Paddle Shift
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Racer
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From: Byron Center MI
Paddle Shift
Just took delivery of my '08 JSB vert a few weeks ago. This is my first car with paddle shift. I can't seem to get the hang of how best to use paddle shift. I get best performance from auto mode. Any suggestions / tips on how best to use paddle shift?
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Racer
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From: Byron Center MI
Auto seems quicker than sport on take off if I don't use the paddle and down shift to first and therein lies my problem - knowing when to hit the paddle and getting use to the delay.
Burning Brakes
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From: Virginia Beach VA
I've found I like to shift it similar to a manual; that is to say that I ease up on the throttle a little, shift up and hit the throttle again. Same thing for down shifting with the exception of adding a little throttle (just like down shifting in a stick. You will find that your ears are you best friend on this caper - it sounds right when you do it right - if that makes sense. Additionally, one drawback I did notice is the fact that it won't shift in corners - either downshift when entering or upshift when exiting. I think the system is a kick and much more user friendly than the autostick on my wife's Dodge Daytona.
Regards,
Kevin
Regards,
Kevin
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
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From: FORT LAUDERDALE FL
I've found I like to shift it similar to a manual; that is to say that I ease up on the throttle a little, shift up and hit the throttle again. Same thing for down shifting with the exception of adding a little throttle (just like down shifting in a stick. You will find that your ears are you best friend on this caper - it sounds right when you do it right - if that makes sense. Additionally, one drawback I did notice is the fact that it won't shift in corners - either downshift when entering or upshift when exiting. I think the system is a kick and much more user friendly than the autostick on my wife's Dodge Daytona.
Regards,
Kevin
Regards,
Kevin
. now at 1,830 miles and no issues - yet. 
Racer
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Cypress Texas
when using this technique.... you achieve faster acceleration apposed to leaving it in "S" and letting it shift automatically???
Le Mans Master
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From: FORT LAUDERDALE FL
