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Anile8er · 09-07-2005, 01:39 AM

(MPH Magazine Article 2005-09-05, read red underline)

RC45 or anyone else know if this is true or has any info on this??

SilviaEvo · 09-07-2005, 01:42 AM

hahaha thats going to be gay

gtx28 · 09-07-2005, 01:45 AM

Dave hill said with the c5 he wanted paddle shift available. He requested a bunch of tech from other gm devisions. In the c5 he got the electronic shocks from the caddys. Heard this was a plan for a while now so no surprize.

HeilSvenska · 09-07-2005, 01:48 AM

The automatic version comes with paddle shift override.

What I don't know is whether or not this is a trad automatic with override or a sequential manual with automatic mode.
But I think it's an automatic with override because it's already being offered in the regular corvettes.

manumatic sounds terrible, by the way.

gigdy · 09-07-2005, 02:01 AM

whats up with the thing about plumbing schools at the end?

corpse_grinder0 · 09-07-2005, 02:01 AM

I dont like the sound of this, one bit.

coloradosilver · 09-07-2005, 02:10 AM

People have been talking about this in the corvette forums for some time now. As far as I know, It's just speculations and there's nothing official to back it up yet. I'll bet that the it will happen though. The only problem is that with GM engineering, it's probably going to be a really crappy attempt at a paddle shift. They only reason they'll do it is because it a trendy thing to have these days.

One of the best that I've seen so far is on the new Golf, so mayby if they follow their design they might have something.

Any REAL corvette driver would prefer the proper 6 speed shifter in the middle anyway. The only reason I can se for people to have a paddle shifter is so they can say "I have a paddle shift".

The proper shifter gives more control and a much better driving experience IMO.

racer_f50 · 09-07-2005, 02:59 AM

They've probly put in the paddles for the British TV presenters who bitch about how heavy the standard box shifts

RC45 · 09-07-2005, 08:19 AM

Magazine is talking out of their arse.

pharzo · 09-07-2005, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by RC45

Magazine is talking out of their arse

I love how the whole thread just died

Seems like a pretty dumb idea though. Maybe GM should start with something a little easier, like maybe 4 valves per cylinder

nthfinity · 09-07-2005, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by pharzo

Originally Posted by RC45

Magazine is talking out of their arse

I love how the whole thread just died

Seems like a pretty dumb idea though. Maybe GM should start with something a little easier, like maybe 4 valves per cylinder

been there, done that... and now they are making more power than ever

oh, and the paddle shifter is quite true, but as far as i know, its not a sequential box... but it is a 5 speed. still the 'poofta' choice to go with tho

T-Bird · 09-07-2005, 11:28 AM

as long as it isn't that bullshit box found in the Grand Prix GTP that thing sucked ass. now if I bought an M3 I would have the SMG if it was a Z06 it would be the Manual why? I'm not sure but that's how I would have it I like the SMG boxes

RC45 · 09-07-2005, 09:00 PM

Originally Posted by nthfinity

Originally Posted by pharzo

Originally Posted by RC45

Magazine is talking out of their arse

I love how the whole thread just died

Seems like a pretty dumb idea though. Maybe GM should start with something a little easier, like maybe 4 valves per cylinder

been there, done that... and now they are making more power than ever

oh, and the paddle shifter is quite true, but as far as i know, its not a sequential box... but it is a 5 speed. still the 'poofta' choice to go with tho

The paddle is true - but not for the Z06

And considering they didn't switch to a quieter clutch setup because it would have sacrificed acceleration, I think we are safe that the Z06 is not going to get a poofta shifter setup any time soon...

SFDMALEX · 09-07-2005, 09:02 PM

C6R uses paddle shift.

nthfinity · 09-07-2005, 09:07 PM

^^^
15+ years ago, Porsche was using thier SMG-style box (DPK) in thier racing cars so they could put them in thier production cars replacement for the torque converter automatics... we have yet to see this on any of thier production cars...

edit:
oh, and RC... some reason i didnt read into the title of the thread being Z06 related... once again,, an instance of jurnalists showing that they are mostly idiots