Paddle Shifting

[VoltsFRS2013]

It's quite a dumb question but after doing some looking online I wasn't able to find a very pin point answer.

Overtime, is using the paddle shifters (not redlining, using them properly) going to wear down my transmission more than just letting the transmission shift itself? I feel like the automatic transmission has really funky points at where it shifts that make no sense. But at the same time I've been put on blast by friends and family saying that If I constantly use my paddles i'll wear my transmission out.

Probably an extremely stupid question so don't kill me

[Mr Nerd]

Originally Posted by VoltsFRS2013

It's quite a dumb question but after doing some looking online I wasn't able to find a very pin point answer.

Overtime, is using the paddle shifters (not redlining, using them properly) going to wear down my transmission more than just letting the transmission shift itself? I feel like the automatic transmission has really funky points at where it shifts that make no sense. But at the same time I've been put on blast by friends and family saying that If I constantly use my paddles i'll wear my transmission out.

Probably an extremely stupid question so don't kill me

They are meant to be used, so use them!

It will not prematurely wear the transmission to any noticeable degree.

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[churchx]

I doubt in increased wear by manually shifting. Economy may suffer though as that nut behind the wheel usually shifts later and has heavy foot for more fun/better soundtrack/more press in seats

[soulreapersteve]

Had a couple of family and coworkers ride in my car. They were a bit worried about my engine exploding or transmission catching on fire soon.. My mom told me to stop making those loud noises (downshifting) because "you are going to break your car"

Considering many here track their ATs or drive them hard.. you'll be fine. I suppose change the fluid out if you are worried?

[TommyW]

Well the fact that so many (most) supercars are paddles only I don't think you have to worry. With all the rev matching features these days paddles are kinda like cheating. Through it all a properly placed heel\toe downshift going down 3 gears and hitting your apex is still one of the worlds best feelings though...

[VoltsFRS2013]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Had a couple of family and coworkers ride in my car. They were a bit worried about my engine exploding or transmission catching on fire soon.. My mom told me to stop making those loud noises (downshifting) because "you are going to break your car"

Considering many here track their ATs or drive them hard.. you'll be fine. I suppose change the fluid out if you are worried?

I need to get all of my fluids looked at soon here just purchased my vehicle in Feb but for sure. My dad and sisters boyfriend have huge things against CVT vehicles and told me that CVT ruins your trans, although I'm 99% sure CVT is old news and not used in the twins It's still a hard argument that had me a bit confused.

[VoltsFRS2013]

Originally Posted by TommyW

Well the fact that so many (most) supercars are paddles only I don't think you have to worry. With all the rev matching features these days paddles are kinda like cheating. Through it all a properly placed heel\toe downshift going down 3 gears and hitting your apex is still one of the worlds best feelings though...

For sure, and I love the paddles. I'm only 18 and the FRS was my first car, never driven a manual before and If i had the option I would have went with the auto anyways, I was so excited to use the paddles. Thanks for the input!

[humfrz]

I predict that the automatic transmission in your car, using the paddle shifters, will last longer than you have the car.

So, just quit worrying about things like that and just enjoy your car ......


humfrz

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by VoltsFRS2013

I need to get all of my fluids looked at soon here just purchased my vehicle in Feb but for sure. My dad and sisters boyfriend have huge things against CVT vehicles and told me that CVT ruins your trans, although I'm 99% sure CVT is old news and not used in the twins It's still a hard argument that had me a bit confused.

Correct. The Twins' auto is a traditional 6 speed auto.

[phrosty]

You'll be holding revs higher, and shifting less.

I think it'll increase wear on the engine, and decrease wear on the transmission. But probably not enough to be measurable.

[VoltsFRS2013]

Originally Posted by phrosty

You'll be holding revs higher, and shifting less.

I think it'll increase wear on the engine, and decrease wear on the transmission. But probably not enough to be measurable.

for sure. I have my rev lock / limit at 6500 RPM and never redline it

[Summerwolf]

Originally Posted by VoltsFRS2013

I need to get all of my fluids looked at soon here just purchased my vehicle in Feb but for sure. My dad and sisters boyfriend have huge things against CVT vehicles and told me that CVT ruins your trans, although I'm 99% sure CVT is old news and not used in the twins It's still a hard argument that had me a bit confused.

How you are using CVT here.... i am not sure you know what it means.

[VoltsFRS2013]

Originally Posted by Summerwolf

How you are using CVT here.... i am not sure you know what it means.

Maybe you didn't read my post correctly or didn't understand what I was trying to say -- My family was under the assumption that because my vehicle has a way to shift the gears that it is CVT, and even though I told them it wasn't they were still under the impression that it harms the transmission just like CVT does.

[Summerwolf]

Originally Posted by VoltsFRS2013

Maybe you didn't read my post correctly or didn't understand what I was trying to say -- My family was under the assumption that because my vehicle has a way to shift the gears that it is CVT, and even though I told them it wasn't they were still under the impression that it harms the transmission just like CVT does.

Yeah, no.... I understand how you are saying it. I don't think you know what CVT is, or what it means.