Tapshift Mod Ideas... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

jagan323 · 06-12-2010, 06:25 PM

Hi Guys =D

Haven't posted in a while... but I thought of something today, perhaps some of you have already. I was driving to work today... and wanted to play around so I switched to Manual mode/Tapshift drove around... Still love the Car's reaction when you hit the buttons... but thats the problem. IT'S A BUTTON! Now... I love my Camaro to death, but if i had to say I wanted to change ONE thing about the car, it would be to have actual tapshift paddles (did i spell that right? lol). I've been sitting in lots of cars lately... mainly noticed the paddle shifters on the Jaguars, BMWs and other cars. All of them have REAL paddles. They have a real tactile quality to them. And obviously, they look cooler... well at least cooler than our buttons.

So I'm thinking of modding it. Making them into REAL paddles. What do you guys think? Honestly, I wouldn't even know where to start... Materials, Assembly, Molding, etc. I would think I'd have to take off the steering wheel or something @_@. Swaping out the button for some kind of Plastic or metal paddle.

Share your comments and ideas! =D

attymf · 06-12-2010, 06:38 PM

For autos someone should make something that works like a voice dial on a cell phone and you can just say the gear and it shifts into it.

Dice 13 · 06-12-2010, 07:22 PM

In my Bmw THE shifters are cool. The one thing I will say about the camaro that really sucks more then the buttons you are talking about. Try shifting going around a turn,downshifting or up shifting and you can't. The button is always in a bad spot. In my BMW I can use the stick that you put the car in drive,you can be using paddle shiFters go into a turn and start shifting from stick. I think Chevy messed up there. It sucks going into coners in sport mode.

rdono · 06-12-2010, 07:49 PM

I spoke of this some time back with Master Shift. They said they would be willing to see what they can develop. They suggested I pull My wheel and send it off to them. Problem is the AB, they generally don't touch any car with an airbag for liability reasons. Someone could follow up with them, as the larger the potential market appears the more someone may be willing to do the R&D.

If they build one that works the way GM should done it, I will but it regardless of price.

YLWJKT · 06-12-2010, 07:53 PM

+1, I'd love to see Hurst or B&M come up with a shifter that we could actually shift with, something similar to Dodge's shifter.

StlRomAniaN · 06-12-2010, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jagan323

Hi Guys =D

Haven't posted in a while... but I thought of something today, perhaps some of you have already. I was driving to work today... and wanted to play around so I switched to Manual mode/Tapshift drove around... Still love the Car's reaction when you hit the buttons... but thats the problem. IT'S A BUTTON! Now... I love my Camaro to death, but if i had to say I wanted to change ONE thing about the car, it would be to have actual tapshift paddles (did i spell that right? lol). I've been sitting in lots of cars lately... mainly noticed the paddle shifters on the Jaguars, BMWs and other cars. All of them have REAL paddles. They have a real tactile quality to them. And obviously, they look cooler... well at least cooler than our buttons.

So I'm thinking of modding it. Making them into REAL paddles. What do you guys think? Honestly, I wouldn't even know where to start... Materials, Assembly, Molding, etc. I would think I'd have to take off the steering wheel or something @_@. Swaping out the button for some kind of Plastic or metal paddle.

Share your comments and ideas! =D

I've been trying to contact different people about this mod with no luck. Someone will have to custom fab some.

FB3 · 06-12-2010, 10:59 PM

Sorry, the so called "tap shift" is just another way for the auto to shift. I had it on a C6 Corvette and it was terrible. I had a Pontiac G8 GXP that used the shift lever, and it was terrible.

If you want stick, get a stick. If you want auto get that, but don't think that it will come close to a manual as far as really controlling your shifts and enjoying driving the car.

The biggest mistake I have made in years was ordering the C6 with the paddle shift auto. Would probably still have that car if I had ordered it with the manual.

speedster · 06-12-2010, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StlRomAniaN

I've been trying to contact different people about this mod with no luck. Someone will have to custom fab some.

You may want to contact Steve Chryssos at Twist Machine. He has been doing paddle shifters for years and pioneered the Shrifter.

jagan323 · 06-13-2010, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FB3

Sorry, the so called "tap shift" is just another way for the auto to shift. I had it on a C6 Corvette and it was terrible. I had a Pontiac G8 GXP that used the shift lever, and it was terrible.

If you want stick, get a stick. If you want auto get that, but don't think that it will come close to a manual as far as really controlling your shifts and enjoying driving the car.

