New Automatic shifter for 2013
2/9/12, 01:18 PM
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LOL yeah, maybe now we can re-wire your window buttons in the door so they change the gears as well 
Anyway a very weird approach. I don't mind a manual override system on an automatic, but the only sensible way to implement that is with paddles on the steering wheel.
That being said I have had those for almost 2 years on my Audi A5 now and I have probably used them about 5 times in total. Quite useless feature imo.
Anyway a very weird approach. I don't mind a manual override system on an automatic, but the only sensible way to implement that is with paddles on the steering wheel.
That being said I have had those for almost 2 years on my Audi A5 now and I have probably used them about 5 times in total. Quite useless feature imo.
2/9/12, 02:41 PM
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LOL yeah, maybe now we can re-wire your window buttons in the door so they change the gears as well
Anyway a very weird approach. I don't mind a manual override system on an automatic, but the only sensible way to implement that is with paddles on the steering wheel.
That being said I have had those for almost 2 years on my Audi A5 now and I have probably used them about 5 times in total. Quite useless feature imo.
Anyway a very weird approach. I don't mind a manual override system on an automatic, but the only sensible way to implement that is with paddles on the steering wheel.
That being said I have had those for almost 2 years on my Audi A5 now and I have probably used them about 5 times in total. Quite useless feature imo.
And I know what you mean about your Audi, many of my friends have manual override in their cars (even my GF's Jetta lol) and they don't seem to use it very often. One of those things that's nice to have for those few times where you want it I suppose.
2/9/12, 04:03 PM
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I drive in the city now, and despite the ease of driving an automatic I still prefer driving a manual. I don't know why, maybe I'm just backwards.
2/10/12, 08:06 AM
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As much as people love "flappy paddles", I just can't see them in a mustang. Certainly not with the current interior anyway. I think a more slap-style shifter would be a better fit.
And I know what you mean about your Audi, many of my friends have manual override in their cars (even my GF's Jetta lol) and they don't seem to use it very often. One of those things that's nice to have for those few times where you want it I suppose.
And I know what you mean about your Audi, many of my friends have manual override in their cars (even my GF's Jetta lol) and they don't seem to use it very often. One of those things that's nice to have for those few times where you want it I suppose.
When I wanna shift, I drive the Mustang.
2/10/12, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by RedCandy5.0
I have paddel shifters on my '11 4 cyl Outback.
2/10/12, 09:39 AM
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I think they should include something in the manual transmission to move the car at slow speeds without using clutch for stop and go situation, driving an hour in stop and go traffic will put a lot of wear on the clutch.
2/10/12, 09:47 AM
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umm, then it would be an automatic because it would need a torque converter. Starting and stopping is the clutch's most important function. Hence why you can shift without the clutch (not suggested) but can't start
2/10/12, 10:01 AM
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I think they should include something in the manual transmission to move the car at slow speeds without using clutch for stop and go situation, driving an hour in stop and go traffic will put a lot of wear on the clutch.
2/11/12, 06:40 AM
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2/13/12, 04:01 PM
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I'm sure it's just me, but when in stop & go traffic, I actually prefer to stop, then go, as opposed to roll at like 5mph. Yes, I know it's ridiculous and wastes gas. But the problem is that for my 2011 auto, it doesn't like to stay between 4 and 10 mph - at those speeds, it's right on the edge of shifting into a higher gear, so I always find myself bucking forward when all I want to do is coast. So I actually hate it when someone in front of me rolls 
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It's entirely my fault though. I will occasionally just throw the car into 2nd, and cruise that way - helps a bit more. But it's hard to keep at a constant 5 - 10mph.
. It's entirely my fault though. I will occasionally just throw the car into 2nd, and cruise that way - helps a bit more. But it's hard to keep at a constant 5 - 10mph.
2/13/12, 04:37 PM
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Ford needs to ditch the auto all together for a system like BMWs DCT or Porsche PDK. Both of these trannies are quicker than their manual counterparts. As far as Ford moving toward a "Euro" car I am all for it. If Ford is to survive they need to build a car that can be sold all over the world.
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2/15/12, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Dave07997S
Ford needs to ditch the auto all together for a system like BMWs DCT or Porsche PDK. Both of these trannies are quicker than their manual counterparts. As far as Ford moving toward a "Euro" car I am all for it. If Ford is to survive they need to build a car that can be sold all over the world.
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2/15/12, 09:13 AM
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Ford needs to ditch the auto all together for a system like BMWs DCT or Porsche PDK. Both of these trannies are quicker than their manual counterparts. As far as Ford moving toward a "Euro" car I am all for it. If Ford is to survive they need to build a car that can be sold all over the world.
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100% agree, not sure why they bother with paddles in automatics response time and precision not there but my s4 has the dct system and the paddles are great. Many mustang fans without the skill set for fancy footwork or long commutes would appreciate the perfect crisp rev matched downshifts in manual mode and the ability to run it in auto mode when in traffic.
The car costs enough as it is.
2/15/12, 09:44 AM
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I'm not sure I would have ordered the "manual mode shifters" on my '13 automatic if they weren't included, but I'm definitely glad they put it on the shifter rather than behind the steering wheel. That way if you don't want to use it, it will never get in the way.
2/15/12, 09:52 AM
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You did order the recaros on it too, didn't you?
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