Why Auto over M6? - Page 6

Krazy98Z28 · 11-28-2016, 05:13 PM

For me I am a short guy so driving a stick is very uncomfortable. I have to sit very close to the steering wheel to press in the clutch. Had 6 -speed and auto 4th gens and I honestly prefer the Auto. Better launch never miss a shift and comfort. Plus I am a drag racer so consistent launches and times are what I am shooting for. My goal is to have a 9 Sec ZL1...a stick would make that a lot harder.

pdiddy972 · 11-28-2016, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

Do I really have to quote myself?

My mistake - someone else said it would bounce off the rev limiter; you just said it would "reach" the rev limiter (which seems like basically the same thing, but grant that you didn't actually go so far as say it).

detltu · 11-28-2016, 10:28 PM

This thread took a strange turn.
Auto vs Manual- I love manual transmissions. my 99ss was a 6 speed. My 91 Z28s were a 5 and 6 speed. My ZL1 is a 6 speed manual. When I get a new one it will be a A10.
The old argument was that the manual was that the manual was lighter, faster, and got better gas mileage. The auto was more consistent at the drag strip. Then the autos were faster on the strip, then they got better gas mileage. Now they are faster in every way and get better gas mileage. My wife drives a stick and drives my Zl1 on occasion so that is not an issue. I enjoy driving the manual but at this point the A10 is the much better transmission. Luckily I will still have some older cars with manuals for when I want to row the gears. Everyone has their own reasons for choosing one over the other, but there are a lot of reasons to buy the automatic now besides not being able to drive stick.

On the supercharger/ no lift shift issue:
The whole point of no lift shift is to build boost. Not sure what the discussion of the rev limiter was trying to prove, but it seems like some were trying to say that cutting off fuel to limit revs would not reduce the rpms on the blower as well. That is absolutely incorrect. There is a reason the blower is driven by the belt. The forces required to compress that air will over come the momentum in a hurry. If you add boost and/or mess with the rev limit, you can certainly risk damaging your engine. It won't be because the blower revs continue to climb when fuel is shutoff/reduced to the engine.

Rusty35 · 11-28-2016, 10:45 PM

Just thought I would point out the fact that it is a MANual transmission.

Hellobatman · 11-28-2016, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty35

Just thought I would point out the fact that it is a MANual transmission.

Being the more driven enthusiast to pick an automatic doesn't forfeit the man card at all. If so, all the the men driving these supercars must be little b******. Take your manual and call it what you want, the auto will walk you every time.

Heavymetal454 · 11-29-2016, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty35

Just thought I would point out the fact that it is a MANual transmission.

Insecure are we? Lol.

These threads are so pointless.

Rusty35 · 11-29-2016, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Heavymetal454

Insecure are we? Lol.

These threads are so pointless.

No, I drive an auto, just pointing out the obvious.

Heavymetal454 · 11-29-2016, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty35

No, I drive an auto, just pointing out the obvious.

Yes. I drive a Girlmatic now too.

Sven59 · 11-29-2016, 09:47 AM

Most of these guys aren't man enough to drive an auto.

Mr Twisty · 11-29-2016, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty35

Just thought I would point out the fact that it is a MANual transmission.

If your name ain't Al, you don't deserve to drive a MAN U AL

Man you ain't event al is what you're looking for.

(My middle name is Al... I know things)

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-29-2016, 12:12 PM

*mlee* · 11-29-2016, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Twisty

If your name ain't Al, you don't deserve to drive a MAN U AL

Man you ain't event al is what you're looking for.

(My middle name is Al... I know things)

Ha Ha...

or a 10 speed Al tomatic

hotlap · 11-29-2016, 12:24 PM

It would be interesting to know how many gen5 M6 ZL1 owners are going automatic in gen6.

The futility of a manual is directly proportional to the power of the car. That is unless its a pure road course animal in which case you should really be over in the Z/28 or 1LE area.

*mlee* · 11-29-2016, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by hotlap

It would be interesting to know how many gen5 M6 ZL1 owners are going automatic in gen6.

The futility of a manual is directly proportional to the power of the car. That is unless its a pure road course animal in which case you should really be over in the Z/28 or 1LE area.

I would be #1 in that category.

11-28-2016, 10:28 PM	#73
detltu Drives: 1992 Z28 1LE; 2015 Zl1 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madisonville, LA Posts: 866 View My Garage	This thread took a strange turn. Auto vs Manual- I love manual transmissions. my 99ss was a 6 speed. My 91 Z28s were a 5 and 6 speed. My ZL1 is a 6 speed manual. When I get a new one it will be a A10. The old argument was that the manual was that the manual was lighter, faster, and got better gas mileage. The auto was more consistent at the drag strip. Then the autos were faster on the strip, then they got better gas mileage. Now they are faster in every way and get better gas mileage. My wife drives a stick and drives my Zl1 on occasion so that is not an issue. I enjoy driving the manual but at this point the A10 is the much better transmission. Luckily I will still have some older cars with manuals for when I want to row the gears. Everyone has their own reasons for choosing one over the other, but there are a lot of reasons to buy the automatic now besides not being able to drive stick. On the supercharger/ no lift shift issue: The whole point of no lift shift is to build boost. Not sure what the discussion of the rev limiter was trying to prove, but it seems like some were trying to say that cutting off fuel to limit revs would not reduce the rpms on the blower as well. That is absolutely incorrect. There is a reason the blower is driven by the belt. The forces required to compress that air will over come the momentum in a hurry. If you add boost and/or mess with the rev limit, you can certainly risk damaging your engine. It won't be because the blower revs continue to climb when fuel is shutoff/reduced to the engine. __________________ 1989 Camaro RS convertible- Sold 1999 Camaro SS - Stolen 2x 1991 Camaro Z28- 1991 Camaro Z28 1LE- 1992 Camaro Z28 1LE- 25th anniversary 2015 Camaro ZL1

11-29-2016, 09:47 AM	#79
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	Most of these guys aren't man enough to drive an auto. __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

11-29-2016, 12:12 PM	#81
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,877 View My Garage	__________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

11-29-2016, 12:24 PM	#83
hotlap Drives: 20 1LE 2SS M6 Rally Green Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Franklin WI Posts: 6,632	It would be interesting to know how many gen5 M6 ZL1 owners are going automatic in gen6. The futility of a manual is directly proportional to the power of the car. That is unless its a pure road course animal in which case you should really be over in the Z/28 or 1LE area. __________________ "the trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.” Ronald Reagan -

11-28-2016, 05:13 PM	#71
Krazy98Z28 Drives: 2014 Chevy Cruze LTZ Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Fall River, MA Posts: 19	For me I am a short guy so driving a stick is very uncomfortable. I have to sit very close to the steering wheel to press in the clutch. Had 6 -speed and auto 4th gens and I honestly prefer the Auto. Better launch never miss a shift and comfort. Plus I am a drag racer so consistent launches and times are what I am shooting for. My goal is to have a 9 Sec ZL1...a stick would make that a lot harder.

11-28-2016, 10:45 PM	#74
Rusty35 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 474	Just thought I would point out the fact that it is a MANual transmission.

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