09-07-2013, 10:51 AM | #1 |
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Question about rev match "button"
I truly think this vette is a complete winner after watching reviews. I will be looking into the C7 Z06 when it comes out without a doubt. I like everything about the car, but really hate one thing.
why did GM make the paddle shift button to activate the rev matching system on the manuals? With a manual its very odd to also have paddle shifters sitting on the steering wheel. even on a motor trend review, he found it a be odd. although everything else in the car was great. I feel a simply button would have been a better option. not a huge problem, but i am just wondering why GM would do it. I don't like it. |
09-07-2013, 10:54 AM | #2 |
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Probably because there was already paddles for the automatic on the steering wheel.
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09-07-2013, 01:33 PM | #3 | |
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I'm not a big fan of the placement either.
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09-07-2013, 03:02 PM | #4 |
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The rev match button is to disable it. And I think you can customize it in the menus to turn it on or off permanently.
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09-07-2013, 05:53 PM | #5 |
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Yea, but he doesn't want paddles on his steering wheel of a manual trans car.
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09-08-2013, 02:03 AM | #6 |
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Obviously a money saving move - only one wheel configuration needed, changing the software is a lot less expensive than changing the hardware. My guess is that they will get rid of this "feature" somewhere down the road as more people complain about it.
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This! It could have been easily been put elsewhere either in a menu selection or an actual hard button. |
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09-12-2013, 08:39 AM | #8 |
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Does it really matter?
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09-14-2013, 05:30 PM | #9 |
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Ergonomically, it does look a little unusual because the shape of these and their location immediately suggest 'transmission control' rather than 'feature control'.
It's a small touch, but those small touches do matter in some cases. I certainly understand the manufacturing and cost reason for them, of course. |
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