technology further! No paddle shifts back then, but we had push button trannies.

Robbie1227 · 04-30-2015, 06:31 PM

I've changed my mind completely!
I'm going to order a brand new 2015 ZL1 built to suit with a good old M6 and a hardtop!!

TobysZL1 · 04-30-2015, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Robbie1227

I've changed my mind completely!
I'm going to order a brand new 2015 ZL1 built to suit with a good old M6 and a hardtop!!

Can't go wrong with that. Very Nice! Good luck and post pics.

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2013 ZL1 #7860 · 04-30-2015, 11:01 PM

It's always easy to find the M6 ZL1s at the strip.

Look for the guy in the rearview mirror making excuses and asking about launch control settings.

I miss driving my manual but I choose the auto for one reason and it can't be beat...

TobysZL1 · 04-30-2015, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 2013 ZL1 #7860

It's always easy to find the M6 ZL1s at the strip.

Look for the guy in the rearview mirror making excuses and asking about launch control settings.

I miss driving my manual but I choose the auto for one reason and it can't be beat...

Yep always easier to have the car do the work for ya. Push the pedal and go. How fulfilling, what an accomplishment!

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Sven59 · 04-30-2015, 11:14 PM

Maybe they could put them in classes at the dragstrip. The faster ones (autos) would be in a higher class and the (manual) slower ones would be in a lower class.

TobysZL1 · 04-30-2015, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sven59

Maybe they could put them in classes at the dragstrip. The faster ones (autos) would be in a higher class and the (manual) slower ones would be in a lower class.

Or the real drivers(manual) in one class and the unskilled drivers (auto) in another (the lower) .

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Sven59 · 04-30-2015, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TobysZL1

Or the real drivers(manual) in one class and the unskilled drivers (auto) in another (the lower) .

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I think most tracks go by speed not how fast you can play with your stick.

TobysZL1 · 04-30-2015, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Sven59

I think most tracks go by speed not how fast you can play with your stick.

onewaydave · 04-30-2015, 11:54 PM

Just another stick guy here! Love it.

Sven59 · 05-01-2015, 12:03 AM

I remember when the autos were rare and troublesome. These have come a long way. I started with a manual in my cj, but it was a piece of crap. So I upgraded to a more reliable and better gear auto. A lot of the rock crawlers back then we're driving manuals, but switched to autos when they learned how much better and reliable and of course have a bombproof transfer case.

04-29-2015, 04:15 PM	#29
jessrayo Speed Freak Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro, 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ardmore, OK Posts: 2,637 View My Garage	I just spent 5K going through the manual for the 3rd time and I lost count on the clutches... oh yeah, 5..... If this manual breaks I'm going auto. I still think the stock manual can handle more power than the stock auto but it is so easy to make stupid power with this car that even "upgraded" stock parts are not enough. __________________ 2016 SS -AGP twin Borg Warner 7163 EFR's, LT4 mechanical pump, LT4 injectors, Walbro 255 low side, Castrol SRF. 734whp/759 tq 2013 ZL1 -ADM - 427 LSX 6 bolt, O-ringed block built by LME. Twin PT6466 turbos. RPM custom manual trans, RPS Quad carbon clutch, 9" Hendrix rear diff & axles. ADM/squash fuel system, Ron Davis radiator, Spal fans, AGP air to air, turbo plumbing. LPE oil cooler, rear bushing upgrade, roll bar...etc. rwhp 1400+... 212.5mph, best Texas mile to date.

04-29-2015, 05:50 PM	#30
SSCam99 Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United States Posts: 179 View My Garage	I bought a manual because it was in the car that I liked. It's possible I would have bought an automatic had there been one available. My wife can't drive a stick and is convinced to this day that I bought a manual so she couldn't drive it, but it's not true. I do think with the ZL1 it doesn't matter which transmission you get. They're both awesome! __________________

04-30-2015, 06:31 PM	#33
Robbie1227 Drives: 2015 Camaro Z28/2016 Jeep Sahara Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 544	I've changed my mind completely! I'm going to order a brand new 2015 ZL1 built to suit with a good old M6 and a hardtop!! __________________ 2015 summit white Z28 #120 TRK DAY -Sun-Tek PPF-C protection film on 2/3 of the car, Moreno Camber plates, American Racing 2" ceramic coated LT headers and X-pipes with No Cats, Taylor red performance wires, NGK plugs, BTR Stage III Cam, MSD Atomic intake, Nick Williams 102mm throttle body, Stage 2 CNC Ported Heads by WCCH, MGW short throw shifter, oil catch can, and a dyno tune to get me to 587 RWHP and 516 RWTQ GONE: 2013 Summit White Camaro ZL1 M6 Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks headers and CAT delete, ATI damper and 10% pulley and balancer! Results: 576 RWHP - 540 RWTQ

04-30-2015, 11:14 PM	#37
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	Maybe they could put them in classes at the dragstrip. The faster ones (autos) would be in a higher class and the (manual) slower ones would be in a lower class. __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

04-30-2015, 11:54 PM	#41
onewaydave Innocent Bystander Drives: 2013 ZL1 BRM/2002 35th SS/2009 GMC Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 385 View My Garage	Just another stick guy here! Love it. __________________ Living on the RaGgEd EdGe!

04-29-2015, 09:42 PM	#32
phantom phantom Drives: 2012 ZL1 CRT 6M Join Date: May 2009 Location: depere, wi Posts: 143 View My Garage	I insist on a STICK, yes old school boomer who lived with Muscle cars of the 60's and 70's and completely enjoying the last 5 years with auto manufactures pushing technology further! No paddle shifts back then, but we had push button trannies.

04-30-2015, 11:01 PM	#35
2013 ZL1 #7860 Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 #7860 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: CO, USA Posts: 1,279	It's always easy to find the M6 ZL1s at the strip. Look for the guy in the rearview mirror making excuses and asking about launch control settings. I miss driving my manual but I choose the auto for one reason and it can't be beat...

05-01-2015, 12:03 AM	#42
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	I remember when the autos were rare and troublesome. These have come a long way. I started with a manual in my cj, but it was a piece of crap. So I upgraded to a more reliable and better gear auto. A lot of the rock crawlers back then we're driving manuals, but switched to autos when they learned how much better and reliable and of course have a bombproof transfer case. __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"