Evolution of the A6
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Burning Brakes
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Evolution of the A6
I am the proud owner of a 2006 Vert with the A6. Although the S mode with the paddle shift capability is a nice feature, I find the shifts to be lagging and without crispness.
Here's my question: Does the shifting of the later year C6's like the 2012, 2013 still have the slow and sloppy shifting as the 2006 or has GM perfected the A6 somewhat?
I understand I could get a "Tune" but I am concerned that the longevity of the transmission might be compromised.
Thanks for your knowledgeable guidance.
Here's my question: Does the shifting of the later year C6's like the 2012, 2013 still have the slow and sloppy shifting as the 2006 or has GM perfected the A6 somewhat?
I understand I could get a "Tune" but I am concerned that the longevity of the transmission might be compromised.
Thanks for your knowledgeable guidance.
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From: Littleton CO
I read somewhere that there were some improvements made to the A6...think it was in 08 when the LS3 motor was introduced. My 2010 A6 shifts reasonable quick in S mode, not Porsche or Ferrari fast, but quick. Have not driven an earlier A6 to be able to compare.
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From: Ventura County, Calif
There were updates with the '08 models and I think that is the newest "factory" tune you can put in your '06. There were also updates in '11 and '12 but those years use a different controller that isn't backward compatible.
If you get a tune from a responsible and known tuner there is no need to worry about longevity. If you decide to go that way I suggest you talk to Chuck CoW (Corvettes of Westchester). He has many happy customers around here.
Here's one thread from a couple years ago where he posted some good basic info that may interest you, and you will then have his contact info:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...n-a6-tune.html
If you get a tune from a responsible and known tuner there is no need to worry about longevity. If you decide to go that way I suggest you talk to Chuck CoW (Corvettes of Westchester). He has many happy customers around here.
Here's one thread from a couple years ago where he posted some good basic info that may interest you, and you will then have his contact info:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...n-a6-tune.html
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Thank you.....
There were updates with the '08 models and I think that is the newest "factory" tune you can put in your '06. There were also updates in '11 and '12 but those years use a different controller that isn't backward compatible.
If you get a tune from a responsible and known tuner there is no need to worry about longevity. If you decide to go that way I suggest you talk to Chuck CoW (Corvettes of Westchester). He has many happy customers around here.
Here's one thread from a couple years ago where he posted some good basic info that may interest you, and you will then have his contact info:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...n-a6-tune.html
If you get a tune from a responsible and known tuner there is no need to worry about longevity. If you decide to go that way I suggest you talk to Chuck CoW (Corvettes of Westchester). He has many happy customers around here.
Here's one thread from a couple years ago where he posted some good basic info that may interest you, and you will then have his contact info:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...n-a6-tune.html
Thank you for your help.
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Chuck CoW
