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Stalkker66 · 07-09-2012, 09:47 PM

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?

CynAgain · 07-09-2012, 09:55 PM

I agree with you. IIRC there was someone out here with an aftermarket part like you describe.

Yup, found it. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116908

Elykson · 07-09-2012, 09:56 PM

You can do it aftermarket. There are a few options.

denny2188 · 07-09-2012, 10:05 PM

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!!

Stalkker66 · 07-09-2012, 10:12 PM

thats freakin sick!!!! should have posted this a while ago....thanks guys....next purchase haha

TJ91 · 07-09-2012, 11:35 PM

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

Chiefish · 07-10-2012, 06:31 AM

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.

denny2188 · 07-10-2012, 06:41 AM

Chief you will not regret it

E.T. · 07-10-2012, 06:54 AM

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.

The Stig · 07-10-2012, 08:10 AM

PQ has the tap-shift buttons on his shifter. Don't remember where he got his shifter though.

Stalkker66 · 07-10-2012, 08:17 AM

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!!

Jim968 · 07-10-2012, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiefish

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.

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.

y2k king · 07-10-2012, 12:01 PM

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.

Stalkker66 · 07-10-2012, 01:03 PM

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.

07-09-2012, 09:47 PM	#1
Stalkker66 Drives: 2012 Imperial Blue Metallic Join Date: May 2012 Location: derry nh Posts: 82 View My Garage	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?

07-09-2012, 09:56 PM	#3
Elykson Custom One Off Drives: 2010 Chicago Blackhawks Edition #1 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Madhouse on Madison Posts: 1,190	You can do it aftermarket. There are a few options. __________________ Vararam Intake/SLP Loud Mouth II/BBK LT HFC/Magnaflow x-pipe/Pfadt Springs/Black Ice-olator/FE3 suspension/VMAX TB/RX catch can/Trifecta Tune http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129416

07-09-2012, 11:35 PM	#6
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	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 __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

07-10-2012, 06:31 AM	#7
Chiefish Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: northwest n.j. Posts: 437	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. __________________ Fast cars and Fast computers see my vintage CPU collection www.chiefish.com

07-10-2012, 06:54 AM	#9
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,262	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. __________________

07-09-2012, 09:55 PM	#2
CynAgain Drives: Chevy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 6,534	I agree with you. IIRC there was someone out here with an aftermarket part like you describe. Yup, found it. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116908

07-09-2012, 10:05 PM	#4
denny2188 Drives: 2011 IBM Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 393	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!!

07-09-2012, 10:12 PM	#5
Stalkker66 Drives: 2012 Imperial Blue Metallic Join Date: May 2012 Location: derry nh Posts: 82 View My Garage	thats freakin sick!!!! should have posted this a while ago....thanks guys....next purchase haha

07-10-2012, 06:41 AM	#8
denny2188 Drives: 2011 IBM Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 393	Chief you will not regret it

07-10-2012, 08:10 AM	#10
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	PQ has the tap-shift buttons on his shifter. Don't remember where he got his shifter though. __________________

07-10-2012, 08:17 AM	#11
Stalkker66 Drives: 2012 Imperial Blue Metallic Join Date: May 2012 Location: derry nh Posts: 82 View My Garage	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!!

07-10-2012, 12:01 PM	#13
y2k king Drives: 2011 ss camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: spring hill, fl Posts: 1,705	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. __________________ 10/28/2010 got it

07-10-2012, 01:03 PM	#14
Stalkker66 Drives: 2012 Imperial Blue Metallic Join Date: May 2012 Location: derry nh Posts: 82 View My Garage	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.