Automatic owners - How often do use paddle shifters?
Jun 8, 2014 | 08:48 PM
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Burning Brakes
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From: miami, florida, usa
Automatic owners - How often do use paddle shifters?
Just wondering how many of you actually use your paddle shifters on a regular basis.
Jun 8, 2014 | 08:51 PM
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '12 thru '17
I use mine all the time, just like I did in my C6. I never put it in D and let it shift itself.
Jun 8, 2014 | 08:58 PM
Pro
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From: Michigan Thumb
I don't use mine very often, but I'm glad they're there for when I do want to use them.
Jun 8, 2014 | 09:01 PM
Burning Brakes
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From: Desoto Texas
Nice to have for fun,but use them seldom.R
Jun 8, 2014 | 09:19 PM
Pro
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From: Fort Lauderdale FL
I will a lot. I used them about 90 percent of the time on the last car I had which had then equipped.
Jun 8, 2014 | 09:22 PM
Le Mans Master
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90% of the time when I am on back country roads, I also like the way it rev matches on the down shifts especially with the NPP's open
Jun 8, 2014 | 09:32 PM
Race Director
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I use them all the time but almost never in M. In D and sport mode I use them to downshift to pass a car or to slow down and use the upshift to take it out of the performance shift mode instead of waiting for the car to do it. I like it!
Jun 8, 2014 | 10:07 PM
Racer
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Use them when playing but seldom for everyday driving. I think it shifts faster if you let the transmission do it
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Jun 8, 2014 | 10:10 PM
Pro
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From: Concord NH
Most of the time except when in traffic.
Jun 8, 2014 | 10:19 PM
Pro
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From: Poulsbo WA
Most of the time for now. I am coming from a 2012 Mustang GT 6 speed and with over 50 years of only driving manuals and I cannot break the habit. One positive note, I can move the seat back a little farther. Drove a 458 Ferrari Italia in Vegas and was hooked on the paddles. I think the paddles give you just about as much control with less work. OK, I am 71 years old.
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Jun 8, 2014 | 10:27 PM
Le Mans Master
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From: Gilbert Arizona
Paddle shifters...
I use them as much as I did on my C6. I basically use them when driving around town but on the highway I put it in Drive, but in Sport mode, and let the car shift itself for better gas mileage. I sometimes put it in Drive and Eco mode on long trips when I want a bit more quiet in the interior. But I do love the NPP....and I'm 64 years old....LOL
Jun 8, 2014 | 10:36 PM
Advanced
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From: Orlando
Depending on where and how feel like driving. But really do like the paddles. i say more than not.
Jun 8, 2014 | 10:43 PM
Advanced
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From: Alexandria Minnesota
Paddle Shift
Had C-7 for a Month paddle shifting in Manual is the only way I've driven it
Jun 8, 2014 | 11:25 PM
Team Owner
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From: Chirper Island
100% of the time.
Jun 8, 2014 | 11:27 PM
Race Director
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From: Marana, Arizona
Jun 10, 2014 | 01:51 PM
Drifting
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From: Bluffton,SC
Jun 10, 2014 | 01:54 PM
Safety Car
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From: CHOCOWINITY NC
50% of the time....
Jun 10, 2014 | 02:02 PM
Burning Brakes
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More and more. They are great to use when you want to keep the RPMs up and have a quick throttle response. Excellent choice for the mountains.
Jun 10, 2014 | 02:04 PM
Racer
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Only once just to see how it worked.
Jun 10, 2014 | 02:07 PM
Burning Brakes
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From: San Diego CA
My 3.6 ATS has them and I never use them.
