ZL1 10 speed auto or 6 speed manual? - Page 2

ForgedReality · 05-14-2016, 11:09 PM

I will never own an automatic if I can help it. That 10 speed is cool and all, but I can't imagine it being anywhere near as fun as a stick. No thanks.

edit - The auto is more expensive. In 2011, the 2SS auto had the gas tax, but the manual did not, if that's anything to go by. I really doubt any ZL1 will avoid it though, so I'd rather go for the more fun option. Also, thieves are dumb as **** and can't drive a stick.

More-Gas · 05-19-2016, 08:54 PM

A10 ! New Electric cars getting out front quick between stop lights. Being a lazy driver... don't really feel like rowing though all the gears to keep up.

Hope the paddle shift controls get moved to the steering column.

clanky · 05-19-2016, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ForgedReality

I will never own an automatic if I can help it. That 10 speed is cool and all, but I can't imagine it being anywhere near as fun as a stick. No thanks.

edit - The auto is more expensive. In 2011, the 2SS auto had the gas tax, but the manual did not, if that's anything to go by. I really doubt any ZL1 will avoid it though, so I'd rather go for the more fun option. Also, thieves are dumb as **** and can't drive a stick.

lol ya I agree with you 100% even if the auto is faster I will still be getting the manual I just... miss it much more fun. I also just read an article about 2 guys car jacking a guy in a corvette at gun point. They kept demanding the victim tell them how to operate the car. At which the victim just kept yelling "You have to push in the clutch!" They ended up just taking the victims wallet and I think watch lol. but i'm more worried about my wife "stealing" it than getting car jacked that's what my CHL and Performance Center 1911 is for

samsumon · 05-20-2016, 02:33 AM

I'd love to try both if I get the car.. But I know my heart is set on 6 speed.. Yea the auto can be .8 seconds faster around a corner.

But lets be real... that 1 day at the track really going to make that much of a difference!?

Plus, I can almost be sure the car will be smooth, but never as smooth as a manual with rev matching.. I hope i'm wrong though, would be awesome to drive this car and feel NOTHING, but smooth sailings.

Nawambo · 05-20-2016, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ForgedReality

I will never own an automatic if I can help it. That 10 speed is cool and all, but I can't imagine it being anywhere near as fun as a stick. No thanks.

edit - The auto is more expensive. In 2011, the 2SS auto had the gas tax, but the manual did not, if that's anything to go by. I really doubt any ZL1 will avoid it though, so I'd rather go for the more fun option. Also, thieves are dumb as **** and can't drive a stick.

My sentiments exactly!!!

tones2SS · 05-20-2016, 08:13 PM

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that the manual will definitely have the gas guzzler tax. I wonder if the A10 will have a gas guzzler's tax as well? Doesn't the A8 Hellcat have a gas guzzler's tax?

The Idiocracy · 05-27-2016, 04:29 AM

I bought a manual SS for fun. I'd buy a zl1 to be fast. A10 for me. I

Mister Will · 05-27-2016, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by tones2SS

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that the manual will definitely have the gas guzzler tax. I wonder if the A10 will have a gas guzzler's tax as well? Doesn't the A8 Hellcat have a gas guzzler's tax?

I believe the Z06 A8 has a gas guzzler tax. The M7 does not.

mcsoul · 05-27-2016, 10:50 AM

I think a manual zl1 will be darn close to as streetable as a manual Hellcat. Which is to say not good in the rain, from a stop on hills, gravel etc.

oakaro68 · 05-27-2016, 10:53 AM

Manual 100% for me. A10 will be faster, could care less. It's the experience I'm after. 650HP is a LOT of power for a street car...pretty sure the manual will be p.r.e.t.t.y damn fast. I hate how autos always try to guess what gear you need, as in they don't know the light 1/8 mile up the road turned red so it will keep upshifting if accelerating...I can't stand that.

396ssrat · 05-27-2016, 04:53 PM

Would easily be the 10 speed auto for me. This car is light enough and will have enough power to appreciate the A10. My last engine was right at 700hp with a th 400 trans and 7300 rpms comes up before you know it but that is manually shifted. The current engine dyno'd at 900.7 at 6700 which required stronger parts. I couldn't imagine an oem clutch car at that power level, parts break too easily and require more time between gears.
The A 10 is the choice for me but I surely respect the choice of those who like to row the gears.

