Looks like GM might be coming up with a paddle shifter for the 06. No idea if it will be an option on the Z06 but apparently is going to be on the C6 with an auto. Notice the paddles in the little red blinky circles.

Looks like GM might be coming up with a paddle shifter for the 06. No idea if it will be an option on the Z06 but apparently is going to be on the C6 with an auto. Notice the paddles in the little red blinky circles.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PARAGON:
Looks like GM might be coming up with a paddle shifter for the 06. No idea if it will be an option on the Z06 but apparently is going to be on the C6 with an auto. Notice the paddles in the little red blinky circles. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Faster shifting, I can tell you that. And an awesome ride...

Sorry, call me old school, but I just don't like the paddle shifters. I thought the SMG M3 was kind of sluggish off the line and the shifting was odd to me. My friend raves about the 360 F1, though, and says that with it any body can shift like Michael Schumacher.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
Sorry, call me old school, but I just don't like the paddle shifters. I thought the SMG M3 was kind of sluggish off the line and the shifting was odd to me. My friend raves about the 360 F1, though, and says that with it any body can shift like Michael Schumacher. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I just talked to guy who has been racing with Michael and he gave me some inside info about F1's. He said that F1's donwshifts automatically. Only upshifting is done by the race driver. This ofcourse makes the cornering much easier, you only have to be careful not to upshift too early or your ass is ahead of you head

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
Sorry, call me old school, but I just don't like the paddle shifters. I thought the SMG M3 was kind of sluggish off the line and the shifting was odd to me. My friend raves about the 360 F1, though, and says that with it any body can shift like Michael Schumacher. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


WTH Drty? I thought you liked paddles.

With Michael as in part of the team or as in competition? I can't hardly watch F1 this year because of all of the handicapping that's gone on to help the poorer teams. F1 has always been the pinnacle of all racing... now it's barely better than Indy or NASCAR. Ecclestone is killing F1. Can't wait to see the teams start their own league after this contract is up.

NO WAY... I prefer a 6 speed.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by jgmachine:
NO WAY... I prefer a 6 speed. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I agree.

Nice, but not a Z06.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">With Michael as in part of the team or as in competition? I can't hardly watch F1 this year because of all of the handicapping that's gone on to help the poorer teams. F1 has always been the pinnacle of all racing... now it's barely better than Indy or NASCAR. Ecclestone is killing F1. Can't wait to see the teams start their own league after this contract is up. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I am a huge Ferrari fan and have enjoyed watching them clean up the last few years. I was skeptical about the rule changes myself, but I have to say it has made it a lot more fun to watch.

Did you see the San Marino GP? Man, that was one of the best races I've seen in a long time. Schumi came from p13 all the way up to P2. From that point on it was an all out due between Schumacher and Alonso.

I hope the rest of the season is that competitive. It will do a lot for the sport in the U.S.. Not to mention the fact that San Marino aired on CBS. We go to the USGP every year. It's like nothing else. Where have I heard that before?

Here is a pic I took from the inaugural USGP. Sorry about the quality. It's a scan from a poster I made for a friend.

Z06 is sweet, but this is the cat's ass:

That pic is of a regular C6 with a Steptronic system like in a BMW. The Z06 has a 6-speed stick no paddles

No ****? What gave you that idea? The threads title or my first post that has the picture in it that specifically says it is for the C6 but no word yet if it will show up on a Z06.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Hart1:
Z06 is sweet, but this is the cat's ass:

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High priced hog.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PARAGON:
No ****? What gave you that idea? The threads title or my first post that has the picture in it that specifically says it is for the C6 but no word yet if it will show up on a Z06. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

To further answer this question, there will be no paddle shift on any C6, unless it is a last minute added option. If you have a question about the C6 ask me.

I've got hard shiny wood.

Da Blue Devil. Suppose to be INSAIN!

"Chevrolet won’t confirm it, but the company may be working on a $100,000 Corvette that’s a few performance notches above even its new Z06. GM Vice Chairman, Bob Lutz, while not confirming the car’s existence, told AutoWeek that the company is working on “something beyond the Z06” at a “much higher price point” that would match some of the world’s greatest cars. Le Mans 2005 GT1 winner Jan Magnussen is reportedly at Nurburgring hammering away at a post-Z06 ‘Vette, which, according to witnesses has 600 supercharged horses and is fitted with carbon fiber body parts."

There is not going to be a blue devil. it is just a conspiracy. they are working on something else

Wonder what the "something else" will be...probably a kick ass Camaro!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">To further answer this question, there will be no paddle shift on any C6, unless it is a last minute added option. If you have a question about the C6 ask me. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

According to the GM website and edmunds.com there is a paddle shift option for the 2006 C6.
check out the standard/options.

http://www.chevrolet.com/corvette/features/

Paddle shifters are for Euro sissies.

