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CamaroBC · 06-17-2011, 04:35 PM

Im not a manual guy at all, but tap shifting seems to be a huge improvement on the quality of the car. Does anyone tap shift their V6 on the regular?

Im not really good at it, downshifting is tricky. Also seems to down shift on its own. I need some shifting lessons.

Also since v6 has a Manual option, whats the difference between an actual Manual v6 and the auto-tap shift?

Ironheadspearo · 06-17-2011, 04:37 PM

NEVER complete waste of time IMO unless you have an exhaust and you just want the rpms higher.

Ironheadspearo · 06-17-2011, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroBC

Im not a manual guy at all, but tap shifting seems to be a huge improvement on the quality of the car. Does anyone tap shift their V6 on the regular?

Im not really good at it, downshifting is tricky. Also seems to down shift on its own. I need some shifting lessons.

Also since v6 has a Manual option, whats the difference between an actual Manual v6 and the auto-tap shift?

UM clutch and a stick shift thingy where you manually put the transmission into gear.

CamaroBC · 06-17-2011, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironheadspearo

NEVER complete waste of time IMO unless you have an exhaust and you just want the rpms higher.

really? why do you say that? and how does having an exhaust make it different?

SlingShot · 06-17-2011, 04:41 PM

IMO with the stock tune on the trans, tap shifting seems rather flat and unimpressive.

CamaroBC · 06-17-2011, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironheadspearo

UM clutch and a stick shift thingy where you manually put the transmission into gear.

Lol i figured that much, but is there a difference in quality or output? I mean technically if someone asks Auto or Manual? Cant you say both? lol

SlingShot · 06-17-2011, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroBC

Lol i figured that much, but is there a difference in quality or output? I mean technically if someone asks Auto or Manual? Cant you say both? lol

NO !!!

Ironheadspearo · 06-17-2011, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroBC

really? why do you say that? and how does having an exhaust make it different?

because you could be tryin to impress some split tails with your sweet ride

CamaroBC · 06-17-2011, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

NO !!!

no theres no difference or no you cant say both?

CamaroBC · 06-17-2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironheadspearo

because you could be tryin to impress some split tails with your sweet ride

thats probably what the previous owner had in mind with my car.

BLcamaro10 · 06-17-2011, 05:03 PM

never used....try it while making a turn, thats dangerous.....just a waste to me.

SlingShot · 06-17-2011, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroBC

no theres no difference or no you cant say both?

LOL ... Can't say both ... Because there is a big difference in the way they shift.

spyderbuddy · 06-17-2011, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironheadspearo

because you could be tryin to impress some split tails with your sweet ride

Man I've not heard that term in a long time

Lumix · 06-17-2011, 05:17 PM

I use mine sometimes...especially in the hill country.
Tap shifting can be quite useful, but it takes time to become proficient. A lot of people don't understand it, or are just plain afraid of it.
Of course, it's the only way to select a gear manually if you have an auto...and there are quite a few times when you might need to do that.

06-17-2011, 04:35 PM	#1
CamaroBC Drives: Cyber Grey 2LT RS Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 757	Automatic V6 tap shifting. Im not a manual guy at all, but tap shifting seems to be a huge improvement on the quality of the car. Does anyone tap shift their V6 on the regular? Im not really good at it, downshifting is tricky. Also seems to down shift on its own. I need some shifting lessons. Also since v6 has a Manual option, whats the difference between an actual Manual v6 and the auto-tap shift?

06-17-2011, 04:37 PM	#2
Ironheadspearo ride the pain train Drives: 2011 1LT RS, 1998 fxstc HD Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 2,047	NEVER complete waste of time IMO unless you have an exhaust and you just want the rpms higher. __________________ PAIN is temporary, PRIDE is forever......RACE HARD

06-17-2011, 04:41 PM	#5
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	IMO with the stock tune on the trans, tap shifting seems rather flat and unimpressive. __________________

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Lumix Drives: 2015 1LT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 581	I use mine sometimes...especially in the hill country. Tap shifting can be quite useful, but it takes time to become proficient. A lot of people don't understand it, or are just plain afraid of it. Of course, it's the only way to select a gear manually if you have an auto...and there are quite a few times when you might need to do that.