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Old 01-29-2019, 07:55 AM   #4
6DoF
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Originally Posted by champ View Post
Xeleventybillion on the ZF programming logic for FCA 8spd vehicles. I've been driving the GF's JL with the 8spd and... and... I can't believe I'm saying this, but if I were to buy a JL tomorrow - it would be an automatic. That thing is always in the gear I expect it to be and drives just flawlessly.

On the other hand, my GM designed and programmed 8spd behind the 6.2 is godawful. It's like they didn't even try.

Ram would be the first truck I test drive if I were in the market for new.

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Originally Posted by MBood82 View Post
I've rented two Challenger R/Ts recently, both with the automatic. They are honestly faster feeling then my wife's stick version of the same car, and I really didn't miss the stick side the transmission was smart.

I feel dirty for wanting the auto but it's happening...
both of you shut your mouth!!

while i'll agree i'm much less annoyed by the FCA 8spd ... i still want to row.
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