Manual v.s. Automatic
07-10-2005, 09:13 AM
#41
Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by StanNH
I totally agree with this. It's much like the Z51 versus F55 versus base suspension debate. It's not a question of need, or even what's best. It's simply a matter of choosing what you think feels right and suits your own driving style.
I've always liked performance suspension setups and have never driven anything but a stick in any of the many sports cars I've owned. That's what I like, so that's how I ordered my car. My family car is an auto because it sees much more traffic than my C6 and my wife drives it most of the time. Different circumstances, different choices.
If anyone out there wants to buy me an F55 auto, I'd be happy to own that too. Until that happens, I feel my own money was well spent on the Z51 and MN6 setup.
There are many choices one can make in equipping their Corvette. One of its greatest attributes is the options list. Personally, I like MN6, Z51 and 1SX. This fits my choice for a Corvette sports car.
07-10-2005, 10:45 AM
#42
Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by SilverCoupe
A few drivers have set times close to what GM predicted. I think it was with an unmodded automatic C6 (3.15 rear axle ratio) that FLC6 did the quarter in 12.76 sec. @ 110 MPH.
JSchindler has a 6-spd, I think, and ran 12.499 sec. @ 114.9 MPH.
JSchindler has a 6-spd, I think, and ran 12.499 sec. @ 114.9 MPH.
1/4 mile time slips #19 and #111:
http://www.3cinc.net/images/C6TimeSlip.gif
At the line getting ready for a 12.56 pass:
http://www.3cinc.net/images/c6Burn1.jpg
http://www.3cinc.net/images/c6Burn2.jpg
http://www.3cinc.net/images/c6Burn3.jpg
http://www.3cinc.net/images/c6launch.jpg
Last edited by winstonc; 07-10-2005 at 10:52 AM.
07-10-2005, 12:18 PM
#44
Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by vette-oholic
ornge c6,
love the smoke!
what mode was a/h and traction control in?
did u feel the tires slip?
a/h and traction off.
No tire spin.
