A6 paddle shift,, Need input
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A6 paddle shift,, Need input
looking for some input about an idea. You have seen the threads about the shifter mod, the one where you make the right paddle upshift. Its a fantastic mod (thxs for all who have come up with it and noted the work) it gives you more of an F1 type shifting (right paddle upshifts left paddle down shifts) The only problem is it makes the thumb "+" shift part kind of confusing? One upshifts and the other then downshifts.
I took mine apart again tonight and would love to get rid of the thumb part all together. Just have the paddles and thats it. Simple and more F1 like. Dont know if a vendor has this? (i know WCC has the modded ones) i may chop mine off, sand the part smooth and repaint. Your thots, (insert flame suit on here) paul
I took mine apart again tonight and would love to get rid of the thumb part all together. Just have the paddles and thats it. Simple and more F1 like. Dont know if a vendor has this? (i know WCC has the modded ones) i may chop mine off, sand the part smooth and repaint. Your thots, (insert flame suit on here) paul
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good take, i wonder if I only had the paddles if a guy would loose track of which is which while cornering hard? maybe thats why they added the thumbs????
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, as this allows me to drive with one hand at times, after using the paddles 95% of the time I am used to and appreciate the OEM shifting.
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I agree with most here, I love the stock set up, it enables you to use one hand, and either hand at that. I prefer stock over F1 style.
My 2 cents, although with inflation its probably worth $1 now.....
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Ditto for me...
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I think cut,sand and repaint will work. If you follow the curve of the paddle, it should look unaltered.
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If you change it the way you describe, what would you do to downshift on a hard left turn if your left paddle was the downshift paddle? The paddle will be down between your legs. I wouldn't want to be a contortionist while driving!
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Would prefer F1 or straight SMG shifter
I would change mine in an heartbeat.
I get confused going from a car that has F1 style to a Thumbell style.
That is one (only one) of the reasons I went with a MN6 on my last Vette. The wife, however, would like me to buy another auto.
I get confused going from a car that has F1 style to a Thumbell style.
That is one (only one) of the reasons I went with a MN6 on my last Vette. The wife, however, would like me to buy another auto.
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I thought about changing it like Hanny is doing, but then I drove in paddle mode more, and for me, the ambidextrous ability became more valuable. Just IMO. Rick
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From what I have been told, this is why GM put up and down on each side of the wheel.
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you could be right about that,,,that makes more sense from a stock perspective to.
I already have it set up where the paddles do what i want (right up, left downshifts) a month ago and i like it so much that way i just dont even use the thumbs. So thats really the only reason for the post. It might hurt resale but i dont really care about that,,,he** i may never sell the car. Thxs for all the input, the perspectives are always appreciated. paul
