Might buy a 2017 tomorrow. but torn. Manual or 8 speed? - Page 2

Maiden Rush · 10-03-2016, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TheZman

I know. I definitely would he reaching for the shifter. I just wish the manual wasnt .3 tenths slower tho too...

Do you need that 300 milliseconds? I guess if you're drag racing. So I was curious and googled the speed of a blink of an eye and found this:

"A real blink of an eye takes 300 to 400 milliseconds. Since there's 1000 milliseconds in each second, a blink of an eye takes around 1/3 of a second. Compared to the time span of one full second, a blink of an eye is an eternity."

So in other words it's an eternity in the 1/4 mile. Otherwise it seems you've already made your choice...might wanna stick with it bro.

JFM-jr · 10-03-2016, 07:09 PM

Scat Pack to a 6th gen boy is that a downsize in living space lol.

JFM-jr · 10-03-2016, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Maiden Rush

Do you need that 300 milliseconds? I guess if you're drag racing. So I was curious and googled the speed of a blink of an eye and found this:

"A real blink of an eye takes 300 to 400 milliseconds. Since there's 1000 milliseconds in each second, a blink of an eye takes around 1/3 of a second. Compared to the time span of one full second, a blink of an eye is an eternity."

So in other words it's an eternity in the 1/4 mile. Otherwise it seems you've already made your choice...might wanna stick with it bro.

Its about 3 full car lengths in english

Shelly67 · 10-03-2016, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TheZman

So tomorrow im goimg to look at 2 new 2017 Camaros. Both 1SS. But one is an 8 speed auto and the other a 6 speed manual. I will say when it comes to muscle cars and sports cars i have always went for the manual. I love driving the car and shifting the gears
But.... This time im thinking auto. 2 reasons. First the 8 speed auto is faster buy .3 seconds and with the paddle shifters you can shift sort of like the high end sports cars and super cars. Which to me makes it more modern. But the real reason im thinking about going with the auto is the Camaro is a lot smaller inside then my Scat Pack Challenger that ill be trading. And i have kids that will go in the back seat. With the auto i wont need that extra front seat shifting room and ill be able to move the front seat up more to creat more room in the back.. It sounds good in theory. Lol... Am i right? Obviously when i get there im going to test both out with the kids and then make a decision.

8 speed definitely. I have the 6 speed & it just makes you feel you're one with the car.

TheZman · 10-03-2016, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JFM-jr

Its about 3 full car lengths in english

Thats right.. .3 tenths is around 3 car lengths in a race. Which is a lot. And youd be ahead of the mod game as far as trying to get more speed. Its still a tough call for me though cause i do love shifting. Lol

TheZman · 10-03-2016, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JFM-jr

Scat Pack to a 6th gen boy is that a downsize in living space lol.

Im not gonna lie.. That does have me worried. Lol.. especially with kids. But i love the new Camaro with its style and performance.

JBinSD · 10-03-2016, 07:41 PM

FWIW, I'm 6', 215 lbs, and I made my 13 y/o daughter ride in the backseat before committing to my 2SS vert. I would never buy a sportcar without a MT (well, I did once, a corvette, and got bored and sold it in a year).

Maiden Rush · 10-03-2016, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JFM-jr

Its about 3 full car lengths in english

Point well taken.

SDG23 · 10-03-2016, 07:48 PM

Manual is more fun and engaging. As for speed, there are people who have done 4 second runs with the 6spd.

TheZman · 10-03-2016, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SDG23

Manual is more fun and engaging. As for speed, there are people who have done 4 second runs with the 6spd.

