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*Mr. Wyndham* · 09-12-2007, 12:15 AM

Just went over to "buy" a 2008 Corvette at Chevy.com. And here's the damage:

Auto tranny is a 1,250 option, not free. The butterfly-valve exaust system is a 1,200 option. And the keyless start is indeed standard with a manual...but I got closer to the screen and read more carefully...keyless start...not remote start...it just means a push-button start....

A bit of good, and encouraging news, We get an LS3, and nicer-equipped Corvette for just under 1000 more than it's previous LS2 alter-ego.

Power Junkie · 10-06-2007, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Somebody mentioned wanting the Auto or manual as a no-cost option....they might get it!

I also found this in the same article that sort of argues with the above statement...

So the coupe and drop-top comes standard with a manual, and a keyless entry?!?!!
I was more interested in the no-cost option of an Auto-tranny.

but, hmmm

Do you think they'll do a paddle shift for the new Camaro.... i was very tempted by the manual 6 speed... but if the paddles are an option ummm... that'd be worth a look.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-06-2007, 11:13 AM

The new A6 they're putting n everything has "driver shift control"
So, yes.
Even the trucks they put it in have "DSC". The variation comes in how you shift it. Whether it's the tap-up/down using the shifter(caddy), or paddles on the wheel (Corvette, Malibu, G8), or buttons on the shift stalk in trucks...

You have to remember, though - and this is nothing against the A6, it's an amazing tranny - but it's still an automatic. Even with the paddles. It still follows the M6 by about .1 -.2 seconds, so it's not your Euro padddle shifters (maybe that's a good thing)

Power Junkie · 10-06-2007, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

The new A6 they're putting n everything has "driver shift control"
So, yes.
Even the trucks they put it in have "DSC". The variation comes in how you shift it. Whether it's the tap-up/down using the shifter(caddy), or paddles on the wheel (Corvette, Malibu, G8), or buttons on the shift stalk in trucks...

You have to remember, though - and this is nothing against the A6, it's an amazing tranny - but it's still an automatic. Even with the paddles. It still follows the M6 by about .1 -.2 seconds, so it's not your Euro padddle shifters (maybe that's a good thing)

Umm.. nah after having a chance to play with a Ferrari F430 and a Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 both with the paddle shift (F1 and E-Gear respectively) i'm fairly keen on a performance car with that set up, but only if it's a good responsive system... i don't like having to wait 3+ weeks for the gearbox to make up it's mind whether to change the gear or not.

Euro... grrr!!!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-06-2007, 06:28 PM

Supposedly, it's been fixed to deliver much better shift times than it used to. After all, it's been out for a little under 5 years, now...so they've been improving the programming each year.

I'm on the fence either way - but this 6L80 looks promising.

Power Junkie · 10-07-2007, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Supposedly, it's been fixed to deliver much better shift times than it used to. After all, it's been out for a little under 5 years, now...so they've been improving the programming each year.

I'm on the fence either way - but this 6L80 looks promising.

Well i'll see (when it comes time to buy) which i prefer.. if the paddles react well i might go for that, if i'm not so impressed i'll stick with a manual... track driving the paddle controls are really good... and with a nice big V8 the down shift should put a very big smile on my face

*TAG UR IT* · 03-15-2008, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

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Originally Posted by 3whiterag

HMMMMMM Where did that come from?

Emu the Foo · 03-15-2008, 08:20 PM

i dont get it. you sayin my dream will be back alive. i wont be so depressed???

stovt001 · 03-15-2008, 08:24 PM

wait what?

Emu the Foo · 03-15-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by stovt001

wait what?

are you as confused as i am???

2010_5thgen · 03-15-2008, 11:13 PM

hide away headlights?????!!!!!! add it to my list of goodies for my ride.

*TAG UR IT* · 03-16-2008, 01:05 AM

Sorry...got on a little tangent last night about my dream of having a 6.2L SC in the 5th Gen. Personally, I don't think it's too far fetched....for a GT500 killa!

And with all the talk....who knows? Possibility? I think so. Read.

Emu the Foo · 03-16-2008, 03:10 AM

read what?!? plz help me. i want my gt500 killa. i want my ls3. read what. i will wait till it come out then

*TAG UR IT* · 03-16-2008, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Emu the Foo

read what?!? plz help me. i want my gt500 killa. i want my ls3. read what. i will wait till it come out then

I was just saying to read the thread about all the info that had been tossed around. Certain people made certain comments about engines, etc. I know it's a lot to go through, but it tends to lead me to believe there's going to be a SC version.

And...now...read the Camaro SS spyshot thread! Hmm....a little whistling coming from the engine?

09-12-2007, 12:15 AM	#113
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	Just went over to "buy" a 2008 Corvette at Chevy.com. And here's the damage: Auto tranny is a 1,250 option, not free. The butterfly-valve exaust system is a 1,200 option. And the keyless start is indeed standard with a manual...but I got closer to the screen and read more carefully...keyless start...not remote start...it just means a push-button start.... A bit of good, and encouraging news, We get an LS3, and nicer-equipped Corvette for just under 1000 more than it's previous LS2 alter-ego. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

10-06-2007, 11:13 AM	#115
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	*The new A6 they're putting n everything* has "driver shift control"** So, yes. Even the trucks they put it in have "DSC". The variation comes in how you shift it. Whether it's the tap-up/down using the shifter(caddy), or paddles on the wheel (Corvette, Malibu, G8), or buttons on the shift stalk in trucks... You have to remember, though - and this is nothing against the A6, it's an amazing tranny - but it's still an automatic. Even with the paddles. It still follows the M6 by about .1 -.2 seconds, so it's not your Euro padddle shifters (maybe that's a good thing) __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

10-06-2007, 06:28 PM	#117
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	Supposedly, it's been fixed to deliver much better shift times than it used to. After all, it's been out for a little under 5 years, now...so they've been improving the programming each year. I'm on the fence either way - but this 6L80 looks promising. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

03-15-2008, 08:20 PM	#120
Emu the Foo Drives: 92 Cadillac Sedan DeVille S/C Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 326	i dont get it. you sayin my dream will be back alive. i wont be so depressed??? __________________ I JUST WANT MY 400+ HORSES

03-15-2008, 11:13 PM	#123
2010_5thgen Drives: 2012 Porsche Panamera 4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,274 View My Garage	hide away headlights?????!!!!!! add it to my list of goodies for my ride. __________________ Brixton Forged CM10 Wheels IN STOCK!!! RF7 SOON!!!! Camaro/M3/M4 wheels in stock High Gloss Titanium

03-15-2008, 08:24 PM	#121
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,810	wait what?

03-16-2008, 01:05 AM	#124
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	Sorry...got on a little tangent last night about my dream of having a 6.2L SC in the 5th Gen. Personally, I don't think it's too far fetched....for a GT500 killa! And with all the talk....who knows? Possibility? I think so. Read.

03-16-2008, 03:10 AM	#125
Emu the Foo Drives: 92 Cadillac Sedan DeVille S/C Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 326	read what?!? plz help me. i want my gt500 killa. i want my ls3. read what. i will wait till it come out then __________________ I JUST WANT MY 400+ HORSES