What's best, Auto or Stick? - Page 3

Michigan1LTRS · 03-18-2017, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Wyndham

I hate you.

Yeah, now you have more work to do. Hey, ever thought of banning him for like a few hours.

SuperSound · 03-18-2017, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro5

Some things never change, and that's good

I'm old and busted, so I wanted the auto.

Then I researched A8 torque converter shudder occurring with low mileage since 2015 in the Vette and trucks, Camaro starting 2016.

Now it's manual for me, unless they redesign the auto, or if the A10 is more torque converter reliable - but it uses the same exact flawed design elements.

Not sure how far you dug into it but the issue is not a defect by all accounts here. More so a material/machining issue since fluid flushes done early enough fix the issue. The TC is only replaced if the issue went on long enough to damage it. This in principle is no different than the issue that plagued some of the early LT1s resulting in engine failure. Also there have been more actual failures of the M6 than the A8 last I heard. So if you are going to get a M6, make sure it's because that is what you want. Not because of a quality issue affecting only some of the A8s. Quite a few of us have had no problems at all.

hotlap · 03-18-2017, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by L99BEN

....I don't see why some of you actually care about impressing people for having a manual lol. I mean really, who give a shit?!

Your last point^^^exactly. Act like you've been there before. I bought an A8 this time for the same reason I chose kalahari interior instead of black. I wanted to experience something new and different.

I've owned and daily driven so many manuals that it not a big deal. I'll own another manual but wanted to experience one of these great new autos. I'm not disappointed.

rontammy0 · 03-18-2017, 10:00 PM

There is not enough arguing to make this vs thread entertaining. Pick up the pace .

rontammy0 · 03-18-2017, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by gw6211

hes trolling

Over 36000 post and a forum member for almost 10 years makes him a semi professional shit distuber. Far from a troll.

Rusty35 · 03-18-2017, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 2016SS

manual puts hair on your chest!

Auto puts hair on your balls!

Win win you have now become a man!

Or a chick with a hairy chest.

Donner · 03-18-2017, 10:14 PM

America's Theft Deterrent.

camaro5 · 03-18-2017, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperSound

Not sure how far you dug into it but the issue is not a defect by all accounts here. More so a material/machining issue since fluid flushes done early enough fix the issue. The TC is only replaced if the issue went on long enough to damage it. This in principle is no different than the issue that plagued some of the early LT1s resulting in engine failure. Also there have been more actual failures of the M6 than the A8 last I heard. So if you are going to get a M6, make sure it's because that is what you want. Not because of a quality issue affecting only some of the A8s. Quite a few of us have had no problems at all.

Love to hear no problems. Forums naturally attract dissatisfied experiences - it's only human.

Everyone pls take a moment to post positive feedback if you have had a trouble-free experience.

Marty McFlew · 03-19-2017, 10:42 AM

A stick....unless you have a bad left knee.

Sub · 03-19-2017, 11:44 AM

Unless you live in the city, or have a medical issue, I see no good reason why anyone in their right mind would buy a sports car without a manual transmission - and dont give me that its .2 sec faster to sixty bs. 98% of the time you're not on the drag strip or track, you're on the road enjoying the experience of driving the car.

I actually feel really sad for those that never fully experience what its like to shift through the gears, notch them in perfect, heel-toe, rev match, etc. Its such a joy to feel at one with the car, and I've never been able to do that with paddles!

Davis0079 · 03-19-2017, 12:07 PM

After drag racing a 350 with a muncie 4 speed for years, I wanted an auto just for the strip times.

High stall TC, rear end build and a trans brake will trump an equal car with a manual evertime.

But thats just my view of it, manuals a awesome for sliding around town and road tracks, but autos rule the 1/4 mile.

now if I could only find a company making trans brakes for these new trannies, I'd be in heaven.

PnCRedJwl2SS · 03-19-2017, 09:38 PM

PQ,

See what you did? Most of these folks have no clue. Miss you man... LOL.

aa406079 · 03-19-2017, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

What's best, Auto or Stick?
So what say you?

WRONG!

That is not what is best in life!

To crush your enemies -- See them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women!

monkeychops · 03-20-2017, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by activepat

3 on the tree is the ONLY way to go! Powerglides are for pu$$ies.

learned to drive in a chevy truck with one of these..

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Sub Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ny Posts: 859	Unless you live in the city, or have a medical issue, I see no good reason why anyone in their right mind would buy a sports car without a manual transmission - and dont give me that its .2 sec faster to sixty bs. 98% of the time you're not on the drag strip or track, you're on the road enjoying the experience of driving the car. I actually feel really sad for those that never fully experience what its like to shift through the gears, notch them in perfect, heel-toe, rev match, etc. Its such a joy to feel at one with the car, and I've never been able to do that with paddles! __________________ My Car Blog and mods. Previous Chevys: 2016 2ss, 2015 C7 z51, 2004 C5 Z06

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rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	There is not enough arguing to make this vs thread entertaining. Pick up the pace .

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Marty McFlew Banned Drives: 17 SuperSport Camaro 6 on the Flo' Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 1,507	A stick....unless you have a bad left knee.

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Davis0079 Drives: 2016 1LT V6 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Cocoa Beach FL Posts: 25	After drag racing a 350 with a muncie 4 speed for years, I wanted an auto just for the strip times. High stall TC, rear end build and a trans brake will trump an equal car with a manual evertime. But thats just my view of it, manuals a awesome for sliding around town and road tracks, but autos rule the 1/4 mile. now if I could only find a company making trans brakes for these new trannies, I'd be in heaven.

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