Paddle Shift Question
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Paddle Shift Question
Does any who likes to use the paddle shift on the automatic C6 feel like it not very smooth and Clunky At times But, what really ticks me off is it will shift before I want it to. Is thia normal?
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St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24
It shifts at very low rpms, usually about 1400-1600 rpm. That's the whole reason for having the paddle shift. Put it in "S" and use the paddles. It won't upshift until you hit the paddle.
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I drove a paddle shifter before ordering my MN6. I DID NOT LIKE IT. Unfortunately i asked the wife to drive it as she has never driver a vette before, now she's pizzed that I ordered a MN6... 
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From: Beech Mountain North Carolina
St. Jude Donor '09
If you put it in "S" , you must hit a paddle to be in paddle mode. If you drive off in "S" without hitting a paddle , you will be in auto "sport" mode and not in "paddle " mode until you hit a paddle. I use paddle mode almost 100% of the time- love it-- and it will never shift before I want it-- comments here are usually that the A6 will not shift quick enough to suit some people.
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From: Glassboro New Jersey
In auto (D) ,the factory shift point are set more for fuel economy.
I always use my paddles and love it. No complaints here.
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I do a lot of mountain driving where I use the paddle shift most of the time. It works great, blips the throttle to match revs, shifts as fast (or maybe faster) as I would with a manual in normal driving, and it holds a gear until I use the paddle to shift. I really like it.
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