Went from M6 to the A10!!

bobby35ny · 03-28-2019, 09:16 AM

Well, after much thought and shopping I decided to move on from my M6 to the A10.
Why? As many of you know, GM gimped the M6 with the bog etc.
Don't want to debate that issue here but I just got fed up with it.
I didn't lose to much with the swap because of the deals on the 18's.

Drove my M6 about 1500 miles and did the trade and drove my A10 back home.

Initial thoughts of the A10 on my long highway drive.

Totally different car for sure. I know that's weird to say but its true, LOL
The car feels like it has 100Hp more, LOL.
I know the numbers don't say that DUH but the car feels so much faster.

I just hope I don't get bored, LOL

I'll update more about day to day driving later after more seat time.

To the M6 guys sitting on the fence...… HOLY CRAP this car is fast. This A10 is nothing like a normal auto slushbox!!

Jimabe · 03-28-2019, 09:42 AM

Yep, not regretting my A10 decision at all!. If you start to get bored, throw it in manual mode and you can play...not quite as much "control" as M version but still fun. Down-shift blips are cool.

SHE'Z 18 · 03-28-2019, 11:15 AM

Did you try any mods to overcome the "bog" prior to making the decision? Just curious if you found anything that helped / worked?

Thanks & congrats the new beast. and for keeping it in the family...

HoldMyBeer · 03-28-2019, 11:30 AM

I love my A10 and specifically wanted it. Love the different driving modes and easter eggs you can do for roll racing or just to have fun on spirited drive on backroads.

Still have a huge smile on my face everytime I start this car.

Congrats on new A10 ride

17CamaroZL1 · 03-28-2019, 11:40 AM

Congrats!! Did you get the same color or change that up too?

Fraxum · 03-28-2019, 12:38 PM

OP this is my first auto on a real performance car, and except for a '69 GTO all have been a manualin the past. The bog discouraged me on the M6 ZL1 also. To be fair the auto has it too, it's just not as pronounced.

But the A10 is fun and interesting to drive. You are always in the right gear. I do wish for a manual from time to time. But very happy with my choice.

2018ZL1 · 03-28-2019, 12:53 PM

Agreed 100% with the OP!!! The A10 is like no other transmission!!! Wait until you send the TCM out and get it tuned!! its even better!

Brettmess24 · 03-28-2019, 01:02 PM

I think you will get bored....the M6 on the ZL1LE is much better then the M7 on my C7GS.

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alang · 03-28-2019, 01:10 PM

I assume this is common knowledge but I've never seen it discussed and I didn't know about it till after I bought the car. The A10 can also be shifted via the stick. Click it over to manual and bump forward or back for gear changes. Feels more like a manual sans the clutch but its just a way to mix things up. I still haven't gotten used the to paddles but I don't use them much since I am happy letting the trans do what it wants.

Sakudog · 03-28-2019, 01:58 PM

A10 is the poor mans PDK and the PDK just set the production lap record at Road America...

I love mine and yes, if you compare a stock ZL1 1LE M6s video to my ZL1 A10 on the same track, same day, I get about 10 more mph in every straight than they do, mostly due to the off apex acceleration from 45-80mph, so in effect it IS like I have another 100 rwhp than they do, even if I have less. The trans is amazing, glad you're enjoying it.

bobby35ny · 03-28-2019, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 17CamaroZL1

Congrats!! Did you get the same color or change that up too?

Same color! Same ECF. Same Carbon dash.
PDR which is new to me.

sleepy floyd · 03-28-2019, 04:22 PM

Interesting to hear all the feedback on the A10. I'm still shopping for the right ZL1, but I'm pretty well set on the M6. My last performance car was an M3 with the "floppy paddles" as Richard Clarkson calls them and I was regretting not having a manual the whole time. I have to think that with 650hp the car is still stinkin' fast with a manual, and I'm all about the driving experience, not setting a lap record on the Neurenburg (sp?). To each his own I guess...

bobby35ny · 03-28-2019, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SHE'Z 18

Did you try any mods to overcome the "bog" prior to making the decision? Just curious if you found anything that helped / worked?

Thanks & congrats the new beast. and for keeping it in the family...

Mamo and green filter helps in normal
Didnt help with hard launch.

DevilsReject97 · 03-28-2019, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepy floyd

Interesting to hear all the feedback on the A10. I'm still shopping for the right ZL1, but I'm pretty well set on the M6. My last performance car was an M3 with the "floppy paddles" as Richard Clarkson calls them and I was regretting not having a manual the whole time. I have to think that with 650hp the car is still stinkin' fast with a manual, and I'm all about the driving experience, not setting a lap record on the Neurenburg (sp?). To each his own I guess...

I would highly recommend you drive an A10 in a ZL1 before you make the purchase of a M6. I've been a gung-ho manual trans kinda guy for most of my life...but the A10 IS the better choice for this particular car..

