Does '08-up C6 manual really shift better than C5?
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Does '08-up C6 manual really shift better than C5?
For those of you who have driven both a C5 manual and a 2008-up C6 manual, is the shifting quality significantly better in the '08+ C6? I've only been able to locate a couple people locally who could speak to this topic and got completely different opinions.
The car magazines that tested the '08 cars said the shifting was better but didn't go into details. With C5 shifting so abysmally bad, there was sure room for improvement.
Now I'm not talking about just the shifter, which many C5 owners have changed to C6. I've sampled a C5 so altered, and in my opinion it didn't help shifting at all ('tho the C6 **** is certainly an improvement).
In fact, with the shorter shift lever after the change giving less mechanical advantage, I thought that the shifting was heavier, harder and worse.
To really help the C5's miserable shifting, it needed more than just a shifter change and I'm trying to find out if that was done for the '08-up cars. Maybe some internal improvements in the trans? Thanks.
The car magazines that tested the '08 cars said the shifting was better but didn't go into details. With C5 shifting so abysmally bad, there was sure room for improvement.
Now I'm not talking about just the shifter, which many C5 owners have changed to C6. I've sampled a C5 so altered, and in my opinion it didn't help shifting at all ('tho the C6 **** is certainly an improvement).
In fact, with the shorter shift lever after the change giving less mechanical advantage, I thought that the shifting was heavier, harder and worse.
To really help the C5's miserable shifting, it needed more than just a shifter change and I'm trying to find out if that was done for the '08-up cars. Maybe some internal improvements in the trans? Thanks.
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For those of you who have driven both a C5 manual and a 2008-up C6 manual, is the shifting quality significantly better in the '08+ C6? I've only been able to locate a couple people locally who could speak to this topic and got completely different opinions.
The car magazines that tested the '08 cars said the shifting was better but didn't go into details. With C5 shifting so abysmally bad, there was sure room for improvement.
Now I'm not talking about just the shifter, which many C5 owners have changed to C6. I've sampled a C5 so altered, and in my opinion it didn't help shifting at all ('tho the C6 **** is certainly an improvement).
In fact, with the shorter shift lever after the change giving less mechanical advantage, I thought that the shifting was heavier, harder and worse.
To really help the C5's miserable shifting, it needed more than just a shifter change and I'm trying to find out if that was done for the '08-up cars. Maybe some internal improvements in the trans? Thanks.
The car magazines that tested the '08 cars said the shifting was better but didn't go into details. With C5 shifting so abysmally bad, there was sure room for improvement.
Now I'm not talking about just the shifter, which many C5 owners have changed to C6. I've sampled a C5 so altered, and in my opinion it didn't help shifting at all ('tho the C6 **** is certainly an improvement).
In fact, with the shorter shift lever after the change giving less mechanical advantage, I thought that the shifting was heavier, harder and worse.
To really help the C5's miserable shifting, it needed more than just a shifter change and I'm trying to find out if that was done for the '08-up cars. Maybe some internal improvements in the trans? Thanks.
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For those of you who have driven both a C5 manual and a 2008-up C6 manual, is the shifting quality significantly better in the '08+ C6? I've only been able to locate a couple people locally who could speak to this topic and got completely different opinions.
The car magazines that tested the '08 cars said the shifting was better but didn't go into details. With C5 shifting so abysmally bad, there was sure room for improvement.
Now I'm not talking about just the shifter, which many C5 owners have changed to C6. I've sampled a C5 so altered, and in my opinion it didn't help shifting at all ('tho the C6 **** is certainly an improvement).
In fact, with the shorter shift lever after the change giving less mechanical advantage, I thought that the shifting was heavier, harder and worse.
To really help the C5's miserable shifting, it needed more than just a shifter change and I'm trying to find out if that was done for the '08-up cars. Maybe some internal improvements in the trans? Thanks.
The car magazines that tested the '08 cars said the shifting was better but didn't go into details. With C5 shifting so abysmally bad, there was sure room for improvement.
