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CFD · 12-29-2013, 03:52 PM

I use mine 99% of the time. I find the few times I don't use it, it feels like the car is always in the wrong gear and constantly correct it using tapshift. I suppose it comes down to the way you drive.

hunter1660 · 12-29-2013, 03:52 PM

The whole car is just for fun

Colt · 12-29-2013, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ICTsccaCamaro

It is a must at autocross to make the car hold the gear you want

This is what I have noticed as well. Very useful in autocross!

lurker · 12-29-2013, 04:01 PM

Just a matter of curiosity... but in my Challenger using the paddle shifters results in a noticeable 'clunk' between gears (that's not there when in full auto). I had paddle shifters in a Taurus and didn't see that, and also don't get it in a new Escape the couple times I've messed with it. I actually think the whole idea is kinda silly, especially when if you wanna shift you can buy the manual.

TooCool5 · 12-29-2013, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by hunter1660

The whole car is just for fun

^^This^^

Mongo36 · 12-29-2013, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by lurker

I actually think the whole idea is kinda silly, especially when if you wanna shift you can buy the manual.

What he said
Seems like the Xbox version of shifting, you push a button and pretend you did something... If your car only has 2 peddles on the floor it IS an automatic.

Shift_Rejected · 12-29-2013, 05:49 PM

I smell a L99 vs LS3 debate coming...

Let me get my

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Originally Posted by Mongo36

What he said
Seems like the Xbox version of shifting, you push a button and pretend you did something... If your car only has 2 peddles on the floor it IS an automatic.

John E · 12-29-2013, 05:59 PM

Interesting...

tcalh1 · 12-29-2013, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dave eckhardt

I recommend a carter (CFD)shifter.believe me you will not regret it.I have had one for close to two years and appreciate it more every day.It gives you the luxury of an automatic and when you desire a stick shift without searching for the tapshift paddles when making a turn.search this forum for purchase and install details.

+1

KMPrenger · 12-29-2013, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mongo36

What he said
Seems like the Xbox version of shifting, you push a button and pretend you did something... If your car only has 2 peddles on the floor it IS an automatic.

lol.

You act like we deny its an automatic or something, when in fact we enjoy the fact that it is. We also enjoy the fact that we can shift it ourselves too.

And yes...it is shifting it ourselves....its just much easier to do than pushing in a pedal and moving a lever around. There are electronics and mechanics involved in both so don't act like using the tap shifter isn't shifting the car ourselves....its just much different than an actual manual car.

I totally appreciate the art of good manual shifting, but again, don't belittle the tapshift just because you need some reason to defend your purchase choice.

I don't use the tap shift daily, but when I want to use it I really enjoy it.

nitto85 · 12-29-2013, 06:38 PM

I use mine for fun and to make make a little bit more noise, but if I'm looking to race I leave it in S mode.

Anyone else get that "tug" feeling when slowing down for like say a light, and shifting down? I think its most noticeable when going from 2nd to 1st.

rontammy0 · 12-29-2013, 06:50 PM

I use it all the time..it shuts off the afm at highway speeds....I've been driving manuals off/on since I was 16....I feel cheating when I gear down coming up to the lights and I get that false rev of the engine....I can't complain because it's perfect every time. And my exhaust barks pretty good.

SSGUNNER · 12-29-2013, 06:57 PM

OP.

How bout you try it and let us know what you think.

not · 12-29-2013, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

lol.

You act like we deny its an automatic or something, when in fact we enjoy the fact that it is. We also enjoy the fact that we can shift it ourselves too.

And yes...it is shifting it ourselves....its just much easier to do than pushing in a pedal and moving a lever around. There are electronics and mechanics involved in both so don't act like using the tap shifter isn't shifting the car ourselves....its just much different than an actual manual car.

I totally appreciate the art of good manual shifting, but again, don't belittle the tapshift just because you need some reason to defend your purchase choice.

I don't use the tap shift daily, but when I want to use it I really enjoy it.

+1, very well stated.

And the real beauty is, when you don't want to tap shift, you don't have to.

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12-29-2013, 03:52 PM	#15
CFD Drives: 2SS/RS L99 BLACK Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Franklin , MA Posts: 6,696	I use mine 99% of the time. I find the few times I don't use it, it feels like the car is always in the wrong gear and constantly correct it using tapshift. I suppose it comes down to the way you drive.

12-29-2013, 04:01 PM	#18
lurker Drives: 2013 Challenger SXT Redline Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Texas Posts: 254	Just a matter of curiosity... but in my Challenger using the paddle shifters results in a noticeable 'clunk' between gears (that's not there when in full auto). I had paddle shifters in a Taurus and didn't see that, and also don't get it in a new Escape the couple times I've messed with it. I actually think the whole idea is kinda silly, especially when if you wanna shift you can buy the manual.

12-29-2013, 05:59 PM	#22
John E Drives: 2014 2SS rs 6M Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Palm Beach Posts: 168	Interesting...

12-29-2013, 06:38 PM	#25
nitto85 Caffeine Injected Drives: 13 Ram - 05 Widebody 1050rwhp Vette Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 1,033	I use mine for fun and to make make a little bit more noise, but if I'm looking to race I leave it in S mode. Anyone else get that "tug" feeling when slowing down for like say a light, and shifting down? I think its most noticeable when going from 2nd to 1st.

12-29-2013, 06:50 PM	#26
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	I use it all the time..it shuts off the afm at highway speeds....I've been driving manuals off/on since I was 16....I feel cheating when I gear down coming up to the lights and I get that false rev of the engine....I can't complain because it's perfect every time. And my exhaust barks pretty good.