Transmission selection
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,162
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From: Fair Oaks, California
2017 C7 of the Year Finalist
Love the A8. I don't care for paddle shift. Would prefer a "tip" shift like the cts-v.
I don't miss the manuals.
No! I do not want to add buttons.
I don't miss the manuals.
No! I do not want to add buttons.
Last edited by jaden61; Jul 14, 2015 at 07:51 PM.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,920
Likes: 242
From: Midland Texas
I will say, if you are a hot shoe you could do just as good, or even better with a stick. But if your like me and only do a few a year, the A8 is amazing.
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 3,913
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From: Cary NC
Just the reverse for me. I had a long succession of manuals, then several autos in a row, but the last two Corvettes have been manuals again. The Z06 has a light clutch and a nice shifter that even a 70-plus old fart like me can manage with ease. If you drive for fun, there's not much that's as viscerally satisfying as a manual transmission. If you use the car to commute in traffic, an auto's convenience might trump the manual's fun factor.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,078
Likes: 226
From: San Diego
Drove sticks all my life. Had five different 911s, M3, M5 etc. Have had my A8 Z for the past four months. This thing is fantastic. I will never go back. I enjoy the paddles from time to time but mostly just get a kick out of the the A8 doing its thing. Its certainly, faster and smarter than I am. I would say that the A8 simply represents a new form of excitement so I really do not miss the involvement of shifting gears. Never thought I would say such a thing, but there you have it.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,201
Likes: 855
I had two non Z06 vettes with auto transmissions. The last an 08 with paddle.
Then I bought my 2010 Z06 with manual six speed.
I am considering getting a 16 Z06, and it will be a manual for sure.
I just enjoy the shifting.
Then I bought my 2010 Z06 with manual six speed.
I am considering getting a 16 Z06, and it will be a manual for sure.
I just enjoy the shifting.
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 437
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From: Hollywood Florida
Just the reverse for me. I had a long succession of manuals, then several autos in a row, but the last two Corvettes have been manuals again. The Z06 has a light clutch and a nice shifter that even a 70-plus old fart like me can manage with ease. If you drive for fun, there's not much that's as viscerally satisfying as a manual transmission. If you use the car to commute in traffic, an auto's convenience might trump the manual's fun factor.
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 437
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From: Hollywood Florida
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 437
Likes: 137
From: Hollywood Florida
Drove sticks all my life. Had five different 911s, M3, M5 etc. Have had my A8 Z for the past four months. This thing is fantastic. I will never go back. I enjoy the paddles from time to time but mostly just get a kick out of the the A8 doing its thing. Its certainly, faster and smarter than I am. I would say that the A8 simply represents a new form of excitement so I really do not miss the involvement of shifting gears. Never thought I would say such a thing, but there you have it.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 432
Likes: 50
From: central mountians colorado
from manuals to the A8
Always had manuals, the latest was a 6 speed. Prior to that 5 speeds and 4 speeds. I love the A8 SO FAR. Go to the grocery store in D. But for twisty mountain roads with elevation changes, paddle shift auto is the ticket for me at least. That said if its going to over heat on the track (will track next couple of weeks) and you are going to track it, the collective wisdom says a manual. bob noob