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ttss · 11-10-2009, 07:39 PM

Anyone know of a replacement shifter to relocate the tap shift off of the steering wheel and onto the shifter itself? If not, does anyone know how to do this? Gear shifts suck while cornering!

nemosgt · 11-11-2009, 08:06 PM

Don't shift while cornering!

Shift down as you slow for the corner. Then steady throttle during the turn.
Upshift, if required, as you straighten the wheel to straight ahead and accelerate.

Honestly, I imagine what you want to do is impossible or certainly cost prohibitive.

Cheers.

rdono · 11-15-2009, 07:49 PM

Lets face it GM let us down on this. You can not drive the car fast while corning and use the shift feature. The paddles are buttons that require you to place your hads at 9 & 3. Lets hope someone makes a replacement system.

toehead93 · 11-15-2009, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nemosgt

Don't shift while cornering!

Shift down as you slow for the corner. Then steady throttle during the turn.
Upshift, if required, as you straighten the wheel to straight ahead and accelerate.

Honestly, I imagine what you want to do is impossible or certainly cost prohibitive.

Cheers.

I'm with you on this one, I don't understand the problem. Whether you have an auto or a stick you shouldn't have to shift in the middle of the turn.

meanmike · 11-15-2009, 08:59 PM

I love the way the G8's shift work's. It's just like you what your asking for.

StlRomAniaN · 11-15-2009, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toehead93

I'm with you on this one, I don't understand the problem. Whether you have an auto or a stick you shouldn't have to shift in the middle of the turn.

+1

You guys need to learn how to shift if you're actually doing it while in a turn

With a little bit of rain or oil, your rear tires will get buttery to say the least.

The TAPshift system works great. The only problem with it being the small delay when downshifting while pressing on the gas.

RoyalKev · 11-16-2009, 10:53 AM

I think the old malibus or impalas had them on the sifter maybe you can swap them but all the wiring looks like a pain

nemosgt · 11-16-2009, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdono

Lets face it GM let us down on this. You can not drive the car fast while corning and use the shift feature. The paddles are buttons that require you to place your hads at 9 & 3. Lets hope someone makes a replacement system.

9 and 3. That's where your hands are supposed to be.

Cheers.

null_x86 · 11-22-2009, 07:08 PM

You shouldnt be trying to shift while cornering. Downshift before the corner, accelerate just before the beginning-middle point of the corner and shift on exit of corner. Thats how my mom taught me to drive a stick and I have never had any problem with shifting... learn to shift right after the corner and you'll have no problems. Like a few people said, 9 and 3 are where your hands are supposed to be.

tom692010 · 12-07-2009, 03:35 PM

10-2 in my driving class, but I own a manual so I don't care!

Number 3 · 12-07-2009, 05:15 PM

The thought is you have better control in the corner with your hands on the wheel.

So please stop with the "GM let us down". It is basically something you don't like and that's ok.

The Base CTS has the tap up/down on the shift lever as you are suggesting. Pull it to the side and push or pull the lever to shift. The all conquering CTS-V, however, has the exact same shifter buttons on the steering wheel as our beloved Camaro. Good enough for the V, good enough for the Camaro.

So it isn't a failure it's just a preference that you have.

Beauwulf · 12-08-2009, 06:51 PM

My only real complaint about the tap shift setup, well 2 complaints, is the size of the buttons (too small) and the delay in activation. There's a 2-300 RPM delay between pressing the button and the shift. European marque manufacturers get it done in milliseconds. Granted, you pay for that speed but a little quicker would definitely be better for me!

2010 SSRS · 12-09-2009, 06:54 AM

downshift and hammer it

rpepka · 12-09-2009, 07:32 AM

Tap shift stinks for sure, way too long of a delay and a very poor location.

11-10-2009, 07:39 PM	#1
ttss TTSS Drives: 2010 Black on Black SS L99 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cordova TN Posts: 48 View My Garage	Tap Shift on the Stick Anyone know of a replacement shifter to relocate the tap shift off of the steering wheel and onto the shifter itself? If not, does anyone know how to do this? Gear shifts suck while cornering!

11-15-2009, 07:49 PM	#3
rdono Cavallino Drives: 2010 SS/RS IMO-IMO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Palo Alto Posts: 211 View My Garage	tap shift buttons suck Lets face it GM let us down on this. You can not drive the car fast while corning and use the shift feature. The paddles are buttons that require you to place your hads at 9 & 3. Lets hope someone makes a replacement system.

11-22-2009, 07:08 PM	#9
null_x86 I'm baaaaaaaaaack Drives: 2003 Saturn Vue "Toy Car" Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 247 View My Garage	You shouldnt be trying to shift while cornering. Downshift before the corner, accelerate just before the beginning-middle point of the corner and shift on exit of corner. Thats how my mom taught me to drive a stick and I have never had any problem with shifting... learn to shift right after the corner and you'll have no problems. Like a few people said, 9 and 3 are where your hands are supposed to be. __________________ www.bmblb.us 910-358-0964 Rally Yellow w/ Black Stripes 2SS/RS 6 Spd Manual - Someday... Perma-grin started 10-20-09 Future USAF 2nd Lt.

12-07-2009, 05:15 PM	#11
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,172 View My Garage	The thought is you have better control in the corner with your hands on the wheel. So please stop with the "GM let us down". It is basically something you don't like and that's ok. The Base CTS has the tap up/down on the shift lever as you are suggesting. Pull it to the side and push or pull the lever to shift. The all conquering CTS-V, however, has the exact same shifter buttons on the steering wheel as our beloved Camaro. Good enough for the V, good enough for the Camaro. So it isn't a failure it's just a preference that you have. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

12-08-2009, 06:51 PM	#12
Beauwulf Drives: '10 LT RS A6 & '04 Acura RSX Type S Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,529	My only real complaint about the tap shift setup, well 2 complaints, is the size of the buttons (too small) and the delay in activation. There's a 2-300 RPM delay between pressing the button and the shift. European marque manufacturers get it done in milliseconds. Granted, you pay for that speed but a little quicker would definitely be better for me! __________________

11-11-2009, 08:06 PM	#2
nemosgt Drives: 2006 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 74	Don't shift while cornering! Shift down as you slow for the corner. Then steady throttle during the turn. Upshift, if required, as you straighten the wheel to straight ahead and accelerate. Honestly, I imagine what you want to do is impossible or certainly cost prohibitive. Cheers.

11-15-2009, 08:59 PM	#5
meanmike Account Suspended Drives: FIRST ON RACE DAY Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,170	I love the way the G8's shift work's. It's just like you what your asking for.

11-16-2009, 10:53 AM	#7
RoyalKev Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 973	I think the old malibus or impalas had them on the sifter maybe you can swap them but all the wiring looks like a pain

12-07-2009, 03:35 PM	#10
tom692010 Account Suspended Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Here Posts: 1,404	10-2 in my driving class, but I own a manual so I don't care!

12-09-2009, 06:54 AM	#13
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	downshift and hammer it

12-09-2009, 07:32 AM	#14
rpepka Drives: 2013 ZL1 # 2195 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 965	Tap shift stinks for sure, way too long of a delay and a very poor location. __________________ http://www.sarasotahomestore.com/

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