A10 ZL1 1LE owners - How do you like the A10?

JG853 · 11-02-2020, 08:14 AM

Hello members -

I am in the market for a ZL1 1LE. For those that have the A10, how do you like it? If you had to do it again, would you still get the A10 over the 6MT?

suzbndt · 11-02-2020, 08:36 AM

Happy with mine. But id be happy with the 6 speed too. On track it would be nice to an easier shifting map till the tires warmed up.

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gtfoxy · 11-02-2020, 08:55 AM

Luuuuv iiiit!

I wouldn’t have gone a 6spd at any point, not that there’s anything wrong with it, I’m just done rowing gears for a while.

Snakebt6 · 11-02-2020, 09:52 AM

Ive got an A10 and track mine regularly.

For tracking its just awesome. Its intuitive and just works right. Im sure youve seen youtube videos praising its abilities.

That being said I miss a manual on the street. Mines not a daily driver however when I do use it on the street I do miss the connection you get with a manual car vs the auto. (Prior I had an SRT Challenger 2015 6sp manual and a 13GS Corvette 6spd manual.)

It all depends on what you want to do with it I suppose. For me the A10 was the right choice.

For reference I had an 18 ZL1 A10. I got the track bug and traded it for a 20 1LE with an A10. Never thought about going back to a manual.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

juice3 · 11-02-2020, 10:16 AM

It's f'n amazing!

https://youtu.be/xuLYJ_rCsng

20Madman · 11-02-2020, 10:58 AM

Love it! No regrets

Bangkok_ZL1 · 11-02-2020, 11:52 AM

I'm glad people are liking it.... I didn't want it. But I'm eager to try it. If I wanted a ZL1 here in Thailand, the Holden Specialty Vehicles dealership that my Bangkok dealer deals with only had one RHD left, A10. I'm a manual guy, but I guess I'm going to try it out. Besides part of the compromise to buy this was that she needed an automatic in case she ever has to drive it in case of emergency. So I did the only smart thing, I agreed. And she'll never drive it after I hammer it one time. The loudness, and violent power will scare her to death. She has no idea what WOT is like on a real sportscar. I can't wait, LOL

JSH · 11-02-2020, 11:59 AM

I could not be more pleased with my A10 but driving it hard is much more manageable and easier on tires when in Manual.

814LT4 · 11-02-2020, 07:55 PM

Couldn't be more pleased with it. Throwing it into manual for the first 5 gears is also wicked fun; the ratios are great.

gtfoxy · 11-02-2020, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSH

I could not be more pleased with my A10 but driving it hard is much more manageable and easier on tires when in Manual.

Why is that?

Nightfall ss1le · 11-02-2020, 08:12 PM

As someone who just traded in a bolt-on SS 1LE for an A10 ZLE today, I’m shocked at how fun my ride home was! I haven’t driven an auto sports car in quite awhile, but it felt great and I don’t think I’ll miss shifting myself.

dbs1 · 11-02-2020, 10:27 PM

The only auto trans I could envision that doesn't have me missing a manual.

And fast food without wearing it now is a bonus!

kropscamaro16 · 11-03-2020, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbs1

The only auto trans I could envision that doesn't have me missing a manual.

And fast food without wearing it now is a bonus!

what about the c8 auto ?

JSH · 11-03-2020, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtfoxy

Why is that?

I can't go to WOT in 1st or 2nd gear in Auto or manual. This car has minimal tire spin and is it's fastest in manual from 3rd gear at 3000 rpm (Max torque is 3000/4000 rpm) at 40 mph. If I hit WOT in auto at 40 mph it just down shifts and spins the tires. Manual puts you in constant control of the car. Auto is for crusin around.

11-02-2020, 08:14 AM	#1
JG853 Drives: GS, Z06 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Berlin, WI Posts: 127	A10 ZL1 1LE owners - How do you like the A10? Hello members - I am in the market for a ZL1 1LE. For those that have the A10, how do you like it? If you had to do it again, would you still get the A10 over the 6MT?

11-02-2020, 11:59 AM	#8
JSH Drives: '20 ZLE Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Mile High Posts: 3,547	I could not be more pleased with my A10 but driving it hard is much more manageable and easier on tires when in Manual. __________________ '20 ZL1 1LE A10, OEM short block, LME heads/valve train, E2650. 100+ octanes, no eth, no meth, no N2O. 2/23 - 1031/1004 wheel. 4/23 - 1.41/9.61/145 at DA 7000 ft. (only made five passes). 2/24 - LME 390, E2650, FBO, 100 oct.; 1116hp/ 1063tq; 109 oct. dyno next.

11-02-2020, 08:12 PM	#11
Nightfall ss1le Drives: 2020 A10 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 199 View My Garage	As someone who just traded in a bolt-on SS 1LE for an A10 ZLE today, I’m shocked at how fun my ride home was! I haven’t driven an auto sports car in quite awhile, but it felt great and I don’t think I’ll miss shifting myself. __________________ 2020 ZLE Roto-Fab dry 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE - 2" TSP catless headers, Pray Ported stock IM/TB, Rotofab dry, DSX FF kit, dyno tuned by Pray. SOLD

11-02-2020, 08:36 AM	#2
suzbndt Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 2011 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Huntington WV Posts: 356	Happy with mine. But id be happy with the 6 speed too. On track it would be nice to an easier shifting map till the tires warmed up. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

11-02-2020, 08:55 AM	#3
gtfoxy Account Suspended Drives: '21 Wild Cherry ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: WI Posts: 2,082	Luuuuv iiiit! I wouldn’t have gone a 6spd at any point, not that there’s anything wrong with it, I’m just done rowing gears for a while.

11-02-2020, 09:52 AM	#4
Snakebt6 Drives: Rally Green 2020 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 402	Ive got an A10 and track mine regularly. For tracking its just awesome. Its intuitive and just works right. Im sure youve seen youtube videos praising its abilities. That being said I miss a manual on the street. Mines not a daily driver however when I do use it on the street I do miss the connection you get with a manual car vs the auto. (Prior I had an SRT Challenger 2015 6sp manual and a 13GS Corvette 6spd manual.) It all depends on what you want to do with it I suppose. For me the A10 was the right choice. For reference I had an 18 ZL1 A10. I got the track bug and traded it for a 20 1LE with an A10. Never thought about going back to a manual. Good luck with whatever you decide.

11-02-2020, 10:58 AM	#6
20Madman Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Chicago area Posts: 101 View My Garage	Love it! No regrets

11-02-2020, 11:52 AM	#7
Bangkok_ZL1 ZL1 Believer Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 532	I'm glad people are liking it.... I didn't want it. But I'm eager to try it. If I wanted a ZL1 here in Thailand, the Holden Specialty Vehicles dealership that my Bangkok dealer deals with only had one RHD left, A10. I'm a manual guy, but I guess I'm going to try it out. Besides part of the compromise to buy this was that she needed an automatic in case she ever has to drive it in case of emergency. So I did the only smart thing, I agreed. And she'll never drive it after I hammer it one time. The loudness, and violent power will scare her to death. She has no idea what WOT is like on a real sportscar. I can't wait, LOL

11-02-2020, 07:55 PM	#9
814LT4 Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 7	Couldn't be more pleased with it. Throwing it into manual for the first 5 gears is also wicked fun; the ratios are great.

11-02-2020, 10:27 PM	#12
dbs1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Lakeside, Az Posts: 489	The only auto trans I could envision that doesn't have me missing a manual. And fast food without wearing it now is a bonus!

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