BradyB0225
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Here is some more specific info to share regarding the FWD 9-speed (9T50) slushbox. GM Hydra-Matic 9T50 9-Speed Automatic Transmission
I am loving this transmission, GM's engineering is stellar when they want to actually make something good.
For example, the accumulator which is used to restart the engine during auto-stop is pretty cool. I guess I don't have to be worried about the starter wearing out sooner as it's actually not doing the starting during stop/start.
I also love the ability to coast when coming off the gas, the car coasts forever with the transmission's ability to freewheel. This was one of the last advantages of driving with a manual transmission. Does anybody else notice that it feels like the transmission is in neutral when coming off the gas?
I don't mind using the brakes a bit more to slow down as I've often thought that I would much rather replace brake pads rather than transmission clutch packs.
I do have a question regarding an FWD limited-slip as I am not seeing that mentioned anywhere. My Regal seems to lose traction with both front wheels spinning rather than a one-tire-fire. Does my car have a limited-slip or is it simply well designed with equal-length half-shafts to prevent torque steer? With the snow I've experienced so far, the car seems to do really well maintaining drive traction with just FWD.

I am loving this transmission, GM's engineering is stellar when they want to actually make something good.
For example, the accumulator which is used to restart the engine during auto-stop is pretty cool. I guess I don't have to be worried about the starter wearing out sooner as it's actually not doing the starting during stop/start.
I also love the ability to coast when coming off the gas, the car coasts forever with the transmission's ability to freewheel. This was one of the last advantages of driving with a manual transmission. Does anybody else notice that it feels like the transmission is in neutral when coming off the gas?
I don't mind using the brakes a bit more to slow down as I've often thought that I would much rather replace brake pads rather than transmission clutch packs.
I do have a question regarding an FWD limited-slip as I am not seeing that mentioned anywhere. My Regal seems to lose traction with both front wheels spinning rather than a one-tire-fire. Does my car have a limited-slip or is it simply well designed with equal-length half-shafts to prevent torque steer? With the snow I've experienced so far, the car seems to do really well maintaining drive traction with just FWD.
