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stovt001 · 11-03-2007, 07:29 AM

yeah I knew the CTS has driver shift control, but not steering wheel mounted paddles. As you said driving enthusiasts prefer them there, so I'm surprised the CTS was released with just the shift lever, but I heard by next year paddles will be offered. Personally, I'm not a fan of GM's specific paddle shift setup, where you push with your thumb to upshift and pull with your finger to downshift. The placement isn't quite right and the ergonomics just don't work as well for me. I'd rather pull the left to downshift and pull the right to upshift.

Emher · 11-03-2007, 06:04 PM

Well I wehnt for a drive back and forth to Stockholm today for a thing I had to go to. And I actually thought a bit about how I drive. And I'm actually kinda...bad with manual. I'm not the worst out there, but I seems to distract me way too much and I keep shortshifting and letting up the clutch to fast. And I've had my license for soon to be three years! So I've come to the decision that unles I'm sorely dissapointed with the Camaro's automatic transmission, then automatic is the way to go for me.

69copo · 11-03-2007, 09:22 PM

I have used an auto a manual and a paddle shift and in my opinion the paddle shift is the best of both worlds. It can be an auto for driving in the city (stop and go) traffic, or when you need to hummilate the mustang sitting next to you it can be a 6 speed manual. Like I said it's the best of both worlds.

daddyseth1 · 11-04-2007, 01:08 AM

Would it make me less man-lier to say that i voted for auto?

View Poll Results: Do you want a Manual, Auto, or Paddle shifter
Manual	46	57.50%
Auto	5	6.25%
Paddle Shifter	29	36.25%
Voters: 80. You may not vote on this poll

11-03-2007, 09:22 PM	#129
69copo Sorry officer Drives: CTS/V 2SS/RS Collector Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cleveland OH Posts: 115 View My Garage	I have used an auto a manual and a paddle shift and in my opinion the paddle shift is the best of both worlds. It can be an auto for driving in the city (stop and go) traffic, or when you need to hummilate the mustang sitting next to you it can be a 6 speed manual. Like I said it's the best of both worlds. __________________ Freedom is the right of all sentient beings.

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11-03-2007, 07:29 AM	#127
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	yeah I knew the CTS has driver shift control, but not steering wheel mounted paddles. As you said driving enthusiasts prefer them there, so I'm surprised the CTS was released with just the shift lever, but I heard by next year paddles will be offered. Personally, I'm not a fan of GM's specific paddle shift setup, where you push with your thumb to upshift and pull with your finger to downshift. The placement isn't quite right and the ergonomics just don't work as well for me. I'd rather pull the left to downshift and pull the right to upshift.

11-03-2007, 06:04 PM	#128
Emher Pillaging Viking Drives: Saab 9-5 '99 (Hey it's a GM!) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,189	Well I wehnt for a drive back and forth to Stockholm today for a thing I had to go to. And I actually thought a bit about how I drive. And I'm actually kinda...bad with manual. I'm not the worst out there, but I seems to distract me way too much and I keep shortshifting and letting up the clutch to fast. And I've had my license for soon to be three years! So I've come to the decision that unles I'm sorely dissapointed with the Camaro's automatic transmission, then automatic is the way to go for me.

11-04-2007, 01:08 AM	#130
daddyseth1 Drives: 94 Pontiac Firebird Formula Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 247	Would it make me less man-lier to say that i voted for auto?