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Moto-Mojo · 04-02-2018, 09:23 AM

More than once now when driving on around with the paddles, I’ve come across a situation where quick acceration was needed to avoid someone or some thing. You jam the go pedal only to remember you’re in manual 4th or 5th gear. No kick down burst of speed, just a sluggish, and potentially dangerous reaction. Maybe best to leave in D so it switches back rather than M?

UBB · 04-02-2018, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

More than once now when driving on around with the paddles, I’ve come across a situation where quick acceration was needed to avoid someone or some thing. You jam the go pedal only to remember you’re in manual 4th or 5th gear. No kick down burst of speed, just a sluggish, and potentially dangerous reaction. Maybe best to leave in D so it switches back rather than M?

Or just drive the M6 and row your own ALL the time.

O.F. · 04-02-2018, 10:17 AM

One of the two reasons I dumped my '12 2SSRS L99. Another wtf were they thinking imo....

pogie_boy · 04-02-2018, 10:21 AM

I've found that in not necessarily "emergency" situations but when a quick downshift need/opportunity presented itself, I've failed to react every time with the paddles. That never really ever happened to me when I drove a stick...

it could just be that one isn't trained to paddle shift, but I've found that each time I wanted a quick downshift while using them, I usually can't find the paddle right away.

qcman · 04-02-2018, 11:06 AM

I almost never use mine as when I turn the wheel very far my hands are no longer in line with them. I wish they were on the wheel instead of on the stock. Okay in a straight line I guess but thats about it.

I use them mainly when I pull onto my street to downshift to hear the exhaust note and make my neighbour feel all dead inside now that he has a Subaru WRX instead of his really nice sounding Mustang GT he traded for the Subie.... That is fun!

Moto-Mojo · 04-02-2018, 11:39 AM

I’d have to say I’m pretty used to using mine. You just forget on the freeway sometimes. It will be the FIRST thing I tune out when the warranty’s up. But I rented a car last week with that even more annoying feature where the engine shuts off at every light. Another dangerous - and stupid feature, imo. Sometimes you need that 1 sec of go time when making a left into traffic. All in the name of saving a few teaspoons of fuel.

Agreed, WTF indeed.

InFiD3ViL · 04-02-2018, 02:39 PM

I have made it a habit to drive nearly 100% of the time with my paddles, which has gotten me very good with them.

It is all about timing, due to the shift delay, and always being aware of where your paddles are.

Also, the biggest help for me was upgrading from the 2010 wheel to the 2014 ZL1(or SS) wheel. The wheel ergonomics, paddle placement, and actual paddles instead of buttons made a huge difference.

All of that said, I can still see a situation where you get caught in the 'wrong' gear and panic, shifting into an even worse gear.

Rock-It Man · 04-02-2018, 04:47 PM

I don't use the paddles in traffic.

After decades of driving manuals, I got an A6 Camaro so I could relax.

The paddles are for carving country roads, and nothing else, for me.

Moto-Mojo · 04-02-2018, 07:12 PM

I hear ya, bro. But there’s just something that grates on me hearing that motor go in and out of AFM. Seems like a lot unnecessary systems working for little gain. If this were a Malibu, fine. To put it on a ‘Super Sport’ performance car was ludicrous imo. At the very least, turn it off in M/S. I know, I know... get over it.

SSEssence · 04-03-2018, 09:52 AM

Gotta tune out that AFM for sure, dont miss it not one bit!

Cheap Guy · 04-03-2018, 04:05 PM

I tried using paddle shift in a car where the paddles rotate with the steering wheel. Got too confusing with the paddles moving so much. Seems like stationary paddles would be a lot better.

InFiD3ViL · 04-03-2018, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheap Guy

I tried using paddle shift in a car where the paddles rotate with the steering wheel. Got too confusing with the paddles moving so much. Seems like stationary paddles would be a lot better.

Yes, it definitely would have been preferred. But you get used to the way ours is done.

You can also replace the paddles/buttons (Pre 2013) with longer aluminum paddles from Vitesse. They are much longer and extend to the lower part of the wheel as well.

102SS · 04-03-2018, 05:18 PM

When I go to the strip I put it in sport mode and let the computer do it.

I can run that thing up to the redline using the paddles shift after shift on the street but on the track no matter what I hit the rev limiter at least once during a pass :(

Stormcloak · 04-03-2018, 08:50 PM

Paddles are for ping pong and spanking, folks.

