Paddleshifter pic
Safety Car
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From: Whidbey Island WA
Originally Posted by robertpel9
Thats what i was afriad of...................
Well someday we will get with the 21st century. So basically you are telling me this is not much different from rowing the gears on an auto from the center console??
I knew it was too good to be true
Well someday we will get with the 21st century. So basically you are telling me this is not much different from rowing the gears on an auto from the center console??
I knew it was too good to be true
Former Vendor
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From: Atlantic City NJ
Oh boy, these pics are going to cause someone an unpleasant visit from the Men in the Black Suits.
All I can say is that I can neither affirm or deny that these are or are not or could be pictures of a paddle shift that may or may not be available on the 2006 Corvette assuming that they may or may not make a 2006 Corvette......
That should stop them from visiting me!
All I can say is that I can neither affirm or deny that these are or are not or could be pictures of a paddle shift that may or may not be available on the 2006 Corvette assuming that they may or may not make a 2006 Corvette......
That should stop them from visiting me!
Instructor
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From: Fort Mill South Carolina
Originally Posted by cerino2000
Does anyone think that this will make a lot of people hold off for a 2006 model?
I don't like the looks of the wheel though. I'm assuming that the "+" buttons are for "up-shift", so where are the "Down-shift" buttons?
I want an auto due to the heavy rush hour traffic I face each day. I presently drive my wife's Toyota Celica GTS auto with the buttons on the wheel. The buttons on top of the wheel are labeled "Down" and the ones on the forward face of the wheel are for "up" shifting. This is really handy in traffic and prevents the tranny from constantly shifting up and down. Another benefit is you get some engine braking when you let off the gas, just like a manual.
It is a slush box, but should still be fun.
Safety Car
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From: Spicewood, Texas, USA TX-Texas
Originally Posted by cerino2000
But if this also a 6-spd auto, that is pretty nice in many people's eyes.
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Drifting
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From: NY
WAIT A MINUTE!!
If i am reading these pics correct.. there is no way to downshift.. Given the relationship and location of the paddles and the markings on them, both paddles have "+" signs on them indicating upshift.. But nothing (certainly no room) to indicate downshift.. If all they did was add an upshift this is by far the most ridiculous thing i have ever seen. WHAT GOOD IS UPSHIFT ONLY?! most people would rather have the paddles to downshift.. Smashing the pedal upshifts fine.. Its kicking down to a lower gear that most people want..
If i am reading these pics correct.. there is no way to downshift.. Given the relationship and location of the paddles and the markings on them, both paddles have "+" signs on them indicating upshift.. But nothing (certainly no room) to indicate downshift.. If all they did was add an upshift this is by far the most ridiculous thing i have ever seen. WHAT GOOD IS UPSHIFT ONLY?! most people would rather have the paddles to downshift.. Smashing the pedal upshifts fine.. Its kicking down to a lower gear that most people want..
Burning Brakes
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From: Erie PA
I like the technology aspect of the whole thing, but give me a clutch and let me stall it every now and again and I'll be a happy man!
$.02 for everyone who reads this one!
JimO
Erie, PA
(14 more student loan payments and I'll own a Vette!!!!)
$.02 for everyone who reads this one!
JimO
Erie, PA
(14 more student loan payments and I'll own a Vette!!!!)
Team Owner
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From: Damn Connecticut Yankee
Originally Posted by Daemon Motorsports
WAIT A MINUTE!!
If i am reading these pics correct.. there is no way to downshift.. Given the relationship and location of the paddles and the markings on them, both paddles have "+" signs on them indicating upshift.. But nothing (certainly no room) to indicate downshift.. If all they did was add an upshift this is by far the most ridiculous thing i have ever seen. WHAT GOOD IS UPSHIFT ONLY?! most people would rather have the paddles to downshift.. Smashing the pedal upshifts fine.. Its kicking down to a lower gear that most people want..
If i am reading these pics correct.. there is no way to downshift.. Given the relationship and location of the paddles and the markings on them, both paddles have "+" signs on them indicating upshift.. But nothing (certainly no room) to indicate downshift.. If all they did was add an upshift this is by far the most ridiculous thing i have ever seen. WHAT GOOD IS UPSHIFT ONLY?! most people would rather have the paddles to downshift.. Smashing the pedal upshifts fine.. Its kicking down to a lower gear that most people want..
Would make sense. The thumb pushes the assembly away from the wheel to upshift, the pad draws it toward the wheel to downshift.
Last edited by ProfMoriarty; Apr 28, 2005 at 11:25 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Murphy TX
I would think push '+' to upshift, pull the back of the paddle to downshift. Just a guess. I agree upshift only would be dumb.
Regardless, it's great that this is a 6speed auto, but I don't see the big deal with the psuedo manual shift. When would this find use?
Regardless, it's great that this is a 6speed auto, but I don't see the big deal with the psuedo manual shift. When would this find use?
Drifting
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From: NY
Originally Posted by ProfMoriarty
Maybe the black pad behind the wheel shifter?
Le Mans Master
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From: Yorktown Heights NY
St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06
Originally Posted by Dave@Kerbeck.com
Oh boy, these pics are going to cause someone an unpleasant visit from the Men in the Black Suits.
All I can say is that I can neither affirm or deny that these are or are not or could be pictures of a paddle shift that may or may not be available on the 2006 Corvette assuming that they may or may not make a 2006 Corvette......
That should stop them from visiting me!
All I can say is that I can neither affirm or deny that these are or are not or could be pictures of a paddle shift that may or may not be available on the 2006 Corvette assuming that they may or may not make a 2006 Corvette......
That should stop them from visiting me!
Frank
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From: Damn Connecticut Yankee
Originally Posted by Daemon Motorsports
Maybe.. But never have i seen a PULL to downshift.. always a push.. or in BMW's case.. right hand pull upshift left hand pull downshift like in F1.
It's still an auto that's got a neat paddle shifter gimmick.
I would think that the majority of auto tranny vette buyers (CF'ers excluded) would not appreciate the little kick in the back that you get when you shift with an F1.
Last edited by ProfMoriarty; Apr 28, 2005 at 11:30 PM.
Safety Car
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From: Biloxi MS Theres something happenin' here, What it is ain't exactly clear.....
Originally Posted by Dave@Kerbeck.com
Oh boy, these pics are going to cause someone an unpleasant visit from the Men in the Black Suits.
All I can say is that I can neither affirm or deny that these are or are not or could be pictures of a paddle shift that may or may not be available on the 2006 Corvette assuming that they may or may not make a 2006 Corvette......
That should stop them from visiting me!
All I can say is that I can neither affirm or deny that these are or are not or could be pictures of a paddle shift that may or may not be available on the 2006 Corvette assuming that they may or may not make a 2006 Corvette......
That should stop them from visiting me!
I was either at the Plant saturday, or I wasn't .. But I certainly DID or DID NOT see the 2006 Corvette while I was there..
Whew - now I can sleep better - they will not come after me either!
Rain
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Le Mans Master
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From: NC
Originally Posted by Punk Boy
nice job of stealing the photos and removing the watermarks off of them...
Safety Car
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From: Biloxi MS Theres something happenin' here, What it is ain't exactly clear.....
well- original posted did allude that these came from Digital Corvettes' web site..
can't believe someone took the watermarks off -
ah well -
can't believe someone took the watermarks off -
ah well -