Is there any "Efficient" way to drive with the paddles other than just leaving them alone??

 

Not really. Perfect for the caynon runs. If you want to drop grars to slow down instead of using your brakes you can.

 

So other than that it's best to leave it along right? I usually use it coming to a light to hear my pipes but I still use brakes is that wrong?

 

There is no wrong way to use it. Its really up to you if you want to use them or not. If you dont want it, pull them off your car and sell them for 200 bucks.

 

Lmao I didn't say I hate them. I was just wondering if I use more gas using them and I wish someone would put out a good video using them the right way. Like how and what rpm gives you the best takeoff ect.

 

I would think that any time you "manually" shift an automatic, you are going to get worse fuel mileage than letting the transmission shift automatically since its electronically controlled for the optimal shift points. It's not like you can coast as a true manual to save fuel.

 

Like for me i know i am coming up on a Red light, i would drop it down a gear to have the engine work it's way to slow then i would drop one more. It don't matter for the RPM when you shift. The paddle shifters were made for fun.

 

Ok I got you. Thanks. Now just to find a good price on a Nissan gtr shifter ****. I hope it fits going to do the start button this week.

 

I'm guessing by that comment that you are thinking coasting in neutral is more fuel efficient than coasting in gear. It's not...anymore.
When coasting with the car in neutral (or clutch pedal engaged) the engine consumes more fuel than coasting with the car in gear.
When coasting or coming to a stop, leave the car in gear as long as you can, without stalling it.
Set your LCD display to fuel eco and you will see that no fuel is being injected/burned while coasting in gear. AT and 6MT.
Car & Driver

 

I would say if you consistently shift at conservative RPMs -- say 3000 and below -- you will not get noticeably worse fuel mileage than letting the AT do the shifting, but you will probably not get better, either.

 

Paddle shifters are a ton of fun and make me drive the car harder than I typically do, so fuel economy is not a thought that crosses my mind when using them. I wouldn't say that they are made "just for fun" though. I personally find them to be a safer alternative when compared to having one hand on the center console shifter while powering through a turn and being able to go straight from 5th to 3rd with a quick double click and then up to 4th on the way out of the turn all while keeping both of my hands firmly gripping the steering wheel. Of course, the best part is hearing that pronounced throttle blip of the rev match.

 

Yup and the way the k&n filters make my stillens sound great lol