Paddle Shifters- Anybody?

[jjrally85]

Do you use your paddles or shift from the stick when in manual mode? I find the paddles have a bit too much travel and I don't feel as engaged unless I'm gripping the stick. I feel like I can slam it through the gears a little easier too.
Thoughts?

[Jdmboi]

yea same here.....plus i still like to feel like im in control with i use the stick.....

[geargrinder]

Always from the stick +/-. So stupid to make paddle shifter that doesn't turn with the steering wheel.

[Blaze]

Originally Posted by geargrinder

Always from the stick +/-. So stupid to make paddle shifter that doesn't turn with the steering wheel.

+1

I believe there is an aftermarket fix for that. JDM of course.
You can also get larger paddles.

I normally drive about 50/50.

[Jackal]

The paddles are useless unless your driving in a straight line and that's just boring. I like using thr stick to shift while in sprt and manual modes.

[MTZL]

Not really. I was the same way before with the paddle shifter.
I finally understood why it is the way it is.
You shift down before you turn & shift up after the turn.

So the hands are 9-10 & 2-3 o'clock both paddles are within reach
Before going into the turn click shift down paddle
with hand positions on LH @ 10 o'clock RH @ 2 o'clock

If you are turning LEFT after paddle down shifting,
you turn the steering wheel with your Right Hand from 2 o'clock to 9-7 o'clock depends on how much you need to turn.
or reposition RH to 4-5 o'clock & end up @ 12-10 o'clock position.
Your Left Hand is on stand by & off the steering wheel
your left hand is needed to control the steering wheel spin.
Gas &/or brake appropriately going into the turn.
After hitting the apex the steering wheel will straighten itself out.
Dont fight it, let it straighten itself out. Its automagic!
Use your Left hand to control the steering wheel spin
as your right hand should be free to position back @ 2-3 o'clock
& ready to shift up.

Steering wheel spin control take a little bit of practice but will help with your rapid handling maneuvers.

ps: Feel free to comment or add more driving techniques.

[GTS_Rob]

i use the floor shifter not the paddles....and thats in my gts lol....paddles seem to lag a lil....

[MTZL]

I dont have any lag in Paddle shifting on my RA.

[GTS_Rob]

its more of a power lag, that a shift lag....

lolzzzzz

thats why im upgrading....too bad no desert sand. i love my color

[Xorro]

I use a mixture, as mentioned paddles are fine in a straight line. If I'm accelerating out of a roundabout it easier to change up using the gear stick. Mind you I've always had manuals so the gear stick seems more normal to me.