Anyone put some time in with the Corvette Auto 8 speed?

cyberbro · 05-23-2015, 09:15 PM

Anyone put some time in with the Corvette Auto 8 speed?

I'm curious what you think of that set up.

KaBoom1701 · 05-23-2015, 10:57 PM

Yes.

One word....AWESOME.

I love my M6 ZL1 but the 8spd in the vett shifts quick.

Raven87 · 05-24-2015, 05:30 AM

Yes. It is fantastic and I wish my M6 ZL1 had it.

I think it is worth every penny of the cost. In full auto it is fairly seamless and if you ratchet up to Sport or Track it gets very aggressive. I really like the paddle shifters and the response but I did not have it on a track so I can't speak to it there but the reviews are very positive.

ALLTRBO · 05-24-2015, 05:35 AM

www.corvetteforum.com has tons of owner reviews of it, including comparisons to the 6L80 in the 2014 Stingray... might want to check them out.
I'm definitely still a manual guy, but it does sound like the 8L90 is the best torque converter automatic [clarkson]in the world[/clarkson].

stratosphere · 05-24-2015, 11:03 AM

Yeah about 3000 miles so far.
Mostly driven very conservatively though, however when put under pressure the shifts are lightning quick when compared to the previous A6 i had.

The Patriot · 05-24-2015, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by stratosphere

Yeah about 3000 miles so far.
Mostly driven very conservatively though, however when put under pressure the shifts are lightning quick when compared to the previous A6 i had.

Nice avatar...BOOMER!

OldJedi · 05-24-2015, 12:16 PM

Yes, I have a 2015 Z51 with about 2500 miles. The 8 speed is a great general cruiser around town and incredible on the track. In track mode I find no real reason to shift it manually. It will hold the gear you are in through the turn as long as you stay in the gas. It seems to learn your driving style and the shifts are lightening quick, manually or automatically. I am very happy with the 8 speed. So far no overheating problems but I have more track days coming up over the summer as it gets hotter, so we will see.

CmeltoN91 · 05-24-2015, 12:21 PM

The A8 will be my choice. I don't track my cars(maybe in a straight line) so I'm not worried about the overheating issues. For a daily driver I feel it will be hard to beat.

stratosphere · 05-24-2015, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Patriot

Nice avatar...BOOMER!

SOONER

stratosphere · 05-24-2015, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldJedi

Yes, I have a 2015 Z51 with about 2500 miles. The 8 speed is a great general cruiser around town and incredible on the track. In track mode I find no real reason to shift it manually. It will hold the gear you are in through the turn as long as you stay in the gas. It seems to learn your driving style and the shifts are lightening quick, manually or automatically. I am very happy with the 8 speed. So far no overheating problems but I have more track days coming up over the summer as it gets hotter, so we will see.

05-23-2015, 09:15 PM	#1
cyberbro Drives: Not a Camaro at this time Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,056	Anyone put some time in with the Corvette Auto 8 speed? Anyone put some time in with the Corvette Auto 8 speed? I'm curious what you think of that set up. __________________ Order Status: 2000 8/27/15 3000 9/3/15 2000 9/22/15 (Order changed) 2016 2SS With Auto, NPP, MRC, Nav, Split 5 Spoke Bright Aluminum.

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KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Yes. One word....AWESOME. I love my M6 ZL1 but the 8spd in the vett shifts quick. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

05-24-2015, 05:30 AM	#3
Raven87 C'mon- really? Drives: Looking for a ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nortwestern Ohio Posts: 1,966 View My Garage	Yes. It is fantastic and I wish my M6 ZL1 had it. I think it is worth every penny of the cost. In full auto it is fairly seamless and if you ratchet up to Sport or Track it gets very aggressive. I really like the paddle shifters and the response but I did not have it on a track so I can't speak to it there but the reviews are very positive. __________________ Steve 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE Black #3805 - SOLD

05-24-2015, 05:35 AM	#4
ALLTRBO Drives: V8 up front and 7-spd out back FTW Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MD Posts: 746	www.corvetteforum.com has tons of owner reviews of it, including comparisons to the 6L80 in the 2014 Stingray... might want to check them out. I'm definitely still a manual guy, but it does sound like the 8L90 is the best torque converter automatic [clarkson]in the world[/clarkson]. Last edited by ALLTRBO; 05-24-2015 at 05:48 AM.

05-24-2015, 12:16 PM	#7
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51, 2018 Porsche GTS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 3,862	Yes, I have a 2015 Z51 with about 2500 miles. The 8 speed is a great general cruiser around town and incredible on the track. In track mode I find no real reason to shift it manually. It will hold the gear you are in through the turn as long as you stay in the gas. It seems to learn your driving style and the shifts are lightening quick, manually or automatically. I am very happy with the 8 speed. So far no overheating problems but I have more track days coming up over the summer as it gets hotter, so we will see. __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1!

05-24-2015, 11:03 AM	#5
stratosphere Drives: 2015 Stingray & 2011 Cruze Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: OKC Posts: 123	Yeah about 3000 miles so far. Mostly driven very conservatively though, however when put under pressure the shifts are lightning quick when compared to the previous A6 i had.

05-24-2015, 12:21 PM	#8
CmeltoN91 Drives: 13 Elantra Coupe(not for long!) Join Date: May 2015 Location: Fairfield Illinois Posts: 97	The A8 will be my choice. I don't track my cars(maybe in a straight line) so I'm not worried about the overheating issues. For a daily driver I feel it will be hard to beat.

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