A6?
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St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24
4 of the top 11 times for the 1/4 mile for forum members were set by A6 automatics. An A6 is only 0.126 seconds behind the fastest 1/4 mile and the trap speed is only 2 mph slower.
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06C6FVR, Z51 ....12.23 @ 115.58 06
LS1LT1, Auto ..... 12.356 @113.66 06
DrRichie, Z51 .... 12.42 @ 113.9
David K, Z51 .......12.49 @116
Jschindler, Z51 .... 12.49 @ 114.9
Nine Ball, Z51 ..... 12.54 @ 113.24 (fan/stat mod)
Orange C6, Z51/auto .... 12.56 @ 112
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Tony.96LT4, Z51/Auto .. 12.66 @ 113.45 06
Silverlx, Auto …….12.69 @ 112.0 06
Jelsis, Z51/Auto..... 12.70 @112.43 06
Bone stock
06C6FVR, Z51 ....12.23 @ 115.58 06
LS1LT1, Auto ..... 12.356 @113.66 06
DrRichie, Z51 .... 12.42 @ 113.9
David K, Z51 .......12.49 @116
Jschindler, Z51 .... 12.49 @ 114.9
Nine Ball, Z51 ..... 12.54 @ 113.24 (fan/stat mod)
Orange C6, Z51/auto .... 12.56 @ 112
Zippin Zee, Z51 .... 12.65 @ 111.65
Tony.96LT4, Z51/Auto .. 12.66 @ 113.45 06
Silverlx, Auto …….12.69 @ 112.0 06
Jelsis, Z51/Auto..... 12.70 @112.43 06
Melting Slicks
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the shifting delays have been dramatically reduced in the 2007 model over the 2006 introduction version. It was merely a firmware update. Further plans to reduce the delay and improve the paddleshift are planned for the 2008 model as well. The paddles will let u hit 5800rpms from what I've herd..but I could swear I've hit higher and it never changed my gears or stopped me from changing...could they have allowed for higher rpms for the 2007 models?
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Originally Posted by UTVOL06
the shifting delays have been dramatically reduced in the 2007 model over the 2006 introduction version. It was merely a firmware update. Further plans to reduce the delay and improve the paddleshift are planned for the 2008 model as well. The paddles will let u hit 5800rpms from what I've herd..but I could swear I've hit higher and it never changed my gears or stopped me from changing...could they have allowed for higher rpms for the 2007 models?
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Mine is an 06 so I cannot speak to 07 improvements. But for the average driver the a6 left in S mode is rather quick and very easy to launch. Using the paddles on twisties is fun but the 06 does have a delay from hitting the plus button till it upshifts---but again we are told here that there is improvement on the 07. The manual is more fun and far more interactive with the driver. But with average shifting skills and launching skills the a6 is likely a quicker car in the hands of the mass mediocracy.
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Originally Posted by glennhl
You can hit the rev limiter at 6400 rpm and it won't shift until you hit the paddle.
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07 vs 07 response
Originally Posted by UTVOL06
the shifting delays have been dramatically reduced in the 2007 model over the 2006 introduction version.
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Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by jas142
How is the A6 paddle shift? Is it much slower than the M6? Can you hold gears until redline and does it shift somewhat crisply/quickly?
It's good.
Can you hold until redline?
No.
Does it shift somewhat crisply?
Not enough for my taste, but still good. I have an '06, I hear in '07 it is better.
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From: Chandler Arizona
I have a friend at work who has a 07 A6. I'd love to drive it to see if it has the same delay as my 06 A6, but I'm afraid he'd die of a heart attack if I nailed it in 1st gear and hit the paddle at 6000 rpm to see if it hits the rev limiter like mine does before it shifts. He still hasn't taken his over 3500 rpm yet.
Melting Slicks
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From: Sugar Hill Georgia
Originally Posted by glennhl
You can hit the rev limiter at 6400 rpm and it won't shift until you hit the paddle.
Found that sucker once when I was in S mode and accidently pulled back on the paddle while getting on it. 
Burning Brakes
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If you're rude with the clutch and perfect in your shifts, a manual should have a slight edge over an auto most of the time. IMO though, the auto tranny shifting logic is purposely designed a little conservatively to allow for a smoother gear change and extend the life of the drivetrain. If performance were the only consideration and the tranny/TC were programmed accordingly, I'm not sure a human rowing through gears would be able to compete.
Without hijacking this thread, is the lockup on the TC programmable in any way?
Without hijacking this thread, is the lockup on the TC programmable in any way?
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Originally Posted by C6 MoneyPit
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Can you hold until redline?
No.
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Can you hold until redline?
No.
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Unless you mean "you must shift slightly before redline rpm so that the shift actually occurs at redline."