To the best of my knowledge we have ordered a C6 with paddle shifters...I don't think a manual driver will switch, but someone who usually drives an auto would like it

Being a huge Corvette fan and owner. I was going to buy a new 06 C6, but GM pushed out the 06 production date to late Sept instead of early July. I couldn't wait. That's one of the reasons I bought the 05 645. I drove the 645 with SMG and hated the way it shifted, lift foot off gas, shift, wait, wait, wait, then the car would decide to shift. The 645 auto-manual is right there when you want it. Lots of fun to drive.
Just my 2 cents worth,
Tim

I wonder when TAZ will be putting paddle shiffters on the H2?

We couldn't wait for an 06 C6...picked up a new 05 on Friday night.

Paddle Shift would have been cool though. Another plus of the 06 is the XM antenna is hidden and not the big black wart that we have now. I'd rather have Sirius too. Eh, oh well. I'm still happy with this one!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummerJohn:
We couldn't wait for an 06 C6...picked up a new 05 on Friday night.

Paddle Shift would have been cool though. Another plus of the 06 is the XM antenna is hidden and not the big black wart that we have now. I'd rather have Sirius too. Eh, oh well. I'm still happy with this one! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

VERY SWEET!

I'm liking the Z51 performance package option.

I just checked the Chevy site and they finally have the Z06 available.
http://www.chevrolet.com/corvette/

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
With Michael as in part of the team or as in competition? I can't hardly watch F1 this year because of all of the handicapping that's gone on to help the poorer teams. F1 has always been the pinnacle of all racing... now it's barely better than Indy or NASCAR. Ecclestone is killing F1. Can't wait to see the teams start their own league after this contract is up. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

He reced back in the days, not reacently. I think that was in F3000 class. Agree with you all of the above, Ferrari has a deal with Ecclestone for too long though. However I have to give it to Raikkonen (McLaren). He has been way faster than anybody else this year. Too bad they got his equioment reliable enough too late.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by W1N:
However I have to give it to Raikkonen (McLaren). He has been way faster than anybody else this year. Too bad they got his equioment reliable enough too late. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ahhhh... and he'll soon be dressed in <span class="ev_code_RED">RED!!!</span>

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by h2co-pilot:
I'm liking the Z51 performance package option. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

We got the Z51. Nice bigger rotors and cooler tires. It definitely grips a lot better than the C5. It's harder to get the tires to break loose when spinning donuts in the parking lots.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by W1N:
However I have to give it to Raikkonen (McLaren). He has been way faster than anybody else this year. Too bad they got his equioment reliable enough too late. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ahhhh... and he'll soon be dressed in <span class="ev_code_RED">RED!!!</span> </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

We all hope so!!! It is the only team that can do the tactics. Those damn Brits can't keep their focus together at McLaren's. It is going to take always a great driver to even get close to the top (look at Mr. Hakkinen, my personal favourite. Btw, my girlfriend's cousin is their best friend ). But at the Team Renault, they got two suck ass drivers and they are kicking butt...

The Z06 is not yet available. If you want one you should put it on order because there is limited production and a sticker of around 70k for one thats fully loaded

looks available to me..... i like it!!!

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I hate you.
You know I'm going to have to beat you with my shoe.

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
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I hate you.
You know I'm going to have to beat you with my shoe.

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but he has one of those PT cruiser thingies, that subtracts from any good he has ever done in his life

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by W1N:
However I have to give it to Raikkonen (McLaren). He has been way faster than anybody else this year. Too bad they got his equioment reliable enough too late. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ahhhh... and he'll soon be dressed in <span class="ev_code_RED">RED!!!</span> </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

You are most likely very much right. Fernando Alonso (Currently Renault) has just signed with McLaren starting 2007. I know Kimi doesn't have a deal with McLaren past 2006 season and he's definately going to sign with real contender.

btw, Kimi is building his own kick ass SUT (lift,SC etc etc)

Hey Timster I resemble that remark. I'm changing allot of stuff but, do not think I could swallow the paddle shifters. Not sure yet what i think about them on the Vette. It is a situation where surely it will benefit some in a real down to earth way. But, when it comes to the Vette it needs to be 6 on a stick and stick changed out to a short throw shifter. In fact would not mind an inline shifter to just click Your way up on a legal race track not on the streets. Inlines can give You just enough edge to win. Ran one on a 1968 Mustang coupe that was ported, polished and blue printed with a block setup that was one of the last 2 left in the Ford warehouse while Gapp and Rousch was still with Ford. Friend found them so We jumped on them. It had all the inner race guts with it and I never could rev it enough to hurt it, especailly on the line with line lock. I guess that is why I guess the Vette should be a stick. If nothing else for the good old days and the background of running high HP cars with stick not automatic like paddels. But, the paddlers may serve a real good purpose just not read up on them enough. I'd drive it though if it did have them most likely would not take the fun out of it.

TAZ