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brantley847 · 04-27-2011, 10:54 AM

we had a few good months without this... here we go

TXGooch21 · 04-29-2011, 10:40 PM

Gotta love the feeling of being in complete control of your car.....

LimaCharlie · 04-29-2011, 10:59 PM

A manual transmission makes you DRIVE your car. You only go for a RIDE in an auto car.

FL1CK · 04-29-2011, 11:07 PM

I got manual transmission because that's what I wanted... that's all that matters to me.

mikel441 · 04-30-2011, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by pugandbull

I have always driven a manual - just what I wanted!

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Originally Posted by 14pilot

My Camaro is purely an enthusiast type car to me. Purely a toy. And there's nothing better than rowing through six gears. Its a raw connection to the driving experience.

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Originally Posted by MORA84

Makes me feel like I'm in total control of my ride!

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Originally Posted by Kahdir

I'm a control freak!

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Originally Posted by Revo1

We're doin this again?

Didn't Chris and Randy already settle this?

All of this..............

dcarlos55 · 04-30-2011, 12:07 AM

I now have 4 vehicles and 3 of the 4 are automatics.

So why did I buy the Camaro with a stick? Because an automatic just seemed wrong to me. I never even considered it.

nascarnate326 · 04-30-2011, 07:34 AM

Theres a certain amount of respect that comes with owning a V8 RWD Coupe Manual trans car in the US.

When I look at Camaro's Mustang's Trans Am's or Challengers and see the automatic I just sigh. Not a true muscle car. Theres a reason they gave the automatic a DOD and less hp....that didnt just happen.

That being said, I am glad every buys automatic cars now. Makes my 6 speed that much more sought after, respected, and valuable.

camarobrah · 04-30-2011, 08:23 AM

So while cruising next to another car i can rev up real high whenever I want!

So i can dump the clutch at every spotlight Nd roast them rubbers!

So I can gain maximum horsepower

So I can optimize maximum fuel mileage above 40

......ok not Srs

heRS · 04-30-2011, 09:29 AM

Why did I choose to drive a stick? Answer is simple. Because I CAN. Automatics are not a bad thing, but they are for people with bad knees or poor coordination (imo).

lawman007 · 04-30-2011, 12:33 PM

For me, "The Challenge of the Drive". Also I've had Autos and I've had Standards, the Autos were never my idea. If I have the choice I will go Standard every time! Really, you may be faster with that Auto, but there is no skill involved just mashing down on the gas pedal. My grandma can do that. Racing isn't about driver vs. driver it's about man against machine. It's about all your knowledge and experience against the technology and mechanisms of the car. It's about getting the most out of your car, and squeezing everything you can out of it, while learning the track and getting the best lap time. I guess what it boils down to is a passion for driving. I can't be passionate about an Automatic.
Troy Lawson

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camaroaarp · 04-30-2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by luvfastcars

Because its the way a V8 performace car should be! Anyone who doesnt get a manual trans in this car, simply does not know how to drive a stick.

PoorMansCamaro · 04-30-2011, 06:39 PM

because it was cheaper.

04-27-2011, 10:54 AM	#43
brantley847 v It bites. Drives: 2011 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,585	we had a few good months without this... here we go __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Performance: 439 RWHP: 226/236 Comp Cam, Kooks 1-7/8, CAInc, Borla S type, Vmax TB, Rx Catch Can, Trans cooler, SLP 160 termo, Melling high volume, Eibach Springs/Sways 1" drop, Whiteline complete bushing kit.

04-29-2011, 10:40 PM	#44
TXGooch21 Drives: CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 516	Gotta love the feeling of being in complete control of your car..... __________________ CGM 2SS/RS, LS3, R2C CAI, Magnaflow exhaust, Black Chrome powdercoated wheels

04-29-2011, 10:59 PM	#45
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	A manual transmission makes you DRIVE your car. You only go for a RIDE in an auto car. __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

04-30-2011, 12:07 AM	#48
dcarlos55 Drives: 2017 HBM A10 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,205	I now have 4 vehicles and 3 of the 4 are automatics. So why did I buy the Camaro with a stick? Because an automatic just seemed wrong to me. I never even considered it. __________________ My build thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224342 Go is good. Stop is better.

04-30-2011, 07:34 AM	#49
nascarnate326 Team Green Drives: 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Olivet, MI Posts: 288	Theres a certain amount of respect that comes with owning a V8 RWD Coupe Manual trans car in the US. When I look at Camaro's Mustang's Trans Am's or Challengers and see the automatic I just sigh. Not a true muscle car. Theres a reason they gave the automatic a DOD and less hp....that didnt just happen. That being said, I am glad every buys automatic cars now. Makes my 6 speed that much more sought after, respected, and valuable. __________________ '98 Camaro Z28 M6 -Toy '07 HHR LT - DD

04-29-2011, 11:07 PM	#46
FL1CK Switchin' n Twitchin' Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chula Vista, CA (Eastlake) Posts: 3,145	I got manual transmission because that's what I wanted... that's all that matters to me.

04-30-2011, 08:23 AM	#50
camarobrah Drives: camaro Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 39	So while cruising next to another car i can rev up real high whenever I want! So i can dump the clutch at every spotlight Nd roast them rubbers! So I can gain maximum horsepower So I can optimize maximum fuel mileage above 40 ......ok not Srs

04-30-2011, 09:29 AM	#51
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	Why did I choose to drive a stick? Answer is simple. Because I CAN. Automatics are not a bad thing, but they are for people with bad knees or poor coordination (imo). __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

04-30-2011, 12:33 PM	#52
lawman007 Panama-Gulf War Vet Drives: '11 SW 1LT/RS 6M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: From Carmichael, CA to Matthews, NC 01/2021 Posts: 769	For me, "The Challenge of the Drive". Also I've had Autos and I've had Standards, the Autos were never my idea. If I have the choice I will go Standard every time! Really, you may be faster with that Auto, but there is no skill involved just mashing down on the gas pedal. My grandma can do that. Racing isn't about driver vs. driver it's about man against machine. It's about all your knowledge and experience against the technology and mechanisms of the car. It's about getting the most out of your car, and squeezing everything you can out of it, while learning the track and getting the best lap time. I guess what it boils down to is a passion for driving. I can't be passionate about an Automatic. Troy Lawson :flag1: __________________

04-30-2011, 06:39 PM	#54
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,957	because it was cheaper. __________________

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