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Old 10-01-2012, 11:31 PM
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Might as well put a split rear end in it and go for 20 gears.
Old 10-01-2012, 11:40 PM
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Seven forward and three reverse? So all of those dramatic driving-backwards chase scenes in movies become possible?

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Old 10-01-2012, 11:43 PM
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meh...my huffy's got a 21-speed manual!
Old 10-02-2012, 12:17 AM
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Nothing like rolling thru 10 gears while driving. lol.
Old 10-02-2012, 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Joni Lynn
I think my biggest concern would be in the first few years the failure rate and quality of workmanship rebuilding them.
The 6 speed in my C6 is much smoother than the 4 speed in my Impala SS's are.
They've only been building the 6-speed Auto for a few years. Hasn't been a major issue that I recall.
Old 10-02-2012, 12:29 AM
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The 6 speed auto was developed in the same manner and it worked out great.
Old 10-02-2012, 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by BuckyThreadkiller
They've only been building the 6-speed Auto for a few years. Hasn't been a major issue that I recall.
I've raced my 6 speed automatic equipped C6 numerous times with hundreds of all out/wide open throttle 1/4 mile passes and it's held up fantastically well.
Old 10-02-2012, 07:32 AM
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Default Designed to beat the EPA test

IMHO, the manual design is intended to beat the EPA test not for real world driving!
Old 10-02-2012, 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by I Bin Therbefor
IMHO, the manual design is intended to beat the EPA test not for real world driving!
Yeah, we have to have a modern version of that wonderful "4+3"
Old 10-02-2012, 01:31 PM
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The problem with most cars that have 8 gears or more is that they always have a hard time deciding what gear they want to be in. Fuel economy will certainly improve if your vehicle is constantly running at a lower RPM. But it will not improve if the transmission is constantly changing.
Old 10-02-2012, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by redvette77
The problem with most cars that have 8 gears or more is that they always have a hard time deciding what gear they want to be in. Fuel economy will certainly improve if your vehicle is constantly running at a lower RPM. But it will not improve if the transmission is constantly changing.
I would have no problem with them stopping at a maximum of only 7 forward gears (manual or automatic) and calling it a day.
Even 6 has been quite versatile and enjoyable.
Sometimes more isn't always better LOL.
Old 10-02-2012, 02:25 PM
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10 speed manual. When I finally get in high gear "I DON"T DOWNSHIFT FOR ANYBODY".
Old 10-02-2012, 02:31 PM
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For some reason, I'm reminded of another "more is better"...



Old 10-02-2012, 02:46 PM
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Well, a ten speed manual. A dream come true, for all the Save the Manual guys.

Makes my clutch knee hurt, just thinking about it. Shifting every 20 feet.
Old 10-02-2012, 03:21 PM
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THERE IS NO TEN SPEED MANUAL. Twice now people have posted up saying 9 speed auto for fwd, and 10 speed auto for rwd.





Just sayin.
Old 10-02-2012, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeG37
Yeah, we have to have a modern version of that wonderful "4+3"
Hey! Some of us like our 4+3's.... <goes and checks the cardboard under his for more fluid leaks>
Old 10-02-2012, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by scorp508
Hey! Some of us like our 4+3's.... <goes and checks the cardboard under his for more fluid leaks>
My father had an '86 with the 4+3. I used to kid him when he came over in it... told him he had to park it on the street, not on my clean driveway.

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Old 10-02-2012, 04:38 PM
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I hope we don't go this route.
Old 10-02-2012, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 01vetteC5

I hope we don't go this route.
LOL, they put 6 exhaust tips on there because, well, 8 or 10 would've just been WAY too many LOL.
Old 10-02-2012, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueOx
What idiot would make a manual 10 speed for a car?
Those who equate "rowing through the gears" with their masculinity?


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