We had this conversation about paddle shift on a French Forum about Corvettes.

Of course, we have no doubt a C5 Corvette A4 will never be as good as a M6 on a track.

However, having the possibility to choose when to shift and to be sure there will be no vicious kick down in a curve would definitely be a plus.

We have some questions about paddle shift :

1) is it just an electronic box connected to the car's PCM or are there other equipment to be added? Is it "plug and play" or does it have to be fixed by a pro?

2) I have always heard that shifting manually a automatic gear while driving is not good (especially downshifting). But isn't it exactly what the paddle is doing ? What are the risks for the gearbox ?

3) Any testimonial, video, are welcomed!

Thanks.

 

As a side note, I would also be interested in a solution allowing to block gear in a curve to avoid violent kick down.
Maybe is it possible by remaping the gear box for positions 1, 2 or 3 of the gear shift?