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carbon8 · 08-05-2011, 12:04 AM

Well guys I'm thinking about trading my m6 SS for a A6 SS. I really like to take it to the track and I think the only way I'm going to get my times consistent and lower would be to go to an auto. What do you all think. Seems like everyone that dips into the 10s ends up going auto.

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- Daniel

bbiermanski · 08-05-2011, 12:18 AM

mods and launch timeing skill will will make up for it, if you want to get into the 9s it might be an issue.

PQ · 08-05-2011, 12:20 AM

You won't regret it. IF you're serious about the drag racing.

sasquash1984 · 08-05-2011, 12:22 AM

Winning

Nessal · 08-05-2011, 12:36 AM

Personally for me, the biggest part of driving is rowing your own gears. But then automatics have came a LOOOOOOOONG way from what they once were. A small portion of them are already outperforming manuals. I'm sure in 4-5 years it will be the standard. Regardless, I'll still opt for the manual if I had the choice. I say in your position, since you already have the car, just stick with it and practice.

gotroost · 08-05-2011, 02:11 AM

I agree that an A6 is probably more consistent and faster on the strip, but the AFM for daily driving would drive me nuts. I guess it just depends on how much you really like fast times at the strip vs. being able to buzz the tires at will. Personally, I really enjoy the M6 but I don't drive in any areas with heavy traffic.

mikeSS · 08-05-2011, 02:16 AM

to be fair the auto is great, easyer at a strip. ya man go for it.

brantley847 · 08-05-2011, 06:34 AM

Even as an A6 owner, I would have preferred a M6, but it is far too populated here to deal with the headache.. not to mention the wife cannot drive stick. I will admit it is much easier on the strip, no doubt there lol... I do miss rowing though.

Nightfall · 08-05-2011, 07:05 AM

wow i am suprized how this thread turned out alot of A6 love in here awsome

SlingShot · 08-05-2011, 07:14 AM

I've been thinking about doing the same, but for a different reason ... My right shoulder is messed up, and at times it hurts like hell to shift.

*mlee* · 08-05-2011, 07:21 AM

Well you're definitely doing it for a good reason. Once you start modding these cars for the drag strip the A6 rules...

JETG · 08-05-2011, 07:24 AM

Go for what you want, I personally wanted a M6. I will mod the crap out of my car, and make it so I can drop the clutch at 5K plus at the track. But I dont mind rowing the gears at all, just more fun all the way around.

carbon8 · 08-05-2011, 07:29 AM

Yeah I'm pulling my turbos off this weekend and doing it. Kinda sucks that I finally got it all done and now I decide to do this. I love my M6 but but it's not for the 1/4( well not with me driving it anyway).

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- Daniel

1Camaro2SS · 08-05-2011, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by brantley847

Even as an A6 owner, I would have preferred a M6, but it is far too populated here to deal with the headache.. not to mention the wife cannot drive stick. I will admit it is much easier on the strip, no doubt there lol... I do miss rowing though.

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08-05-2011, 12:04 AM	#1
carbon8 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS,2008 Hayabusa Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Yukon,Oklahoma Posts: 621	M6 to A6 Well guys I'm thinking about trading my m6 SS for a A6 SS. I really like to take it to the track and I think the only way I'm going to get my times consistent and lower would be to go to an auto. What do you all think. Seems like everyone that dips into the 10s ends up going auto. --- - Daniel

08-05-2011, 12:20 AM	#3
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	You won't regret it. IF you're serious about the drag racing. __________________

08-05-2011, 12:22 AM	#4
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08-05-2011, 06:34 AM	#8
brantley847 v It bites. Drives: 2011 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,585	Even as an A6 owner, I would have preferred a M6, but it is far too populated here to deal with the headache.. not to mention the wife cannot drive stick. I will admit it is much easier on the strip, no doubt there lol... I do miss rowing though. __________________ 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.

08-05-2011, 07:05 AM	#9
Nightfall "To Punish And Enslave" Drives: B E RS GBA #72541 3564 CC 220 CI Join Date: May 2011 Location: massachusetts Posts: 3,889 View My Garage	wow i am suprized how this thread turned out alot of A6 love in here awsome __________________ *C.A.M.A.R.O- Constantly Adding Modifications Addiction Relentless Obsession* 90% canadian 10% mexican 100% american muscle :flag2:

08-05-2011, 12:18 AM	#2
bbiermanski Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Seattle Wa Posts: 57	mods and launch timeing skill will will make up for it, if you want to get into the 9s it might be an issue.

08-05-2011, 12:36 AM	#5
Nessal Drives: Exige, Miata, Ghia Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 2,309	Personally for me, the biggest part of driving is rowing your own gears. But then automatics have came a LOOOOOOOONG way from what they once were. A small portion of them are already outperforming manuals. I'm sure in 4-5 years it will be the standard. Regardless, I'll still opt for the manual if I had the choice. I say in your position, since you already have the car, just stick with it and practice.

08-05-2011, 02:11 AM	#6
gotroost Drives: 2021 Crush ZL1 1LE Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 1,119 View My Garage	I agree that an A6 is probably more consistent and faster on the strip, but the AFM for daily driving would drive me nuts. I guess it just depends on how much you really like fast times at the strip vs. being able to buzz the tires at will. Personally, I really enjoy the M6 but I don't drive in any areas with heavy traffic.

08-05-2011, 02:16 AM	#7
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	to be fair the auto is great, easyer at a strip. ya man go for it.

08-05-2011, 07:14 AM	#10
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	I've been thinking about doing the same, but for a different reason ... My right shoulder is messed up, and at times it hurts like hell to shift. __________________

08-05-2011, 07:21 AM	#11
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,505 View My Garage	Well you're definitely doing it for a good reason. Once you start modding these cars for the drag strip the A6 rules... __________________

08-05-2011, 07:24 AM	#12
JETG Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 486	Go for what you want, I personally wanted a M6. I will mod the crap out of my car, and make it so I can drop the clutch at 5K plus at the track. But I dont mind rowing the gears at all, just more fun all the way around.

08-05-2011, 07:29 AM	#13
carbon8 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS,2008 Hayabusa Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Yukon,Oklahoma Posts: 621	Yeah I'm pulling my turbos off this weekend and doing it. Kinda sucks that I finally got it all done and now I decide to do this. I love my M6 but but it's not for the 1/4( well not with me driving it anyway). --- - Daniel