Now I'm not talking about just the shifter, which many C5 owners have changed to C6. I've sampled a C5 so altered, and in my opinion it didn't help shifting at all ('tho the C6 **** is certainly an improvement).
In fact, with the shorter shift lever after the change giving less mechanical advantage, I thought that the shifting was heavier, harder and worse.
To really help the C5's miserable shifting, it needed more than just a shifter change and I'm trying to find out if that was done for the '08-up cars. Maybe some internal improvements in the trans? Thanks.
The 08 transmission has internal changes and the shift effort has been reduced considerably so GM was able to use a shorter shifter arm. When shifting my 08Z I can shift from first to second using just 2 fingers instead of 4 and the movement is less. Shifting to from second to third or fourth to fifth is still just a push with the heel of the hand. With the reduced motion and reduced shift effort in the 08 I can shift the car easily with barely any arm movement compared to the C5s. Just basically moving my hand back and forth with some wrist movement.
If you are a person who grabs the shifter in your hand and tries to aim it into the gates then you may benefit from an aftermarket shifter that has springs to override your strength.
Bill
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Melting Slicks
I've tested a 2010 C6 GS and my answer is absolutely yes! that C6 shifted so beautifully compared to the horrible shifting feel of the C5 it was amazing. the clutch was tremendously easier to push down as well. I wish I knew what it would take to make a C5 shift like that because they still look better, but that C6's shifting action was nothing short of amazing after driving a C5 for years.
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i just installed the RSD Snap shifter in my 2000 & it's a world better. it's basically a 09/10 Z06 shift assembly with a shortened & angled stick, so it's not exactly like a factory one, but it's a lot smoother
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Melting Slicks
I have a 99 and an 07, both 6 speeds.
In my opinion, the 07 shifts better than the 99.
Quite a bit smoother, and just "feels" better, more refined.
The C6 shifter **** is nicer than the C5-I am going to put a C6 shifter into my C5 in the spring.
I know it still won't shift like a C6, but at least the **** will feel better in my hand.
Just my opinion, others may disagree.
In my opinion, the 07 shifts better than the 99.
Quite a bit smoother, and just "feels" better, more refined.
The C6 shifter **** is nicer than the C5-I am going to put a C6 shifter into my C5 in the spring.
I know it still won't shift like a C6, but at least the **** will feel better in my hand.
Just my opinion, others may disagree.
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On my '99 I simply cut off the barrel, with the rubber inside, and welded the top to the shifter and it made a world of difference. I've even had a shop owner ask me what shifter I had cause he thought it worked so well. The rubber in there just destroys the whole feel. It's an easy modification to do.
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Now I'm not talking about just the shifter, which many C5 owners have changed to C6. I've sampled a C5 so altered, and in my opinion it didn't help shifting at all ('tho the C6 **** is certainly an improvement).
In fact, with the shorter shift lever after the change giving less mechanical advantage, I thought that the shifting was heavier, harder and worse.
In fact, with the shorter shift lever after the change giving less mechanical advantage, I thought that the shifting was heavier, harder and worse.
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The C5 shifter is just fine if you take your time and shift with patiences and shift before you let up the clutch THE C6 is not better . you just need to know your shifter . What you feel is better is thats its shorter and leads you to belive it's better with the anti venom mod you'll get the same feel with a RSD snap shifter.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
The 2 transmissions are different in that they use different synchronizer keys. The 97-07 T56's use the stamped steel (except fopr 1-2) keys. When you have it out and move it with your hands, it takes quite a bit of effort to move the synchro ring. Now the TR6060 (08 and up) has a plastic key with a built in check ball that takes almost no effort to move back and forth.
I have built both transmissions and driven them so I do have first hand experience with them. Without a doubt, the C6 with TR6060 is better shifting transmission.
I have built both transmissions and driven them so I do have first hand experience with them. Without a doubt, the C6 with TR6060 is better shifting transmission.
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I installed C6 shifter and filled with Amsoil ATD and I think it made a significant difference. It is not as smooth as my M3 was (flamesuit on) but I think it is a comfortable shift. As previously mentioned, the C6 **** is very nice.
Can't comment on C6 action.
Can't comment on C6 action.