Paddle Shift vettes
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Paddle Shift vettes
Hey guys this is my first post. I have a new 06 paddle shift. I would like to know what kind of numbers people have got on the track with their paddlers. Second is there a gear dif between z51 paddles and regualr paddles?
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Originally Posted by dwalsvick
Hey guys this is my first post. I have a new 06 paddle shift. I would like to know what kind of numbers people have got on the track with their paddlers. Second is there a gear dif between z51 paddles and regualr paddles?
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Originally Posted by dwalsvick
Hey guys this is my first post. I have a new 06 paddle shift. I would like to know what kind of numbers people have got on the track with their paddlers. Second is there a gear dif between z51 paddles and regualr paddles?
As mentioned above there are no gear differences, be it in the trans or the rear differential, between Z51 and non Z51 automatics for 2006/2007.
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Are you asking what are the times when comparing shift by paddle or by auto? I have run the paddles a few times at the track. Out of the 5 times I have done it I have only had 2 passes where I did not hit the rev limiter. And on both of those passes I think the 1-2 shift happened a little to fast. My times have always been just a little slower buy my trap speed a little faster. I think that is because I can get a couple of hundered rpm more out of the 2-3 gear shift on the paddles. But the 1st to 2nd gear shift happens so fast you really have to be on your toes so you don't hit the limiter. I have toyed with the idea of a shift light but really have know idea about how I would go about it. I think if you could make a perfect pass in paddle mode, at least until we are able to change the shift points this would yield the best time. But getting that perfect pass is the hard part.
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From: Short Hills, NJ
Originally Posted by TMyers
I have toyed with the idea of a shift light but really have know idea about how I would go about it. I think if you could make a perfect pass in paddle mode, at least until we are able to change the shift points this would yield the best time. But getting that perfect pass is the hard part.
Paddle mode might ultimately turn out to yield the best results but I also agree that for now:
Originally Posted by SHOOTER 49
S mode and paddles NOT engaged is the quickest way.
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From: Short Hills, NJ
Originally Posted by dwalsvick
LS1, your 12:48 is awesome. Were you in auto "S" mode? What was your temp that day, altitude, etc?
) in other cars in the past as well. 
I tried the paddles on a later visit (different track) and wasn't happy, hit the rev limiter and it was a total mess LOL.
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Originally Posted by TMyers
Are you asking what are the times when comparing shift by paddle or by auto? I have run the paddles a few times at the track. Out of the 5 times I have done it I have only had 2 passes where I did not hit the rev limiter. And on both of those passes I think the 1-2 shift happened a little to fast. My times have always been just a little slower buy my trap speed a little faster. I think that is because I can get a couple of hundered rpm more out of the 2-3 gear shift on the paddles. But the 1st to 2nd gear shift happens so fast you really have to be on your toes so you don't hit the limiter. I have toyed with the idea of a shift light but really have know idea about how I would go about it. I think if you could make a perfect pass in paddle mode, at least until we are able to change the shift points this would yield the best time. But getting that perfect pass is the hard part.
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Originally Posted by LS1LT1
Yes, it was in 'S' full auto mode, TC and AH off. Weather conditions were very good, it was cold out (March in NJ) which does often hurt traction as well. While I thought it was great air when I was there I later found out the DA was barely negative (roughly -300 or -400 I think) that day. Good air yes but I've raced in even better (and will again ) in other cars in the past as well.
I tried the paddles on a later visit (different track) and wasn't happy, hit the rev limiter and it was a total mess LOL.
) in other cars in the past as well. I tried the paddles on a later visit (different track) and wasn't happy, hit the rev limiter and it was a total mess LOL.
What is your burn out method? Power breaking? Line Lock?
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Originally Posted by CessnaDriver
What is your burn out method? Power breaking? Line Lock?
, I probably even did too much of a burnout for the car dead hooked every time, I think a little spin might've helped my times even more maybe.Actually I've never had a line lock on my 11 second Z28 either, with an automatic it's quite easy and doesn't even hurt the rear brakes too much if you're smart about it.
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Originally Posted by LS1LT1
Power braking yes (the car is stock so no line lock, yet , I probably even did too much of a burnout for the car dead hooked every time, I think a little spin might've helped my times even more maybe.
Actually I've never had a line lock on my 11 second Z28 either, with an automatic it's quite easy and doesn't even hurt the rear brakes too much if you're smart about it.
, I probably even did too much of a burnout for the car dead hooked every time, I think a little spin might've helped my times even more maybe.Actually I've never had a line lock on my 11 second Z28 either, with an automatic it's quite easy and doesn't even hurt the rear brakes too much if you're smart about it.
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Originally Posted by mvcrash
May not hurt the brakes, but it is not good for the trans.
