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Supermans · 04-28-2008, 05:31 PM

My 1969 Herbie the love-bug Volkswagen has paddle shifters installed and a custom rainbow paint job. lol.. kidding..

My opinion about paddle shifters vs regular H clutch systems is that I really don't like paddle shifting at all. I tried it on an automatic Nissan 350Z and it simply wasn't as much fun to drive. However having that option on the V6 or V8 Camaro might garner some interest to some people..

usmc320 · 05-01-2008, 07:38 PM

I was thinking manual originally, but the paddle shifters are growing on me. Especially if only the auto is going to get Active Fuel Management. We'll see when I can test drive both at the dealership.

Congoman775 · 05-02-2008, 08:24 PM

ya the active fuel management might become an issue if we dont get that with a manual. other than that, im pretty locked into my stick.

str8himalaya · 06-17-2008, 09:17 AM

Hi guys, new to the board. Here is my two cents...I have a 2004 grand prix GTP comp G with paddle shifters on it and i love them. I have driven cars with manuals (dads '69 Z28, trucks, and a 95 z28 camaro) and i can't say i like the paddles more, but i do like the convienience of the automatic when driving in the city, but still being able to redline it with the paddle shifters. I have also driven a 350z and i will admit, it doesn't shift as fast as my GTP. I would prefer the paddles just because i have no real use for the manual, other than taking it to the track. I can still outrun most manual mustang GT's, and quite a bit of other manuals (mostly tuners, etc.). I wouldn't mind either of them, i would prefer the paddles though, they just make it that much cooler.

Chevyrocker · 06-17-2008, 09:30 AM

Stick...my left foot would be bored without it...

*radz28* · 06-17-2008, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsenn

Stick...my left foot would be bored without it...

Txturbo · 06-17-2008, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omega94

What would the point of it be, though?? Paddle shifters, in serious cases, are supposed to help with the speed of shifting...(also convenience, but forget that right now)...If you need to disengage the clutch, tap the paddle, and re-engage the clutch...it doesn't really differ from rowing through the gears...except that you wouldn't get near as much exercise! It's like saying 5+5 is better than 6+4...in essence...it's the same exact thing...

...Unless you didn't have to touch the clutch pedal while upshifting...like on bikes with air shifters.Just use the clutch to launch, then just hit the button to upshift.

boxmonkeyracing · 06-17-2008, 12:34 PM

M6 even with out AFM. manual will be easier to work on

rmyers · 06-17-2008, 12:42 PM

In a perfect world we would have a paddle-shifted dual-clutch manual gearbox. Then again the Vette doesn't even have that yet. Since I am buying the car for my wife, it will have to be an automatic. I hope its the same tranny and motor combination as the CTS-V. Anyone see the video of the sub-8 min. lap at Nurburgring? It was a paddle shifted automatic!

*radz28* · 06-17-2008, 01:12 PM

That, sir, is a very good point.

eric n · 06-24-2008, 01:46 PM

stop and go traffic says paddles, though I love rowing gears.

lil_red_v6 · 06-24-2008, 02:47 PM

+ 6 on paddles

Supermans · 06-24-2008, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihc95

I've heard Chevy paddle shift transmissions are great and much faster on a track than a normal manual. Also better fuel econemy. PADDLES ALL THE WAY!!!!!

Is it really better fuel economy than manual with a clutch? Perhaps you meant automatic..

The_Stache · 06-24-2008, 04:28 PM

Manual, Have one in phoenix traffic now, still want one 30 years from now. I will even pay more for the option (like its become for chrysler).

06-17-2008, 01:12 PM	#52
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06-24-2008, 04:28 PM	#56
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04-28-2008, 05:31 PM	#43
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,729 View My Garage	My 1969 Herbie the love-bug Volkswagen has paddle shifters installed and a custom rainbow paint job. lol.. kidding.. My opinion about paddle shifters vs regular H clutch systems is that I really don't like paddle shifting at all. I tried it on an automatic Nissan 350Z and it simply wasn't as much fun to drive. However having that option on the V6 or V8 Camaro might garner some interest to some people..

05-01-2008, 07:38 PM	#44
usmc320 Drives: RX-8 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Posts: 21	I was thinking manual originally, but the paddle shifters are growing on me. Especially if only the auto is going to get Active Fuel Management. We'll see when I can test drive both at the dealership.

05-02-2008, 08:24 PM	#45
Congoman775 Drives: Muscle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,314	ya the active fuel management might become an issue if we dont get that with a manual. other than that, im pretty locked into my stick.

06-17-2008, 09:17 AM	#46
str8himalaya A lot to learn! Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Transformers Edition Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 132	Hi guys, new to the board. Here is my two cents...I have a 2004 grand prix GTP comp G with paddle shifters on it and i love them. I have driven cars with manuals (dads '69 Z28, trucks, and a 95 z28 camaro) and i can't say i like the paddles more, but i do like the convienience of the automatic when driving in the city, but still being able to redline it with the paddle shifters. I have also driven a 350z and i will admit, it doesn't shift as fast as my GTP. I would prefer the paddles just because i have no real use for the manual, other than taking it to the track. I can still outrun most manual mustang GT's, and quite a bit of other manuals (mostly tuners, etc.). I wouldn't mind either of them, i would prefer the paddles though, they just make it that much cooler.

06-17-2008, 09:30 AM	#47
Chevyrocker Weekend Rockstar Drives: Depends on the day... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,442	Stick...my left foot would be bored without it...

06-17-2008, 12:42 PM	#51
rmyers Drives: Both American Made Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 781	In a perfect world we would have a paddle-shifted dual-clutch manual gearbox. Then again the Vette doesn't even have that yet. Since I am buying the car for my wife, it will have to be an automatic. I hope its the same tranny and motor combination as the CTS-V. Anyone see the video of the sub-8 min. lap at Nurburgring? It was a paddle shifted automatic!

06-24-2008, 01:46 PM	#53
eric n US muscle car lover! Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 6m, brembos Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 82	stop and go traffic says paddles, though I love rowing gears.

06-24-2008, 02:47 PM	#54
lil_red_v6 one wheelin Drives: 2004 yamaha r6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: saginaw Posts: 2,200	+ 6 on paddles