For those with DCT, do you use the paddle shifters?

Super Spartan · 08-08-2017, 02:08 PM

I'm not a fan of the paddle shifters and like changing gears via the gear select lever. What about you?

m981addicts · 08-08-2017, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Snappy Phoenix

I'm not a fan of the paddle shifters and like changing fears via the gear select lever. What about you?

I like both: a mix of thumb-clicking, wrist-flicking the paddle shifter and the stalk shifter when I'm in my DCT car.

I only consider it 'gear rowing' when I'm in my manual cars: holding the steering wheel steady with my left hand, moving the shifter with my right hand, clutching with my left foot, and using the brake and gas pedals together, with my right foot.

I really don't know how they do it where they drive on the other side of the road. I'd have great difficulty shifting with my non-dominant left hand!

DML · 08-08-2017, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Snappy Phoenix

I'm not a fan of the paddle shifters and like changing fears via the gear select lever. What about you?

Same, creature of habit.

dmboone25 · 08-08-2017, 04:09 PM

Every day, every time I am in the car.

Rare exception would be if I happen to get stuck in traffic, then I might not use them. I just like the crispness of the shifts and doing it myself 99% of the time.

skioutwest · 08-08-2017, 04:33 PM

You should add an option for those that use as an automatic. I always used the paddles, but I suspect most people don't shift manually

-Mark

SEXY-BEAST · 08-08-2017, 04:57 PM

Paddle shifters-- I always drive with hands at 3 and 9 and the paddle shifters are perfect for me.

Fake News 2017 · 08-08-2017, 05:00 PM

Paddles

///M4ster Yoda · 08-08-2017, 05:03 PM

Paddles here

snowmuch · 08-08-2017, 05:17 PM

Im lazy, I use paddles 1% of the time...

2kaccordocoupe · 08-08-2017, 06:15 PM

Paddles for me. I rarely shift using the dct knob.
I'm probably 90% paddles and the remaining 10% is left in automatic mode due to traffic or pure laziness.

captainaudio · 08-08-2017, 06:59 PM

When I shift manually I always use the paddles.

Super Spartan · 08-08-2017, 07:10 PM

seems like I'm the only one who shifts using the shift gear lever

GrussGott · 08-08-2017, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Snappy Phoenix

seems like I'm the only one who shifts using the shift gear lever

If I'm not sport driving then I'm almost 100% stick unless I'm drinking coffee or trying to grab my wife's boob or something ... then I'll use a paddle.

If I'm sport driving then it's almost 100% paddle unless i'm on a straight away

DS_BMW · 08-08-2017, 07:34 PM

Yes all day every day.

///M4ster Yoda · 08-08-2017, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GrussGott

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snappy Phoenix

seems like I'm the only one who shifts using the shift gear lever

If I'm not sport driving then I'm almost 100% stick unless I'm drinking coffee or trying to grab my wife's boob or something ... then I'll use a paddle.

If I'm sport driving then it's almost 100% paddle unless i'm on a straight away

So I'm not the only one grabbing his wife's melons while driving???

She hates it but I do it anyway

DataNerd · 08-08-2017, 09:55 PM

Guess we're both in the minority. DCT stick, unless it's spirited driving in the mountains...or track - then paddles.

IB M · 08-08-2017, 09:59 PM

When car was new paddle shifters. Now almost always gear stick. Easier and reminds me a little bit of driving a true manual.

GrussGott · 08-08-2017, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M4ster Yoda

So I'm not the only one grabbing his wife's melons while driving???

She hates it but I do it anyway

Totally, and they're RIGHT THERE, right? It's not like these are SUVs ...

and usually driving comes with jiggling sooo... I mean what does she expect is going to happen in that scenario?

Thescout13 · 08-08-2017, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GrussGott

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M4ster Yoda

So I'm not the only one grabbing his wife's melons while driving???

She hates it but I do it anyway

Totally, and they're RIGHT THERE, right? It's not like these are SUVs ...

and usually driving comes with jiggling sooo... I mean what does she expect is going to happen in that scenario?

Thats all Im saying.

///M4ster Yoda · 08-09-2017, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by GrussGott

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M4ster Yoda

So I'm not the only one grabbing his wife's melons while driving???

She hates it but I do it anyway

Totally, and they're RIGHT THERE, right? It's not like these are SUVs ...

and usually driving comes with jiggling sooo... I mean what does she expect is going to happen in that scenario?

Exactly. I just can't help myself. I love the M4s stiff suspension as It helps create more jiggling

mmic77 · 08-09-2017, 07:42 AM

I use them every day. Only in situations when I've to steer a lot (U-turns) I use the shift knob.

MannyS · 08-09-2017, 09:04 AM

Never. Put the car in drive, turn on Elvis and press the accelerator.

View Poll Results: Do you use the paddle shifters?
No, I like rowing gears via the gear select lever	31	12.25%
Yes, it's faster	74	29.25%
I uses a mix of both depending on the situation	148	58.50%
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2kaccordocoupe Brigadier General 1274 Rep 4,703 Posts Drives: Former ///M Driver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The 6ix iTrader: (2)	Paddles for me. I rarely shift using the dct knob. I'm probably 90% paddles and the remaining 10% is left in automatic mode due to traffic or pure laziness.
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DataNerd Private First Class 96 Rep 120 Posts Drives: F80 M3 (sold). G80 M3C Xdrive Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: TPA iTrader: (1)	Guess we're both in the minority. DCT stick, unless it's spirited driving in the mountains...or track - then paddles.
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