Thats definitely true. I love shifting and rev matching. Man those guys hitting 4 sec must have a robot arm. Just kidding. If its a really good manual its definitely possible.

alan91z28 · 10-03-2016, 08:16 PM

if you are considering the auto, i would make sure you are satisfied with it as it sounds like you like manuals from your past... to me the paddle shifting in these or the vette are pretty much a joke, you are pretty much an adviser in terms of shifting it is not very responsive IMO when i have driven the autos... this may not matter much to you but worth making sure you try it

BowtieRocket · 10-03-2016, 08:22 PM

You won't notice the .3 of a second unless you're competing in drag race circuit. lol If you can drive a manual effectively and quickly, you will still beat autos. As I said the lag with paddle shifters can be beat by someone that can drive a std effectively and can shift quick. l am 6'2", kids are tall too. As said in the matter of a yr or two the kids will outgrow those back seats. So I wouldn't sell yourself short. Sounds like you are set on the auto so its all a mute point anyway. Too bad, the M6 is a bad ride ;}

TheZman · 10-03-2016, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BowtieRocket

You won't notice the .3 of a second unless you're competing in drag race circuit. lol If you can drive a manual effectively and quickly, you will still beat autos. As I said the lag with paddle shifters can be beat by someone that can drive a std effectively and can shift quick. l am 6'2", kids are tall too. As said in the matter of a yr or two the kids will outgrow those back seats. So I wouldn't sell yourself short. Sounds like you are set on the auto so its all a mute point anyway. Too bad, the M6 is a bad ride ;}

Im definitely not sold on the auto. Trust me my soul wants me to pick the m6.. I was just thinking as i said with the auto i can move the seat up more and .3 tenths was a bonus.

2010SLVRBULIT · 10-03-2016, 08:43 PM

Personally don't care for the AFMs on the autos(would have to get that bypassed). M6 more enjoyment.

10-03-2016, 07:09 PM	#16
JFM-jr Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Suffolk Long Island Posts: 954	Scat Pack to a 6th gen boy is that a downsize in living space lol. __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS A8,NPP,Moonroof Pray ported factory intake manifold Ported TB Rotofab ARH 1 7/8 longtubes hi flow cats AFM deleted E85 11.0@124.9 11.65@118.8 pump gas,stock tune/exhaust New combo: Pray Performance Heads/cam MSD intake manifold and Circle D 3C 554/491 on E85 all work & tuning done by Pray

10-03-2016, 07:48 PM	#23
SDG23 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS M6 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bluegrass State Posts: 547 View My Garage	Manual is more fun and engaging. As for speed, there are people who have done 4 second runs with the 6spd. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1SS - Bright Yellow - 6spd

10-03-2016, 08:22 PM	#26
BowtieRocket Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS- M6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,133 View My Garage	You won't notice the .3 of a second unless you're competing in drag race circuit. lol If you can drive a manual effectively and quickly, you will still beat autos. As I said the lag with paddle shifters can be beat by someone that can drive a std effectively and can shift quick. l am 6'2", kids are tall too. As said in the matter of a yr or two the kids will outgrow those back seats. So I wouldn't sell yourself short. Sounds like you are set on the auto so its all a mute point anyway. Too bad, the M6 is a bad ride ;} __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS M6- Garage

10-03-2016, 07:41 PM	#21
JBinSD Drives: '23 LT Vert M6'16 Hyper 2SS Vert MT Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Carlsbad, San Diego, CA Posts: 604	FWIW, I'm 6', 215 lbs, and I made my 13 y/o daughter ride in the backseat before committing to my 2SS vert. I would never buy a sportcar without a MT (well, I did once, a corvette, and got bored and sold it in a year).

10-03-2016, 08:16 PM	#25
alan91z28 Drives: 82,85,88,88,89,91 Camaro,88TA,87GN Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: PA Posts: 29	if you are considering the auto, i would make sure you are satisfied with it as it sounds like you like manuals from your past... to me the paddle shifting in these or the vette are pretty much a joke, you are pretty much an adviser in terms of shifting it is not very responsive IMO when i have driven the autos... this may not matter much to you but worth making sure you try it

10-03-2016, 08:43 PM	#28
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,524 View My Garage	Personally don't care for the AFMs on the autos(would have to get that bypassed). M6 more enjoyment.

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