Paddle Shifter - Explain More
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Paddle Shifter - Explain More
The new 6 speed auto coming (we think) sounds absolutely GREAT!
But, please explain more about what the Paddle Shifter does. I’ve owned a lot of new cars and trucks over the years but never knew much about a Paddle Shifter. I can only assume that it is the slider lever (one or two?) on the steering wheel that will let you force shift through the gears of an automatic.
Can you shift through ALL the gears with it or just up or down once for each gear like an overdrive switch?
The 2.53 rear axel is DOUBLY great for ME! I’ve always been a nut for as much an overdrive effect at cruise as possible. I realize that most of you young guys (under 60) probably are only interested in performance axels. But, for me, I like a low speed quiet engine at cruise. (This makes it easier to buy Borla Stingers, which I plan to get, since a lower engine speed means less cabin noise.)
The 2006 C6 is sounding better every day!! One could even say Yippee!
But, please explain more about what the Paddle Shifter does. I’ve owned a lot of new cars and trucks over the years but never knew much about a Paddle Shifter. I can only assume that it is the slider lever (one or two?) on the steering wheel that will let you force shift through the gears of an automatic.
Can you shift through ALL the gears with it or just up or down once for each gear like an overdrive switch?
The 2.53 rear axel is DOUBLY great for ME! I’ve always been a nut for as much an overdrive effect at cruise as possible. I realize that most of you young guys (under 60) probably are only interested in performance axels. But, for me, I like a low speed quiet engine at cruise. (This makes it easier to buy Borla Stingers, which I plan to get, since a lower engine speed means less cabin noise.)
The 2006 C6 is sounding better every day!! One could even say Yippee!
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Originally Posted by Big Jimm
The new 6 speed auto coming (we think) sounds absolutely GREAT!
But, please explain more about what the Paddle Shifter does. I’ve owned a lot of new cars and trucks over the years but never knew much about a Paddle Shifter. I can only assume that it is the slider lever (one or two?) on the steering wheel that will let you force shift through the gears of an automatic.
Can you shift through ALL the gears with it or just up or down once for each gear like an overdrive switch?
The 2.53 rear axel is DOUBLY great for ME! I’ve always been a nut for as much an overdrive effect at cruise as possible. I realize that most of you young guys (under 60) probably are only interested in performance axels. But, for me, I like a low speed quiet engine at cruise. (This makes it easier to buy Borla Stingers, which I plan to get, since a lower engine speed means less cabin noise.)
The 2006 C6 is sounding better every day!! One could even say Yippee!
But, please explain more about what the Paddle Shifter does. I’ve owned a lot of new cars and trucks over the years but never knew much about a Paddle Shifter. I can only assume that it is the slider lever (one or two?) on the steering wheel that will let you force shift through the gears of an automatic.
Can you shift through ALL the gears with it or just up or down once for each gear like an overdrive switch?
The 2.53 rear axel is DOUBLY great for ME! I’ve always been a nut for as much an overdrive effect at cruise as possible. I realize that most of you young guys (under 60) probably are only interested in performance axels. But, for me, I like a low speed quiet engine at cruise. (This makes it easier to buy Borla Stingers, which I plan to get, since a lower engine speed means less cabin noise.)
The 2006 C6 is sounding better every day!! One could even say Yippee!
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Big Jim:
The 06 C6 will have a 6 speed Automatic Transmission with button shaped "paddles" attached to the back of the steering wheel. These button shaped paddles are in a position that will allow the driver to press them with his left or right thumb. One side will be for upshifting, the other for downshifting. You can place the normal shift lever in "D"
for drive and let it shift "automatically" or shift gears sequentially with your thumbs "manually." It hasn't been determined yet if the trans. will rev.match with a throttle blip, or just shift with whatever you have.
An Auto. Trans. with a Torque Conv. and the ability to shift gears sequentially with paddles. Almost like Play Station II.
The 06 C6 will have a 6 speed Automatic Transmission with button shaped "paddles" attached to the back of the steering wheel. These button shaped paddles are in a position that will allow the driver to press them with his left or right thumb. One side will be for upshifting, the other for downshifting. You can place the normal shift lever in "D"
for drive and let it shift "automatically" or shift gears sequentially with your thumbs "manually." It hasn't been determined yet if the trans. will rev.match with a throttle blip, or just shift with whatever you have.
