Automatic vs. 6-speed
Burning Brakes
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From: The Nether Region IL
Re: Automatic vs. 6-speed (Pooter)
I think you guys are missing another dilemma. If I have to shift, then I have to take my hand off my sweeties knee or put down my coffee. :lolg:
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From: GARDENA Ca, State Of Konfusion
St. Jude Donor '05
Re: Automatic vs. 6-speed (01SS)
I would not put "Killer A-4" and "12 Second Club" together.
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Racer
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From: Fairfax, VA 22032
Re: Automatic vs. 6-speed (Travisimo)
I've always liked the argument for automatics because it leaves your gun hand free :skep:
However, I'm a lover, not a fighter, therefore it's a 6 for me :steering:
However, I'm a lover, not a fighter, therefore it's a 6 for me :steering:
Pro
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From: Ankeny IA
Re: Automatic vs. 6-speed (Torqued84)
If you drive in stop and go traffic a lot, are physically unable to drive a manual, or plan to drag race the car competitively, then consider an A4. If you want to road raxe, auto-x, or just carve up your favorite back road then there is no question (in my opinion) that you want a 6spd. The driving experience with a 6spd (to me) is so much better than an A4 ever could be. In the end its your money. Buy what makes you happy.
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[Modified by 99C5JA1, 5:20 AM 6/11/2003]
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Re: Automatic vs. 6-speed (99C5JA1)
If you drive in stop and go traffic a lot, are physically unable to drive a manual, or plan to drag race the car competitively, then consider an A4. If you want to road raxe, auto-x, or just carve up your favorite back road then there is no question (in my opinion) that you want a 6spd. The driving experience with a 6spd (to me) is so much better than an A4 ever could be. In the end its your money. Buy what makes you happy.
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Re: Automatic vs. 6-speed (adios-1)
Yea, it fits better in the "11 sec. club"! :D :iagree: :iagree:
hahhaha you 6 spd boys crack me up, but like i said before different types of driving and activities requires different trannys.....
But i will tell you this in Drag racing the 1/4 mile, I dare another {LS1} 6spd to come with in my 1/4 mile times with the same mods....
MID 10's w/ 1.44 60' :eek: and that aint no :bs
Stock internal motor
FLP Full Exhaust with Cats still on!!!
Corsa Indy's
PI 2800 converter
Trans-Go
3.73 gear
Halltech Sidewinder
Breathless Ported TB
NX Wet Kit 150 shot!!
CCW Drag Set-UP
EVERYTHING ELSE 100% STOCK/ No weight reduction
:steering: :seeya
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From: Clanton Al
Re: Automatic vs. 6-speed (99C5JA1)
If you want to just carve up your favorite back road then there is no question (in my opinion) that you want a 6spd. The driving experience with a 6spd (to me) is so much better than an A4 ever could be. In the end its your money. Buy what makes you happy. [Modified by 99C5JA1, 5:20 AM 6/11/2003]
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From: Savannah GA
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Re: Automatic vs. 6-speed (LOOKN2GETSTROKED)
Yea, it fits better in the "11 sec. club"! :D :iagree: :iagree:
HA! who said anything about 12 seconds or even 11 second!!!! might as well skip both and go for 10's!!!!!
hahhaha you 6 spd boys crack me up, but like i said before different types of driving and activities requires different trannys.....
But i will tell you this in Drag racing the 1/4 mile, I dare another {LS1} 6spd to come with in my 1/4 mile times with the same mods....
MID 10's w/ 1.44 60' :eek: and that aint no :bs
Stock internal motor
FLP Full Exhaust with Cats still on!!!
Corsa Indy's
PI 2800 converter
Trans-Go
3.73 gear
Halltech Sidewinder
Breathless Ported TB
NX Wet Kit 150 shot!!
