paddle shifters
12-23-2007, 02:01 PM
#11
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RE: paddle shifters
ORIGINAL: bmk
...why would anyone want paddle shifters? its ricey and our mustangs are supposed to look retro, not futuristic
...why would anyone want paddle shifters? its ricey and our mustangs are supposed to look retro, not futuristic
12-23-2007, 03:10 PM
#14
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RE: paddle shifters
There's a great story about one install for racing here:
http://www.motortrend.com/features/m...ty/index5.html
And here's a more in-depth story about how manual transmissions are going to be put on the Endangered Species List!
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=110078
http://www.motortrend.com/features/m...ty/index5.html
And here's a more in-depth story about how manual transmissions are going to be put on the Endangered Species List!
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=110078
12-23-2007, 03:36 PM
#15
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RE: paddle shifters
The main purpose of an aftermarket shifter is decrease the time between shifts......shorter throw. Paddle shifters, IMHO, would reduse the shift time more than MGW, Hurst, Roush, etc, shifters. Plus, like mentioned above, both hands are controlling the steering wheel.
Like Revleftymentioned....How is a Lambo ricey?
Like Revleftymentioned....How is a Lambo ricey?
12-23-2007, 05:17 PM
#17
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RE: paddle shifters
ORIGINAL: Revlefty
Ricey?? There on Lambos and Ferrari's not Civic's...
ORIGINAL: bmk
...why would anyone want paddle shifters? its ricey and our mustangs are supposed to look retro, not futuristic
...why would anyone want paddle shifters? its ricey and our mustangs are supposed to look retro, not futuristic
12-23-2007, 05:26 PM
#18
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RE: paddle shifters
ORIGINAL: MexGT
Theres a huge gap between ricer stuff and good technology. Paddle shifters has NOTHING to do with rice.
ORIGINAL: bmk
...why would anyone want paddle shifters? its ricey and our mustangs are supposed to look retro, not futuristic
...why would anyone want paddle shifters? its ricey and our mustangs are supposed to look retro, not futuristic
In my book, the "old school muscle" argument only applies to the character of the car (low cost, sound, power, etc.) and exterior styling.
This car screams for an automatic that can easily be shifted. Maybe we'll see something like it from the factory for the 2010 refresh.
12-23-2007, 05:42 PM
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RE: paddle shifters
ORIGINAL: whtcanbrwnd04u
No offense, but IMO there is no fun in an auto sports car... i cant even see enjoying that in any form.[8D]
No offense, but IMO there is no fun in an auto sports car... i cant even see enjoying that in any form.[8D]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPYUQp2EO4o&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHAoA...eature=related <<<< must see