What is the difference between shifting with....
2/6/12, 03:59 PM
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What is the difference between shifting with....
....paddles and simply shifting with the automatic center console shifter? Is there any fundamental difference in what is happening with the gears? Thanks.
2/6/12, 04:07 PM
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You just don't have to take you hand off the steering wheel with paddle shifters. They make it possible for a little more control. They don't make the trans act any differently
2/6/12, 04:41 PM
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Plus, the current 2011-2012 shifter does not have control over every gear. And the transmission will still automatically upshift or prevent a downshift if the shift is oustside it's programmed WOT shift points.
2/6/12, 06:00 PM
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1-2-3 will not up shift. It stays in the selected gear to the rev limiter or until you shift it.
2/6/12, 07:40 PM
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The cars with paddle shifters I've seen were automatic and no dual clutch that I am aware of. BMW Z4 for one.
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2/7/12, 06:07 AM
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The BMW Z4 uses a 7 speed double (Dual) clutch automatic transmission. LLZBub is correct, and you are also somewhat correct, almost all paddle shift cars have double or dual clutch automatic transmissions.
2/7/12, 09:27 AM
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Okay, thanks. Didn't know that. I actually test drove the Z4 and my final buying decision was between the Mustang and Z4. It was a nice car but I liked the Mustang better.
Thanks, Bucko!! God willing, I'll be here to track that one for you!
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