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Pangloss · 08-28-2011, 09:18 PM

How often do you use your paddle shifters?

KinoBoom · 08-28-2011, 09:34 PM

Hardly.

gsr1416 · 08-28-2011, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KinoBoom

Hardly.

x2.. not very often either.

RX-BMW · 08-28-2011, 11:26 PM

Never

blschaefer1 · 08-28-2011, 11:38 PM

About half the time.

Harlequin · 08-29-2011, 12:22 AM

Not as often as I'd like...

EDIT: DCT (just to keep people happy)

Mybad135 · 08-29-2011, 12:23 AM

more in the last week when ive been racing keeping my hands on the wheel i like using i just forget they are there most times though lol

Experimental · 08-29-2011, 12:36 AM

I'd say 60-70% of the time.

Nexus_One · 08-29-2011, 12:38 AM

Hardly ever, keep forgetting I have them

zamboni · 08-29-2011, 12:46 AM

For passing.

cerebrallp02 · 08-29-2011, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by zamboni

For passing.

+1

Turbolader · 08-29-2011, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsr1416

x2.. not very often either.

x3

only when I know I'm going to "squirt" into another lane in traffic. Being in the optimal gear at the time is better than waiting for the downshift. Even then, I could just use the stick...

Even so, I'm still glad I have it

MD Designs · 08-29-2011, 01:24 AM

100% of the time.

SinCalgary · 08-29-2011, 01:54 AM

In the summer about 95% of the time. Only put it in D when I am stuck in rush hour which is rare for me. I even use paddles about 75% of the time the wife is in the car. However in the winter 95% of the time I am in D with the sport button off just putting along in the snow.

swaite · 08-29-2011, 02:48 AM

No one is specifying whether they have auto or DCT...

BMW86 · 08-29-2011, 03:12 AM

90% of the time.

fwmcb · 08-29-2011, 04:57 AM

I use them sometimes when I'm alone. Although I must admit that I prefer the shifter. I use them more often in winter when I launch so I can take off in second or third gear, which is all winter mode is in some cars.

amancuso · 08-29-2011, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zamboni

For passing.

+1, and then, not often either.

igzekyativ · 08-29-2011, 08:34 AM

70% of the time for upshifting.. always for downshifting (to avoid all that terrible brake dust, oh and the sound

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bogart · 08-29-2011, 10:44 AM

On my DCT I drive in manual mode all the time, so 100% of the time I use the paddles.

RnmEvo9 · 08-29-2011, 10:48 AM

Never. I prefer the shifter.

Pangloss · 08-29-2011, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swaite

No one is specifying whether they have auto or DCT...

That was intentional. I was curious if it might differ between DCT and non-DCT owners. I've read that the old paddle-shifters were poorly designed, and I wondered if that might have an impact on their usage.

The DCT population may be too small for useful results.

08-28-2011, 09:18 PM	#1
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08-28-2011, 09:34 PM	#2
KinoBoom Lieutenant Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 437 iTrader: (0)	Hardly. __________________ BMW CCA # 450304

08-29-2011, 12:22 AM	#6
Harlequin Colonel Drives: '11 BMW 135i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia BMW Club QLD Member Posts: 2,525 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i M Sport [4.58]	Not as often as I'd like... EDIT: DCT (just to keep people happy) __________________ AW3 135i \| BMW Performance: 313 Rims, Exhaust, Diffuser, Spoiler, Grills & Pedals \| DCT \| BMS CAI \| Eibach Pro Kit \| M3 Swaybar \| P3 Vent Gauge \| M3 Steering Wheel ///M Mirrors \| Kerscher Splitter \| LUX V3 \| Blackline LCI Tails \| Octane Tint \| Alpine Hi-Fi \| JL Audio 10W6v2 \| Pioneer Amp \| Black Roof Last edited by Harlequin; 08-29-2011 at 09:34 PM.