The biggest mistake I have made in years was ordering the C6 with the paddle shift auto. Would probably still have that car if I had ordered it with the manual.

Uh... sorry not sure where you are going with that comment. I am not asking for my car to perform like the manual. I DON'T want stick.. and I didn't get the Automatic because of the tapshift, so I know it wouldn't be even remotely close to a true stickshift. But since I bought the auto... I may as well make/mod the best of what I have right? I have buttons... I want paddles.. thats all im saying bro.

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedster

You may want to contact Steve Chryssos at Twist Machine. He has been doing paddle shifters for years and pioneered the Shrifter.

And thanks for the info, I'll check it out =D

Buffnshine · 06-13-2010, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Wandering Scot

+1, I'd love to see Hurst or B&M come up with a shifter that we could actually shift with, something similar to Dodge's shifter.

Hurst is making one should be out towards the end of the year

YLWJKT · 06-13-2010, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buffnshine

Hurst is making one should be out towards the end of the year

Good deal, I'll keep an eye out for it.

jagan323 · 06-13-2010, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buffnshine

Hurst is making one should be out towards the end of the year

Tapshift paddles?

YLWJKT · 06-13-2010, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jagan323

Tapshift paddles?

No, I think they meant a shifter that you can shift with, probably integrated into the tap shift set up.

Sevn86 · 06-13-2010, 02:08 AM

Atleast you know how to use tap shift.

I havent even tried it yet...

06-12-2010, 06:25 PM	#1
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	Tapshift Mod Ideas... Hi Guys =D Haven't posted in a while... but I thought of something today, perhaps some of you have already. I was driving to work today... and wanted to play around so I switched to Manual mode/Tapshift drove around... Still love the Car's reaction when you hit the buttons... but thats the problem. IT'S A BUTTON! Now... I love my Camaro to death, but if i had to say I wanted to change ONE thing about the car, it would be to have actual tapshift paddles (did i spell that right? lol). I've been sitting in lots of cars lately... mainly noticed the paddle shifters on the Jaguars, BMWs and other cars. All of them have REAL paddles. They have a real tactile quality to them. And obviously, they look cooler... well at least cooler than our buttons. So I'm thinking of modding it. Making them into REAL paddles. What do you guys think? Honestly, I wouldn't even know where to start... Materials, Assembly, Molding, etc. I would think I'd have to take off the steering wheel or something @_@. Swaping out the button for some kind of Plastic or metal paddle. Share your comments and ideas! =D __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

06-12-2010, 07:49 PM	#4
rdono Cavallino Drives: 2010 SS/RS IMO-IMO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Palo Alto Posts: 211 View My Garage	I spoke of this some time back with Master Shift. They said they would be willing to see what they can develop. They suggested I pull My wheel and send it off to them. Problem is the AB, they generally don't touch any car with an airbag for liability reasons. Someone could follow up with them, as the larger the potential market appears the more someone may be willing to do the R&D. If they build one that works the way GM should done it, I will but it regardless of price. __________________

06-12-2010, 10:59 PM	#7
FB3 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS LS3, BRM, NPP Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 411	Sorry, the so called "tap shift" is just another way for the auto to shift. I had it on a C6 Corvette and it was terrible. I had a Pontiac G8 GXP that used the shift lever, and it was terrible. If you want stick, get a stick. If you want auto get that, but don't think that it will come close to a manual as far as really controlling your shifts and enjoying driving the car. The biggest mistake I have made in years was ordering the C6 with the paddle shift auto. Would probably still have that car if I had ordered it with the manual. __________________ Experience is the best teacher but the tuition is very high.

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06-12-2010, 06:38 PM	#2
attymf Drives: 2017 SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LI, NY Posts: 755 View My Garage	For autos someone should make something that works like a voice dial on a cell phone and you can just say the gear and it shifts into it.

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Dice 13 Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New jersey Posts: 40	In my Bmw THE shifters are cool. The one thing I will say about the camaro that really sucks more then the buttons you are talking about. Try shifting going around a turn,downshifting or up shifting and you can't. The button is always in a bad spot. In my BMW I can use the stick that you put the car in drive,you can be using paddle shiFters go into a turn and start shifting from stick. I think Chevy messed up there. It sucks going into coners in sport mode.

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YLWJKT Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 327	+1, I'd love to see Hurst or B&M come up with a shifter that we could actually shift with, something similar to Dodge's shifter.