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SlingShot · 10-16-2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Drm2Reality

With the auto...can you upshift or downshift whenever you want just like a manual?

...or does the ECU control the shift points?

If I choose to rev the car to the moon in 1st and never tap the upshift will it allow me to do so? Or will the car automatically upshift?

This is my deciding factor. Someone please help.

You can bounce it off the rev limiter all day long, just like a manual ... I wouldn't suggest doing though.

Drm2Reality · 10-16-2012, 01:15 PM

Wow. Thank you!

At last somebody to answer my question!

I was beginning to think people on this forum were more concerned with getting a piece of paper in the mail than talking about the awesome cars they already own.

I think I will be ordering a 2014 auto...but would still like to test both!

BowtieBelle · 10-16-2012, 01:18 PM

LOL half the cars are pointed in opposite directions in the same lane. Funny pic, though

c4maroboy · 10-16-2012, 03:11 PM

i have a manual..but at times wish i had a auto. i drive in heavy traffic, and the ZL1 clutch wears your foot out after a while. i could totally see the auto thing

Drm2Reality · 10-16-2012, 03:13 PM

Thanks for the feedback. I want to make sure I do not make a $60K mistake!

Always enjoyed a fast stick but am leaning towards the auto on this one.

SlingShot · 10-16-2012, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drm2Reality

Thanks for the feedback. I want to make sure I do not make a $60K mistake!

Always enjoyed a fast stick but am leaning towards the auto on this one.

This is flat out the best auto I've ever driven. The way it is programed in the "M" mode is just badazz. When you start playing with her, it will rev match on it's own while it downshifts. You don't have to use the paddles to have fun, just let the trans and computer do the work for you and the sound it makes will put a huge grin on your face.

littlecammi · 10-16-2012, 03:57 PM

The point is the same place as on a ZL1 with a manual: at the center of the leading edge of the front fascia/bumper.

Drm2Reality · 10-16-2012, 04:02 PM

Great. So far the only downer is the GG tax

USMC Anti Venom · 10-17-2012, 05:49 AM

I am ordering mine in Automatic. Knees are almost shot due to running and hikes and all the other fun Marine Corps stuff.

phenixdragon · 10-17-2012, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 2ndCamaro79

F1 cars use paddle shifters like the auto ZL1, and you could say they race on tracks

Besides the fact most high end sports cars (GT-R, 911 Turbo, Lambo Aventador, Ferrari 458 Italia) come with or only as autos, its all about options. Chevy gives you the option to choose unlike Ford

Any addition to everything above some people are not comfortable with stick shifts or will be using the ZL1 as a daily driver in a city sitting.

Sorry, but Ford gives way more options throughout than Chevy does. It was a big factor on almost choosing a Cobra over my Camaro. Ended up with the Camaro based on it had better overall performance but the lack of options is such a downer. There is of course the argument that too many options confuses customers and a few companies started backing away from having too many options.

LWM · 10-17-2012, 07:20 AM

Agree with the M mode on the auto........"You don't have to use the paddles to have fun, just let the trans and computer do the work for you and the sound it makes will put a huge grin on your face".......awesome screaming from the maggie/roaring headers/crossovers makes the day! The auto is more than satisfying........ and a whole lot less wear and tear on the body!

Taser Deployed · 10-17-2012, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by phenixdragon

Sorry, but Ford gives way more options throughout than Chevy does. It was a big factor on almost choosing a Cobra over my Camaro. Ended up with the Camaro based on it had better overall performance but the lack of options is such a downer. There is of course the argument that too many options confuses customers and a few companies started backing away from having too many options.

I think he was specifically talking about the GT500 not having the option to choose an auto.

rmyers · 10-17-2012, 10:30 PM

Well duhhh for my wife's...I already have the manual

!

alex33x · 10-17-2012, 10:36 PM

I dont care what anyone says, about 2 10ths faster, but if I wanted an auto I would like a v agina to go along with it and I gotta say I'm rather fond of my balls. >.>

10-16-2012, 01:18 PM	#185
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,876 View My Garage	LOL half the cars are pointed in opposite directions in the same lane. Funny pic, though __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

10-16-2012, 03:11 PM	#186
c4maroboy [HOONIGAN] Drives: 2012 ZL1 #1848[The HOONIGAN MOBILE] Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 639	i have a manual..but at times wish i had a auto. i drive in heavy traffic, and the ZL1 clutch wears your foot out after a while. i could totally see the auto thing __________________ 2012 ZL1 BLack M6 ECF

10-16-2012, 03:57 PM	#189
littlecammi Drives: '87 Pontiac Fiero GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 614	Point of an automatic ZL1? The point is the same place as on a ZL1 with a manual: at the center of the leading edge of the front fascia/bumper.

10-17-2012, 05:49 AM	#191
USMC Anti Venom Drives: Soon to be ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: BAF, Afghanistan / Huntsville, Ar Posts: 292 View My Garage	I am ordering mine in Automatic. Knees are almost shot due to running and hikes and all the other fun Marine Corps stuff. __________________ USMC Veteran, Sergeant of Marines, 0481 Red Patch.

10-17-2012, 10:30 PM	#195
rmyers Drives: Both American Made Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 781	Well duhhh for my wife's...I already have the manual ! __________________ 2012 ZL1 #213 M6 Black on Black 2013 ZL1 #2638 Convertible Auto 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 2011 GMC Seirra HD Denali

10-16-2012, 01:15 PM	#184
Drm2Reality Drives: Possibly a 1LE in the near future. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Of A Posts: 436	Wow. Thank you! At last somebody to answer my question! I was beginning to think people on this forum were more concerned with getting a piece of paper in the mail than talking about the awesome cars they already own. I think I will be ordering a 2014 auto...but would still like to test both!

10-16-2012, 03:13 PM	#187
Drm2Reality Drives: Possibly a 1LE in the near future. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Of A Posts: 436	Thanks for the feedback. I want to make sure I do not make a $60K mistake! Always enjoyed a fast stick but am leaning towards the auto on this one.

10-16-2012, 04:02 PM	#190
Drm2Reality Drives: Possibly a 1LE in the near future. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Of A Posts: 436	Great. So far the only downer is the GG tax

10-17-2012, 07:20 AM	#193
LWM Drives: #54 ZL 550 CGM Camaro 2SS/RS,GIF Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 520	Agree with the M mode on the auto........"You don't have to use the paddles to have fun, just let the trans and computer do the work for you and the sound it makes will put a huge grin on your face".......awesome screaming from the maggie/roaring headers/crossovers makes the day! The auto is more than satisfying........ and a whole lot less wear and tear on the body!

10-17-2012, 10:36 PM	#196
alex33x Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 688	I dont care what anyone says, about 2 10ths faster, but if I wanted an auto I would like a v agina to go along with it and I gotta say I'm rather fond of my balls. >.> __________________ Devliered July 20, 2012