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stray bullitt · 08-23-2012, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Renegade

Guy's who drive a automatic does that make them any less of a man?

Yes definately. Men with autos end up with soft womens hands, and the muscle definition in their left leg, and right arm goes all squishy...like a womans. Before long they end up preening themselves in the mirror, adding products to their hair with their otherwise redundant right hand. I even saw an auto driving guy once, who had boobs, which I don't think was anything to do with the prodigious amount of doughnuts he ate. I like to feel a firm rigid stick in my hand, and work at it, to give me the utmost pleasure.

Mister-Camaro · 08-23-2012, 03:58 PM

Automatic

scottyvegas · 08-23-2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Obzen

LOL, He's working on becoming the new Knightfall.

Dawn55430 · 08-23-2012, 04:07 PM

Automatic, know how to drive a manual, but I'm spoiled. This is a daily driver, so remote start for Minnesota winters seemed more important, and rush hour traffic really sucks in an manual. Besides I want to put on make-up, drink coffee and whatever other bad behavior I can in the morning with my free hand.

JUST KIDDING!!!!

SSinisterLS3 · 08-23-2012, 04:13 PM

I hate when people bring up the auto vs. manual. Lots of people have asked "Did you at least get the stick?" I look at them and ask "Can you drive one?" Most say "no." Then, I show them I got the stick, and say "Well, guess you can't drive it today."

It's all in what you want. Traffic sucks in a stick. Those L99s are not far behind when tuned right. Do the fuse pull. Do the LS3 upgrade if it means that much to you. Ok, now you're there. It's not that much money. A used 2010-2011 L99 can save you some big bank too. Also, sticks are built for the track, yet, people like me, will probably never track their car. So, why have it? Everyone is forgetting the biggest and best reason to own a stick and the reason why I bought mine. TO KEEP YOUR WIFE OUT OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT!

Norm Peterson · 08-23-2012, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renegade

Guy's who drive a automatic does that make them any less of a man?

4:49 AM EDT?
What's the matter, couldn't sleep?

But I'll play anyway, and feeling manly or not has nothing to do with it.

After 40 years of owning only manual tranny cars, rarely driving automatics, and with a couple of motorcycles and some 10/12/18 speed bicycles thrown in for good measure, to drive anything with an automatic transmission feels downright strange. Like there's a few parts missing and the shift timing never quite gets in step with what I'm expecting.

After her 40 years of driving manual transmission cars almost exclusively, my wife still doesn't want an automatic either. Three pedals and a lever that you have to stir from time to time is just the way some cars work.

Norm

Steve Dallas · 08-23-2012, 04:45 PM

To all those with automatics...

MIKnam67 · 08-23-2012, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renegade

Guy's who drive a automatic does that make them any less of a man?

Couldn't resist.... you drive a stick, you push the pedal in an auto

MIKnam67 · 08-23-2012, 04:59 PM

Check out Camarogirl ........

03Amputee · 08-23-2012, 05:07 PM

Being a double amputee, I'm happy that I have the ability to drive. Auto or not. Plus she is no slouch...

Heaven_is_inferno_orange · 08-23-2012, 10:59 PM

I chose a Manual. For several reasons. I like to feel the power in my hands, a V8 camaro has just always been cooler to me with a stick, been driving manual daily for over 11 years and now find an automatic boring, also as a tech I know the majority of transmissions that need repairs/rebuilds are automatics which are a PITA to tear apart and rebuild with all those tiny parts (stupid check balls) and do not want to be the one stuck fixing it when it breaks therefore i chose the manual which is easier to repair and isnt as likely to break on me. As for other people they can drive whatever they like.

Auto makes you no less manly, its just not my cup of tea and I do love being paid (key word paid lol) to fix them.

Macky · 08-23-2012, 11:04 PM

I drive the manual. Has nothing to do with being "manly" and everything to do with "driving" my car. I just feel like you ride with an auto and drive with a manual. Does that make sense?

stlrammer · 08-23-2012, 11:10 PM

I never learned to drive an automatic.

I live a short throw from work and experience little traffic so went manual. I just feel more connected to the car that way. Personal choice really.

