Tips on using the new 2007 G35 shift paddles for Maximum Performance?
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Tips on using the new 2007 G35 shift paddles for Maximum Performance?
Hello Guys..
I am new into the G35 World!
Just got one with the Steering Wheel Mounted shift paddles.. and guess what..
I suck in using them :-(
I really don't know when to Shift up, and when to shift down
Any tips?
Thanks guys.
VidER
I am new into the G35 World!
Just got one with the Steering Wheel Mounted shift paddles.. and guess what..
I suck in using them :-(
I really don't know when to Shift up, and when to shift down
Any tips?
Thanks guys.
VidER
#2
I came out of a manual 6 speed car prior to the G. THis is my first Automatic transmission/paddle shifting vehicle. I didn't really have an issue as to when to shift up or down, but on the test drive my brain was trained to let off the gas when shifting. Doing this is totally not necessary like it normally is on a manual.
#3
how does one answer this question?
it's a matter of experience and some logic... but mostly experience. i can't tell you to "shift at 4000 rpm" or something like that because it depends on the road conditions, the throttle position, and what you are trying to accomplish.
IMO the paddles are really used for HOLDING a gear. if you want faster and more racey shifting, use the DS mode. if you are canyon carving and want to control what gear the car is in, regardless of your throttle position, use the paddles to go into M mode.
the real advantage of the paddles is simply that you don't have to remove your right hand off the steering wheel to select a new gear. it's not automagically going to make you faster somehow, so don't expect that.
it's a matter of experience and some logic... but mostly experience. i can't tell you to "shift at 4000 rpm" or something like that because it depends on the road conditions, the throttle position, and what you are trying to accomplish.
IMO the paddles are really used for HOLDING a gear. if you want faster and more racey shifting, use the DS mode. if you are canyon carving and want to control what gear the car is in, regardless of your throttle position, use the paddles to go into M mode.
the real advantage of the paddles is simply that you don't have to remove your right hand off the steering wheel to select a new gear. it's not automagically going to make you faster somehow, so don't expect that.
#4
Thanks guys.
Can someone post a video of him paddle shifting?
And if the goal is speeding on a highway, what are the recommended RPM milestones?
And about the gas, which is better to reach maximum speed fast, pushing the gas pedal all the way down at once, or pushing it slowly?
Thanks guys.
VidER
Can someone post a video of him paddle shifting?
And if the goal is speeding on a highway, what are the recommended RPM milestones?
And about the gas, which is better to reach maximum speed fast, pushing the gas pedal all the way down at once, or pushing it slowly?
Thanks guys.
VidER
#7
Originally Posted by Altersys
IMO the paddles are really used for HOLDING a gear. if you want faster and more racey shifting, use the DS mode. if you are canyon carving and want to control what gear the car is in, regardless of your throttle position, use the paddles to go into M mode.
the real advantage of the paddles is simply that you don't have to remove your right hand off the steering wheel to select a new gear. it's not automagically going to make you faster somehow, so don't expect that.
the real advantage of the paddles is simply that you don't have to remove your right hand off the steering wheel to select a new gear. it's not automagically going to make you faster somehow, so don't expect that.
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Thanks guys.
More questions:
1- So I shall shift up when my RPM goes relatively high and I should keep it under 3. But when to down shift exactly?
2- Can missing around with the shift paddle and not using it perfectly, harm the car or the gear?
3- If my intention was to reach a high speed (lets say 200km/h) in the shortest possible time, should I shift up fast? Or wait until the RPM goes very high between shifts?
Thanks guys.
VidER
More questions:
1- So I shall shift up when my RPM goes relatively high and I should keep it under 3. But when to down shift exactly?
2- Can missing around with the shift paddle and not using it perfectly, harm the car or the gear?
3- If my intention was to reach a high speed (lets say 200km/h) in the shortest possible time, should I shift up fast? Or wait until the RPM goes very high between shifts?
Thanks guys.
VidER
#11
Originally Posted by VidER
Thanks guys.
More questions:
1- So I shall shift up when my RPM goes relatively high and I should keep it under 3. But when to down shift exactly?
2- Can missing around with the shift paddle and not using it perfectly, harm the car or the gear?
3- If my intention was to reach a high speed (lets say 200km/h) in the shortest possible time, should I shift up fast? Or wait until the RPM goes very high between shifts?
Thanks guys.
VidER
More questions:
1- So I shall shift up when my RPM goes relatively high and I should keep it under 3. But when to down shift exactly?
2- Can missing around with the shift paddle and not using it perfectly, harm the car or the gear?
3- If my intention was to reach a high speed (lets say 200km/h) in the shortest possible time, should I shift up fast? Or wait until the RPM goes very high between shifts?
Thanks guys.
VidER
2. No, the engine will stop you from damaging it It won't shift down unless the result will be below redline, for example.
3. As noted, typically you want to shift at redline (actually, since the shift takes a bit of time, at 7k) for max acceleration
#12
Originally Posted by VidER
Thanks guys.
More questions:
1- So I shall shift up when my RPM goes relatively high and I should keep it under 3. But when to down shift exactly?
2- Can missing around with the shift paddle and not using it perfectly, harm the car or the gear?
3- If my intention was to reach a high speed (lets say 200km/h) in the shortest possible time, should I shift up fast? Or wait until the RPM goes very high between shifts?
Thanks guys.
VidER
More questions:
1- So I shall shift up when my RPM goes relatively high and I should keep it under 3. But when to down shift exactly?
2- Can missing around with the shift paddle and not using it perfectly, harm the car or the gear?
3- If my intention was to reach a high speed (lets say 200km/h) in the shortest possible time, should I shift up fast? Or wait until the RPM goes very high between shifts?
Thanks guys.
VidER
synopsis: there is no single answer. you need experience. so drive the car, pay attention to what the engine is doing (is it bogging? is it running out of breath?) and act accordingly. learn how to drive your car with your style. how i drive my car may not match what you are trying to accomplish.
final thought: you're really overthinking it. just drive the derned thing
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