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Jun 30, 2006 | 06:35 PM

#21

SY732

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Showroom Stock C6's from corvetteforum
12.23 @ 115.58 - 06C6FVR - 06 Z51 M6
12.42 @ 113.90 - DrRichie - 05 Z51 M6
12.48 @ 112.11 - LS1LT1- 06 Z51 A6
12.49 @ 116.00 - David K - 05 Z51 M6
12.49 @ 114.90 - Jschindler - 05 Z51 M6
12.54 @ 113.24 - NineBall - 05 Z51 M6 - tstat
12.56 @ 112.00 - Orange C6 - 05 Z51 A4
12.65 @ 111.65 - Zippin Zee - 05 Z51 M6
12.70 @ 112.43 - Jelsis - 06 Z51 A6
12.71 @ 111.00 - Demented - 05 Z51 A4
12.72 @ 111.98 - SR0707 - 06 A6
12.74 @ 108.67 - Shooter 49 - 05 A4 3.15
12.79 @ 112.17 - Jchazr - 05 Z51 M6
12.81 @ 112.83 - Vette-oholic - 05 Z51 M6
12.83 @ 109.44 - Tommy D - 05 A4 3.15
12.85 @ 114.53 - Mr 35th - 06 Z51 M6
12.85 @ 110.00 - Soldsyclone - 06 A6
12.90 @ 114.83 - Normlunt - 05 Z51 M6 - tstat
12.97 @ 108.00 - Ginny C6 - 05 F55 A4
12.98 @ 108.00 - Tampa Vet - 05 A4 3.15
12.99 @ 111.70 - C64ME - 05 Z51 M6
13.04 @ 109.15 - TMyers - 06 A6
13.12 @ 110.40 - JDWK - 05 Z51 M6
13.25 @ 110.60 - C6 Matt - 05 Z51 M6
13.26 @ 105.30 - Joeking - 05 Z51 A4
13.35 @ 108.10 - Phatpharmd - 06 A6

Jun 30, 2006 | 10:10 PM

#22

ram-it

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Just ask yourself how many NHRA funny cars and top fuel cars have an auto? Yes, it takes practice to get quick with a manual but you can shift one faster than an auto. Just ask Ranger.

Jul 1, 2006 | 10:13 AM

#23

ChevyBoy2006

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From: Tabor City, North Carolina

well thanks for the help i reck'n i'mma go with the M6 cause yall are right it would be alot more fun but you really cant go wrong with a corvette........

Nov 9, 2006 | 01:01 PM

#24

Sprite09

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From: Atlantic City(NJ)

Quote:

Originally Posted by CySevans

Fast in a M6 really depends on the driver. I can't tell you how many times I missed gears in the Trans Am. Didn't miss any in the Z06, but then I never had it at the drag strip. This C6 with its A6 definitely gets up and goes, and I never have to worry about missing a gear. I do admit that sometimes I miss the M6, but I sure don't miss it while holding a Starbuck's and calmly cruising. These paddle shifts will take a bit of getting used to, though. They don't shift the gears instantly, so it's still possible to bang the rev limiter if you don't hit it in time.

I need to find a stock 2005 A4 C6 to see which transmission has the better acceleration. I'm thinking it's the A6. A6 vs. M6, the M6 car puts more power to the ground, but planting that power and hitting all the gears just right is an artform, so stock C6 M6 vs. my A6 would probably be 50/50 depending on the driver of the M6.

I have a small question...Is their some sort of mod to make the shifting(paddleshifters) of the C6 shift instantly? Instead of the thing shifting two or one seconds later because its getting pretty annoying

Nov 9, 2006 | 02:08 PM

#25

sprayjunkie

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From: sofla

Quote:

Originally Posted by ram-it

Just ask yourself how many NHRA funny cars and top fuel cars have an auto? Yes, it takes practice to get quick with a manual but you can shift one faster than an auto. Just ask Ranger.

Last I checked there was NO tranny in a top fuel/funny car. They have a big stack of slipping clutches which gets them down the track. More like an auto than anything else though.

Nov 9, 2006 | 02:19 PM

#26

CySevans

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Originally Posted by Sprite09

Nothing of which I am aware. Yes, it does get annoying. I agree

Nov 9, 2006 | 06:26 PM

#27

chuck01

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From: Phoenix, Arziona

Are You getting a C5 or C6. Major difference. If you go with a C5 get the auto and change the rear end to a 3.42 with a good stall converter. The difference between the 2.73 and the 3.42 is Night and Day.

Last edited by chuck01; Nov 10, 2006 at 10:58 AM.

Nov 10, 2006 | 06:05 AM

#28

Frosty

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Keep in mind not all C5 autos got 2.73's guys

Also, the top fuel car comparision is weak. Total different type of car and scenerio.

I personally like my auto. Sure manuals are fun but I live in a highly congested area and there's no way in hell I'd want to sit in traffic with a stick car.

I say drive both and see what you like. There are pros and cons to each.