Considering Trading in just to get the new Trans

Jerminator · 04-08-2019, 08:44 AM

I have a 2016 with the old 8-speed.

At low speeds it shifts annoyingly hard/strange. And it has since I've had it.

I went through the whole replace torque converter and trans flush process. And that fixed the shudder. But the shifting still bothers me, technicians don't seem to have a clue on why it does it and there are no "codes thrown".

I rented a car the other week when I flew out of town and even though I missed my V8, I was envious of how smooth driving around town was.

So my question is, how good is the new 10speed trans at shifting? I'm considering a ZL1 or 2SS just so that I don't bounce around when going from stoplight to stoplight.

SSport16 · 04-08-2019, 09:37 AM

I would bring it another dealer, the new A8 fluid flush and TCM reprogram/relearn has been working well for us that have had it done...now, will it last long term??? Who knows at this point, but after mine was done a few weeks back, shifts and feels awesome, better than when it was new!

Mark114 · 04-08-2019, 10:25 AM

Keep in mind the new A10 on the new SS models is a derivative of the A8 in the current SS models. The ZL1 gets a different A10. Maybe wait a bit to see how the new A10 does over time before trading?

ssmike · 04-10-2019, 07:53 AM

If warranty isn’t a concern try having a tune done. I’ve heard that a good trans tune on the A8 is night and day difference.

Tyl3r · 04-10-2019, 07:57 AM

You are under warranty. Get it resolved!

Why spends thousands more on a vehicle that is identical, with the exception of the trans, MyLink, and some minor cosmetic changes

Gunkk · 04-10-2019, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark114

Keep in mind the new A10 on the new SS models is a derivative of the A8 in the current SS models. The ZL1 gets a different A10. Maybe wait a bit to see how the new A10 does over time before trading?

I think it would be more correct to say:

The A10 is a completely different transmission than the A8.
The A10 in the SS is a derivative (lower max torque spec) than the A10 in the ZL1.

KingLT1 · 04-11-2019, 09:41 AM

And a lower max torque spec compared to the A8.

04-08-2019, 08:44 AM	#1
Jerminator Drives: Pending Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: United States Posts: 20	Considering Trading in just to get the new Trans I have a 2016 with the old 8-speed. At low speeds it shifts annoyingly hard/strange. And it has since I've had it. I went through the whole replace torque converter and trans flush process. And that fixed the shudder. But the shifting still bothers me, technicians don't seem to have a clue on why it does it and there are no "codes thrown". I rented a car the other week when I flew out of town and even though I missed my V8, I was envious of how smooth driving around town was. So my question is, how good is the new 10speed trans at shifting? I'm considering a ZL1 or 2SS just so that I don't bounce around when going from stoplight to stoplight.

04-08-2019, 09:37 AM	#2
SSport16 Drives: 2016 Garnet Red Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5,435	I would bring it another dealer, the new A8 fluid flush and TCM reprogram/relearn has been working well for us that have had it done...now, will it last long term??? Who knows at this point, but after mine was done a few weeks back, shifts and feels awesome, better than when it was new! __________________ 2SS Camaro, Garnet Red, Adrenaline Red, NPP, MRC, A8, 5 Split Spoke Bright Silver Wheels (56W) 1100 Status - 7/24/15 (Ordered) 3800 Status - 10/13/15 (Built) 6000 Status - 12/22/15 (Delivered)

04-11-2019, 09:41 AM	#7
KingLT1 Drives: 2016 1SS NFG A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: 46804 Posts: 6,787	And a lower max torque spec compared to the A8. __________________ 2016 NFG 1SS A8 Options-2SS Leather/NPP Perf. mods-Whipple 2.9/Fuel System/Flex Fuel/103mm TB/Rotofab Big Gulp/Cat Deletes/Corsa NPP Per. times- 10.5 @ 137 w/ 1.8 60ft Full weight on 20's 1200DA

04-08-2019, 10:25 AM	#3
Mark114 Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,709 View My Garage	Keep in mind the new A10 on the new SS models is a derivative of the A8 in the current SS models. The ZL1 gets a different A10. Maybe wait a bit to see how the new A10 does over time before trading?

04-10-2019, 07:53 AM	#4
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,840	If warranty isn’t a concern try having a tune done. I’ve heard that a good trans tune on the A8 is night and day difference.

04-10-2019, 07:57 AM	#5
Tyl3r Drives: Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Boca Raton, Fl Posts: 282	You are under warranty. Get it resolved! Why spends thousands more on a vehicle that is identical, with the exception of the trans, MyLink, and some minor cosmetic changes

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