CCW Drag Set-UP
EVERYTHING ELSE 100% STOCK/ No weight reduction
:steering: :seeya
HA! who said anything about 12 seconds or even 11 second!!!! might as well skip both and go for 10's!!!!!
hahhaha you 6 spd boys crack me up, but like i said before different types of driving and activities requires different trannys.....
But i will tell you this in Drag racing the 1/4 mile, I dare another {LS1} 6spd to come with in my 1/4 mile times with the same mods....
MID 10's w/ 1.44 60' :eek: and that aint no :bs
Stock internal motor
FLP Full Exhaust with Cats still on!!!
Corsa Indy's
PI 2800 converter
Trans-Go
3.73 gear
Halltech Sidewinder
Breathless Ported TB
NX Wet Kit 150 shot!!
CCW Drag Set-UP
EVERYTHING ELSE 100% STOCK/ No weight reduction
:steering: :seeya
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From: NoVA
Re: Automatic vs. 6-speed (LOOKN2GETSTROKED)
hahhaha you 6 spd boys crack me up, but like i said before different types of driving and activities requires different trannys.....
But i will tell you this in Drag racing the 1/4 mile, I dare another {LS1} 6spd to come with in my 1/4 mile times with the same mods....
MID 10's w/ 1.44 60' :eek: and that aint no :bs
Stock internal motor
FLP Full Exhaust with Cats still on!!!
Corsa Indy's
PI 2800 converter
Trans-Go
3.73 gear
Halltech Sidewinder
Breathless Ported TB
NX Wet Kit 150 shot!!
CCW Drag Set-UP
EVERYTHING ELSE 100% STOCK/ No weight reduction
:steering: :seeya
But i will tell you this in Drag racing the 1/4 mile, I dare another {LS1} 6spd to come with in my 1/4 mile times with the same mods....
MID 10's w/ 1.44 60' :eek: and that aint no :bs
Stock internal motor
FLP Full Exhaust with Cats still on!!!
Corsa Indy's
PI 2800 converter
Trans-Go
3.73 gear
Halltech Sidewinder
Breathless Ported TB
NX Wet Kit 150 shot!!
CCW Drag Set-UP
EVERYTHING ELSE 100% STOCK/ No weight reduction
:steering: :seeya
Oh this argument again.
Same mods?
How am I gonna put a converter and trans-go on my 6 speed? :D :jester
Seriously though the A4 is great for competitive drag racing.
However IMO the 6-speed is generaly more capable all around.
I will take the slight disadvantage when running the 1/4.
I will just attempt to make up for it with driving (and I do need practice)
Where I drive not all the roads are perfectly straight.
I will never ever give up my manual tranny.
Having to compensate for a reduced launching capability from a stop is an acceptable tradeoff.
Having my car decide to down shift whilst pulling high G turn. :nono:
That is not acceptable to me. It is just a personal preference.
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From: Ft. Irwin CA
Re: Automatic vs. 6-speed (99C5JA1)
:iagree:
I'm giving props to 99C5JA1......
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If you drive in stop and go traffic a lot, are physically unable to drive a manual, or plan to drag race the car competitively, then consider an A4. If you want to road raxe, auto-x, or just carve up your favorite back road then there is no question (in my opinion) that you want a 6spd. The driving experience with a 6spd (to me) is so much better than an A4 ever could be. In the end its your money. Buy what makes you happy.
________________________________________ ________________________
I'm giving props to 99C5JA1......
Quote:
________________________________________ ________________________
If you drive in stop and go traffic a lot, are physically unable to drive a manual, or plan to drag race the car competitively, then consider an A4. If you want to road raxe, auto-x, or just carve up your favorite back road then there is no question (in my opinion) that you want a 6spd. The driving experience with a 6spd (to me) is so much better than an A4 ever could be. In the end its your money. Buy what makes you happy.
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From: Swansea IL
Re: Automatic vs. 6-speed (Travisimo)
You folks have it all wrong. The MN6 is all about CONTROL, not lower ETs.
