Paddle Shift on the 2007
Burning Brakes
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From: Fort Worth Texas
You know...according to what I've seen so far in my break-in period (which just ended today...514 miles!!!), the paddles are the only way to start out in 1st gear! "S" mode and "D" both start in 2nd.
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Originally Posted by LS1LT1
Just in case anyone missed it, 'knkali' won't use the paddles unless feeling a bit frisky. 
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From: Shiloh Ohio
Originally Posted by debmwb
You know...according to what I've seen so far in my break-in period (which just ended today...514 miles!!!), the paddles are the only way to start out in 1st gear! "S" mode and "D" both start in 2nd.
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From: Short Hills, NJ
Originally Posted by debmwb
You know...according to what I've seen so far in my break-in period (which just ended today...514 miles!!!), the paddles are the only way to start out in 1st gear! "S" mode and "D" both start in 2nd.
In paddle mode if you let the gears run down on their own when slowing it does stop at 2nd gear of course and will stay there until you shift out of it in either direction.
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From: Shiloh Ohio
Originally Posted by LS1LT1
I disagree, it's supposed to start in first gear in either of the full automatic modes.
In paddle mode if you let the gears run down on their own when slowing it does stop at 2nd gear of course and will stay there until you shift out of it in either direction.
In paddle mode if you let the gears run down on their own when slowing it does stop at 2nd gear of course and will stay there until you shift out of it in either direction.
And notice he said paddle mode, not S mode. In S or D it downshifts to first unless you use the paddles.
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Originally Posted by SHOOTER 49
They can be fun on the backroads but I don't use them much otherwise and if running the 1/4 would stay away from them and use S.The overall experience with the A6 is VERY pleasant for an automatic but it is not going to please someone who really wanted a manual.
I have an A6 O7 convertable built june 26th , 6,000 miles when running 1/4 mile put in S & powerbrake ........ will result in best ET the Dog
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Originally Posted by RedHot
I use D mode about half the time. The other half of the time I will use S mode, and about half of that time in Paddle mode. 
,at least to a German it is funny
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From: Chandler Arizona
Originally Posted by debmwb
You know...according to what I've seen so far in my break-in period (which just ended today...514 miles!!!), the paddles are the only way to start out in 1st gear! "S" mode and "D" both start in 2nd.
Burning Brakes
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From: Fort Worth Texas
Originally Posted by glennhl
I'd take your car to the dealer, there is something wrong with it. The only time it starts in 2nd gear is if you are in S and have used the paddles, then forget to shift to first when you stop. That is the only time and that is exactly what mine does. When I'm in D or S (and have not hit the paddles when in S), then it always starts out in first gear.
This is directly from the 2007 "Getting to know your Corvette" book..."In the Sport mode, the transmission will automatically downshift as the vehicle slows down. From a stop, it will start in second gear." It doesn't feel like 1st when you start out normally in D or S.
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From: Chandler Arizona
Originally Posted by debmwb
This is directly from the 2007 "Getting to know your Corvette" book..."In the Sport mode, the transmission will automatically downshift as the vehicle slows down. From a stop, it will start in second gear." It doesn't feel like 1st when you start out normally in D or S.
Burning Brakes
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From: Fort Worth Texas
Originally Posted by glennhl
Again, only if you are using the paddles. Seriously, if your car is not shifting all the way to first when in D or in S without using Paddles, you need to take your car in.
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From: Makena, Maui & NM
Now that I have the Corsa Sports on my A6, I do use the paddles more to hear the backpressure gurgle. Having said that, I would use the paddles even more had the paddles been left side downshift, right side upshift and with none of those useless thumb + switches. Have yet to see any "sports car" use that kind of stupid system.
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From: Evans Georgia
Originally Posted by TMyers
I would also say I don't use my paddles much. The only exception is passing and when the roads start to get interesting. I have attempted to use them at the strip as I do think it would provide the fastest times if you can get the shifts correct.
I don't use the paddles much either. However, when I first did use them it seemed to me that the car was stonger off the line...I mean I could really tell a difference.
Is this my imagination or am I right?
Thanks
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From: Shiloh Ohio
Originally Posted by debmwb
Yep...re-read the section and you are correct. It may be in first, but it didn't seem that way. I'll check it again in the morning.
It is worded better in the owner's manual then the Getting to know your corvette book. Instead of saying sport mode it actually says "when the manual paddle shift gear selections system is active".
I pointed out the mistake or confusing section on the forum once before in the getting to know your corvette book. In my opinion it is misstated in that book, at a minimum it is confusing. But the owner's manual is more clear.
But unless you touch the paddles it will definitely downshift and start in 1st in S or D.
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From: Shiloh Ohio
Originally Posted by wsharp24
I don't use the paddles much either. However, when I first did use them it seemed to me that the car was stonger off the line...I mean I could really tell a difference.
Is this my imagination or am I right?
Thanks
I have run in S and D at the strip. As far as I can tell the difference in ET is not measurable.
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From: Everett Wa
Originally Posted by wsharp24
I don't use the paddles much either. However, when I first did use them it seemed to me that the car was stonger off the line...I mean I could really tell a difference.
Is this my imagination or am I right?
Thanks
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From: Chandler Arizona
Originally Posted by debmwb
Yep...re-read the section and you are correct. It may be in first, but it didn't seem that way. I'll check it again in the morning.
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Originally Posted by Check 6
My C6 is a 6 speed manual, however my Porsche Cayman S (no flames) has the tiptronic transmission which can be placed in a true clutchless manual mode and gear changing is only by paddles in that mode. I use that mode much of the time and enjoy it. You grt thre control of a manual without the clutch and with my lower back getting worse the clutching action does not help the problem. I would hope the next evolution of the Corvette will includes adopts the Porsche concept.