Paddle shifters in a Manual?

2010SSRSM6 · 06-19-2014, 07:17 PM

So my coworker finally got his Z51 equipped Stingray on Saturday and said it has paddle shift levers behind the steering wheel, but he has a manual transmission.

I haven't seen this before where all the cars I've actually seen have been autos. So do any of the manual owners have "paddle shifters" behind the steering wheel or is he seeing something else and thinking it's paddle shifters?

I should be able to get a pic tomorrow, but it sounds like an oops.

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mowilson329 · 06-19-2014, 07:35 PM

Does sound like an oops.....unless he mistook it for the Rev Match shifter???

purpleRac3r · 06-19-2014, 08:49 PM

The manuals do have paddles in the same location as the auto paddle shifters. However, for us manual owners the paddles are just the on-off switch for the Rev Match feature. Both paddles are labeled "Rev Match" and both operate as the switch for both on and off. You don't have to use one for on and the other for off. In no way can these paddles shift gears for you in a manual car - you have to row your own.

Steve Dallas · 06-20-2014, 06:14 AM

Both the Automatic and Manual use the same part (though the label for the paddles is different).

Automatic, paddles are for shifting. Manual, paddles are for turning rev match on/off.

2010SSRSM6 · 06-20-2014, 06:41 PM

Awesome, thanks guys.

I walked him through he order process because his dealership is a founding member of the short bus group. None of the sales staff knew what they were and he hasn't checked his manual, well, because he's a guy. lol.

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06-19-2014, 07:17 PM	#1
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,558 View My Garage	Paddle shifters in a Manual? So my coworker finally got his Z51 equipped Stingray on Saturday and said it has paddle shift levers behind the steering wheel, but he has a manual transmission. I haven't seen this before where all the cars I've actually seen have been autos. So do any of the manual owners have "paddle shifters" behind the steering wheel or is he seeing something else and thinking it's paddle shifters? I should be able to get a pic tomorrow, but it sounds like an oops. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

06-19-2014, 07:35 PM	#2
mowilson329 Drives: 2014 Stingray 1LT/Z51 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 193	Does sound like an oops.....unless he mistook it for the Rev Match shifter??? __________________ Cliff

06-19-2014, 08:49 PM	#3
purpleRac3r Drives: 1974 & 2014 Corvette Stingrays Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 623	The manuals do have paddles in the same location as the auto paddle shifters. However, for us manual owners the paddles are just the on-off switch for the Rev Match feature. Both paddles are labeled "Rev Match" and both operate as the switch for both on and off. You don't have to use one for on and the other for off. In no way can these paddles shift gears for you in a manual car - you have to row your own. __________________ '74 Stingray coupe, heavily modified, as seen in August 2011 VETTE magazine, 2014 Stingray Z51 #196, ordered 02/11/13, built 08/29/13, Museum Delivery 10/04/13, driven daily!

06-20-2014, 06:14 AM	#4
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	Both the Automatic and Manual use the same part (though the label for the paddles is different). Automatic, paddles are for shifting. Manual, paddles are for turning rev match on/off. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

06-20-2014, 06:41 PM	#5
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,558 View My Garage	Awesome, thanks guys. I walked him through he order process because his dealership is a founding member of the short bus group. None of the sales staff knew what they were and he hasn't checked his manual, well, because he's a guy. lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......