Why the L99? The Vette uses a LS3 with Auto 6-sp! Why cant the SS Have this option? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

D-Unit · 08-04-2008, 12:41 PM

Why the L99? The Vette uses a LS3 with Auto 6-sp PADDLE SHIFTERS! Why cant the SS Have this option?

35th02ss · 08-04-2008, 12:56 PM

cost is a factor. MPG is another.

BitchinCamaro · 08-04-2008, 01:24 PM

The L99 is basically a LS3 with AFM. Helps get the millage up and avoid a gas guzzler tax. The L99 comes with a 6 speed auto with "TAPshift."
Does anybody know if the Camaro's "TAPshift" is paddles or a slapstick?

Captain Awesome · 08-04-2008, 01:26 PM

So, are you saying the Vette does not have AFM with it's Auto?

jmliptak · 08-04-2008, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

So, are you saying the Vette does not have AFM with it's Auto?

Nope, not on the Vette....

BitchinCamaro · 08-04-2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BitchinCamaro

Does anybody know if the Camaro's "TAPshift" is paddles or a slapstick?

Found my answer:

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Originally Posted by GM

Available with 3.6L DI VVT V6 and 6.2L V8 engine (L99) One of the most technologically advanced in the industry. Incorporates TAPshift® with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters for clutch-free six-speed automatic transmission shifting

pinkcamaro10 · 08-04-2008, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BitchinCamaro

Found my answer:

so whats the difference between them?

Captain Awesome · 08-04-2008, 02:40 PM

If it says "Steering Wheel Mounted" does that mean it's similar to the ones on the Steering Wheel of the Malibu, which people have expressed negative feelings about?

I think if it said "Steering Column Mounted Paddles" then it would be a lot clearer what they were.

CamaroScotty · 08-04-2008, 02:42 PM

Paddle shift is on the steering wheel, the other is usually with the shifter. Both are fairly slow in responding. I found Corvette buyers to find them more as a novelty than for functionality.

pinkcamaro10 · 08-04-2008, 02:44 PM

DougHoulihan: The V6 and V8 automatics have paddle-shifters on the back side of the steering wheel to allow the customer complete control of their shift points.

The_Stache · 08-04-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

If it says "Steering Wheel Mounted" does that mean it's similar to the ones on the Steering Wheel of the Malibu, which people have expressed negative feelings about?

I think if it said "Steering Column Mounted Paddles" then it would be a lot clearer what they were.

This is the best pic i can find that shows the way they are configured... NOTE this is not the actual wheel/buttons. BUT they are basically the same and NOT like the malibus...

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Malibu shift buttons...

jmliptak · 08-04-2008, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by diarmadhi

This is the best pic i can find that shows the way they are configured... NOTE this is not the actual wheel/buttons. BUT they are basically the same and NOT like the malibus...

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Malibu shift buttons...

Great stuff, thanks...The ones on the Malibu are the same ones on my wife's Saturn Aura, not a surprise...I like the Camaro ones better....

pinkcamaro10 · 08-04-2008, 03:02 PM

I was hoping someone would post pics!! THANK YOU!!

Those are much better than the malibu's!

D-Unit · 08-04-2008, 04:10 PM

Its been confirmed that the z51 vette with paddle shifters is faster than the manual.........

08-04-2008, 12:41 PM	#1
D-Unit Drives: Camaro SS, Acura RSX Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 24	Why the L99? The Vette uses a LS3 with Auto 6-sp! Why cant the SS Have this option? Why the L99? The Vette uses a LS3 with Auto 6-sp PADDLE SHIFTERS! Why cant the SS Have this option?

08-04-2008, 02:44 PM	#10
pinkcamaro10 2G1FC1EV1A9110079 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS, 2013 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,752 View My Garage	DougHoulihan: The V6 and V8 automatics have paddle-shifters on the back side of the steering wheel to allow the customer complete control of their shift points. __________________

08-04-2008, 03:02 PM	#13
pinkcamaro10 2G1FC1EV1A9110079 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS, 2013 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,752 View My Garage	I was hoping someone would post pics!! THANK YOU!! Those are much better than the malibu's! __________________

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35th02ss Drives: 02 SS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wallops Island, VA Posts: 760 View My Garage	cost is a factor. MPG is another.

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BitchinCamaro Drives: 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pflugerville, TX Posts: 223 View My Garage	The L99 is basically a LS3 with AFM. Helps get the millage up and avoid a gas guzzler tax. The L99 comes with a 6 speed auto with "TAPshift." Does anybody know if the Camaro's "TAPshift" is paddles or a slapstick?

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Captain Awesome Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,746	So, are you saying the Vette does not have AFM with it's Auto?

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Captain Awesome Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,746	If it says "Steering Wheel Mounted" does that mean it's similar to the ones on the Steering Wheel of the Malibu, which people have expressed negative feelings about? I think if it said "Steering Column Mounted Paddles" then it would be a lot clearer what they were.

08-04-2008, 02:42 PM	#9
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,790	Paddle shift is on the steering wheel, the other is usually with the shifter. Both are fairly slow in responding. I found Corvette buyers to find them more as a novelty than for functionality.

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D-Unit Drives: Camaro SS, Acura RSX Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 24	Its been confirmed that the z51 vette with paddle shifters is faster than the manual.........