Thoughts on the Paddle-Shifter...
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Chandler Arizona
I very seldom use the paddles on the street. I do use them in Solo 2 events.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: SF East Bay CA
If you tune and learn how to drive it it is actually pretty good..
And this is from an old stick shift guy..
Drive both.. I use the paddles all of the time. If you only use it once in a while, you will never learn how to use it effectively and properly. (Kind of like you learned how to use a manual. you had no option other than to master it.. If you use the paddle ALL OF THE TIME, you will master it.)
And this is from an old stick shift guy..
Drive both.. I use the paddles all of the time. If you only use it once in a while, you will never learn how to use it effectively and properly. (Kind of like you learned how to use a manual. you had no option other than to master it.. If you use the paddle ALL OF THE TIME, you will master it.)
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Bucks County PA
I've had a 2007 Coupe with the A6 tranny.
It is a nice compromise.
NO, it is not as fun to drive as a manual tranny, but it still gives you the opportunity to downshift and upshift to make your aftermarket exhaust sound better, that is important ot me.
Also, you never fear getting stuck in traffic.
I currently have 2 C6 Verts, a 2006 manual tranny and a 2005 with the A4/3.15 auto tranny.
The A4 shifts much harder than the A6, but I like the extra gears the A6 offers.
I do not like how in Full Auto mode you cannot keep the A6 from shifting in to overdrive and lugging, where in the A4 you can lock it so that it never goes in to overdrive.
Hope this helps,
Howard
It is a nice compromise.
NO, it is not as fun to drive as a manual tranny, but it still gives you the opportunity to downshift and upshift to make your aftermarket exhaust sound better, that is important ot me.
Also, you never fear getting stuck in traffic.
I currently have 2 C6 Verts, a 2006 manual tranny and a 2005 with the A4/3.15 auto tranny.
The A4 shifts much harder than the A6, but I like the extra gears the A6 offers.
I do not like how in Full Auto mode you cannot keep the A6 from shifting in to overdrive and lugging, where in the A4 you can lock it so that it never goes in to overdrive.
Hope this helps,
Howard
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From: brooksville , fl 34602
I have it also and wouldnt go back. The delay on mine is only the first ingagement ; after that the shifts are right now. As far as the comment on lugging, if your going that slow you only have to think about it and the tranny down shifts, "engineering" along with 30mpg. I also track the car!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Chandler Arizona
If you tune and learn how to drive it it is actually pretty good..
And this is from an old stick shift guy..
Drive both.. I use the paddles all of the time. If you only use it once in a while, you will never learn how to use it effectively and properly. (Kind of like you learned how to use a manual. you had no option other than to master it.. If you use the paddle ALL OF THE TIME, you will master it.)
And this is from an old stick shift guy..
Drive both.. I use the paddles all of the time. If you only use it once in a while, you will never learn how to use it effectively and properly. (Kind of like you learned how to use a manual. you had no option other than to master it.. If you use the paddle ALL OF THE TIME, you will master it.)
I also agree with LS1LT1, the 6L80 is a great transmission. It would just be perfect if they could eliminate the delay.
Tech Contributor
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
I would bet the shift delay can be tuned out with HPtuners. Anyone that is in the LI area that wants to explore what is available as far as adjustment, I can read the PCM and look at what shift controls are available. It doesnt show this info without actually reading a A6 computer so I need a sample car. No adjustment will be made to your car if you dont want it. You can get a full tune out of the deal too if you wish. The engine parameters are no different to tune.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Mission Viejo CA
I would bet the shift delay can be tuned out with HPtuners. Anyone that is in the LI area that wants to explore what is available as far as adjustment, I can read the PCM and look at what shift controls are available. It doesnt show this info without actually reading a A6 computer so I need a sample car. No adjustment will be made to your car if you dont want it. You can get a full tune out of the deal too if you wish. The engine parameters are no different to tune.
Wish I have my 08 and was visiting LI. 
If you do get a chance to check this out I'm sure lots of folks here would love to hear the results.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: CA
There was a report here on the forum that a software upgrade would be coming soon to improve the shifts.
That this was the only real difference on the 08 A6 and that upgrade would be backwards compatable.
Time will tell I guess.
That this was the only real difference on the 08 A6 and that upgrade would be backwards compatable.
Time will tell I guess.
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Instructor
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Raleigh NC
Thank you for all of your input guys! I am flirting with getting the A6 but absolutely hate to hear of this 'delay' shifting sensation. To me that would be as annoying as a slipping transmission! If not worse...
Hopefully GM gets it together for the 08's.
Hopefully GM gets it together for the 08's.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: SF East Bay CA
Drive one before you dismiss it because of the delay.
There is supposed to be a software tuine in the next few months to shorten the delay.
Keep in mind that when you use your manual, there is a delay, i.e. foot and hand coordination delay. It was on another post that no human can do it faster than the computer.. Reset the shift points (HP tuners) and you will be shocked at the take offs...(in S or D)
There is supposed to be a software tuine in the next few months to shorten the delay.
Keep in mind that when you use your manual, there is a delay, i.e. foot and hand coordination delay. It was on another post that no human can do it faster than the computer.. Reset the shift points (HP tuners) and you will be shocked at the take offs...(in S or D)
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: ---Phoenix, AZ --- Boiler Up, Hammer Down!
I like my A6 tranny . The only time there is a delay in shifting is in manual paddle mode. In auto mode (S or D) the tranny upshifts smoothly and the downshifts will pin you back in the seat.
. The only time there is a delay in shifting is in manual paddle mode. In auto mode (S or D) the tranny upshifts smoothly and the downshifts will pin you back in the seat.
Team Owner
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From: When all is said and done... there is a hell of a lot more said than done. Riverside,Texas
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Instructor
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From: Raleigh NC