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Scarrzz · 05-14-2011, 05:52 AM

A guy I know has an SLP modded '11 vert, and he said the paddle shifters won't let him get out of first gear as fast as he needs to. I'm sure they are engineered for the stock HP numbers, but not everyone will be keeping their beasty stock, especially over the long term.

I voted for the auto option, but before even considering getting one myself, I would want to know that it will shift exactly when I want it to via the paddles.

I'm totally down with everyone that wants an auto having one though.

PQ · 05-14-2011, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarrzz

A guy I know has an SLP modded '11 vert, and he said the paddle shifters won't let him get out of first gear as fast as he needs to. I'm sure they are engineered for the stock HP numbers, but not everyone will be keeping their beasty stock, especially over the long term.

I voted for the auto option, but before even considering getting one myself, I would want to know that it will shift exactly when I want it to via the paddles.

I'm totally down with everyone that wants an auto having one though.

You can forget about that. NO WAY they can put a true paddle shift system in here. Not without redisigning it.

Qdiesel · 05-14-2011, 10:27 AM

PQ, you're right. It'd be the buttons on the back of the wheel like the CTS-V with the option of using the shifter as well, if an auto is announced.

FreddyG · 05-14-2011, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarrzz

A guy I know has an SLP modded '11 vert, and he said the paddle shifters won't let him get out of first gear as fast as he needs to. I'm sure they are engineered for the stock HP numbers, but not everyone will be keeping their beasty stock, especially over the long term.

I voted for the auto option, but before even considering getting one myself, I would want to know that it will shift exactly when I want it to via the paddles.

I'm totally down with everyone that wants an auto having one though.

I wonder if that can be tuned using software (EfiLive, HPTuners, Diablo, etc.).

I know that shift speeds could be tuned in the C5's with software, but I'm not so sure with the Camaro's with an A6.

nitto85 · 05-14-2011, 01:23 PM

Honestly, paddle shifting is over-rated imo.

rperez455 · 05-14-2011, 06:08 PM

if the gt500 owners laugh at you hopefully you'll be seeing it in your rear view mirror. and hopefully at that point they should stop.... from a marketing perspective they should offer an auto though. maybe improve the paddle shifting though. the buttons could be better

alcal1084 · 05-16-2011, 12:46 PM

on 4/25/11 at 6:50 we reached 1000 votes that was 21 days ago every day after that i have checked this thread and it has always had at least one new post a day but as i write this it has been two days without a post on this thread!!!! its so sad that they got are hopes up just to tell us there is no easter bunny!!! even the guys who voted no still wanted to have an answer so they could laugh in our faces!!! like i said before they had no intentions on telling us if there was going to be an auto option... end rant!!!

Z4me · 05-16-2011, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alcal1084

on 4/25/11 at 6:50 we reached 1000 votes that was 21 days ago every day after that i have checked this thread and it has always had at least one new post a day but as i write this it has been two days without a post on this thread!!!! its so sad that they got are hopes up just to tell us there is no easter bunny!!! even the guys who voted no still wanted to have an answer so they could laugh in our faces!!! like i said before they had no intentions on telling us if there was going to be an auto option... end rant!!!

I'm thinking more news will become available about the ZL1 at the Camaro factory open house in Canada next month. Hopefully will get some more
insight as to the msrp, options, transmission, but the hp and items related
to this will be held back till much latter in the year. Getting closer to June
its just around the corner.

YELLOW2SS · 05-16-2011, 06:18 PM

The only reason I can see that they would not sell the A6 is because they don't think they could build enough of them!!!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 05-16-2011, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alcal1084

on 4/25/11 at 6:50 we reached 1000 votes that was 21 days ago every day after that i have checked this thread and it has always had at least one new post a day but as i write this it has been two days without a post on this thread!!!! its so sad that they got are hopes up just to tell us there is no easter bunny!!! even the guys who voted no still wanted to have an answer so they could laugh in our faces!!! like i said before they had no intentions on telling us if there was going to be an auto option... end rant!!!

