why is stick shift so fun? other than 25 extra hp. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

thejoker1232 · 03-26-2010, 10:48 PM

i drive automatic and was just wondering why is stick the best thing since sliced bread because i see a lot of people posting about it.

TaylorRyanSS · 03-26-2010, 10:54 PM

I am 20 and I just learned how to drive a stick. I am glad I ordered it on my camaro, its just fun because you have more control and it sounds louder than an auto. Autos change gears really low so it does rev up as much and sound as cool.

Heliwrench · 03-26-2010, 10:57 PM

because there's just nothing quite like rippin' through the gears

wbdinger · 03-26-2010, 10:59 PM

With the standard trans you are always in control of the rpm/gear

. You can also in the auto but have to switch to competition mode todo so.And some like me just luv shiftin the gears

JohnInSoCal · 03-26-2010, 10:59 PM

lol, time for the daily auto/manual thread

2SSRSB · 03-26-2010, 11:11 PM

A stick is fun because it's a challenge - it's about precision. Yes, anyone can push a pedal and move a gear handle between slots. But not everyone can do it consistently well. It takes skill and, perhaps, some talent to do it well.

Also, when I drive a stick I feel like I'm part of the car, a part that's as important as any mechanical part of the car, because the better I shift the better the car performs.

GMtothecore · 03-26-2010, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRSB

A stick is fun because it's a challenge - it's about precision. Yes, anyone can push a pedal and move a gear handle between slots. But not everyone can do it consistently well. It takes skill and, perhaps, some talent to do it well.

Also, when I drive a stick I feel like I'm part of the car, an part that's as import as any mechanical part of the car, because the better I shift the better the car performs.

When I'm driving, I don't need any more "challenges" I'm just trying to stay alive! lol
When I push the pedal down, it's performing its best. lol

Plus stock for stock..........no difference in performance.

Big Brunsy · 03-26-2010, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by thejoker1232

i drive automatic and was just wondering why is stick the best thing since sliced bread because i see a lot of people posting about it.

I thought the manual transmission came BEFORE sliced bread ?

Xander · 03-26-2010, 11:24 PM

You can add more mod's to the LS3 than the L99

Steve Dallas · 03-26-2010, 11:36 PM

There's just something to being one with the car with a manual that the automatic just doesn't do for me.

Driving a manual also keeps you occupied and you don't get bored driving.

mikey8 · 03-27-2010, 08:18 AM

Cool.... Manual is the best, and the V6 sux! Let's get that one going again.

Seriously, I have the LS3, and love it. Do I sometimes wish it was an auto....NO!

DarricSS · 03-27-2010, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnInSoCal

lol, time for the daily auto/manual thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikey8

Cool.... Manual is the best, and the V6 sux! Let's get that one going again.

Seriously, I have the LS3, and love it. Do I sometimes wish it was an auto....NO!

Because Real Men shift their own gears...

Automatics are for woman so they can concentrate on the important things while driving… Combing their hair, putting on make-up, yapping on the phone...

Yeah, I said it…

Let the thread begin!

caverman · 03-27-2010, 08:29 AM

Also....another thing most people don't consider is the extra RWHP. Most A6 Camaros are dynoing about 330 to the tire where M6 are dynoing about 375 to the tire. So even though the flywheel HP is only 26 the RWHP difference is about 45 or so due to the difference in drivetrain loss. So....effectively the M6 has a good bit more HP than the A6.

All that is in addition to the fact that shifting gears is WAY more fun IMO.

MEDISIN · 03-27-2010, 08:36 AM

All about the driving experience in my opinion. Requires more attention than an auto, more effort too. My DD is an auto - fine for errands and groceries. When I get in the SS, it's to DRIVE and I prefer the involvement the manual transmission requires.

03-26-2010, 10:48 PM	#1
thejoker1232 Drives: furture 1LT synergy green camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: longview Posts: 534	why is stick shift so fun? other than 25 extra hp. i drive automatic and was just wondering why is stick the best thing since sliced bread because i see a lot of people posting about it.