An Auto. Trans. with a Torque Conv. and the ability to shift gears sequentially with paddles. Almost like Play Station II.
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From: Bowling Green OH
Originally Posted by TRJ
Big Jim:
The 06 C6 will have a 6 speed Automatic Transmission with button shaped "paddles" attached to the back of the steering wheel. These button shaped paddles are in a position that will allow the driver to press them with his left or right thumb. One side will be for upshifting, the other for downshifting.
The 06 C6 will have a 6 speed Automatic Transmission with button shaped "paddles" attached to the back of the steering wheel. These button shaped paddles are in a position that will allow the driver to press them with his left or right thumb. One side will be for upshifting, the other for downshifting.
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Originally Posted by Frenchie
Negative. Both buttons, left and right, will be used to upshift (with either thumb). Downshifting will be done with either middle finger by pressing on the back of the wheel.
The last sentance in your post (above), did you mean: by pressing on the back of the paddle? Rather than the "wheel?" In the pics that I have seen of the paddle attached to the wheel, it looked like the only piece in the attachment that would move was the button. You may be right, but all that I have read seemed to indicate that one side was for upshifting, and the other side for downshifting. I'm sure we'll all learn about it soon.
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From: Bowling Green OH
Originally Posted by TRJ
Frenchie,
The last sentance in your post (above), did you mean: by pressing on the back of the paddle? Rather than the "wheel?" In the pics that I have seen of the paddle attached to the wheel, it looked like the only piece in the attachment that would move was the button. You may be right, but all that I have read seemed to indicate that one side was for upshifting, and the other side for downshifting. I'm sure we'll all learn about it soon.
The last sentance in your post (above), did you mean: by pressing on the back of the paddle? Rather than the "wheel?" In the pics that I have seen of the paddle attached to the wheel, it looked like the only piece in the attachment that would move was the button. You may be right, but all that I have read seemed to indicate that one side was for upshifting, and the other side for downshifting. I'm sure we'll all learn about it soon.
Last edited by Frenchie; May 15, 2005 at 12:15 AM.
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Originally Posted by Frenchie
There will be both "paddles" and buttons. The two paddles are located on the back of the horizontal bar of the wheel. You'll downshift by pressing on either one with either middle finger. The two "thumb buttons," facing front, are for upshifting. You'll notice that both have + on them.
thanks for that info, Frenchie.
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From: Bowling Green OH
Originally Posted by TRJ
I just magnified the photo showing a front on view of the paddles/buttons. You're right, there is a plus on both thumb buttons,
thanks for that info, Frenchie.
thanks for that info, Frenchie.
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Originally Posted by Frenchie
There will be both "paddles" and buttons. The two paddles are located on the back of the horizontal bar of the wheel. You'll downshift by pressing on either one with either middle finger. The two "thumb buttons," facing front, are for upshifting. You'll notice that both have + on them.
I drove an '06 Vert with paddle shift at Bowling Green on Saturday. You can leave the trany in what ever gear you happen to be in when you come to a stop and it will downshift for you (to 2nd) if you foreget.
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From: Fort Mill South Carolina
Originally Posted by Frenchie
There will be both "paddles" and buttons. The two paddles are located on the back of the horizontal bar of the wheel. You'll downshift by pressing on either one with either middle finger. The two "thumb buttons," facing front, are for upshifting. You'll notice that both have + on them.
When I drive her car, I never use the Auto position, always put it in manual. In addition, there is an indicator on the speedometer that indicates what gear you have selected. It's great in stop and go traffic and prevents the tranny from constantly shifting up and down.
It would initially appear that some nut at GM has the new A6 set up backwards (push down for upshift & pull up for downshift). I think that alone will take some getting used to. Just my .02 worth.
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From: Orlando Fl
Originally Posted by RedHot
I drove an '06 Vert with paddle shift at Bowling Green on Saturday. You can leave the trany in what ever gear you happen to be in when you come to a stop and it will downshift for you (to 2nd) if you foreget.
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From: Prescott AZ
Originally Posted by RedHot
I drove an '06 Vert with paddle shift at Bowling Green on Saturday. You can leave the trany in what ever gear you happen to be in when you come to a stop and it will downshift for you (to 2nd) if you foreget.
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Originally Posted by Curtis A. Franz
Your comments seem to suggest tht the A6 will normally start off in second gear.
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