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RE: Poll H-shifter or Paddles? - Russell Sobie - 02-17-2019
Paddles only since I can't be bothered to learn heal-toe, and I haven't had a shifter since I got rid of my G27. I like how there's a "Gamepad" choice as a trap. You all know that's an insta-ban for using thumbs only to drive right?
RE: Poll H-shifter or Paddles? - Jason Schofield - 02-18-2019
(02-17-2019, 02:57 PM)Russell Sobie Wrote: Paddles only since I can't be bothered to learn heal-toe, and I haven't had a shifter since I got rid of my G27. I like how there's a "Gamepad" choice as a trap. You all know that's an insta-ban for using thumbs only to drive right?
I got a TH-8, a new set of pedals and a rig over the holidays. I haven't driven an actual stick since the 90s'. I've been determined to learn to heel-toe and I find it's a lot of fun. Problem is guys are just blowing by me in the races and I know most of them are using paddles on stick shift cars. That's why I wanted to do this poll. No gamepad players so far?? Take care.
RE: Poll H-shifter or Paddles? - Jason Schofield - 02-18-2019
245 views and only 23 people voted?.. come on guys! Must be the gamepad users..LOL!
RE: Poll H-shifter or Paddles? - Mike Blaze - 02-18-2019
(02-16-2019, 05:05 PM)Rob Russo Wrote: H-shifter still only in practice for me... scary downshifts (like from 5th to 2nd), not ready for prime-time... yet!
Ive NEVER went 5th to 2nd..ever..... always in order....shifter is def faster in every aspect once you learn how.
bought this shifter, use clutch every shift..... times are improving and even sounds better.
RE: Poll H-shifter or Paddles? - Jason Schofield - 02-18-2019
(02-18-2019, 11:46 AM)Mike Blaze Wrote:(02-16-2019, 05:05 PM)Rob Russo Wrote: H-shifter still only in practice for me... scary downshifts (like from 5th to 2nd), not ready for prime-time... yet!
Ive NEVER went 5th to 2nd..ever..... always in order....shifter is def faster in every aspect once you learn how.
bought this shifter, use clutch every shift..... times are improving and even sounds better.
That's awesome Mike. I love using my TH-8. All my cars in the 90s' were stick. Now I hear the dealers charge you more for manual. Ridiculous. Happy motoring.
RE: Poll H-shifter or Paddles? - Rob Russo - 02-18-2019
(02-18-2019, 11:46 AM)Mike Blaze Wrote:No, I wouldn't either... except as one of the mistakes I'm still prone to make(02-16-2019, 05:05 PM)Rob Russo Wrote: H-shifter still only in practice for me... scary downshifts (like from 5th to 2nd), not ready for prime-time... yet!
Ive NEVER went 5th to 2nd..ever..... always in order....shifter is def faster in every aspect once you learn how.
RE: Poll H-shifter or Paddles? - Santi Carboneres - 02-19-2019
lol, I only went 5th to 2nd when i was getting my driving license.
the H shifter is more fun than paddles, ever, i have the same problem on many races that the right hand don't touch the wheel but it's ok for me, for those people who don't know how work the H shifter , paddles would be better, but my suggestion is to get one and learn.
RE: Poll H-shifter or Paddles? - Max Ruso-Hoffmann - 02-21-2019
Hey guys,
when i try to drive the Ford i cant shift gears. Paddlebox and Steering is okay but the shift paddles dont work
Any suggestions ?
Max
RE: Poll H-shifter or Paddles? - Alex Ruud - 02-22-2019
Paddles for me, as I've only got the stock Thrustmaster T150.
But if I had the budget, stick shift all the way.
RE: Poll H-shifter or Paddles? - Pawel Kusmierek - 02-22-2019
Paddles, because I do not have a shifter. Maybe I'll get one some time, but for now it's paddles and left foot on the brake, clutch never touched except at launch (also never learned to heel&toe properly, maybe I will when I get the shifter)
By the way , IRL I mostly drive this way in automatic transmission cars. That is I use left foot braking, and I drive either in the automatic mode, or, when available (like in my own car, which has a DCT with manual mode) in the manual mode using paddles or sequential lever whichever is more convenient for a given shift. In manual trasmission cars I switch to using clutch and right-foot braking,
Frankly, I am a bit concerned that, should I start using a shifter (as sequential, not H) I will start getting confused between it and my own car, as down/ vs. upshift direction is the opposite in each. On the other hand, if I am not getting confused switching between left and right foot braking, maybe I'll handle this too.