2019 Camaro SS commits Hara Kiri...

ImportConvert · 03-26-2019, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I drove it on paddles all the time... So I didn't really get to experience that as a performance flaw. If I had it on auto. I was also in cruise control

When did u come back import? Haven't seen u in ages?

Been a while...

I don't understand paddles when a properly tuned transmission gives me the same exact things I'd do for myself with paddles. That's how sorted out the CX5's gearbox is.

ChopsZ · 03-26-2019, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

The jeweled Z is the Auto. Sorry manual guys but it's true. At the time it came out. It was the best tranny under a DCT.

For strictly drag racing, sure. For everyday driving, nope. I will take the manual over the auto any day of the week. I prefer choosing my own gears and how long I want to stay in them.

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-27-2019, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

For strictly drag racing, sure. For everyday driving, nope. I will take the manual over the auto any day of the week. I prefer choosing my own gears and how long I want to stay in them.

That's exactly how the paddles work? Lol. Geez. And I've done well on track with paddles. Not drag racing. Where do you get these definitions from? On track or street. Manual Z's ain't really efffin with me. I was about half a second quicker than most dudes rowing there own. N that's me hitting paddles. Not leaving it in D. Which tells me not too many dudes even have the kinda skill to stay next to an auto.

ImportConvert · 03-28-2019, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

That's exactly how the paddles work? Lol. Geez. And I've done well on track with paddles. Not drag racing. Where do you get these definitions from? On track or street. Manual Z's ain't really efffin with me. I was about half a second quicker than most dudes rowing there own. N that's me hitting paddles. Not leaving it in D. Which tells me not too many dudes even have the kinda skill to stay next to an auto.

Agreed 100%, but I always found manual more engaging, and since I don't make a living from racing, I'd prefer a manual in a sports car, 1/2 second slower or not.

ChopsZ · 04-01-2019, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

That's exactly how the paddles work? Lol. Geez. And I've done well on track with paddles. Not drag racing. Where do you get these definitions from? On track or street. Manual Z's ain't really efffin with me. I was about half a second quicker than most dudes rowing there own. N that's me hitting paddles. Not leaving it in D. Which tells me not too many dudes even have the kinda skill to stay next to an auto.

Just saying... You can have your auto with paddles. That's fine. It's not my cup of tea. And yes, judging from your own personal experience, I would agree, not too many of those dudes have the skill.

I'm not saying I'm the fastest out there, nor am I claiming I'm faster than a "proper" auto, but I am quite capable of shifting pretty darn quick, quicker than most.

Plus, for me, no matter how good an auto is, a manual is simply more engaging and more funner for me.

Anywho, not trying to argue and not saying anyone is right or wrong. Just enjoying my Z and appreciating other fellow Z's.

mults · 03-25-2019, 03:00 PM

This is the reason that you break in your car's mechanicals before you going all WOT on them. Sounds like more than the tranny went.

I can hear him explaining to the Service Advisor; "I was getting on the freeway, merging with traffic at a safe and respectful speed and something happened."

ChopsZ · 03-25-2019, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mults

This is the reason that you break in your car's mechanicals before you going all WOT on them. Sounds like more than the tranny went.

I can hear him explaining to the Service Advisor; "I was getting on the freeway, merging with traffic at a safe and respectful speed and something happened."

I'm just puzzled what that large flash under the car was and why all of the lights except the brake lights went out.

Also, in all honesty, we were doing a safe and respectful speed. We were just trying to get to that speed quickly.

Rusty · 03-25-2019, 10:06 PM

I've got a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee TrailHawk 5.7 Hemi, with 80,000 miles on it. It's been prefect. Also have a 2008 PowerWagon 5.7 Hemi, with 80,000 miles on it. I beat on this truck and it's never let me down.

ImportConvert · 03-26-2019, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

I'm just puzzled what that large flash under the car was and why all of the lights except the brake lights went out.

