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Automatic transmission
Drifting
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From: White Oak NC
Honest question what is a "slushbox"? Where does the word come from, I've seen it used here a fair bit but never read an explanation.
On the Stingray, the auto shaves off a solid 0.4 seconds off of the quarter mile, so if it can do the same or similar to a Z06 I'm all in, regardless of whether its a "slush" anything
On the Stingray, the auto shaves off a solid 0.4 seconds off of the quarter mile, so if it can do the same or similar to a Z06 I'm all in, regardless of whether its a "slush" anything
Yes, we know A6s often outperform M7s and are necessary for those who have health problems that prevent them from working three pedals; some of us would just rather row our own for as long as we can.
Instructor
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From: Eldorado IL
GM needs to offer the auto for the new Z06 to appeal to a broader market. To me it would be a good business decision. I think you would see record sales of the Z06! The new autos are legit. So I don't want to hear all of this real cars or men drive stick immature BS.
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I think what vette junkies are looking for, is an auto tranny, DCT etc, that will instantly shift up or down when selected with seamless rev matching like the BMW DCT/ Porsche PDK. They really don't give a hoot whether it's a 6 spd, 7spd, 8 spd, etc, they just want to play formula one on the street ( obviously not going at those speeds, but having fun at moderate speeds and occasionally running it thru the gears for a quick blast out in the middle of nowhere where it's safe to do it). I fall into that camp as although I have both a 6 spd manual GS and a CTS-V A6, I am ready to be done with shifting. It's been fun all these years, but enough already. Time to modernize and not endure the chore of shifting when I'm thru playing.
Well stated. Even with out the car being a dd as is my '12, I am worn out driving a manual. The thrill is gone.
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Slushbox is a derogatory term for a conventional torque converter automatic transmission, as distinguished from dual clutch transmissions or sequential manual gearboxes. Example: "My union contract prohibits slushboxes. I require manuals."
Yes, we know A6s often outperform M7s and are necessary for those who have health problems that prevent them from working three pedals; some of us would just rather row our own for as long as we can.
Yes, we know A6s often outperform M7s and are necessary for those who have health problems that prevent them from working three pedals; some of us would just rather row our own for as long as we can.
At the end of the day, if an A6 gives better acceleration than an M7 for an Z06, I don't see why anyone would object to having it at least as an option.
All that matters to me is the final numbers, not how you get there.
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From: Dallas / Ft. Worth The Republic of TEXAS
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If the Z06 had the option of both a manual and a DCT, I'd predict that the DCT would outsell the former by a significant amount. Not to mention the obvious advantage at both the drag strip and racetrack. Porsche learned this lesson after painfully enduring losses to the competition. High performance variants (GT3, Turbo/S, GT2 et al) of the new 991 generation don't even have a manual option. As consumers we can choose to embrace the relentless march of technology or stay in the dark ages; manufacturers, however, can't afford to be left behind. I guess we'll find out soon enough if GM did their homework on this front or not.
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People really need to educate themselves on the difference, and some enthusiasts would consider it blasphemy calling a sequential transmission an automatic.
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If the Z06 had the option of both a manual and a DCT, I'd predict that the DCT would outsell the former by a significant amount. Not to mention the obvious advantage at both the drag strip and racetrack. Porsche learned this lesson after painfully enduring losses to the competition. High performance variants (GT3, Turbo/S, GT2 et al) of the new 991 generation don't even have a manual option. As consumers we can choose to embrace the relentless march of technology or stay in the dark ages; manufacturers, however, can't afford to be left behind. I guess we'll find out soon enough if GM did their homework on this front or not.
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Agreed.
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