Paddles vs. Shift Lever in sport mode...
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Just curious here as I tend to find myself using the shift lever more than the paddles when driving. Does the shift lever shift as fast as the paddles in sport mode? Is there even a difference? I guess the way I sit when driving, makes it more comfortable to use the lever. It's also difficult to use the paddles when turning. I'm sure it's negligible either way, but was just curious. Any of you guys running the 1/4 mile try it both ways?
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You're all crazy, haha! I only use the shift lever when I'm turning through a long stoplight and want to get into 2nd in the lower rpms. Sometimes the paddles are not convenient.
To me the "engagement" point with the shift lever takes too much time since there is quite a bit of travel before it changes gears.
I either go paddles or full auto and let the car do it's best to get into 8th ASAP.
To me the "engagement" point with the shift lever takes too much time since there is quite a bit of travel before it changes gears.
I either go paddles or full auto and let the car do it's best to get into 8th ASAP.
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I've definitely used both methods of shifting, but have only tried the paddles during a 1/4 mile run. I don't think there is any way it would be beneficial to use the shift **** for straight line acceleration. Not only does it have a longer throw than the paddles, but you would also have to take your right hand off the steering wheel to make the shifts. When you are doing a quarter mile run it is beneficial to have both hands on the wheel and your attention focused on moving in a perfectly straight line.
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I don't understand why anyone would want to take hands off the wheel when there are paddles to ensure you do not need to do this. Even with the car loose in mid-corner, you can shift with confidence the car won't get upset when using the paddles.
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when i cruise i like to use the lever, but when im driving in a spirited fashion i used the paddles.
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