Ever get tired of 6 spd?
09-09-2002, 02:29 PM
#16
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Well basically I have had 4 European autos in my life and this is my first m6 american car and I am still wondering why I loved my past cars so much. So in short get the m6. It is amazing fun! 
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BLACK CAMARO SS, M6, WITH 15% TINTS, FTFORCE CARBON FIBER TAIL LIGHTS, SLP EXHAUST, EIBACH SPRINGS 1.4, BILSTEIN SHOCKS, HOTCHKISS REAR SUSPENSION PACKAGE, HYPERTECH PROGRAMMER, SS SHIFT **** FROM MBA, B&M SHORT SHIFTER,MBA BILLET PEDALS.
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BLACK CAMARO SS, M6, WITH 15% TINTS, FTFORCE CARBON FIBER TAIL LIGHTS, SLP EXHAUST, EIBACH SPRINGS 1.4, BILSTEIN SHOCKS, HOTCHKISS REAR SUSPENSION PACKAGE, HYPERTECH PROGRAMMER, SS SHIFT **** FROM MBA, B&M SHORT SHIFTER,MBA BILLET PEDALS.
09-09-2002, 03:11 PM
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The downside: I now have a callouse in my palm.
The upside: If it fails on you, more tranny mechs are familiar with the T-56 than they would be with a 4L60E(Auto).
I used to have an auto.. I made it a point to get the 6sp after having 6 trannines in that car within 3 years!
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Psycho Cabbage
2002 Camaro Z28
(6 sp) Bone stock
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-Traded in- 1995 Camaro Z28 (A4 (#6 I might add!),ES tranny mount and torque arm bushing,SLP CAI,ASP 34% Underdrive,Strange 3.73's (shredded Auburn),1LE alum driveshaft & intake elbow,Yokohamas AVS Intermediates,160-stat,MAF screen removed, HPP+(for shift points only),Borla Y-pipe, Flowmaster Force-II catback, Gutted Cat, Airlift Airbag, !TB Bypass, J&M LCA's, Bosch Platinums, Moroso BlueMax Wires, Free RamAir, Meziere Electric H2O pump, MAC 3point STB, BMR Panhard, SCR SFC's
Just installed:Nu-tek Heads (mild port) and Comp Cams 1.6RR's! New track and dyno #'s to follow!
best 13.44 @103.26
0-60ft 1.96
270 RWHP/296 RWTQ
0-60MPH 4.8sec
1987 Porsche 944S (waiting on LT1 mod)
The upside: If it fails on you, more tranny mechs are familiar with the T-56 than they would be with a 4L60E(Auto).
I used to have an auto.. I made it a point to get the 6sp after having 6 trannines in that car within 3 years!
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Psycho Cabbage
2002 Camaro Z28
(6 sp) Bone stock
Webmaster for RaceHer.com
Check out the current polls and vote!
by the prěcking of my thumb, something wicked this way comes
-Traded in- 1995 Camaro Z28 (A4 (#6 I might add!),ES tranny mount and torque arm bushing,SLP CAI,ASP 34% Underdrive,Strange 3.73's (shredded Auburn),1LE alum driveshaft & intake elbow,Yokohamas AVS Intermediates,160-stat,MAF screen removed, HPP+(for shift points only),Borla Y-pipe, Flowmaster Force-II catback, Gutted Cat, Airlift Airbag, !TB Bypass, J&M LCA's, Bosch Platinums, Moroso BlueMax Wires, Free RamAir, Meziere Electric H2O pump, MAC 3point STB, BMR Panhard, SCR SFC's
Just installed:Nu-tek Heads (mild port) and Comp Cams 1.6RR's! New track and dyno #'s to follow!
best 13.44 @103.26
0-60ft 1.96
270 RWHP/296 RWTQ
0-60MPH 4.8sec
1987 Porsche 944S (waiting on LT1 mod)
09-09-2002, 08:53 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by psychocabbage:
I used to have an auto.. I made it a point to get the 6sp after having 6 trannies in that car within 3 years!</font>
I used to have an auto.. I made it a point to get the 6sp after having 6 trannies in that car within 3 years!</font>
That had better not be what I've got to look forward to!!!!! I definitely like to "drive" my car, but since I couldn't order one in time, I had to take the auto. 
I'm OK with it, but I swear if the transmission blows up on me, I'm doing an A4->M6 swap! 
