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Mike502 · 01-11-2016, 02:24 PM

I've got 400 miles on my 2SS A8 in sport mode and wot the trans shifts fast using the paddles or lever. You wouldn't expect it to shift fast just driving @ half throttle . Nobody speed shifts a manual driving normal. You certainly don't power shift a manual transmission @ half throttle. I've been having fun on the on ramps and it's about the only place that's cop free.
The 1/4 mile time from GM states the A8 is faster then the manual in the 16 SS Camaro. On the road course the A8 in the corvette is faster. Multiply the faster shifts by the number of shifts on a 3 mile course and you see why it's faster plus you never miss a shift . The Z06 with the A8 was the hot ticket for the track untill heat issues in the trans were reported. Ive heard GM is aware and working on it. Kind of like the catch can the 16 Camaro LT1 has because of problems the C7 LT1 experienced. The Camaro benefits from the R&D Corvette and Cadillac does with previous models. Can't wait to see the ZL1 soon.

01-11-2016, 02:24 PM	#152
Mike502 Drives: 2016 C7 conv 7 speed. Black/black Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Atlanta. GA. Posts: 185	I've got 400 miles on my 2SS A8 in sport mode and wot the trans shifts fast using the paddles or lever. You wouldn't expect it to shift fast just driving @ half throttle . Nobody speed shifts a manual driving normal. You certainly don't power shift a manual transmission @ half throttle. I've been having fun on the on ramps and it's about the only place that's cop free. The 1/4 mile time from GM states the A8 is faster then the manual in the 16 SS Camaro. On the road course the A8 in the corvette is faster. Multiply the faster shifts by the number of shifts on a 3 mile course and you see why it's faster plus you never miss a shift . The Z06 with the A8 was the hot ticket for the track untill heat issues in the trans were reported. Ive heard GM is aware and working on it. Kind of like the catch can the 16 Camaro LT1 has because of problems the C7 LT1 experienced. The Camaro benefits from the R&D Corvette and Cadillac does with previous models. Can't wait to see the ZL1 soon. __________________ Last edited by Mike502; 01-11-2016 at 02:36 PM.