Zeke.Malvo · 05-27-2016, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mcsoul

I think a manual zl1 will be darn close to as streetable as a manual Hellcat. Which is to say not good in the rain, from a stop on hills, gravel etc.

It should be perfectly capable on the street. I've known '13 GT500 owners that been doing it for 4 years now without issues.

g3ngo · 05-27-2016, 11:21 PM

Slower M6 for me. Car will be a toy (not a daily) and I like to shift my toy. Kind of wish it had an M7 though.

A10 may prove to be a remarkable piece of engineering. I hope it sets a new bar for what can be done and doesn't have too many issues.

Boilermaker128 · 05-28-2016, 07:59 AM

zL1 will get the 7 speed eventually which kind of puts me off the m6. Every day I flip flop in what to get.

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05-20-2016, 08:13 PM	#20
tones2SS Drives: '13 Roush S3 '16 Ram Sport 4X4 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,100	I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that the manual will definitely have the gas guzzler tax. I wonder if the A10 will have a gas guzzler's tax as well? Doesn't the A8 Hellcat have a gas guzzler's tax? __________________

05-27-2016, 11:21 PM	#27
g3ngo Drives: 2013 Audi TTRS, 2013 Ford Edge Join Date: May 2016 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 19	Slower M6 for me. Car will be a toy (not a daily) and I like to shift my toy. Kind of wish it had an M7 though. A10 may prove to be a remarkable piece of engineering. I hope it sets a new bar for what can be done and doesn't have too many issues. Last edited by g3ngo; 05-28-2016 at 01:39 AM.

05-14-2016, 11:09 PM	#15
ForgedReality Envy Drives: 2011 SGM 2SS/RS - Black hood/hockey Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 915 View My Garage	I will never own an automatic if I can help it. That 10 speed is cool and all, but I can't imagine it being anywhere near as fun as a stick. No thanks. edit - The auto is more expensive. In 2011, the 2SS auto had the gas tax, but the manual did not, if that's anything to go by. I really doubt any ZL1 will avoid it though, so I'd rather go for the more fun option. Also, thieves are dumb as **** and can't drive a stick.

05-19-2016, 08:54 PM	#16
More-Gas Drives: 2014 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S.A Posts: 28	A10 ! New Electric cars getting out front quick between stop lights. Being a lazy driver... don't really feel like rowing though all the gears to keep up. Hope the paddle shift controls get moved to the steering column.

05-20-2016, 02:33 AM	#18
samsumon Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 1,351	I'd love to try both if I get the car.. But I know my heart is set on 6 speed.. Yea the auto can be .8 seconds faster around a corner. But lets be real... that 1 day at the track really going to make that much of a difference!? Plus, I can almost be sure the car will be smooth, but never as smooth as a manual with rev matching.. I hope i'm wrong though, would be awesome to drive this car and feel NOTHING, but smooth sailings.

05-27-2016, 04:29 AM	#21
The Idiocracy Drives: 2016 Black SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 234	I bought a manual SS for fun. I'd buy a zl1 to be fast. A10 for me. I

05-27-2016, 10:50 AM	#23
mcsoul Drives: Want a gen 6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: 75089 Posts: 1,032	I think a manual zl1 will be darn close to as streetable as a manual Hellcat. Which is to say not good in the rain, from a stop on hills, gravel etc.

05-27-2016, 10:53 AM	#24
oakaro68 Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 410 View My Garage	Manual 100% for me. A10 will be faster, could care less. It's the experience I'm after. 650HP is a LOT of power for a street car...pretty sure the manual will be p.r.e.t.t.y damn fast. I hate how autos always try to guess what gear you need, as in they don't know the light 1/8 mile up the road turned red so it will keep upshifting if accelerating...I can't stand that.

05-27-2016, 04:53 PM	#25
396ssrat Drives: 66 Chevelle SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,347	Would easily be the 10 speed auto for me. This car is light enough and will have enough power to appreciate the A10. My last engine was right at 700hp with a th 400 trans and 7300 rpms comes up before you know it but that is manually shifted. The current engine dyno'd at 900.7 at 6700 which required stronger parts. I couldn't imagine an oem clutch car at that power level, parts break too easily and require more time between gears. The A 10 is the choice for me but I surely respect the choice of those who like to row the gears.

05-28-2016, 07:59 AM	#28
Boilermaker128 Drives: 2010 CobaltSSTC Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Ontario Posts: 515	zL1 will get the 7 speed eventually which kind of puts me off the m6. Every day I flip flop in what to get.

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