Experience with paddle shifting ?
AIR FORCE VETERAN
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 6,223
Likes: 441
From: Pennsylvania
[QUOTE=onyx_z71;1587526839]
maybe some software Guru will make available some fix That will allow just what you ask for. I do not want to give up the fantastic ride of the Mag Ride in tour but I do want the snappier shifts..
The A6 is much improved in the C7, it rev matches all downshifts, it also changes the way it shifts depending in what drive mode your in.[/QUOTE]
This is the only thing I don't like about having Mag Ride because if you want the "Track" shifting characteristics, you have to live with the "Track" ride of the MSRC system.
I wish the auto transmission setting could be defaulted in all modes like the NPP, steering feel, and cluster display can.
This is the only thing I don't like about having Mag Ride because if you want the "Track" shifting characteristics, you have to live with the "Track" ride of the MSRC system.
I wish the auto transmission setting could be defaulted in all modes like the NPP, steering feel, and cluster display can.
maybe some software Guru will make available some fix That will allow just what you ask for. I do not want to give up the fantastic ride of the Mag Ride in tour but I do want the snappier shifts..
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 10,779
Likes: 199
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 10,909
Likes: 2,701
From: Phila Suburbs 2023 C8 & 2013 650ix
The shifter really comes in handy in slow speed tight turns from a start where you have the steering wheel turned hard right or left. Finding the paddles can be difficult in the first to second shift.
Pro
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 740
Likes: 206
From: Poulsbo WA
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,599
Likes: 22
From: Whittier CA
As far as I am concerned, it is the best of both worlds. Automatic shifting when I am stuck in traffic, and paddle shifting when I want to play around. As some have stated, the C7's paddle shifting is smoother and greatly improved over the C6.
Pro
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 670
Likes: 85
Exactly! Most other cars I have driven with "manual mode" automatics allow shifts to be made on the paddles and shifter, don't know why this isn't available on the Corvette.
Advanced
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 73
Likes: 1
From: Ventura CA
At least the C6 shift response can be improved with a Tune.
Michael Bello
S2T Performance Products
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 4,939
Likes: 448
From: CHOCOWINITY NC
Wakes it all up nicely! Quite responsive, pleasurable and improved normal driving..
As mentioned, I do wish it had shifter actuation as well as paddles like my DSG VW's.
Last edited by Modshack; Aug 7, 2014 at 01:39 PM.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 1999
Posts: 20,054
Likes: 44
From: Swansea IL
I'm just at 350 miles so I haven't let "her rip yet" but I'm warming to the A6. I'm an old gear head my last 4 vettte's were manuals, and I'm just as happy and satified driving the A6 Stingray as I was driving my Z51/Z06's.
Advanced
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 73
Likes: 1
From: Ventura CA
So can the C7...The Diablosport Firm Sport shift program is pretty nice. You can program Partial throttle shift pressures and WOT shift points by gear...
Wakes it all up nicely! Quite responsive, pleasurable and improved normal driving..
As mentioned, I do wish it had shifter actuation as well as paddles like my DSG VW's.
Wakes it all up nicely! Quite responsive, pleasurable and improved normal driving..
As mentioned, I do wish it had shifter actuation as well as paddles like my DSG VW's.
The stock C7 shift response is impressive. I'll have to drive one with a Tune. Looking forward to that!
Michael Bello
S2T Performance Products
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 10,084
Likes: 3,056
From: CA
I am considering a current inventory 2014 with A/T - paddles, and would like to hear from people who have this option. Do you use it ? Like it ? Hate it ?, etc.
This will be the 14th Corvette I have owned, and possibly the first Automatic. But this car has what I want at the right price. This is the only thing holding me back.
This will be the 14th Corvette I have owned, and possibly the first Automatic. But this car has what I want at the right price. This is the only thing holding me back.
However, the paddles are no substitute for a manual shifter and clutch. Not even close. You'll be bored with paddles after a day, if that.
They are making about 15,000 manuals a year, so one should pop up that fits your needs.
Michael
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,325
Likes: 426
From: Minnesota
The A6 paddle response in my C7 is much improved over my past 2010 A6. I just leave it in D and when I want to shift down using the paddles, do so.
The easy part is holding the right hand paddle for a couple of seconds to revert back to auto mode without moving the shift lever back.
The easy part is holding the right hand paddle for a couple of seconds to revert back to auto mode without moving the shift lever back.
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
From: Paden Nebraska
I had a C6 with automatic transmission/paddle shift and now have a C7 with automatic/paddle shift transmission. The C7 automatic transmission shifts MUCH faster when using the paddle shift going from gear to gear. If you get into a street race with someone and use the paddle shifter, you'll be pleased to see how fast the car goes from 1st gear to 2nd gear. The C6 paddle shifting wasn't near as fast going from one gear to the next as this new C7.
I enjoy the paddle shifting overall, though I do admit I miss the manual transmission at times. When you keep the transmission in the "M" position, you can paddle shift through all the gears to simulate a manual transmission but if you're a die-hard manual transmission fan, I'd recommend the manual tranny.
I enjoy the paddle shifting overall, though I do admit I miss the manual transmission at times. When you keep the transmission in the "M" position, you can paddle shift through all the gears to simulate a manual transmission but if you're a die-hard manual transmission fan, I'd recommend the manual tranny.
Advanced
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 90
Likes: 0
I am considering a current inventory 2014 with A/T - paddles, and would like to hear from people who have this option. Do you use it ? Like it ? Hate it ?, etc.
This will be the 14th Corvette I have owned, and possibly the first Automatic. But this car has what I want at the right price. This is the only thing holding me back.
This will be the 14th Corvette I have owned, and possibly the first Automatic. But this car has what I want at the right price. This is the only thing holding me back.
The C7 Paddles are way more responsive than my V.
LA
