1st Gen Paddle Shifter Operation

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  1. cockney

    cockney New Member

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    Hi

    Ok there is a beer on this question ..... when using paddler shifters on a Mini Cooper S do you have to take your foot of the gas to change (specially accelerating)?
    1) it is like a manual ... off gas to change
    2) it is manual that you decide when to shift so keep your foot on the gas

    ??????
     
  2. Nathan

    Nathan Founder

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    I don't have flappy paddles so I don't know, but to help those that do know, What year MINI?
     
  3. Vader

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    no need to lift. Its still a true automatic, it can't over-rev. If you forget to shift while accelerating, it will shift for you anyway to prevent a over-rev. I'm not sure its even possible to hit the rev limiter with an auto.
     
  4. DneprDave

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    Yup, What Vader said. You just shift, no throttle let off.

    That's why the Aisin automatic is quicker shifting than a manual.

    Dave
     
  5. MaverickGun

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    With beer on the line, lets hope you were the winner. If so, make sure you savor your win and drink that tasty brew with gusto! :beer
     
  6. Justa Jim

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    First post and it involved beer. Good job and welcome aboard. :Thumbsup:

    Jim
     
  7. Metalman

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    What.... You have an Aisin doing the shifting for you.... That's not right....:beer
     
  8. DneprDave

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    Yeah, I Like the performance advantages of the automatic!:devil:

    Dave
     
  9. Rae

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    Would this be the same for manually shifting an automatic 88 F250? There's been a similar debate in my household :beer
     

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