View Poll Results: How Do You Use Your A8/A6?
Auto most of the time. Paddles occasionally
44
65.67%
50/50. Mix it up and use both frequently
12
17.91%
Paddles most of the time, and auto once in a while.
9
13.43%
Auot for teh stree and paddles for track work
2
2.99%
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A8/A6 Owners Paddle Shifting Poll
12-03-2016, 09:54 AM
#1
Safety Car
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A8/A6 Owners Paddle Shifting Poll
For A8 or A6 owners. How do you prefer to shift?
* Mostly let the transmission shift itself. I use paddles very little.
* Mix it up about 50/50. Sometime I use paddles other times I use Auto.
* Use the paddles most of the time and I only use auto occasionally.
* Auto shift for street and paddles for track work.
* Use paddles exclusively. Never use auto. (should have added this to the poll)
* Mostly let the transmission shift itself. I use paddles very little.
* Mix it up about 50/50. Sometime I use paddles other times I use Auto.
* Use the paddles most of the time and I only use auto occasionally.
* Auto shift for street and paddles for track work.
* Use paddles exclusively. Never use auto. (should have added this to the poll)
Last edited by Scruff Vette; 12-03-2016 at 11:59 AM. Reason: add to poll choices
12-03-2016, 09:57 AM
#2
For A8 or A6 owners. How do you prefer to shift?
* Mostly let the transmission shift itself. I use paddles very little.
* Mix it up about 50/50. Sometime I use paddles other times I use Auto.
* Use the paddles most of the time and I only use auto occasionally.
* Auto shift for street and paddles for track work.
* Mostly let the transmission shift itself. I use paddles very little.
* Mix it up about 50/50. Sometime I use paddles other times I use Auto.
* Use the paddles most of the time and I only use auto occasionally.
* Auto shift for street and paddles for track work.
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OLD_GOAT (12-03-2016)
12-03-2016, 10:00 AM
#4
Team Owner
I don't like the paddle setup on my 2016. With my daughters Mini I liked the more intuitive system. With either paddle you pull back as you accelerate, push forward as you decelerate. In other words natural for your body's momentum. I don't even use the Vette's paddles at all.
12-03-2016, 10:03 AM
#6
For A8 or A6 owners. How do you prefer to shift?
* Mostly let the transmission shift itself. I use paddles very little.
* Mix it up about 50/50. Sometime I use paddles other times I use Auto.
* Use the paddles most of the time and I only use auto occasionally.
* Auto shift for street and paddles for track work.
* Mostly let the transmission shift itself. I use paddles very little.
* Mix it up about 50/50. Sometime I use paddles other times I use Auto.
* Use the paddles most of the time and I only use auto occasionally.
* Auto shift for street and paddles for track work.
12-03-2016, 10:04 AM
#7
I couldn't vote, because I never drive in D. I use the paddles exclusively. 
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Scruff Vette (12-03-2016)
12-03-2016, 10:29 AM
#8
Drifting
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About the only time I use the manual mode is when I like to pop a downshift to get the noise. As far as shifting, I hate to say the A8 shifts faster and better than I do.
12-03-2016, 03:39 PM
#11
Safety Car
I use M mode more and more. I really like controlling which gear I am in, but I don't miss using my left foot to do it. When in M mode, if coming to a stop I let the computer do the down shifts. Around corners I do the shifting.
12-03-2016, 04:15 PM
#13
CF Senior Member
I use the paddles almost exclusively. They add fun to the driving experience, provide great exhaust sound and avoid the annoying AFM. Like driving with a manual but without the hassle of a clutch.
12-03-2016, 05:38 PM
#14
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At first I used auto most of the time, but as time goes on I find myself using the paddles more and more. My car is one of these famous "warblers", and using the paddles I can keep the engine out of the "warble cruising range" of 1500 rpms. It stops that nasty noise in it's tracks. 
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...asionally.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...asionally.html
Last edited by Rebel Yell; 12-03-2016 at 05:38 PM.
12-03-2016, 06:45 PM
#16
Drifting
No way would I use any paddle shifter at the strip. There is too much 'lag' time from hitting the paddles and the car actually shifting.
I may occasionally use the paddles, but when I mean business about getting a good slip, I let the car shift itself. None of us can shift faster than the computer.
I may occasionally use the paddles, but when I mean business about getting a good slip, I let the car shift itself. None of us can shift faster than the computer.
