Is F1 paddle shifting better?

[ENZOMAN]

i've heard that paddle shifting is better and faster then a stick shift, in a motor trend magazine i read that the enzo paddle shifts in .02 seconds, which is apparently faster than a stick

what do you guys think? or know?

[SUPER_TUNED]

Originally Posted by ENZOMAN

i've heard that paddle shifting is better and faster then a stick shift, in a motor trend magazine i read that the enzo paddle shifts in .02 seconds, which is apparently faster than a stick

what do you guys think? or know?

ENZO IS THE BEST CAR EVER MADE

[DasModell]

it depends on the gearbox .. cause the paddle only commands the gearbox ..

[fpv_gtho]

isnt it quite common to use Magnetti Marelli or whatever it is hardware for paddle shifting? some sequential setups are better than an equivalent manual or auto, in the case of BMW's SMG 2 especially. some though when pushed hard just get confused by all the input from the car and driver and are noticeably slower than a convential manual

[Fluppe]

I think that an F1 shifting gearbox is a lot better than normal automatic or manual gearboxes... There are many exemples from very succesful F1 shiftingboxes, like Audi's DSG, BMW SMG and Ferrari who came up with the idea of putting it's F1 knowledge in roadcars... You can shift yourself without removing a hand from the steering weel, and the shifting goes faster... any contra's?

[fpv_gtho]

Well alot of performance-orientated drivers around here like doing it the fighter pilot way by steering with one hand whilst keeping the other on the gearstick

[Alfahollic]

Paddle shift seems to be ideal for racing but where is the enjoyment.

[Scientist]

There are different experiences with paddle shifting. The systems in the NEW Ferrari's seem to be good, but there was a lot of bad news about the old paddle shift in the 360 Modena. And Maserati's paddle shift didn't get good reviews either.
Also, the cheaper versions (like in the Citroën C2) are very bad I hear...

The good ones on the other hand are the recent Ferrari paddle shifters (360 CS & Enzo), VW/Audi's DSG and BMW SMG (especially in the M3 CSL).

Personally I think that paddle shifters are good, if the quality is good. And it will become better in the future.
I think the car journalist (which I base my opinion on) are too much purists that would always choose a manual.

[UK CARS]

loads of cars have f1 style paddle gear shift now,
Are these going to take over the 'gearstick'
even the citroen c2 has paddle gear shift!

[irarref]

No doubt, Formula One style paddle-shifters are better when it comes to performance. Like someone above already said, many people like to feal the engine during gearshifts. I like the F1 paddle shifters better, never stall the car, but only if the car has a lot of Horsepower.

[Gabman]

Originally Posted by Scientist

Also, the cheaper versions (like in the Citroën C2) are very bad I hear...

When did you ever hear anything good about Citroën?

I think the whole idea of bringing the racetech to the streets is nice, but I hate the idea of being forced to use the launch control in any street race situation. Thus I shall stick to my clutch and manual shifting, as long as Volvo does.