S2K with Paddle Shifters?

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Sep 11, 2006 | 06:06 AM

#31

Scott Evil

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Originally Posted by 00S2K01S4,Sep 10 2006, 12:17 PM

My Fit has paddle shifters. I would not want paddle shifters in the S unless it's a verion of Audi's DSG.

(and trying to stay on topic)

The DSG tranny is sweet. The only downside is there is no ability to select a specific gear, without shifting up or down through all the gears (like 6 to 4).

Spend some time with a DSG and you might be converted.

Sep 11, 2006 | 07:29 AM

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xviper

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OK, can someone please explain to me how duct taping one of these to our stickshift is going to make my S perform any better? .........................

This is the dumbest thing I've ever heard of.

Sep 11, 2006 | 07:32 AM

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zeiss

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Wait until you are caught in a flood or accidentally spin out on a bridge.

Sep 11, 2006 | 08:31 AM

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Amer

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If I'm not mistaken the SMG III in the E60 M5 has the fastest shifting at 50 milliseconds, compared to the almighty Bugatti Veyron which is only 150 milliseconds. SMG would be sick in the S2000.

Sep 11, 2006 | 08:34 AM

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gomarlins3

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How is this thread not locked yet?

Sep 11, 2006 | 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by gomarlins3,Sep 11 2006, 10:34 AM

How is this thread not locked yet?

Till it is, I'm gonna have fun with it.

Sep 11, 2006 | 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by xviper,Sep 11 2006, 07:29 AM

OK, can someone please explain to me how duct taping one of these to our stickshift is going to make my S perform any better?

The 2008 S2000 is going to be an amphibious vehicle! That's why it need a pair of paddles next to the spare tire. Here is a picture of the prototype: www.watercar.com

Sep 11, 2006 | 09:35 AM

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__redruM

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From: WV Pan Handle

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Originally Posted by xviper,Sep 11 2006, 07:29 AM

OK, can someone please explain to me how duct taping one of these to our stickshift is going to make my S perform any better? .........................

This is the dumbest thing I've ever heard of.

Extending the shift knob by 4 feet will lenthen the throw a little, but it also means no waiting on the syncros. You can litterally pry it into 2nd.

Sep 11, 2006 | 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by __redruM,Sep 11 2006, 11:35 AM

Extending the shift knob by 4 feet will lenthen the throw a little, but it also means no waiting on the syncros. You can litterally pry it into 2nd.

I see. That's how come the next gen S2000 will come with the optional "rumble seat". The guy in the back's gonna have to reach forward and finish the shift.