The new trans in C7
10-04-2012, 06:03 PM
#21
Team Owner
What's all the hub bub on the DCT TRANNY's? They aren't all that.For a 450-500 HP car I'd prefer a beefed up regular tranny that is programmed to instantly shift when using paddles,like they did with the newest Vettes. Any DCT I've been in hunts and bogs down more often then it needs to. Of course,that is if I were getting an automatic,which I'm not.
10-04-2012, 06:36 PM
#22
Drifting
What's all the hub bub on the DCT TRANNY's? They aren't all that.For a 450-500 HP car I'd prefer a beefed up regular tranny that is programmed to instantly shift when using paddles,like they did with the newest Vettes. Any DCT I've been in hunts and bogs down more often then it needs to. Of course,that is if I were getting an automatic,which I'm not.
What is all the hub bub with this new stuff? I had a heck of a time giving up my pager, and then my cellular brick phone. What's this iPhone & Droid stuff? They aren't all that 
10-04-2012, 07:33 PM
#23
A lot of people still enjoy the third peddle. At the end of the day a DCT is still a fancy automatic. But it is each to his/her own. I applaud GM for keeping the manual alive as it is for the truly skilled and enthused.
10-04-2012, 07:59 PM
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Drifting
10-04-2012, 10:10 PM
#25
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I have the 7 speed DCT PDK transmission in my 2013 Porsche Panamera GTS and it is OUTSTANDING...... so much so that I am parting with my 2011 GS MN6 and will await the C7 hopefully with a top of the line DCT tranny. The PDK is lightning fast and smooth and with the car in "SPORT PLUS" mode I believe it would easily out perform a manual with all but maybe the best of drivers. I NEVER thought I would move away from a manual tranny but I am now sold!
10-04-2012, 10:35 PM
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10-04-2012, 11:39 PM
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ZF isn't supplying the 7-spd manual for the C7 Corvette, TREMEC is. However, I found that out two years ago so it is possible GM switched suppliers of the 7-spd transmission from TREMEC to ZF since that time.
10-05-2012, 07:53 AM
#32
Team Owner
Actually not true. I read an article recently that manual transmissions are actually gaining popularity. While I have no problem with people not wanting a manual transmission, I do have a problem with any high performance car that does not offer a manual. They immediately fall of my list of weekend cars if I can't get it with a manual. And while I don't have one right now, I do have three motorcycles with manual transmissions so I still get my jollies shifting gears while going fast.
10-05-2012, 07:55 AM
#33
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I have the 7 speed DCT PDK transmission in my 2013 Porsche Panamera GTS and it is OUTSTANDING...... so much so that I am parting with my 2011 GS MN6 and will await the C7 hopefully with a top of the line DCT tranny. The PDK is lightning fast and smooth and with the car in "SPORT PLUS" mode I believe it would easily out perform a manual with all but maybe the best of drivers. I NEVER thought I would move away from a manual tranny but I am now sold!
10-05-2012, 08:40 AM
#34
Drifting
I for one would love to have a DCT, but so far it seems to be on the list of disappointments with the C7
Well if you ask me the DCT should replace the Auto tranny instead of the manual.
10-05-2012, 09:54 AM
#35
It probably isn't a matter of just being lightnin' quick but that it provides good hard shifts quickly when called upon to do so. I think the feeling is the Corvette automatic is a true slush-box that is slow and mushy.
I only speak from the complaints I've seen here and what little experience I have test driving older C6 auto trannys.
10-05-2012, 10:48 AM
#36
Drifting
I believe Keeks is the one that provided this info. The info he has offered seems to be quite legit.
I for one would love to have a DCT, but so far it seems to be on the list of disappointments with the C7
Well if you ask me the DCT should replace the Auto tranny instead of the manual.
I for one would love to have a DCT, but so far it seems to be on the list of disappointments with the C7
Well if you ask me the DCT should replace the Auto tranny instead of the manual.
10-05-2012, 11:05 AM
#37
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Ask all the Porsche, Ferrari, Lambo, etc. owners...
It probably isn't a matter of just being lightnin' quick but that it provides good hard shifts quickly when called upon to do so. I think the feeling is the Corvette automatic is a true slush-box that is slow and mushy.
I only speak from the complaints I've seen here and what little experience I have test driving older C6 auto trannys.
It probably isn't a matter of just being lightnin' quick but that it provides good hard shifts quickly when called upon to do so. I think the feeling is the Corvette automatic is a true slush-box that is slow and mushy.
I only speak from the complaints I've seen here and what little experience I have test driving older C6 auto trannys.
I dont race my Porsche but it is sure more fun to drive and shift with the PDK over any regular "slush box" automatic. If you need the quick reaction it is there.
10-05-2012, 11:57 AM
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i know, in my manual Corvette, no way i lift mid turn.
But i tried 458, BMW M3, and others,,,, no problem flicking the paddle mid turn, at WOT, nothing gets upset, it just keeps pulling, do not get out of balance, i LOVE it.....
Rune
But i tried 458, BMW M3, and others,,,, no problem flicking the paddle mid turn, at WOT, nothing gets upset, it just keeps pulling, do not get out of balance, i LOVE it.....
Rune
10-05-2012, 12:02 PM
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I have the 7 speed DCT PDK transmission in my 2013 Porsche Panamera GTS and it is OUTSTANDING...... so much so that I am parting with my 2011 GS MN6 and will await the C7 hopefully with a top of the line DCT tranny. The PDK is lightning fast and smooth and with the car in "SPORT PLUS" mode I believe it would easily out perform a manual with all but maybe the best of drivers. I NEVER thought I would move away from a manual tranny but I am now sold!
Rune