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Mrpaintballordie · 05-14-2014, 03:53 PM

Everytine I'm using the paddle shifters when I downshift it makes a harsh lunge forward a harsh jerking movement. So I'm curious is there is a trick to doing it?

myold88 · 05-14-2014, 03:58 PM

No, It's just the transmission doing what you tell it to do.
Your dash will indicate "shift denied" if the shift can't or shouldn't done.

i2disturbedSS · 05-14-2014, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrpaintballordie

Everytine I'm using the paddle shifters when I downshift it makes a harsh lunge forward a harsh jerking movement. So I'm curious is there is a trick to doing it?

Its cuz the RPMS are shooting up. Normal.
Do you have your foot on the break or off?

firedrop · 05-14-2014, 04:19 PM

okay.. start in first, bring the car up to third gear, then drop back to second. it'll turn AFM mode off for your trip until you put the car in drive, reverse, neutral, or park.

you can downshift to engine break (sitting around 2200 rpms)

or if im going down a hill slowly, you can upshift to third/fourth and i think the car actually puts itself in neutral(rpms will be like 700) until you hit like 10mph then it'll shift you back to second gear.

PalmerGA · 05-14-2014, 04:43 PM

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Do you have your foot on the break or off?

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you can downshift to engine break (sitting around 2200 rpms)

Grammar/spelling police here. It's "brake". It's okay to brake your car... just don't break it.

Mrpaintballordie · 05-14-2014, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by i2disturbedSS

Its cuz the RPMS are shooting up. Normal.
Do you have your foot on the break or off?

Usually have my foot on the brake am I not suppose to?

PalmerGA · 05-14-2014, 04:54 PM

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Usually have my foot on the brake am I not suppose to?

Unless you are trying to slow down/stop really quickly, it kind of defeats the purpose of shifting down with the paddles. Try anticipating the stopping distance ahead of time and just down-paddle without your foot on the brake or gas. You'll get the hang of it with a little practice.

Trob85 · 05-14-2014, 06:32 PM

Best way to utilize the paddle shifters is to not use the paddle shifters.

i2disturbedSS · 05-14-2014, 08:24 PM

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Grammar/spelling police here. It's "brake". It's okay to brake your car... just don't break it.

Damn you got me.

PalmerGA · 05-14-2014, 08:29 PM

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Damn you got me.

Sorry... some things I just can't let go by. No offense intended. Plus, I do that kind of stuff all the thyme. Brain thinks one thing - fingers do another.

Tenring · 05-14-2014, 08:40 PM

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Best way to utilize the paddle shifters is to not use the paddle shifters.

Actually I am enjoying practicing with the paddle shifters. The only issue I have is, my foot keeps trying to hit the (not there) clutch and my right hand keeps pulling off the wheel and grabbing the (auto) stick. Sometimes making me miss the shift!

6bangerBOOM · 05-14-2014, 08:44 PM

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Sorry... some things I just can't let go by. No offense intended. Plus, I do that kind of stuff all the thyme. Brain thinks one thing - fingers do another.

Did you spell thyme like that on porpoise?

Tenring · 05-14-2014, 08:47 PM

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Did you spell thyme like that on porpoise?

Outstanding catch!

Cheveey57 · 05-14-2014, 08:57 PM

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Sorry... some things I just can't let go by. No offense intended. Plus, I do that kind of stuff all the thyme. Brain thinks one thing - fingers do another.

It's ok we no Hugh were just braking his balls.

05-14-2014, 03:53 PM	#1
Mrpaintballordie Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: hilton head island Posts: 506	How to properly downshift with paddle shifts (auto) Everytine I'm using the paddle shifters when I downshift it makes a harsh lunge forward a harsh jerking movement. So I'm curious is there is a trick to doing it? __________________ 15' 1LE R.I.P Kendall Walton

05-14-2014, 03:58 PM	#2
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	No, It's just the transmission doing what you tell it to do. Your dash will indicate "shift denied" if the shift can't or shouldn't done. __________________

05-14-2014, 04:19 PM	#4
firedrop Drives: 2012 2ss/l99 a6, victory red Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: philadelphia Posts: 387	okay.. start in first, bring the car up to third gear, then drop back to second. it'll turn AFM mode off for your trip until you put the car in drive, reverse, neutral, or park. you can downshift to engine break (sitting around 2200 rpms) or if im going down a hill slowly, you can upshift to third/fourth and i think the car actually puts itself in neutral(rpms will be like 700) until you hit like 10mph then it'll shift you back to second gear. __________________ 2012 2ss l99/a6 CAI, custom catback with flowmaster series 10s

05-14-2014, 06:32 PM	#8
Trob85 Svt lol Drives: 2011 ss inferno orange blown Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Topeka Posts: 2,312	Best way to utilize the paddle shifters is to not use the paddle shifters. __________________ plasti dip is not a mod.......and a cold air intake doesn't make you fast!