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Honest question here - If you drive the A8 in Manual 100% of the time, why not just buy an M7?
I believe most people that purchase A 8’s is cause their coordination isn’t that great with the clutch accelerator brake and shifter control.So when they have the A8 it’s easy for them doing manual.
Seeing that there are so many GM cars and trucks using the A8, are there any confirmation stories about how good they are?
Here, I will start. I have only great things to say about my 2017 Z51 A8, it's shifts are quick and solid. It cruises well and it seamlessly switches from V8 to V4 and back again when power is required.
It is my impression that the 2017 models have been modified with different TC and are using different fluid. These Mods have remedied the majority of problems related to the TC.
I invite all members to write there good experiences with the A8
Thanks, looking forward to hearing all the good stories.
I have a 2016 Stingray with the A8 tranny. 5800 miles on in so far, and the transmission has worked flawlessly the entire time.
Seeing that there are so many GM cars and trucks using the A8, are there any confirmation stories about how good they are?
Here, I will start. I have only great things to say about my 2017 Z51 A8, it's shifts are quick and solid. It cruises well and it seamlessly switches from V8 to V4 and back again when power is required. Using the paddle shifters is fun but the automatic selection has more accurate shifts with no human lag.
It is my impression that the 2017 models have been modified with different TC and are using different fluid. These Mods have remedied the majority of problems related to the TC.
I invite all members to write there good experiences with the A8
Thanks, looking forward to hearing all the good stories.
Same set up as you, and love it. 7,200 miles in the first 6 months. I now manually downshift to 5th when I have lots of room to pass on 2 lane highways. The computer senses the pass and sends too much power. A few have seemed angry about the "aggressive" pass. Love the paddles on twisty country roads, made me a better driver compared to my M6 04. Save the wave!
Seeing that there are so many GM cars and trucks using the A8, are there any confirmation stories about how good they are?
Here, I will start. I have only great things to say about my 2017 Z51 A8, it's shifts are quick and solid. It cruises well and it seamlessly switches from V8 to V4 and back again when power is required. Using the paddle shifters is fun but the automatic selection has more accurate shifts with no human lag.
It is my impression that the 2017 models have been modified with different TC and are using different fluid. These Mods have remedied the majority of problems related to the TC.
I invite all members to write there good experiences with the A8
Thanks, looking forward to hearing all the good stories.
I swear I don't know. I had the flush then I thought the rotors were screwed up now it's frigging cold and it's rough sounding on start up and just acts "funny" what ever that means. Maybe I'M A HYPOCHONDRIAC
I swear I don't know. I had the flush then I thought the rotors were screwed up now it's frigging cold and it's rough sounding on start up and just acts "funny" what ever that means. Maybe I'M A HYPOCHONDRIAC
2015 Stingray Z51 I had the notorious shudder, I had the TC replaced after on 3100 miles and after a few hundred more still experienced the shudder so dealership did the triple flush and immediately could tell the difference when driving the 200 miles suggested from GM. The cars runs great even though its in hibernation mode
Seeing that there are so many GM cars and trucks using the A8, are there any confirmation stories about how good they are?
Here, I will start. I have only great things to say about my 2017 Z51 A8, it's shifts are quick and solid. It cruises well and it seamlessly switches from V8 to V4 and back again when power is required. Using the paddle shifters is fun but the automatic selection has more accurate shifts with no human lag.
It is my impression that the 2017 models have been modified with different TC and are using different fluid. These Mods have remedied the majority of the problems related to the TC.
I invite all members to write there good experiences with the A8
Thanks, looking forward to hearing all the good stories.
I also assume that GM is incorporating fixes to major problems like the A8 in subsequent productions being the 2017,s and 2018's respectively having the least if any A8 issuers. I purchased my C5 and C6 in the first year of production and experienced serious problems that were subsequently resolved in later years. For this reason I have since decided to purchase latest model after at least the 3rd year of production. This being the reason that I am presently in the process or ordering a 2019 instead of taking advantage of the fantastic discounts being offered on 2017's and 2018's despite no obvious changes for 2019. I am assuming either rightly or wrongly that with every new year of production there is going to be some mechanical improvement even if not well advertised for obvious reasons by GM.
Looking through this thread, I haven't seen any owners of 2018"s models appreciating there are not many out there, about experiences with the A8. Any A8 experiences with the 2018 models Would definitely be the most revealing to know about.? Many thanks for any 2018 model A8 experiences if any? Also BEST Wishes for 2018
I also assume that GM is incorporating fixes to major problems like the A8 in subsequent productions being the 2017,s and 2018's respectively having the least if any A8 issuers. I purchased my C5 and C6 in the first year of production and experienced serious problems that were subsequently resolved in later years. For this reason I have since decided to purchase latest model after at least the 3rd year of production. This being the reason that I am presently in the process or ordering a 2019 instead of taking advantage of the fantastic discounts being offered on 2017's and 2018's despite no obvious changes for 2019. I am assuming either rightly or wrongly that with every new year of production there is going to be some mechanical improvement even if not well advertised for obvious reasons by GM.
Looking through this thread, I haven't seen any owners of 2018"s models appreciating there are not many out there, about experiences with the A8. Any A8 experiences with the 2018 models Would definitely be the most revealing to know about.? Many thanks for any 2018 model A8 experiences if any? Also BEST Wishes for 2018
Funny, I had a first year C5 and first year C6 and the only "first year issue" I had was the noisy fuel pump with the C5.
Even with everything replaced, this A8 is just not great.
Same set up as you, and love it. 7,200 miles in the first 6 months. I now manually downshift to 5th when I have lots of room to pass on 2 lane highways. The computer senses the pass and sends too much power. A few have seemed angry about the "aggressive" pass. Love the paddles on twisty country roads, made me a better driver compared to my M6 04. Save the wave!
Just an FYI: I know what you mean by too much power when trying to pass.
In my experience when in full auto, I found I was using too much throttle, "too quickly", when attempting to pass.
Pushing the pedal down to far too fast it downshifts more gears than needed.
With a little practice, I found by progressively pushing the pedal down, I can control exactly the gear it needs to be in for a controlled acceleration.
When it hits the right gear, I hold it there and only push it further if needed.
I do the same thing accelerating onto a highway entering moving traffic.
It's second nature for me now and like it much better.
Not saying you shouldn't use the paddles
But try it in auto a few times on the highway and you'll see what I mean
5400 miles on my 2016 A8 Stingray with no problems at all. Although the V8/V4 transition is smooth and undetectable, I recently installed the Range AFM device just to be on the safe side.
12-31-2017, 04:10 AM