03-28-2019, 09:16 AM	#1
bobby35ny Drives: 18 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South East, FL Posts: 3,024	Went from M6 to the A10!! Well, after much thought and shopping I decided to move on from my M6 to the A10. Why? As many of you know, GM gimped the M6 with the bog etc. Don't want to debate that issue here but I just got fed up with it. I didn't lose to much with the swap because of the deals on the 18's. Drove my M6 about 1500 miles and did the trade and drove my A10 back home. Initial thoughts of the A10 on my long highway drive. Totally different car for sure. I know that's weird to say but its true, LOL The car feels like it has 100Hp more, LOL. I know the numbers don't say that DUH but the car feels so much faster. I just hope I don't get bored, LOL I'll update more about day to day driving later after more seat time. To the M6 guys sitting on the fence...… HOLY CRAP this car is fast. This A10 is nothing like a normal auto slushbox!! __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Bog City, 2013 ZL1 M6, 2010 2SS M6 ZL1::J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS

03-28-2019, 09:42 AM	#2
Jimabe Drives: 2018 Red ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Spring grove IL Posts: 190	Yep, not regretting my A10 decision at all!. If you start to get bored, throw it in manual mode and you can play...not quite as much "control" as M version but still fun. Down-shift blips are cool. __________________ Mods: RotoFab Big Gulp, 2" Kooks, Metco 9.1" pulley, Green belt, 103 NW TB, Tune, WeapX Boost Chiller, ADM Coolant reservoir, Jokerz Full Tilt SC Port, Elite E2X Can, Corsa Sport Catback, LED markers, 1LE Tail lights, HO reverse LED's, Red SC Lid, Forgestar 17x11/MickeyT Street R's for Drags

03-28-2019, 11:30 AM	#4
HoldMyBeer Drives: 2017 ZL1(Silver) - A10, Stock Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 65	I love my A10 and specifically wanted it. Love the different driving modes and easter eggs you can do for roll racing or just to have fun on spirited drive on backroads. Still have a huge smile on my face everytime I start this car. Congrats on new A10 ride __________________ 2017 ZL1(Silver) A10

03-28-2019, 11:40 AM	#5
17CamaroZL1 Life's Short, Live Fast! Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue A10 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: London, KY Posts: 2,015	Congrats!! Did you get the same color or change that up too? __________________ Life's Short, Live Fast! https://youtu.be/rTUv2p4T7OA 10.94 at 128 mph, 11.13 at 127mph 870 DA, https://youtu.be/e_X_LcpFp50 11.19 at 127mph 1100 DA, https://youtu.be/OXQiCQdQuH4 11.40 at 125mph 1800 DA https://youtu.be/uWba1qs8M6Q 11.52 at 123mph 3500 DA TZQPHG '17 ZL1 HBM\|A10\|Nav\|PDR\|CFW Hood\|ZL1 Mats 12/26/2016 Ordered! 2/8/2017 Built!! 3/2/2017 Brought Home!!!

03-28-2019, 12:38 PM	#6
Fraxum Drives: a M6 LT1 ordered From Becky!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,520	OP this is my first auto on a real performance car, and except for a '69 GTO all have been a manualin the past. The bog discouraged me on the M6 ZL1 also. To be fair the auto has it too, it's just not as pronounced. But the A10 is fun and interesting to drive. You are always in the right gear. I do wish for a manual from time to time. But very happy with my choice. __________________ "Democracy Dies in Darkness" My LT1 Keeper ..... ..... My Car Blog CarPlayList, a free App to build USB and Android Music drives.

03-28-2019, 11:15 AM	#3
SHE'Z 18 Drives: 18 ZL1 - M6 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: MI Posts: 440	Did you try any mods to overcome the "bog" prior to making the decision? Just curious if you found anything that helped / worked? Thanks & congrats the new beast. and for keeping it in the family...

03-28-2019, 12:53 PM	#7
2018ZL1 Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10 NFG Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Woodbine Md Posts: 652 View My Garage	Agreed 100% with the OP!!! The A10 is like no other transmission!!! Wait until you send the TCM out and get it tuned!! its even better!

03-28-2019, 01:02 PM	#8
Brettmess24 Drives: 17 C7 GS WGG Join Date: May 2015 Location: Wisco Posts: 193	I think you will get bored....the M6 on the ZL1LE is much better then the M7 on my C7GS. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-28-2019, 01:10 PM	#9
alang Drives: 2018 ZL1 2012 Jeep Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 12	I assume this is common knowledge but I've never seen it discussed and I didn't know about it till after I bought the car. The A10 can also be shifted via the stick. Click it over to manual and bump forward or back for gear changes. Feels more like a manual sans the clutch but its just a way to mix things up. I still haven't gotten used the to paddles but I don't use them much since I am happy letting the trans do what it wants.

03-28-2019, 01:58 PM	#10
Sakudog Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: The ATX Posts: 966	A10 is the poor mans PDK and the PDK just set the production lap record at Road America... I love mine and yes, if you compare a stock ZL1 1LE M6s video to my ZL1 A10 on the same track, same day, I get about 10 more mph in every straight than they do, mostly due to the off apex acceleration from 45-80mph, so in effect it IS like I have another 100 rwhp than they do, even if I have less. The trans is amazing, glad you're enjoying it. __________________ Ryker #29 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 2015 Z/28 #809

03-28-2019, 04:22 PM	#12
sleepy floyd Drives: '74 Ford Bronco Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: CA Posts: 16	Interesting to hear all the feedback on the A10. I'm still shopping for the right ZL1, but I'm pretty well set on the M6. My last performance car was an M3 with the "floppy paddles" as Richard Clarkson calls them and I was regretting not having a manual the whole time. I have to think that with 650hp the car is still stinkin' fast with a manual, and I'm all about the driving experience, not setting a lap record on the Neurenburg (sp?). To each his own I guess...

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