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payne.jeremy82 · 10-12-2011, 03:48 PM

Well I would love to have a manual but back surgery and severed nerves and now my legs don't work like they used to so automatic it will be

oldchevelleguy · 10-12-2011, 04:48 PM

Manual for sure no auto trans cars in my house allowed

htron50 · 10-12-2011, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z4me

OK getting close to ordering time for some like me (hopefully).
Just curious if you have made a choice yet on which transmission your
going to get. This is open to any buyer or potential buyer. I'm undecided
at the moment and have reasons why I would pick either or. So have you
decided and what swayed you in that direction?

Sure I do... physical limitations on driving a stick. Not that it's a choice! I think the auto is going to be awesome.

Z4me · 10-14-2011, 08:11 AM

*radz28* · 10-14-2011, 08:24 AM

I'm still on the fence...

I think it will be easier to get a auto' to go faster in my cirumstances (emissions compliance-wise), but, I have a feeling it's going to be more expensive like others have said, and it'll be a good $1200 on top of all that for a required converter and tune that I'd need to swap if I go that way, and that should get me close to 0.5 on the 1320'. I'm thinking it'll easily be about $2K (for LTs, CAI,and tune) for the stick to improve about 0.5 on the 1320', while at least that for the auto' option but probably not include all GG taxes. It's easy to hide a converter, and a little more difficult for pulleys, but to stay under the radar around here, non-CARB headers and CAI are a no-go (yes - LE knows what to look for around here...). If I can't add the power, I need to add leverage but I think it will be more expensive going with the auto'

The auto' sounds a little better, performance-wise, for me, but it's all going to come down to $$$

2012ZL1 · 10-14-2011, 08:29 AM

Manual..easy choice

OldScoolCamaro · 10-14-2011, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2012ZL1

Manual..easy choice

Become one with the machine. Nothing completes this circuit better than having your hand on the stick and your foot on the clutch/gas. The ZL1 is the Borg, and you have been assimilated. Be The Machine.

Scarrzz · 10-14-2011, 08:56 AM

.

More fun for me
Higher top end
Downshifting & skipping gears
Challenges me to attempt to exceed an auto on the 1320
Cheaper/easier to maintain (GG Tax benefit too)
I get to play with my stick a lot

Manual.

Being one with the machine... priceless.
.

MR 45TH · 10-14-2011, 09:03 AM

Manual

UT-Engineer · 10-14-2011, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MY68RS

Manual. Camaros are born to have a manual.
autos are for girls

ASS! jk Since were talking ZL1 here I may have to say manual. Otherwise, Ill enjoy my Auto.

Shurenuff · 10-14-2011, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldScoolCamaro

Become one with the machine. Nothing completes this circuit better than having your hand on the stick and your foot on the clutch/gas. The ZL1 is the Borg, and you have been assimilated. Be The Machine.

I like that

Vyscera · 10-14-2011, 11:35 AM

my first ride was a '92 toyota pick up with a 5 spd. Ever since then I have always prefered having the control. besides, the auto doesnt always know what you mean to do with it.

Danko · 10-14-2011, 12:25 PM

I am old but not shiftless so I prefer MTXs. However, if an eight speed automatic becomes available fairly soon, like Chrysler will offer, I will gladly wait for it. CTS-V autos are faster than manuals and that is the 6 speed, so the 8 speed seems the way to go.

ROD_SS · 10-14-2011, 03:03 PM

Manual..

I love when people ask to drive till they see the transmission..

10-14-2011, 08:11 AM	#32
Z4me Drives: 2013 ZL1 IOM Vin #169 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,953	__________________

10-14-2011, 08:24 AM	#33
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,185 View My Garage	I'm still on the fence... I think it will be easier to get a auto' to go faster in my cirumstances (emissions compliance-wise), but, I have a feeling it's going to be more expensive like others have said, and it'll be a good $1200 on top of all that for a required converter and tune that I'd need to swap if I go that way, and that should get me close to 0.5 on the 1320'. I'm thinking it'll easily be about $2K (for LTs, CAI,and tune) for the stick to improve about 0.5 on the 1320', while at least that for the auto' option but probably not include all GG taxes. It's easy to hide a converter, and a little more difficult for pulleys, but to stay under the radar around here, non-CARB headers and CAI are a no-go (yes - LE knows what to look for around here...). If I can't add the power, I need to add leverage but I think it will be more expensive going with the auto' The auto' sounds a little better, performance-wise, for me, but it's all going to come down to $$$ __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

10-14-2011, 08:56 AM	#36
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	. More fun for me Higher top end Downshifting & skipping gears Challenges me to attempt to exceed an auto on the 1320 Cheaper/easier to maintain (GG Tax benefit too) I get to play with my stick a lot Manual. Being one with the machine... priceless. . __________________ . __________________________________ ................................................The Faithful are Watching.

10-14-2011, 09:03 AM	#37
MR 45TH Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Huntingtown, MD Posts: 1,138	Manual __________________ 2018 ZL1…Many mods to come

10-14-2011, 11:35 AM	#40
Vyscera Drives: 07 K2500HD Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Angelo, TX Posts: 34 View My Garage	Manual! my first ride was a '92 toyota pick up with a 5 spd. Ever since then I have always prefered having the control. besides, the auto doesnt always know what you mean to do with it.

10-12-2011, 03:48 PM	#29
payne.jeremy82 Drives: 2002 Lifted Trailblazer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 51	Well I would love to have a manual but back surgery and severed nerves and now my legs don't work like they used to so automatic it will be

10-12-2011, 04:48 PM	#30
oldchevelleguy Drives: 1964 chevelle ss sold Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: albuquerque Posts: 25	Manual for sure no auto trans cars in my house allowed

10-14-2011, 08:29 AM	#34
2012ZL1 CaRaHoLiC Drives: '12 ZL1,67 Cam,68 Biscayne 427 4 sp Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,701	Manual..easy choice

10-14-2011, 12:25 PM	#41
Danko Drives: 2010 Corvette MTX Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grosse Pointe Park, MI Posts: 61	I am old but not shiftless so I prefer MTXs. However, if an eight speed automatic becomes available fairly soon, like Chrysler will offer, I will gladly wait for it. CTS-V autos are faster than manuals and that is the 6 speed, so the 8 speed seems the way to go.

10-14-2011, 03:03 PM	#42
ROD_SS Drives: 2013 1SS Camaro and a truck Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio,TX Posts: 1,081	Manual.. I love when people ask to drive till they see the transmission.. __________________ ADM tuned (465 rwhp / 442 torque) Mods- CAI, kooks long tube headers, & ADM stage 2 cam

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