2 days Driving exclusively in manual...
05-19-2018, 02:44 AM
#1
AudiWorld Member
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2 days Driving exclusively in manual...
I have been driving my coupè in manual and I’m really liking it. (It also reminds me of my old days before moving to US where almost every car is automatic) I feel more “engaged” and the car reacts more promptly when in D...
A couple of minor caveats for me thou: instinctively I look to do the reverse of what Audi designed with regard to the gearshifter, I tend to push it forward when I want to down shift and and back when I want to upshift, I’ll get used to it eventually... But those paddle-shifters!!!!!!! wish they were much less flimsy than what they are! This car deserves better! I’m thinking to replace them with a Carbon fiber variety and I wonder if there is a proven replacement out there that you can vouch for.
A couple of minor caveats for me thou: instinctively I look to do the reverse of what Audi designed with regard to the gearshifter, I tend to push it forward when I want to down shift and and back when I want to upshift, I’ll get used to it eventually... But those paddle-shifters!!!!!!! wish they were much less flimsy than what they are! This car deserves better! I’m thinking to replace them with a Carbon fiber variety and I wonder if there is a proven replacement out there that you can vouch for.
Last edited by Abtpl; 05-19-2018 at 03:00 AM.
05-19-2018, 05:53 AM
#2
AudiWorld Senior Member
I have a pair of extenders that I like a lot from winnautosports https://winnautosports.com/.
Dont mind the silly color strip things, you can just leave them off and the paddle extensions look great
Dont mind the silly color strip things, you can just leave them off and the paddle extensions look great
05-19-2018, 06:02 AM
#3
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I have a pair of extenders that I like a lot from winnautosports https://winnautosports.com/.
Dont mind the silly color strip things, you can just leave them off and the paddle extensions look great
Dont mind the silly color strip things, you can just leave them off and the paddle extensions look great
05-19-2018, 06:27 AM
#4
AudiWorld Senior Member
They attach via a pretty ingenious screw clamping system. They dont damage the stock paddle and are very secure.
https://winnautosports.com/shop/axmo...-shiftpaddles/
https://winnautosports.com/shop/axmo...-shiftpaddles/
Last edited by ArvX147; 05-19-2018 at 06:30 AM.
05-19-2018, 06:31 AM
#5
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I have a pair of extenders that I like a lot from winnautosports https://winnautosports.com/.
Dont mind the silly color strip things, you can just leave them off and the paddle extensions look great
Dont mind the silly color strip things, you can just leave them off and the paddle extensions look great
05-19-2018, 06:55 AM
#6
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I have a pair of extenders that I like a lot from winnautosports https://winnautosports.com/.
Dont mind the silly color strip things, you can just leave them off and the paddle extensions look great
Dont mind the silly color strip things, you can just leave them off and the paddle extensions look great
Last edited by Abtpl; 05-19-2018 at 07:01 AM.
05-19-2018, 07:27 AM
#7
AudiWorld Member
Just got my S5 this week, my jaw is still on the floor 
I had an S4 back in the day with paddle shifters and I had a couple of horrific experiences where I was going 60+ mph and I somehow accidentally downshifted and it was just a scary unexpected break, I was super lucky nobody was behind me. Since then I've been staying away from them.
I imagine it's just something you have to get used to, but I was curious if they've made improvements with the B9 that were a little more forgiving with these types of slips.
I had an S4 back in the day with paddle shifters and I had a couple of horrific experiences where I was going 60+ mph and I somehow accidentally downshifted and it was just a scary unexpected break, I was super lucky nobody was behind me. Since then I've been staying away from them.
I imagine it's just something you have to get used to, but I was curious if they've made improvements with the B9 that were a little more forgiving with these types of slips.
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05-19-2018, 07:28 AM
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AudiWorld Senior Member
I think on a red interior car the red anodized would look good.
05-19-2018, 07:32 AM
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AudiWorld Senior Member
Just got my S5 this week, my jaw is still on the floor
I had an S4 back in the day with paddle shifters and I had a couple of horrific experiences where I was going 60+ mph and I somehow accidentally downshifted and it was just a scary unexpected break, I was super lucky nobody was behind me. Since then I've been staying away from them.
I imagine it's just something you have to get used to, but I was curious if they've made improvements with the B9 that were a little more forgiving with these types of slips.
I had an S4 back in the day with paddle shifters and I had a couple of horrific experiences where I was going 60+ mph and I somehow accidentally downshifted and it was just a scary unexpected break, I was super lucky nobody was behind me. Since then I've been staying away from them.
I imagine it's just something you have to get used to, but I was curious if they've made improvements with the B9 that were a little more forgiving with these types of slips.
05-19-2018, 07:33 AM
#10
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In my experience driving cars with paddle shifters, the paddle shifters should be attached to the steering column and not the steering wheel. That way you always know where they are as they are not moving with the steering wheel - rather they are always at 9 & 3 O’Clock.
Does Audi attach them to the column or the wheel - keep in mind, I’m still waiting on my S5 Coupe.
Does Audi attach them to the column or the wheel - keep in mind, I’m still waiting on my S5 Coupe.
Last edited by Nikon1; 05-19-2018 at 07:35 AM.