Also, in all honesty, we were doing a safe and respectful speed. We were just trying to get to that speed quickly.

I honestly have no idea. Your guess is as good as mine. If you care enough, cruise the Chevy dealers for the next couple of days and if you spot his car in service, ask "What's wrong with that one?" and most techs don't care about privacy and will tell you.

ChopsZ · 03-26-2019, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I honestly have no idea. Your guess is as good as mine. If you care enough, cruise the Chevy dealers for the next couple of days and if you spot his car in service, ask "What's wrong with that one?" and most techs don't care about privacy and will tell you.

Yeah, no. I don't care that much go put forth that kind of energy. I've got much better things to do with my time. Like watch grass grow or something.

Zingston · 03-26-2019, 06:10 AM

[QUOTE=ChopsZ;3837265]I'm just puzzled what that large flash under the car was and why all of the lights except the brake lights went out.

It appears as if the blasting cap fired and caused some type of mechanical and/or electronic disruption, while failing to ignite the explosive device. Failed mob hit.

Falconquey · 03-26-2019, 08:48 AM

[QUOTE=Zingston;3837348]

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

I'm just puzzled what that large flash under the car was and why all of the lights except the brake lights went out.

It appears as if the blasting cap fired and caused some type of mechanical and/or electronic disruption, while failing to ignite the explosive device. Failed mob hit.

. You are correct sir!!!

2011 Nismo#91 · 03-26-2019, 08:25 AM

GM real people and real shitty cars for the most part.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0jTcGBxh6w

Jsolo · 03-26-2019, 04:34 PM

Probably a Monday or Friday car.....

danegrey · 03-28-2019, 10:44 AM

Late to the conversation
-- I like a manual thou I coincide that Auto is the way to go
-- My Z has not had any mechanical problems and I have made many mods to it and track it about 3-4 times a year (fingerscrossed)
-- Only problems with the has been some paint issues and Nissan took care of them
-- SUV - hopefully never, but things change in life...

my 2 cents....

03-25-2019, 03:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
mults A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 71 Posts: 1,830 Drives: 2010 (40th) #706 Rep Power: 16887	This is the reason that you break in your car's mechanicals before you going all WOT on them. Sounds like more than the tranny went. I can hear him explaining to the Service Advisor; "I was getting on the freeway, merging with traffic at a safe and respectful speed and something happened." ZCanadian likes this. __________________ 40th Anniversary 'Z', 312.06HP/260.58TQ (Dynosty EcuTek Tune) Build Date/Number: 1/27/2010 #706 Berk HFC + CBE, R2C CAI, Clear Bra, Cleveland Z Club[/COLOR]

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03-26-2019, 06:10 AM	#11 (permalink)
Zingston A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 4,028 Drives: like it's a rental. Rep Power: 2684372	[QUOTE=ChopsZ;3837265]I'm just puzzled what that large flash under the car was and why all of the lights except the brake lights went out. It appears as if the blasting cap fired and caused some type of mechanical and/or electronic disruption, while failing to ignite the explosive device. Failed mob hit. Rusty, ChopsZ and Falconquey like this.

03-26-2019, 08:25 AM	#13 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,413 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40571	GM real people and real shitty cars for the most part. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0jTcGBxh6w __________________ GTR TT 493Whp/431lbft, Ecutek, Southbend 6puck,Quaife, RPM RollBar 4Point, R888R, JRZ RSPro F(10R/10C) R(10R/6C) 1000f500r inlbs+150inlbs Tender, SPL everywhere.Full Specs

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Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 16	Probably a Monday or Friday car..... __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

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danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 73 Posts: 3,194 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649541	Late to the conversation -- I like a manual thou I coincide that Auto is the way to go -- My Z has not had any mechanical problems and I have made many mods to it and track it about 3-4 times a year (fingerscrossed) -- Only problems with the has been some paint issues and Nissan took care of them -- SUV - hopefully never, but things change in life... my 2 cents.... UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

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