paddle shift
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To those of you that have the sport interior/S line with the paddle shift: How do you like the paddles for use with the 8 speed?
Road and Track reviewed the S7, and said the paddles worked fine, but were "plasticy". Their word, but they did say they were plastic. Are the Q5's plastic also?
Road and Track reviewed the S7, and said the paddles worked fine, but were "plasticy". Their word, but they did say they were plastic. Are the Q5's plastic also?
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I love the paddles on my 2.0T S-Line. They're made of plastic, but I don't think that makes them feel cheap by any means. My only gripe (especially on the track) is that 8 gears are a lot to flip through, but I've since gotten used to them.
I'd recommend them. You can even get aluminum attachments for the paddles if you like a more metal feel.
I'd recommend them. You can even get aluminum attachments for the paddles if you like a more metal feel.
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Yes they are plastic but feel fine. My suggestion for improvement would be less of a delay from when you activate the paddle and when the transmission shifts. I end up shifting a little sooner than I normally would to makeup for the delay.
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[QUOTE=detlefvi;My suggestion for improvement would be less of a delay from when you activate the paddle and when the transmission shifts.[/QUOTE]
In sport mode the response time is shorter and the transmission lock up is quicker.
In sport mode the response time is shorter and the transmission lock up is quicker.
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To those of you that have the sport interior/S line with the paddle shift: How do you like the paddles for use with the 8 speed?
Road and Track reviewed the S7, and said the paddles worked fine, but were "plasticy". Their word, but they did say they were plastic. Are the Q5's plastic also?
Road and Track reviewed the S7, and said the paddles worked fine, but were "plasticy". Their word, but they did say they were plastic. Are the Q5's plastic also?
I have in combination with S-tronic gearbox and use them daily
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In some markets, there are Q5 with S Tronic (Audi's name for a dual clutch transmission) available. They are 7 speed, not 8 speed though.
As far as I know, the only such Q5 are the Diesel models. Maybe the 3.0 TDI that is planned to come to North America will have one...
As far as I know, the only such Q5 are the Diesel models. Maybe the 3.0 TDI that is planned to come to North America will have one...