Shinkaze

This is just silly. Paddle shifters on an Automatic are like nipples on a man. For Aesthetics only and functionally useless.

From:http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...postid=401004&




PS the good news is, at least the Corvette now gets a 6-speed automatic like the rest of the world........at last......

maddboost

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You would be surprised how many people want tiptronic transmissions even if they are no faster than a normal automatic. Im sure it was more of a marketing appeal than any kind of performance decision. Hopefully GM will progress and start putting 6 speed automatics in its cars.

HPP

6 speed auto? Now I'm kinda wishing I still had my GTA. That would be bad *** with a 6 speed in it (still auto, but 2 more gears).

ROCNDAV

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Glad to see GM going with 6 speed autos, but I myself dont like paddle shifters. Too Nintendo like... probably the reason I dont like Console games unless thery have a wheel and stick hooked up

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Delux247

Well would you guys rather have the 4 speed auto? But I do know what you're saying about people wanting triptronic.

I remember one of my friends got an Audi A4. I was asking him about it and I remember asking him if it was a manual. He was like "No dude! It's got a triptronic! They're soooo much better than manuals!"

Fulton 1

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Agreed. If its going to have paddles it HAS to be SMG.

abadss

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the extra 2 gears will be appealing to some, seems to give the car a more exotic feel. since they are targeting the vettes performance right at some of the high priced exotics, i guess they feel the need to include all the options for those cars as well.

it doesnt matter anyway, my Z06 will have a manual tranny either way

Spazdout

thats not a paddle, thats a button.

GM should have moddeled them more like the Ferrari ones.

Shinkaze

It's a paddle. You push the paddle forward with your thumb to upshift or pull it toward you with your fingers (behind the steering wheel) to downshift.

And yes I agree, should have done the M3-SMG/Ferrari/Lambo thing and do right hand paddle to upshift, left hand paddle to downshift.

ynkssws6

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Yeah that would be cool. But seriously, it's about time gm caught up with a six speed auto....just like GM always two steps behind.

bruddah_man_matt

Well I knew the 6L80-E would make it into the Vette once GM hooked it up to the LS2 in the STS SAE 100 tech demo car. Good on GM for giving the lazy folks two extra gears. In all seriousness though, for those who just want a cruiser with a slushbox it's about time the automatic equipped Vette got a few more ratios. As for the buttons that act as paddles, it's more of a gimmick. The hardcore fanatics still probably still opt for the Z51 package and a stick and clutch with the nutcases going all out for a Z06. I HATE THOSE BUTTONS. My friend has tapshift on his GTP Comp G AND THEY SUCK. GM really needs to adopt the right paddle upshift/left paddle downshift layout the Europeans have been using for quite some time.

In any case, I'm glad GM stayed true to hardcore enthusiasts and stuck with a traditional stick and clutch on the Z06 (I remember when the rumors of paddle shifters were floating about for the C6 Z06 and even the '06 Mustang Cobra). Great for the slushbox guys to have a few more ratios in the regular C6s and as well as the ability to shift the gears on their own with the buttons/paddles, but I'm glad GM kept it real with the Z06.

horist

awww crap... I can't even keep 4 gears working ... how am I supposed to keep 6 workin when I get a C6 ? guess I'll just have to learn to drive stick and get the Z06 heh

Shinkaze

Just to confuse the issue.
BMW M3 SMG


BMW 330Ci SMG (with Performance Package)


As it ends up the company that makes SMG for the Non-BMW Motorsports cars uses a push-pull system like on the Vette, While the SMGII on the M3 is by another company that uses the F1 style Right/Left Up/Down system.

That said at least When BMW puts paddles on something there is a clutch behind it.

ActionJack

I think it is great that the Corvette is getting the 6 speed Auto.

BTW, I will be driving a 6 speed paddle shifting S4 tonight. It only has 340 HP with it's V8 but the 6 speed auto has great acceleration in pretty much any speed range.

Nine Ball

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I think its a nice upgrade from the 4-spd auto. Those paddles are just a gimmick though, no need for them. I guess i'd rather have them to play with than not have them though.

But, I'll take my sports cars with a real clutch and manual. No girlie trannys for me!

RPM WS6

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6-speed auto in the vette.....It's about damn time!

I hate manual transmissions, but I'd love to have two extra gears.

DrkPhx

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I'm glad GM did a 6-speed automatic. If it's durable and easy to swap it will be become the popular choice for old school hot rodders and open up a whole new world for late-model hard core drag racers. As gimmicky as the paddle shifter sounds it would be a blast using it on a road course.

Fulton 1

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And that's the point that I think is being overlooked a bit here. If you want an auto in your Vette, that's fine by me (although I wouldn't do it) and I think it should be a 6-speed. BUT (and this is a big BUT IMO), if you're going to have the paddles then you don't do it with a TC like the Grand Prix, you do it with a clutch like the BMW or Audi. Otherwise its just a gimmick.

Deckhand

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maybe the paddle shifting is good for auto x?

UtOhCop

I hope you can adapt the 6spd Auto to the C5.

A 3.73 Final Drive Ratio 6Spd Auto sounds like fun.