dvs_dave

Yes, I'd like the +/- switched around. Pull for upshift, push for downshift like how a proper sequential box shifter operates.

mishar

Wouldn't it be even better if the lever is closer to you in Tiptronic mode? Like BMW, for example.

Unfortunately I don't think that switching up/down would be so easy. Electronically everything is on a circuit board. Any intervention there would be quite complicated. It would be very easy if we can get access to the software. But...

MP4.2+6.0

...or, paddles. Never touch shifter in W12 or Q5 driving w/ them.

dvs_dave

Paddles are $$$ that I can spend on better things. Just wondering if it was easy to mod by swapping some switch connectors around or something. But if it's all electronics then no dice. I guess I should have known that Audi would have engineered it in a needlessly complex fashion.

Some pics of that assembly if you have them would be useful though as there may be a workaround.

mishar

Yes, if one have them. I am rarely using it all together. Few downshifts on highway ramps and smoothing it on a really winding roads. Other than that computer is doing it just fine.

I would prefer just a pushbutton for engaging manual mode. I guess that would imply loosing Tiptronic name.

dvs_dave

If they're around $100 bucks then that's a lot less than I thought. Was imagining around $500. I would love to be a fly on the wall in the meetings where they agree to sign off on such complex systems and what the justifications are. Since when does a gear selector need it's own computer?!?!?!? Madness.

jakematic

That looks really great Misha - excellent work.

If you ever need a diagram in future please PM me.

CobraCommander

Awesome modification Misha...so do tell how much work is involved in the modification of the shifter?

hunterp27

How come I cannot see the pics that everyone else can see?
Hunter

mishar

That part is not bad at all if you have lathe. Installing it is a bit more difficult. Especially without instructions. But I didn't brake anything.