08-29-2011, 12:23 AM	#7
Mybad135 Lieutenant Drives: 2012 montego blue 135 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: las vegas, nv Posts: 425 iTrader: (0)	more in the last week when ive been racing keeping my hands on the wheel i like using i just forget they are there most times though lol __________________ Full 1m bodywork on..helix 2step intercooler, i-carbon thermal coated downpipe, JB4 stage2, Seibon carbon fiber hood , i carbon trunk,WW meth, BMS intake, ECS 2 piece rotors, black lines, apex ec'7s

08-29-2011, 12:46 AM	#10
zamboni I want to drive a Zamboni Drives: 09 E82 128i 13 E93 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monte Sereno, CA Posts: 2,459 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	For passing. __________________ 13 E93 M3 Melbourne Red DCT/Premium/EDC/NAV/220M wheel 12 E93 Space Gray ( Retired BMW buy back ) 09 E82 Space Gray/Black int/Steps/Sport/Nav/Premium/Xenon/Phone Int/Hifi/269 wheel 2006 E90 ( sold ) My next vehicle would be a Zamboni

08-28-2011, 11:26 PM	#4
RX-BMW Private First Class Drives: 2009 135i sport package 6AT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: St. Louis Posts: 142 iTrader: (0)	Never

08-28-2011, 11:38 PM	#5
blschaefer1 Former '07 M Coupe Owner Drives: 2012 Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Area Posts: 124 iTrader: (1)	About half the time.

08-29-2011, 12:36 AM	#8
Experimental Second Lieutenant Drives: '09 135i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 211 iTrader: (0)	I'd say 60-70% of the time.

08-29-2011, 12:38 AM	#9
Nexus_One Enlisted Member Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	Hardly ever, keep forgetting I have them

08-29-2011, 01:24 AM	#13
MD Designs car enthusiast Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: So Cal Posts: 189 iTrader: (0)	100% of the time. __________________ - Matt I simply look at them with a smile, and tell them, "The engine blew up... Ya that's right... boom."

08-29-2011, 01:54 AM	#14
SinCalgary Private First Class Drives: AW 2011 135i DCT M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Calgary, AB Canada Posts: 107 iTrader: (0)	In the summer about 95% of the time. Only put it in D when I am stuck in rush hour which is rare for me. I even use paddles about 75% of the time the wife is in the car. However in the winter 95% of the time I am in D with the sport button off just putting along in the snow.

08-29-2011, 02:48 AM	#15
swaite High School Dropout Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: PNW Posts: 324 iTrader: (0)	No one is specifying whether they have auto or DCT... __________________

08-29-2011, 03:12 AM	#16
BMW86 Major General Drives: BMW 135i / Kawa Ninja Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 8,612 iTrader: (0)	90% of the time. __________________ BMW 135i N54 TWIN TURBO Quarter Mile 12.173@113.70mph - Street Tyres Queensland Raceway Sprint 1:01:22 - Street Tyres Queensland Raceway Clubman 1:04:74 - Street Tyres Lakeside Raceway 1:03:97 - Street Tyres

08-29-2011, 04:57 AM	#17
fwmcb Major Drives: 2013 X3 28i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NB Posts: 1,084 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 128i [0.00]	I use them sometimes when I'm alone. Although I must admit that I prefer the shifter. I use them more often in winter when I launch so I can take off in second or third gear, which is all winter mode is in some cars.

08-29-2011, 08:34 AM	#19
igzekyativ Private First Class Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Alpine White Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Herndon, Va Posts: 192 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [0.00]	70% of the time for upshifting.. always for downshifting (to avoid all that terrible brake dust, oh and the sound ) __________________ 2009 BMW 135i Alpine White.. Auto w/ Steptronic.. Purchased 3/29/2011.. MODS: COBB Accessport, CP-e catback, flat black kindney grills, ///M pedals, LUX V3, Trailer Hitch, Thule Hitch Mounted Bike Rack.. Last edited by igzekyativ; 08-29-2011 at 08:40 AM.

08-29-2011, 10:44 AM	#20
bogart Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E82 N55 DCT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: STL, MO Posts: 1,606 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [3.53]	On my DCT I drive in manual mode all the time, so 100% of the time I use the paddles. __________________

08-29-2011, 10:48 AM	#21
RnmEvo9 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL Posts: 1,626 iTrader: (2)	Never. I prefer the shifter.

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