03-26-2010, 10:54 PM	#2
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	I am 20 and I just learned how to drive a stick. I am glad I ordered it on my camaro, its just fun because you have more control and it sounds louder than an auto. Autos change gears really low so it does rev up as much and sound as cool. __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

03-26-2010, 10:59 PM	#4
wbdinger Drives: NSMNJW=2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exshaw Alberta Canada Posts: 1,214	With the standard trans you are always in control of the rpm/gear. You can also in the auto but have to switch to competition mode todo so.And some like me just luv shiftin the gears __________________ DYI Oil Catch Can, DYI dash ABL, DyI fender "V"emblems, ACC Plasma DRL, DYI Painted red SS on steering wheel, DYI CGM painted bowties on wheels, DYI Clearcoated Brake Calipers, Eibach pro 1" lowering springs, GM Heratige grill, GM skipshift eliminator, GMPP 92206992 Exhaust, 2-10" Kenwood subs w/350watt pioneer amp, RiderGraphics hood spears/gill outlines, 9x20 wheels-custom silver,weather tech mats, ARH 17/8 headers and cats. Tuned by Davenport Motorsports.

03-26-2010, 11:11 PM	#6
2SSRSB Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Inferno Orange Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 155 View My Garage	A stick is fun because it's a challenge - it's about precision. Yes, anyone can push a pedal and move a gear handle between slots. But not everyone can do it consistently well. It takes skill and, perhaps, some talent to do it well. Also, when I drive a stick I feel like I'm part of the car, a part that's as important as any mechanical part of the car, because the better I shift the better the car performs. __________________ 2010 2SS RS Born December 9, 2009 Last edited by 2SSRSB; 03-28-2010 at 01:16 AM.

03-26-2010, 11:36 PM	#10
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	There's just something to being one with the car with a manual that the automatic just doesn't do for me. Driving a manual also keeps you occupied and you don't get bored driving. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

03-26-2010, 10:57 PM	#3
Heliwrench Drives: 2010 Black 1SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Langley BC Posts: 666	because there's just nothing quite like rippin' through the gears

03-26-2010, 10:59 PM	#5
JohnInSoCal Drives: RJT L99 500HP Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 535	lol, time for the daily auto/manual thread

03-26-2010, 11:24 PM	#9
Xander Drives: ADM Built 740RWHP 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 255	You can add more mod's to the LS3 than the L99

03-27-2010, 08:18 AM	#11
mikey8 Drives: 2019 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winter Garden, FL Posts: 549	Cool.... Manual is the best, and the V6 sux! Let's get that one going again.Seriously, I have the LS3, and love it. Do I sometimes wish it was an auto....NO! __________________

03-27-2010, 08:29 AM	#13
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Also....another thing most people don't consider is the extra RWHP. Most A6 Camaros are dynoing about 330 to the tire where M6 are dynoing about 375 to the tire. So even though the flywheel HP is only 26 the RWHP difference is about 45 or so due to the difference in drivetrain loss. So....effectively the M6 has a good bit more HP than the A6. All that is in addition to the fact that shifting gears is WAY more fun IMO. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

03-27-2010, 08:36 AM	#14
MEDISIN Drives: 2011 CTS-V Sedan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 1,505 View My Garage	All about the driving experience in my opinion. Requires more attention than an auto, more effort too. My DD is an auto - fine for errands and groceries. When I get in the SS, it's to DRIVE and I prefer the involvement the manual transmission requires. __________________ 2012 - Present: 2011 CTS-V Sedan, A6, Airaid, Zmax TB and Tune by R.P.M. = 535 hp/503 lb-ft. 2009 - 2012: 2010 2SS RS IBM M6, MGW Shifter, BMR Trailing Arms/Tunnel Brace, Roto-Fab CAI, VMAX Ported TB, Kooks 6511-Complete (Headers, X-Pipe, Mufflers), dyno tuned by R.P.M. = 415 hp/412 lb-ft. "Not giving a f^k is truly the greatest luxury, and no luxury car gives fewer f^k's than a CTS-V." - Matt Hardigree

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