04-02-2018, 09:23 AM	#1
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,973	Paddle Shifting - Ever Got You Into Trouble? More than once now when driving on around with the paddles, I’ve come across a situation where quick acceration was needed to avoid someone or some thing. You jam the go pedal only to remember you’re in manual 4th or 5th gear. No kick down burst of speed, just a sluggish, and potentially dangerous reaction. Maybe best to leave in D so it switches back rather than M? __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

04-02-2018, 11:39 AM	#6
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,973	I’d have to say I’m pretty used to using mine. You just forget on the freeway sometimes. It will be the FIRST thing I tune out when the warranty’s up. But I rented a car last week with that even more annoying feature where the engine shuts off at every light. Another dangerous - and stupid feature, imo. Sometimes you need that 1 sec of go time when making a left into traffic. All in the name of saving a few teaspoons of fuel. Agreed, WTF indeed. __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

04-02-2018, 02:39 PM	#7
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,574	I have made it a habit to drive nearly 100% of the time with my paddles, which has gotten me very good with them. It is all about timing, due to the shift delay, and always being aware of where your paddles are. Also, the biggest help for me was upgrading from the 2010 wheel to the 2014 ZL1(or SS) wheel. The wheel ergonomics, paddle placement, and actual paddles instead of buttons made a huge difference. All of that said, I can still see a situation where you get caught in the 'wrong' gear and panic, shifting into an even worse gear. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

04-02-2018, 07:12 PM	#9
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,973	I hear ya, bro. But there’s just something that grates on me hearing that motor go in and out of AFM. Seems like a lot unnecessary systems working for little gain. If this were a Malibu, fine. To put it on a ‘Super Sport’ performance car was ludicrous imo. At the very least, turn it off in M/S. I know, I know... get over it. __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

04-03-2018, 09:52 AM	#10
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,802 View My Garage	Gotta tune out that AFM for sure, dont miss it not one bit! __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

04-02-2018, 10:17 AM	#3
O.F. Drives: 2015 BLK/BLK 2SS/RS MN6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: New Hampshuh Posts: 266	One of the two reasons I dumped my '12 2SSRS L99. Another wtf were they thinking imo....

04-02-2018, 10:21 AM	#4
pogie_boy Drives: 2013 2LT RS CRT Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Dighton, Massachusetts Posts: 43	I've found that in not necessarily "emergency" situations but when a quick downshift need/opportunity presented itself, I've failed to react every time with the paddles. That never really ever happened to me when I drove a stick... it could just be that one isn't trained to paddle shift, but I've found that each time I wanted a quick downshift while using them, I usually can't find the paddle right away.

04-02-2018, 11:06 AM	#5
qcman Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RDP Tuned L99 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada eh? Posts: 1,889	I almost never use mine as when I turn the wheel very far my hands are no longer in line with them. I wish they were on the wheel instead of on the stock. Okay in a straight line I guess but thats about it. I use them mainly when I pull onto my street to downshift to hear the exhaust note and make my neighbour feel all dead inside now that he has a Subaru WRX instead of his really nice sounding Mustang GT he traded for the Subie.... That is fun!

04-02-2018, 04:47 PM	#8
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,031 View My Garage	I don't use the paddles in traffic. After decades of driving manuals, I got an A6 Camaro so I could relax. The paddles are for carving country roads, and nothing else, for me.

04-03-2018, 04:05 PM	#11
Cheap Guy Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 679	I tried using paddle shift in a car where the paddles rotate with the steering wheel. Got too confusing with the paddles moving so much. Seems like stationary paddles would be a lot better. __________________ My Little Mid-Life Crisis Cure! First - 1997 Camaro 3800 Y87, M5, Green - Gone \| Second - 1997 LT1 Z28, M6, Silver - Sold \| Third - 1999 LS1 Z28, M6, Pewter, Almost Stock! - Sold Current - 2011 Camaro SS, M6, black, 1LE suspension parts - Current

04-03-2018, 05:18 PM	#13
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,135	When I go to the strip I put it in sport mode and let the computer do it. I can run that thing up to the redline using the paddles shift after shift on the street but on the track no matter what I hit the rev limiter at least once during a pass :( __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD

04-03-2018, 08:50 PM	#14
Stormcloak slower than you Drives: 2012 C6 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NY Posts: 668 View My Garage	Paddles are for ping pong and spanking, folks. __________________