who's using the Paddle shifters? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Clark Grizwald · 02-16-2011, 11:29 AM

I've had my 2lt for about 3 months now and I driven manual transmissions for a lot of years but really haven't discovered a practical use for the paddle shifters. I've played around in traffic a bit but was wondering how people were using them and if they found them to be of any real value...maybe I need to work with them more?

sooneRS · 02-16-2011, 11:34 AM

i only use them when i feel like having a little fun.. then when i'm done, i just put it back in D. no real value IMO. Leaving it in sport mode is better for racing.

rharp · 02-16-2011, 11:36 AM

I think they're kind of silly...

Maybe they have a purpose at the drag strip, but in town, not so much.

montreal2010yellow · 02-16-2011, 11:36 AM

I use them whenever I wish some sporting??? feeling. Most of the time I use S modeand on tne highways in normal mode.

Will have some new exhaust and CAI next spring, might use tap shift more often though.

Darth_Emma · 02-16-2011, 11:38 AM

I occasionally play with the paddles, but mostly I just drive in S.

ZED SLED · 02-16-2011, 11:42 AM

You mean this?

Grandeos · 02-16-2011, 11:42 AM

I mess with them occasionaly, but no real need. Between their akward fixed placement on the wheel (which sucks while turning), and the lag to actually shift gears...... I've found them to be quite useless.

As everyone else has said, Sport Mode will yield more satisfying driving.

SS11 · 02-16-2011, 11:43 AM

I love them on hills and windy roads. I like keeping the RPM around 2500 coming down a curvy hill so I am not on the brakes all the time. It is difficult to use the paddle shifters during a turn but I do all my braking and shifting just before the turns, then power coming out of the turn.

KARBON · 02-16-2011, 11:47 AM

Mess with the paddle shifters around town a little, but for the drag strip nothing beats the computer for shifting ! The beauty of a L99 !!

Darth Detroit · 02-16-2011, 11:50 AM

I use them to downshift when coming up to a red light. Wife slams the brakes on when she drives. I like to hear and feel the downshifting, and gradually use the brakes. She usually yells at me "This isnt your Jeep, Derek!!"

2010 SSRS · 02-16-2011, 11:50 AM

I use mine every time I drive my Camaro, the paddle shifters are awesome, I love winding out the gears and listening to the sound of my LT's and Corsa exhaust, many people think my car is a stick, the paddle shifters are definitely one of my favorite things about these awesome Camaros.

CFD · 02-16-2011, 12:06 PM

Don't use the paddles but use tapshift exclusively. Definately makes the car much more fun to drive for me.

MAGfuz · 02-16-2011, 12:34 PM

I've been using them more now that's a little warmer. a few times in the winter, only to get going and start in 2nd, rather than 1st. Will be doing it much more come April when my SOLO CB goes on!

SlingShot · 02-16-2011, 12:36 PM

I've used them a few times, but the shifts are so soft and laggy it seems rather pointless so I just leave it in S or D now. If I want to shift I jump in the SS and start rowing ...

02-16-2011, 11:29 AM	#1
Clark Grizwald Brewmaster Drives: 2013 ZL1, 2015 Tundra 1794 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cary, Illinois Posts: 256 View My Garage	who's using the Paddle shifters? I've had my 2lt for about 3 months now and I driven manual transmissions for a lot of years but really haven't discovered a practical use for the paddle shifters. I've played around in traffic a bit but was wondering how people were using them and if they found them to be of any real value...maybe I need to work with them more? __________________ "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "... holy sh*t...what a ride!"

02-16-2011, 11:34 AM	#2
sooneRS Drives: Black Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 181	i only use them when i feel like having a little fun.. then when i'm done, i just put it back in D. no real value IMO. Leaving it in sport mode is better for racing. __________________ Order# NKFJ16

02-16-2011, 11:36 AM	#3
rharp Drives: 2010 SVT Raptor/ 70 Chevelle SS 396 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 569	I think they're kind of silly... Maybe they have a purpose at the drag strip, but in town, not so much. __________________ Rich

02-16-2011, 11:36 AM	#4
montreal2010yellow Drives: 2 LT/RS YELLOW, AUTO., VIN NO. 602 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LAVAL (10 min. north of Montreal), CANADA Posts: 3,526 View My Garage	I use them whenever I wish some sporting??? feeling. Most of the time I use S modeand on tne highways in normal mode. Will have some new exhaust and CAI next spring, might use tap shift more often though. __________________ T2 Facia, ACS TL1 Hood, ACS Winglets. G5CR CAI. Hotchsic Strut Brace and more...

02-16-2011, 11:42 AM	#6
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,477 View My Garage	You mean this? Attached Images __________________

02-16-2011, 11:38 AM	#5
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I occasionally play with the paddles, but mostly I just drive in S.

02-16-2011, 11:42 AM	#7
Grandeos Automotive Designer Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (LS3) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 832	I mess with them occasionaly, but no real need. Between their akward fixed placement on the wheel (which sucks while turning), and the lag to actually shift gears...... I've found them to be quite useless. As everyone else has said, Sport Mode will yield more satisfying driving. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 (SIM/BLK)

02-16-2011, 11:43 AM	#8
SS11 Drives: 2011 SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Morgan Hill, CA Posts: 98 View My Garage	I love them on hills and windy roads. I like keeping the RPM around 2500 coming down a curvy hill so I am not on the brakes all the time. It is difficult to use the paddle shifters during a turn but I do all my braking and shifting just before the turns, then power coming out of the turn.

02-16-2011, 11:47 AM	#9
KARBON Drives: 2010 CAMARO 850 RWHP/733 RWTQ Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lafayette,LA Posts: 300 View My Garage	Mess with the paddle shifters around town a little, but for the drag strip nothing beats the computer for shifting ! The beauty of a L99 !!

02-16-2011, 11:50 AM	#10
Darth Detroit Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/2SS-Fully Loaded Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rockwood, MI Posts: 102	I use them to downshift when coming up to a red light. Wife slams the brakes on when she drives. I like to hear and feel the downshifting, and gradually use the brakes. She usually yells at me "This isnt your Jeep, Derek!!"

02-16-2011, 11:50 AM	#11
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	I use mine every time I drive my Camaro, the paddle shifters are awesome, I love winding out the gears and listening to the sound of my LT's and Corsa exhaust, many people think my car is a stick, the paddle shifters are definitely one of my favorite things about these awesome Camaros. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

02-16-2011, 12:06 PM	#12
CFD Drives: 2SS/RS L99 BLACK Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Franklin , MA Posts: 6,696	Don't use the paddles but use tapshift exclusively. Definately makes the car much more fun to drive for me.

02-16-2011, 12:34 PM	#13
MAGfuz Drives: VR 2SS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,157 View My Garage	I've been using them more now that's a little warmer. a few times in the winter, only to get going and start in 2nd, rather than 1st. Will be doing it much more come April when my SOLO CB goes on! __________________ 6/19/10 - PERMA-GRIN obtained! 9/10/12 - Lost previous PERMA-GRIN only to have a bigger one! 5/15/17 - PERMA-GRIN increased! TEAM LS3!

02-16-2011, 12:36 PM	#14
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	I've used them a few times, but the shifts are so soft and laggy it seems rather pointless so I just leave it in S or D now. If I want to shift I jump in the SS and start rowing ... __________________

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