I don't think they expected to reach 1000 so quickly. Don't get upset just yet....

Ltespd · 05-17-2011, 04:18 AM

Does the fact that only a manual tranny is mentioned on the GM ZL1 website make anybody wonder?

jeffs2011ss · 05-17-2011, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ltespd

Does the fact that only a manual tranny is mentioned on the GM ZL1 website make anybody wonder?

it didnt make me wonder.it answered the question and i wanted a auto

a_Username · 05-17-2011, 02:43 PM

My hope is slowly fading. Imma beat my head into a wall.

djsnoflake · 05-17-2011, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ltespd

Does the fact that only a manual tranny is mentioned on the GM ZL1 website make anybody wonder?

Nope, cause that website doesn't really say much of any value

View Poll Results: Do you want to see an automatic option for the ZL1?
Yes	1,312	66.30%
No	667	33.70%
Voters: 1979. You may not vote on this poll

05-14-2011, 05:52 AM	#939
Scarrzz No Fear-No Limits- Camaro Drives: '13 ZL1 or Suzuki Hayabusa Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana, CO, GA, TX, etc. Posts: 2,033 View My Garage	A guy I know has an SLP modded '11 vert, and he said the paddle shifters won't let him get out of first gear as fast as he needs to. I'm sure they are engineered for the stock HP numbers, but not everyone will be keeping their beasty stock, especially over the long term. I voted for the auto option, but before even considering getting one myself, I would want to know that it will shift exactly when I want it to via the paddles. I'm totally down with everyone that wants an auto having one though. __________________ . __________________________________ ................................................The Faithful are Watching.

05-14-2011, 06:08 PM	#944
rperez455 Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS HPE475 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2 View My Garage	if the gt500 owners laugh at you hopefully you'll be seeing it in your rear view mirror. and hopefully at that point they should stop.... from a marketing perspective they should offer an auto though. maybe improve the paddle shifting though. the buttons could be better __________________ Airborne! Drives: Black 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS Hennessey HPE475 American Racing Headers, Hennessey Cold Air Intake, Corsa Catback Exhaust And Dyno Tune. More to come with the HPE650 package. Supercharger with upgraded Fuel Injectors and Heads, Camshaft, and hopefully a Heads Up Display.

05-16-2011, 06:18 PM	#947
YELLOW2SS 2010 Camaro 2SS Drives: 2010 2SS yellow black stripes Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jeffersonville IN Posts: 148 View My Garage	The only reason I can see that they would not sell the A6 is because they don't think they could build enough of them!!! __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS Yellow/Black Stripes Roto-Fab CAI Solo Hi Flo Cats Kicker Sub

05-17-2011, 04:18 AM	#949
Ltespd Drives: 2010 SS, 2006 SC Saleen Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 339	Does the fact that only a manual tranny is mentioned on the GM ZL1 website make anybody wonder? __________________ 2SS/RS, LS3, sunroof, mods.

05-14-2011, 10:27 AM	#941
Qdiesel Drives: 2011 Infiniti M56S, '04 Tahoe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 170	PQ, you're right. It'd be the buttons on the back of the wheel like the CTS-V with the option of using the shifter as well, if an auto is announced.

05-14-2011, 01:23 PM	#943
nitto85 Caffeine Injected Drives: 13 Ram - 05 Widebody 1050rwhp Vette Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 1,033	Honestly, paddle shifting is over-rated imo.

05-16-2011, 12:46 PM	#945
alcal1084 Drives: 2012 45TH AE SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 553	on 4/25/11 at 6:50 we reached 1000 votes that was 21 days ago every day after that i have checked this thread and it has always had at least one new post a day but as i write this it has been two days without a post on this thread!!!! its so sad that they got are hopes up just to tell us there is no easter bunny!!! even the guys who voted no still wanted to have an answer so they could laugh in our faces!!! like i said before they had no intentions on telling us if there was going to be an auto option... end rant!!!

05-17-2011, 02:43 PM	#951
a_Username Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 3,890 View My Garage	My hope is slowly fading. Imma beat my head into a wall.

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