The big difference is out on the road. Try to keep an A4 from dropping into 1st when all you wanted to do is hold 2nd and roll in full throttle at 35 MPH. Do that in a turn and you'll come to appreciate the MN6 or AH. I saw a 98 w/o AH do that and the car came around right in front of me.
I want to control the car and chose a manual.
Tom
[Modified by AFVETTE, 4:56 PM 6/11/2003]
The big difference is out on the road. Try to keep an A4 from dropping into 1st when all you wanted to do is hold 2nd and roll in full throttle at 35 MPH. Do that in a turn and you'll come to appreciate the MN6 or AH. I saw a 98 w/o AH do that and the car came around right in front of me.
I want to control the car and chose a manual.
Tom
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From: Lone Tree CO
Re: Automatic vs. 6-speed (AFVETTE)
For a Drag car I would rather have an Automatic any day. But for everything else .... you need a six speed. Nothing like blipping that throttle on a 4 to 3 downshift :yesnod: :yesnod:
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From: Tampa, Florida
Re: Automatic vs. 6-speed (johnboy)
copied directly from the Chevrolet website:
Acceleration Specifications (1) Coupe Convertible Z06
0–60 mph, Man. Trans. (sec.) 4.6 (manual), 4.9 (auto) 3.9 (manual)
Braking, 60-0 mph (ft.) 125
Top Speed (kph/mph)(2) 281.6 / 175 275.2 / 171
1/4-mile manual (sec./mph) 13.22 / 109 mph 12.4 / 116
Lateral Acceleration (g) 0.93 1.00
Coefficient of Drag (cd) 0.29 0.33 0.31
1 Data generated during closed-course development testing and provided for reference purposes only. Actual results may vary depending upon equipment, road surfaces, altitudes, temperatures and other variables.
2 Top speed is reached in 5th gear on manual-equipped cars.
Some interesting stats....the Z06 is the slowest at 171 mph....the coupe is most aerodynamic...
heres the link to the webpage....its easier to read:
http://chevrolet.com/corvette/librar...ndex_specs.htm
[Modified by jim2527, 7:24 PM 6/11/2003]
Acceleration Specifications (1) Coupe Convertible Z06
0–60 mph, Man. Trans. (sec.) 4.6 (manual), 4.9 (auto) 3.9 (manual)
Braking, 60-0 mph (ft.) 125
Top Speed (kph/mph)(2) 281.6 / 175 275.2 / 171
1/4-mile manual (sec./mph) 13.22 / 109 mph 12.4 / 116
Lateral Acceleration (g) 0.93 1.00
Coefficient of Drag (cd) 0.29 0.33 0.31
1 Data generated during closed-course development testing and provided for reference purposes only. Actual results may vary depending upon equipment, road surfaces, altitudes, temperatures and other variables.
2 Top speed is reached in 5th gear on manual-equipped cars.
Some interesting stats....the Z06 is the slowest at 171 mph....the coupe is most aerodynamic...
heres the link to the webpage....its easier to read:
http://chevrolet.com/corvette/librar...ndex_specs.htm
[Modified by jim2527, 7:24 PM 6/11/2003]
Racer
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From: Phoenix, AZ
St. Jude Donor '08
Re: Automatic vs. 6-speed (johnboy)
The A4 tranny probably can not be warranted in Z06 trim. I recall reading somewhere that the A4 is not rated to handle much more horse power (400rwhp limit). We have that torque handicap__ "I mean" management system which many elect to have eliminated via tuning.
Personally, my vette is a daily driver & I love popping out the hole at red lights (w/in reason). I am not going to be driving in the street to the point that my tranny selection is going to make a difference. Like many vette owners, its the occasional peelout & knowing I have the power that tickles me. BTW I love all vettes... :cheers:
Personally, my vette is a daily driver & I love popping out the hole at red lights (w/in reason). I am not going to be driving in the street to the point that my tranny selection is going to make a difference. Like many vette owners, its the occasional peelout & knowing I have the power that tickles me. BTW I love all vettes... :cheers: