Paddle shift on Automatic. Why not the "paddle" style shifter like on Corvette??? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

JusticeAP · 03-23-2009, 05:34 PM

I think it's a very cheap look for the Camaros overall interior design. What it comes with looks like the Wii game steering wheel "button" style for its shifting. Am I the only one that feels this way?? Don't get me wrong its a "Badass" looking car, I think they dropped the ball on the shifting buttons. They will probably change the design for the Z28 model if it ever comes out.

CamaroScotty · 03-23-2009, 05:40 PM

Paddle shifting a Corvette isn't really that impressive....the response time is too slow. I can't imagine location making much of a difference, so for most, it will be just a novelty feature.

PQ · 03-24-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

Paddle shifting a Corvette isn't really that impressive....the response time is too slow. I can't imagine location making much of a difference, so for most, it will be just a novelty feature.

I was worried about a delay. Oh well, I never used them anyway.

CDBiker220 · 03-24-2009, 07:27 PM

Many people mentioned that tuning can get rid of the delay, and make them really fun

6 Shooter · 03-24-2009, 08:01 PM

...it's only a Camaro, not a Corvette!

Later . . . . . .
6 Shooter

*DGthe3* · 03-24-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticeAP

I think it's a very cheap look for the Camaros overall interior design. What it comes with looks like the Wii game steering wheel "button" style for its shifting. Am I the only one that feels this way?? Don't get me wrong its a "Badass" looking car, I think they dropped the ball on the shifting buttons. They will probably change the design for the Z28 model if it ever comes out.

I think the Corvette has a push-pull type, like what is on the Malibu. The Camaro has right=up, left=down. Most kids are used to that on video game controllers. Older buyers tend not to care one way or the other. I would have preferred a 'side gate' instead of paddles. I think they did that on the G8 so I was surprised not to see it on the Camaro.

rmyers · 03-24-2009, 09:46 PM

Hopefully one day we will get an option on the Corvette and maybe even the Camaro for a true dual clutch transmission.

mike@newera · 03-24-2009, 10:36 PM

Yes tuning does improve the time delay slightly. More importantly as a tuner, I can make it shift differently while using it than when it is in regular drive.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-24-2009, 10:43 PM

I actually like the Camaro's better than the Corvettes...the push/pull think never really did it for me. It's more 'real'. Left=down, Right=up...just like in automatically-actuated manual paddle-shifter cars.

Blownhotrodder · 03-24-2009, 10:51 PM

I like the camaro style better. I dont like to see the paddles on the wheel. their is enough to clutter up that space already.

The Boat · 03-25-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rmyers

Hopefully one day we will get an option on the Corvette and maybe even the Camaro for a true dual clutch transmission.

hmmmmm I doubt it. dual clutches are expensive to develop still. The only ones i've heard of that could even handle all that much torque are in very expensive cars like nissan GTR(cheapest) and exotics...

Treadstone · 06-06-2009, 03:34 PM

I wanna know why GM couldn't get this right? The Vettes is wrong as well. It should be real PADDLE SHIFTERS LEFT DOWN, RIGHT UP!

Vash · 06-06-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CDBiker220

Many people mentioned that tuning can get rid of the delay, and make them really fun

Hum it's doing hydraulic stuff. I would not alter the delay just learn to adjust your tap for it, only a suggestion.

It will never quite be like a stick so if you love the stick stay with one.

I advocate the automatic because of the quality, comfort and USA factory. There are some things it just won't ever do cause of the mechanical nature of the two types.

mike@newera · 06-07-2009, 01:23 AM

I don't know how many guys have drive the AUTO camaro that posted here, but the response is INSTANT when you push the button, as opposed tothe vette, there is a delay. However, there is a lot of torque managemnet actually slowing the shift down once it takes place which will be able to be adjusted with a tune, I speak from experience.

03-23-2009, 05:34 PM	#1
JusticeAP Drives: SOON, 2010 CAMARO RS/SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 18	Paddle shift on Automatic. Why not the "paddle" style shifter like on Corvette??? I think it's a very cheap look for the Camaros overall interior design. What it comes with looks like the Wii game steering wheel "button" style for its shifting. Am I the only one that feels this way?? Don't get me wrong its a "Badass" looking car, I think they dropped the ball on the shifting buttons. They will probably change the design for the Z28 model if it ever comes out.

03-24-2009, 08:01 PM	#5
6 Shooter Six Speed Freak Drives: 2000 LS6 Millennium Yellow Roadster Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA - DMax Dually 5th Wheel Living Posts: 79	OK - Let me think about that 1, I know... ...it's only a Camaro, not a Corvette! Later . . . . . . 6 Shooter __________________

03-24-2009, 09:46 PM	#7
rmyers Drives: Both American Made Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 781	Hopefully one day we will get an option on the Corvette and maybe even the Camaro for a true dual clutch transmission. __________________ 2012 ZL1 #213 M6 Black on Black 2013 ZL1 #2638 Convertible Auto 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 2011 GMC Seirra HD Denali

03-24-2009, 10:43 PM	#9
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	I actually like the Camaro's better than the Corvettes...the push/pull think never really did it for me. It's more 'real'. Left=down, Right=up...just like in automatically-actuated manual paddle-shifter cars. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

06-06-2009, 03:34 PM	#12
Treadstone Drives: Z51 BABY! Join Date: May 2009 Location: LSFREE~!!!!! Posts: 786	I wanna know why GM couldn't get this right? The Vettes is wrong as well. It should be real PADDLE SHIFTERS LEFT DOWN, RIGHT UP! __________________

03-23-2009, 05:40 PM	#2
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,790	Paddle shifting a Corvette isn't really that impressive....the response time is too slow. I can't imagine location making much of a difference, so for most, it will be just a novelty feature.

03-24-2009, 07:27 PM	#4
CDBiker220 Drives: 98 camaro z28 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: pittsburgh, pa Posts: 189	Many people mentioned that tuning can get rid of the delay, and make them really fun

03-24-2009, 10:36 PM	#8
mike@newera Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 529	Yes tuning does improve the time delay slightly. More importantly as a tuner, I can make it shift differently while using it than when it is in regular drive.

03-24-2009, 10:51 PM	#10
Blownhotrodder Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clarkesville , GEORGIA Posts: 1,857	I like the camaro style better. I dont like to see the paddles on the wheel. their is enough to clutter up that space already.

06-07-2009, 01:23 AM	#14
mike@newera Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 529	I don't know how many guys have drive the AUTO camaro that posted here, but the response is INSTANT when you push the button, as opposed tothe vette, there is a delay. However, there is a lot of torque managemnet actually slowing the shift down once it takes place which will be able to be adjusted with a tune, I speak from experience.

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