CAMARO6 - View Single Post - ZL1's 10 Speed Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission Faster Than DCT / PDK

*DGthe3* · 05-12-2016, 04:59 PM

Everyone poo-pooing how these transmissions don't do ultra-fast shifts all the time understand that this is 100% by design, right? That if GM wanted a transmission that shifted near instantaneously all the time they would have gone with a dual clutch automated manual. But instead, they soften things for every day driving because most people would rather have a smooth shift on their daily commute than a fast shift. When the car is being pushed, things are supposed to tighten up.

Drive softly/shift softly
Drive hard/shift hard

Or am I missing something?

05-12-2016, 04:59 PM	#42
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	Everyone poo-pooing how these transmissions don't do ultra-fast shifts all the time understand that this is 100% by design, right? That if GM wanted a transmission that shifted near instantaneously all the time they would have gone with a dual clutch automated manual. But instead, they soften things for every day driving because most people would rather have a smooth shift on their daily commute than a fast shift. When the car is being pushed, things are supposed to tighten up. Drive softly/shift softly Drive hard/shift hard Or am I missing something? __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum