2012 wheel has PADDLE shifters!!! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

OPP · 09-18-2011, 09:28 AM

Did you know the 2012 wheel has real paddles for shifters? Not buttons but actual paddles. Another good thing about having waited for 2012.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 09-18-2011, 09:38 AM

AUS10BMX · 09-18-2011, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

Heres pictures of the one I saw... They felt really cool, so much better than the buttons. And before the steering wheel debate starts again, I didn't like it at first by seeing pictures on here, but until you have felt it.... It's really not a bad wheel.

Hot Tamales · 09-18-2011, 09:44 AM

Awesome for the 2012 owners! However, I still prefer my 2010

BackinBlackSS/RS · 09-18-2011, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by AUS10BMX

Heres pictures of the one I saw... They felt really cool, so much better than the buttons. And before the steering wheel debate starts again, I didn't like it at first by seeing pictures on here, but until you have felt it.... It's really not a bad wheel.

heRS · 09-18-2011, 09:50 AM

Handy I'm sure, but I still like the feel of gripping my shifter in my hand and blowing through the gears.
Paddle shifting (done it lots with the momo gaming wheel) is ok, don't get me wrong, I just like my manual.
I had a car one time (Ford Escort) and instead of the horn on the steering wheel where you could slam the heel of your palm into it and blast away, it was a fingertip button on the end of the blinker switch. Totally not the same experience and extremely unsatisfying to fingertip the horn.
Some things just ain't right, y'know what I mean, Vern?

rdblan2 · 09-18-2011, 09:51 AM

I hated the wheel in my 2010 but now I don't notice it very much. The paddle shifters should be way better than the buttons we have now

BackinBlackSS/RS · 09-18-2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by heRS

Handy I'm sure, but I still like the feel of gripping my shifter in my hand and blowing through the gears.
Paddle shifting (done it lots with the momo gaming wheel) is ok, don't get me wrong, I just like my manual.

While I agree, this thread is not about anything other than the new paddle shifters. It's not about anything else.

BIG L/2SS · 09-18-2011, 10:33 AM

I like those paddle shifter more than the buttons just wish they replace the bowtie on the steering wheel with the camaro logo.

OPP · 09-18-2011, 10:36 AM

Now we need bigger, flashier aftermarket paddles. Anyone up for the task? Stick-ons maybe?

OPP · 09-18-2011, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BIG L/2SS

I like those paddle shifter more than the buttons just wish they replace the bowtie on the steering wheel with the camaro logo.

At least it has the SS or 45th badge on the bottom.

denny2188 · 09-18-2011, 10:49 AM

This is a very nice improvement for the 2012 yr. But you still have to keep your hands on the steering wheel to "tap". I used the "tap shifters 95% of the time on my '11 Camaro. That is why I purchased the aftermarket pistol grip shifter with the "tap" on the shifter! It is so much easier for me to use the "taps" on the shifter then on the steering wheel.

molloni · 09-18-2011, 10:59 AM

I wish I could find a better picture of this...I'm kicking myself for not taking a picture of the one in my rental car last week...but take a good look at this steering wheel

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Better image

VR Baron · 09-18-2011, 10:59 AM

Saw the aftermarket paddles, much longer and more useable looking then these. would be great for autocross,which is why my friend got them. Off topic, but the new after market wheels I think are the best way to go. better function and looks.

09-18-2011, 09:28 AM	#1
OPP Drives: 2018 MBM ZL1 Auto Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico Posts: 960 View My Garage	2012 wheel has PADDLE shifters!!! Did you know the 2012 wheel has real paddles for shifters? Not buttons but actual paddles. Another good thing about having waited for 2012. __________________ .

09-18-2011, 09:44 AM	#4
Hot Tamales Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Victory Red M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mission, TX Posts: 637 View My Garage	Awesome for the 2012 owners! However, I still prefer my 2010 __________________

09-18-2011, 09:50 AM	#6
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	Handy I'm sure, but I still like the feel of gripping my shifter in my hand and blowing through the gears. Paddle shifting (done it lots with the momo gaming wheel) is ok, don't get me wrong, I just like my manual. I had a car one time (Ford Escort) and instead of the horn on the steering wheel where you could slam the heel of your palm into it and blast away, it was a fingertip button on the end of the blinker switch. Totally not the same experience and extremely unsatisfying to fingertip the horn. Some things just ain't right, y'know what I mean, Vern? __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

09-18-2011, 10:33 AM	#9
BIG L/2SS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 115	I like those paddle shifter more than the buttons just wish they replace the bowtie on the steering wheel with the camaro logo. __________________

09-18-2011, 10:36 AM	#10
OPP Drives: 2018 MBM ZL1 Auto Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico Posts: 960 View My Garage	Now we need bigger, flashier aftermarket paddles. Anyone up for the task? Stick-ons maybe? __________________ .

09-18-2011, 09:38 AM	#2
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290

09-18-2011, 09:51 AM	#7
rdblan2 Drives: 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,272	I hated the wheel in my 2010 but now I don't notice it very much. The paddle shifters should be way better than the buttons we have now

09-18-2011, 10:49 AM	#12
denny2188 Drives: 2011 IBM Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 393	This is a very nice improvement for the 2012 yr. But you still have to keep your hands on the steering wheel to "tap". I used the "tap shifters 95% of the time on my '11 Camaro. That is why I purchased the aftermarket pistol grip shifter with the "tap" on the shifter! It is so much easier for me to use the "taps" on the shifter then on the steering wheel.

09-18-2011, 10:59 AM	#13
molloni Capt. Organization! Drives: Black 2010 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 2,458	I wish I could find a better picture of this...I'm kicking myself for not taking a picture of the one in my rental car last week...but take a good look at this steering wheel EDIT Better image __________________ >>>Rhode Island Chevy Show<<< June 29, 2014 - What better way to get a sig pic! >>>Pit Girls @ Angry Hams<<< July 2, 2012 - What better way to get a hot girl pic!

09-18-2011, 10:59 AM	#14
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	Saw the aftermarket paddles, much longer and more useable looking then these. would be great for autocross,which is why my friend got them. Off topic, but the new after market wheels I think are the best way to go. better function and looks.

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