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Old 06-10-2014, 02:22 PM
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Played with it a little, but do not have the need for it as full auto does a good job.
Old 06-10-2014, 02:53 PM
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I figured the paddles were for playtime,not commuting.
Old 06-10-2014, 07:32 PM
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Glenmcp: Played with it a little, but do not have the need for it as full auto does a good job.
I've fooled around a little but since most of our roads are flat and straight it's just a LEO magnet. However, if I go north up to the twisty hilly roads I think they'll be used more there. They are nice & I think GM did a nice job with them. Much better than my C6 paddles.
Old 06-10-2014, 08:16 PM
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I use them about 60% of the time, about the same amount of time on my C6. Really like them.......
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I've used them just to try them out. I don't use them on a regular basis so far (only 1,800 miles though). One thing I'd like to see improved is the sound when using them. Hard to put my finger on it, but it needs to have a different sound when it 'clicks' to the next gear. It has a plastic sound that just doesn't fit this high-performance sports car in my opinion.
Old 06-10-2014, 09:26 PM
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I hardly ever use them, but I don't have the NPP exhaust.

If I had NPP or aftermarket exhaust I would probably use them a lot more.
Old 06-10-2014, 09:57 PM
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I only use mine when I am in heavy slow traffic along the beach (Florida) or on the gravel road to my home in Iowa. I keep it in 1st or 2nd.
Old 06-10-2014, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by c5vette73
Just wondering how many of you actually use your paddle shifters on a regular basis.
whats a paddle shifter? is that an option i missed out on?
Old 06-10-2014, 10:54 PM
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I have them on my C6.....honestly, I really never use them. The transmission is so nice, smooth and responsive I don't feel the need.
Old 06-10-2014, 11:25 PM
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I've always kind of enjoyed a good paddling.
Old 06-10-2014, 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by onyx_z71
I don't use mine very often, but I'm glad they're there for when I do want to use them.
Ditto!
Old 06-11-2014, 06:50 AM
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I tried them a couple of times!
They are so LAME!
Old 06-11-2014, 07:54 AM
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Hardly ever.
Old 06-11-2014, 08:21 AM
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At least once a week.
Whenever I am on a Corvette road.
When I am in Sport Mode and want to use compression braking to hear the NPP exhaust rumble.
Old 06-11-2014, 10:47 AM
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I'm breaking in my new C7 and since Drive puts me into 4th gear by 25 MPH, I never go over about 2000 RPM. So instead, I paddle shift fairly often to wind it up a little tighter (never over 4K yet) to vary my RPM more. I do like my shift points better than the computer, so it is a lot of fun. But, when I'm lazy, it goes back into Drive!
Old 06-11-2014, 12:05 PM
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In my C6, I use them in the mountains when I want engine braking. There is no other way to force lower gears.
Old 06-11-2014, 05:39 PM
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Haven't purchased my C7 yet, but in my V, everyday!
They rock!

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Old 06-11-2014, 08:12 PM
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V.?
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Originally Posted by owc6
V.?
I'm guessing cadillac CTS-V
Old 06-11-2014, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by sjohnson2615
Never
never tried mine out yet


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