R56 When and why do you use your paddle shifters?

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Apr 1, 2009 | 02:58 PM

#26

nickminir56

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Originally Posted by ecupip

I agree I wouldn't engine break with an automatic. Plus who in their right mind would engine break causing more wear on the engine when your brakes are free for 3/36

When you push your car hard enough(@9-10/10). Engine brake is only for special occasion, but I won't feel guilty when I use it.

Last edited by nickminir56; Apr 6, 2009 at 11:15 AM.

Apr 1, 2009 | 04:38 PM

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kopov

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Originally Posted by sequence

No regrets at all, my friend. If U do just one caveat: dont be **** about yr. gas consumption or mileage. It's too much of a hoot to worry about little things like that!

and if MINI offered a JCW with a sweet 7-speed SMG, PDK, whatever dual-clutch automatic, Id be first in line to order...

The way I drive it I only get 26.8 mpg anyway so JCW kit would run about 25, it's not such a big deal. Gas mileage doesn't worry me too much as long as it stays above 20 mpg.

Apr 6, 2009 | 11:11 AM

#28

the platform

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every day all day!

The paddles are in use at all times.

Why be a slave to what the full auto shift points are?
I drive my car aggressively whenever my butt contacts the seat,so it's paddles...tous le temps!
I don't think I could live with the car's performance if it was a lazy automatic.

Apr 6, 2009 | 11:13 AM

#29

the platform

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Originally Posted by BlimeyCabrio

1) Twisties
2) The Track

Whether I had 200HP, 300HP or 800HP... I'd want to use every bit of it available to me in those situations... and that means managing engine RPM more aggressively than the auto is going to to by itself...