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Old Oct 11, 2020 | 03:05 PM
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Yesterday the truck took it away to its new owner. I bought it with the vision of replacing my GT4. But after 2 mounts 1000 miles and one track day decided to let it go. I really liked the power and the interior . The main reasons i decided to sell it is the size and weight, No MT and lack of confidence that if a problem shows up the dealers lack competence to fix the problem results in a pain in the ***. Over all it was a fun experience i did have a C5 Z06 long time ago and the C8 was a whole different level a much better car.. Close but no cigar at least for me ...carl

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Despite my warning, the manual transmission crap continues. Thread closed.
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Curious whats it's replacement?
Old Oct 11, 2020 | 03:12 PM
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car has a ''MANUAL TRANS'',its just run thru computers

and its a car most any GM dealer can fix/work on it

but,thanks for getting rid of it so somebody else can enjoy it
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Curious whats it's replacement?
992/MT more user friendly than the GT4 and still a competent track car. Basically doing a two for one, C8+GT4= 992. carl

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Originally Posted by dmaxx3500
car has a ''MANUAL TRANS'',its just run thru computers

and its a car most any GM dealer can fix/work on it

but,thanks for getting rid of it so somebody else can enjoy it
Fake manual.
A manual transmission has a (hu) man use their right hand and their left foot to shift between gears (and without rev matching, a right foot to blip the throttle).
In the end, this requires some coordination and skill.
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Do not turn this into another manual transmission thread.
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Originally Posted by dmaxx3500
car has a ''manual trans'',its just run thru computers

and its a car most any gm dealer can fix/work on it

but,thanks for getting rid of it so somebody else can enjoy it
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Originally Posted by dmaxx3500
car has a ''MANUAL TRANS'',its just run thru computers
Per Wiki:
"A manual transmission (also known as a manual gearbox) is multi-speed transmission where gear changes require the driver to select the gears by manually operating a gear stick and clutch (which is usually a foot pedal for cars, or a hand lever for motorcycles).

Early automobiles used sliding mesh manual transmissions with up to three forward gear ratios. Since the 1950s, constant mesh manual transmissions have become increasingly commonplace and the number of forward ratios has increased to 5-speed and 6-speed manual transmissions for current vehicles.

The alternative to a manual transmission is the automatic transmissions; common types of automatic transmissions are the hydraulic automatic transmission, electrohydraulic manual transmission (automated manual transmission), dual-clutch transmission and the continuously variable transmission (CVT)."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manual_transmission

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