Toross · 08-23-2012, 11:32 PM

When I drive my automatic I just always make sure that I have a male passenger beside me so I still have something to shift which makes me feel manly.

And with an upgraded stall and proper tune u can tell me how manly ur gear banging was when u finally catch up to me.

08-23-2012, 03:58 PM	#44
Mister-Camaro Drives: 2011 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California Posts: 567 View My Garage	Automatic __________________ My Build http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245618

08-23-2012, 04:13 PM	#47
SSinisterLS3 Drives: 07 C6 LS2 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 174	I hate when people bring up the auto vs. manual. Lots of people have asked "Did you at least get the stick?" I look at them and ask "Can you drive one?" Most say "no." Then, I show them I got the stick, and say "Well, guess you can't drive it today." It's all in what you want. Traffic sucks in a stick. Those L99s are not far behind when tuned right. Do the fuse pull. Do the LS3 upgrade if it means that much to you. Ok, now you're there. It's not that much money. A used 2010-2011 L99 can save you some big bank too. Also, sticks are built for the track, yet, people like me, will probably never track their car. So, why have it? Everyone is forgetting the biggest and best reason to own a stick and the reason why I bought mine. TO KEEP YOUR WIFE OUT OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT! __________________ 2011-Black LS3 2SS/RS-SOLD 2007-Victory Red C6-Magnacharged (M112 Intercooled), B/B Bullets, Lingenfelter Hood/Tune/Valve Covers, AR Catted Long Tubes, K/N Drop Ins, much more

08-23-2012, 04:45 PM	#49
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	To all those with automatics... __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

08-23-2012, 10:59 PM	#53
Heaven_is_inferno_orange Savage Setsuna Drives: 16' 2SS, 12 ZL1, RIP Sasuke Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Fort Knox KY Posts: 1,379 View My Garage	I chose a Manual. For several reasons. I like to feel the power in my hands, a V8 camaro has just always been cooler to me with a stick, been driving manual daily for over 11 years and now find an automatic boring, also as a tech I know the majority of transmissions that need repairs/rebuilds are automatics which are a PITA to tear apart and rebuild with all those tiny parts (stupid check balls) and do not want to be the one stuck fixing it when it breaks therefore i chose the manual which is easier to repair and isnt as likely to break on me. As for other people they can drive whatever they like. Auto makes you no less manly, its just not my cup of tea and I do love being paid (key word paid lol) to fix them. __________________ Sasuke's Build Thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5352161&posted=1#post5352161

08-23-2012, 11:04 PM	#54
Macky Drives: 2016 1SS, Garnet Red Tintcoat Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 607 View My Garage	I drive the manual. Has nothing to do with being "manly" and everything to do with "driving" my car. I just feel like you ride with an auto and drive with a manual. Does that make sense? __________________ Drives 2016 Garnet Red Camaro 1SS Auto; 1969 Le Mans Blue Camaro Convertible

08-23-2012, 04:07 PM	#46
Dawn55430 Drives: 2023 Radiant Red 2LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 283 View My Garage	Automatic, know how to drive a manual, but I'm spoiled. This is a daily driver, so remote start for Minnesota winters seemed more important, and rush hour traffic really sucks in an manual. Besides I want to put on make-up, drink coffee and whatever other bad behavior I can in the morning with my free hand. JUST KIDDING!!!!

08-23-2012, 04:59 PM	#51
MIKnam67 MIC Drives: 2012 SSRS 6sp man Blk Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 383	Check out Camarogirl ........

08-23-2012, 05:07 PM	#52
03Amputee Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 216 View My Garage	Being a double amputee, I'm happy that I have the ability to drive. Auto or not. Plus she is no slouch...

08-23-2012, 11:10 PM	#55
stlrammer Drives: 2017 1SS Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Saint Peters, MO USA Posts: 2,064 View My Garage	I never learned to drive an automatic. I live a short throw from work and experience little traffic so went manual. I just feel more connected to the car that way. Personal choice really.

08-23-2012, 11:32 PM	#56
Toross Drives: 2007 Chevy Tahoe Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 98	When I drive my automatic I just always make sure that I have a male passenger beside me so I still have something to shift which makes me feel manly. And with an upgraded stall and proper tune u can tell me how manly ur gear banging was when u finally catch up to me.