07-09-2012, 09:47 PM | #1 |
curious if anyone else wants electronic tap shift on shifter knob instead?
Hey guys, I have the 6 speed auto and i don't know about you but i would really prefer to have the paddle shifter removed and replaced with the tap shifting on the shifter itself like most other cars. when i am playing with the gears and turning the wheel its kind of annoying finding the paddle to shift. too bad the paddles dont stay stationary either. I think this should be updated. just my opinion. Maybe they will create a modification to change out the console to add the tap shift ability to the shifter knob.
Just my thoughts, what do you guys think? |
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07-09-2012, 09:55 PM | #2 |
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I agree with you. IIRC there was someone out here with an aftermarket part like you describe.
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07-09-2012, 09:56 PM | #3 |
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You can do it aftermarket. There are a few options.
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07-09-2012, 10:05 PM | #4 |
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I have had CFD's pistol grip tap shifter for about 1 yr. now & I absolutely LOVE IT!! I didn't like the "taps" on the steering wheel either. This makes using the "taps" SOOOOOO much easier!! I now use the "taps" about 90% of the time!!! I have done a lot of mods so far, but this one is the most practicle I have installed!! You will love it!!
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07-09-2012, 10:12 PM | #5 |
thats freakin sick!!!! should have posted this a while ago....thanks guys....next purchase haha
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07-09-2012, 11:35 PM | #6 |
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Definitly wish the auto camaro had this. And I have an M6 but realistically, its much more fun to use the tap shift on the lever rather then the buttons on the steering wheel
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07-10-2012, 06:31 AM | #7 |
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I also think on the wheel sucks, as Im going around turns its very tough to find the correct button to hit and down or upshift. I might just get that shift handle myself, then I might just use the tap shift more often. As of now I hardly ever use it because of that problem.
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07-10-2012, 06:41 AM | #8 |
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Chief you will not regret it
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07-10-2012, 06:54 AM | #9 |
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That CFD shifter is perfect. I just got one, and love it. You'll wanna tapshift all the time; it's almost like driving another car.
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07-10-2012, 08:10 AM | #10 |
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PQ has the tap-shift buttons on his shifter. Don't remember where he got his shifter though.
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07-10-2012, 08:17 AM | #11 |
Well guys, I am ordering one this am as we speak. Now i need to explaine a new box in the mail to the girlfriend....I will blame you guys haha
Thanks again for the info on this. It will be sooooo much better!! |
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07-10-2012, 11:56 AM | #12 |
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The paddles are placed so that you'll always be able to locate them when your hands are in the proper 9-3 or 10-2 position. Look at any in car racing videos and you'll note that the drivers maintain their hands in this position.
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07-10-2012, 12:01 PM | #13 |
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i've got the hurst paddles and use them 100% of the time. it's just like
anything else, after enough use it becomes natural.
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07-10-2012, 01:03 PM | #14 |
I mostly drive with one hand at approx 1 on the wheel. The paddles are almost useless to me unless im going in a straight line. even then, i am use to using a hurst slap shift on all of my old muscle cars. that is the best way i think. JMO.
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