MT shifting question
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MT shifting question
The Money reviewer complained that the C7 shifter was too stiff and hard to shift quickly, which would incline him to get the auto (!!). Can any C6 owners speak to this? (I doubt that GM has chosen a shifter that feels that much different for the new car.) Does the shift action get less notchy with time? And if anyone has driven an FR-S or BRZ can you compare the shifting feel to your C6?
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My guess would be the writer got a car that had already been flailed about by many others that didn't own the car, just wanted to see what they could 'force' it to do without financial penalties. The linkage very likely needed some adjustment by the time he got it.
Yesterday there was the post where the guy kept ramming it from 1st to 2nd time after time trying to get 'posted' acceleration times. No way I'd let a dude like that even sit in my car. He had no respect at all.
Yesterday there was the post where the guy kept ramming it from 1st to 2nd time after time trying to get 'posted' acceleration times. No way I'd let a dude like that even sit in my car. He had no respect at all.
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My C6 is a breeze to shift, always has been. I am thinking that some of these test drivers couldn't drive a Volt with out problems, heavy shifting methods, slow feet and just generally clueless behind the wheel. Different cars will have different feel, some may need a little adjustment here and there, which most likely won't happen. Some can't launch the car, 0-60 in 5.15 sec or worse, gotta think that they have no business giving reviews of performance cars, or they should be reviewing Buicks, Caddys, or any other car with an automatic in it.
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My C6 is a breeze to shift, always has been. I am thinking that some of these test drivers couldn't drive a Volt with out problems, heavy shifting methods, slow feet and just generally clueless behind the wheel. Different cars will have different feel, some may need a little adjustment here and there, which most likely won't happen. Some can't launch the car, 0-60 in 5.15 sec or worse, gotta think that they have no business giving reviews of performance cars, or they should be reviewing Buicks, Caddys, or any other car with an automatic in it.
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The Money reviewer complained that the C7 shifter was too stiff and hard to shift quickly, which would incline him to get the auto (!!). Can any C6 owners speak to this? (I doubt that GM has chosen a shifter that feels that much different for the new car.) Does the shift action get less notchy with time? And if anyone has driven an FR-S or BRZ can you compare the shifting feel to your C6?
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The OP has a genuine complain I miss my 4L65E in my 06 GTO just mash the gas pedal and instantly went to the correct gear every time on my A6 GS that ain’t happening I have to go searching for the appropriate gear myself.
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the best shifting car I have owned was my 2001 MB SLK320 - it was great...my previous car was a Grand AM and that shifter sucked compared the MB. I like the shifter in my slingshot better than the corvette but the corvette is not bad - I find it a little difficult in the corvette to go from 6 to 7th and then downshift from 7th. this could because of not having done this very often yet. However, I hardly use 7th...only if on a highway and clear. I try to take back roads...I enjoy the scenery better and the turns.
so - IMHO - the manual in the corvette is fine and about a 8 out of 10.
so - IMHO - the manual in the corvette is fine and about a 8 out of 10.
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I was referring to xBoostx, incorporating your comment regarding resurrecting a long dead thread.
He both revived a necro-thread and posted an answer which had nothing to do with the OP's query.
Clear now?
He both revived a necro-thread and posted an answer which had nothing to do with the OP's query.
Clear now?
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The Money reviewer complained that the C7 shifter was too stiff and hard to shift quickly, which would incline him to get the auto (!!). Can any C6 owners speak to this? (I doubt that GM has chosen a shifter that feels that much different for the new car.) Does the shift action get less notchy with time? And if anyone has driven an FR-S or BRZ can you compare the shifting feel to your C6?
Old thread but I thought I’d reply. I never drove a C7 manual until I got mine. I didn’t even go for a test drive. I was a little surprised by how hard it is to shift. It does seem to be getting smoother and I hope that it’ll smooth out over time. I have found that in the cold, 2nd gear sucks. I usually skip it until the car gets warmed up.
If you want a smooth manual, drive a Miata or the one in a Honda Civic Si. Those are the benchmarks. My previous car was a ‘16 Miata. The shifter was smooth as butter. So very nice.
So far, I’m a little disappointed in the manual in the ‘Vette, but I still wouldn’t get an auto. I don’t hate it, I don’t love it, it’s just ok. And manual is better than no manual, so I’ll take it
The manual is the sole reason I got a ‘19 instead of getting the new one.
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The only manuals I disliked were the BMW 5 series 95 and 08 models I had which had a horrible 1st to 2nd notch which really prevented quick shifting. My C7 has no such notches and I am very pleased with the way she shifts.