09-10-2002, 09:03 AM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Camaro00_ss:
Banks, here's another take:
I own two GM's, a 2001 T/A WS6 with an A4, and a 2000 SS with an M6. I drive the SS daily, in stop and go, on the highway, etc. If you like the joy of actually DRIVING your car, instead of just pointing it, then get the M6. From El Paso to Las Vegas it's 754miles, door to door for me. I AVERAGED 36 mpg up and back with the SS. I stayed in 6th most of the way too. IMHO, drivers prefer stick!</font>
Banks, here's another take:
I own two GM's, a 2001 T/A WS6 with an A4, and a 2000 SS with an M6. I drive the SS daily, in stop and go, on the highway, etc. If you like the joy of actually DRIVING your car, instead of just pointing it, then get the M6. From El Paso to Las Vegas it's 754miles, door to door for me. I AVERAGED 36 mpg up and back with the SS. I stayed in 6th most of the way too. IMHO, drivers prefer stick!</font>
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09-10-2002, 09:13 AM
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I do drive a lot around town in traffic, but also a lot on the highway, so I definitely want the gas mileage. I probably going to get a 6pd. NOw the only thing to do is find one. Thanks everybody
09-10-2002, 09:09 PM
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I have a 98 SS M6--love it. If you road race, rather than drag race, the M6 is the way to go. Plus, there is some real skill in mastering the manual, and if you really work on heel-and-toe downshifting, matching revs, etc., then when you get it, you'll feel like you've really learned something. I am working on those skills now, too.
When I use the SS for the commute, it can get tiresome, but the clutch is very light for such a powerful car.
When I use the SS for the commute, it can get tiresome, but the clutch is very light for such a powerful car.
09-10-2002, 09:49 PM
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I regret buying my car an M6, I wish it was an auto but not a 4L60E, those things have a horrible track record for any car running 11's or quicker...when I do my swap it will be atleast a th400 or stronger.
Rick
ps. my car is setup as a drag race car, street driven cause i have to but not very streetable IMO and in almost anyone elses...
Rick
ps. my car is setup as a drag race car, street driven cause i have to but not very streetable IMO and in almost anyone elses...
09-10-2002, 10:28 PM
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I've never had even a split seconds doubt or regret about buying my M6. It's my daily driver, part time road racer, and sometimes drag racer. I don't care if I get stuck in a 3 hr traffic jam, if I get edged out at the strip, bracket racing by an A4, or if I get old and arthritic. I'll still enjoy my coffee on the way to work, talking on the cell phone the whole time, and thanking god that I have an M6 to complete my Vulcan mind link to my car !
09-11-2002, 12:21 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by BlackHawk T/A:
36mpg!! That is unheard of .
Originally posted by Camaro00_ss:
Banks, here's another take:
I own two GM's, a 2001 T/A WS6 with an A4, and a 2000 SS with an M6. I drive the SS daily, in stop and go, on the highway, etc. If you like the joy of actually DRIVING your car, instead of just pointing it, then get the M6. From El Paso to Las Vegas it's 754miles, door to door for me. I AVERAGED 36 mpg up and back with the SS. I stayed in 6th most of the way too. IMHO, drivers prefer stick!</font>
Banks, here's another take:
I own two GM's, a 2001 T/A WS6 with an A4, and a 2000 SS with an M6. I drive the SS daily, in stop and go, on the highway, etc. If you like the joy of actually DRIVING your car, instead of just pointing it, then get the M6. From El Paso to Las Vegas it's 754miles, door to door for me. I AVERAGED 36 mpg up and back with the SS. I stayed in 6th most of the way too. IMHO, drivers prefer stick!</font>
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after putting in my address and the address of the person i was staying with (from memory). it works out to roughly 35.71 mpg. rather amazing isn't it
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09-11-2002, 02:31 PM
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That isnt the most exact way to get avg MPG..
I get a receipt from every gas station.. I only fill up.. Never just $5 or $10.. always in the 14 gallon range and always about $20-$22 worth.
I get an average of 18MPG in the city and 24MPG on the highway.
The lowest I have gotten is 16 while all of my others are in the 18's. This Saturday I will do another 500 miles so I will try to beat the 24MPG(80-90mph avg) with a slower cruise of 70mph.
Then I get on a dyno so look for those numbers to be posted this coming sunday! absolutley bone stock.. nothing changed.. NOTHING.. not even free mods.
I get a receipt from every gas station.. I only fill up.. Never just $5 or $10.. always in the 14 gallon range and always about $20-$22 worth.
I get an average of 18MPG in the city and 24MPG on the highway.
The lowest I have gotten is 16 while all of my others are in the 18's. This Saturday I will do another 500 miles so I will try to beat the 24MPG(80-90mph avg) with a slower cruise of 70mph.
Then I get on a dyno so look for those numbers to be posted this coming sunday! absolutley bone stock.. nothing changed.. NOTHING.. not even free mods.
09-11-2002, 04:04 PM
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for the f-body, this 6 speed is the only way to go.. unless you do alot of drag racing(legal or illegal), especially for higher stakes.
Now like for more sedate sedan, I could imagine getting tired of a manual..
Now like for more sedate sedan, I could imagine getting tired of a manual..
09-11-2002, 06:22 PM
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psycho, that isn't in anyway an average. was simply offering another testimonial to +30 mpg experience with an ls1. it was 1 trip and ALL highway. i would guesstimate my "average" mpg to be in the really low 20's honestly.
09-11-2002, 07:29 PM
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I personally would not go to an auto....I almost feel like I don't have that much more control over the car. Manual cars tend to get better gas mileage and a little bit more hp from the engine. Plus, I have loved driving cars with manuals since I was 16....they are so much more fun. Get a M6 if you can. Also the manual tranny is literally bullet proof.