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06-29-2011, 10:48 AM | #2 |
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As I just picked her up last Thursday I am still experimenting with both. I do like the Ratchet shifter (feels more normal and less video game like) but the paddles are fun as well. Once break in is through I will be able to really test each out and I suspect at more agressive speeds the paddles are way cool as long as as you remember right for up left for down
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06-29-2011, 10:57 AM | #3 |
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Same as above for me
Still in break in period so have not really seen a difference, but I find it more natural to use the Floor shifter
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06-29-2011, 11:05 AM | #5 |
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Both....lol. I use both about the same.
Ratchet around town, paddles when I am closer to the limit.
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06-29-2011, 11:51 AM | #8 |
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Pedals 90% of the time. I use rachet almost mostly when I'm turning right/left from a stop sign/red light since I want to shift to 2nd gear while turning. That is the only time I shift while turning...
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06-29-2011, 11:53 AM | #9 |
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I thought you posted racist shifter at first
I use the paddles in a straight line and the shifter when the wheel is rotated.
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Wow, first time Ive heard that term, "ratchet shifter" Is that oldschool or something?
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I use the paddles only. If there were a small stalk on the wheel to switch between neutral, reverse, and drive, I'd happily give up the stick entirely in exchange for a storage space or something else useful.
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06-29-2011, 01:27 PM | #14 |
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+1. I love how in some cars (like aston) they have P N D R buttons on the dash instead of having a stalk. Looks better IMO. I also love how all the controls are on the steering wheel in F458. But then I love evertyhing (except price) about F458.
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06-29-2011, 01:34 PM | #15 |
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I use both. I wish the paddles were mounted on the steering column instead of the wheel. Useful when downshifting on a tight turn, that's when I use the shifter.
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