nibble
Well-Known Member
Come to NASA NE trackday event and show me you can do it properly using paddle shift around track. Even the most experienced manual transmission drivers had hard time if they haven't had practices before.Erm... that’s not possible since in a vehicle with an automatic that has paddle shifters there is almost nothing complicated about flicking one paddle or the other to upshift or downshift with the ECU doing the rest of the work. Anyone can drive and operate the transmission of a paddle shift car with zero practice. That’s part of why they are appealing today for many.
Not the same case with a manual transmission vehicle where you have to learn how to coordinate the right input and balance of throttle and clutch pedal lift as well as choosing the right gear for the right level of engine speed once the clutch pressure plate begins pressing the disc to the flywheel.
I get it that clutch operation and manuals aren’t for everyone but really anyone can drive a paddle shift automatic vehicle. The rest is just practice to know how to best drive the car in general.... regardless of what transmission it has.
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