R55 Using the paddle shifters
#1
Using the paddle shifters
I was under the assumption that the paddle shifters ONLY worked when you moved the gear shifter to the left while in Drive.
My paddle shifters engage anytime I hit them while driving. Is this correct? The service guy at the mini dealer tells me it's normal. If it's normal, then why do I have the ability to shove the stick to the left?
I don't get it.
My paddle shifters engage anytime I hit them while driving. Is this correct? The service guy at the mini dealer tells me it's normal. If it's normal, then why do I have the ability to shove the stick to the left?
I don't get it.
#2
You are correct. You can use the paddle shifters, even when the car in not in autostick mode. One thing I did notice is after tapping the paddles, the computer will take over and shift for you, if you are coasting in normal drive.
Basically, if you want complete control of shifting the tranny, move the lever the the left. If you need to control the revs momentarily (ex. need to pass someone, etc.), you can still use the shift paddles while in drive.
Basically, if you want complete control of shifting the tranny, move the lever the the left. If you need to control the revs momentarily (ex. need to pass someone, etc.), you can still use the shift paddles while in drive.
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I'm a manny geek but my next mini will be auto because this is a great auto (plus I am experiencing first hand the big mini clutch weak point).
I think this auto is amazing because it is a reliable, japanese part that puts up some amazing numbers, allows full control (paddles are awesome), and is not CVT
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#9
I was thinking today that there are quite a few different ways to utilize the MINI Auto Tranny ...
- in DRIVE
- in DRIVE with SPORT button on
- in DRIVE with paddle shifters when needed
- in DRIVE with SPORT button on and paddle shifters when needed
- in MANUAL MODE
- in MANUAL MODE with SPORT button on
all these yield a somewhat different driving experience. Can anyone think of any more?
- in DRIVE
- in DRIVE with SPORT button on
- in DRIVE with paddle shifters when needed
- in DRIVE with SPORT button on and paddle shifters when needed
- in MANUAL MODE
- in MANUAL MODE with SPORT button on
all these yield a somewhat different driving experience. Can anyone think of any more?
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back on topic, I >heart< the paddles, shift with them almost exclusively, and it feels great not having to sweat piddling clutch issues (like I did w/my 2005.) Except I tend to use the left one more than the right.
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Plus with the JCW tune kit (should be available soon for Clubby S's) the car takes on a beastly nature!!
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I was thinking today that there are quite a few different ways to utilize the MINI Auto Tranny ...
- in DRIVE
- in DRIVE with SPORT button on
- in DRIVE with paddle shifters when needed
- in DRIVE with SPORT button on and paddle shifters when needed
- in MANUAL MODE
- in MANUAL MODE with SPORT button on
all these yield a somewhat different driving experience. Can anyone think of any more?
- in DRIVE
- in DRIVE with SPORT button on
- in DRIVE with paddle shifters when needed
- in DRIVE with SPORT button on and paddle shifters when needed
- in MANUAL MODE
- in MANUAL MODE with SPORT button on
all these yield a somewhat different driving experience. Can anyone think of any more?
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