Padldleshifting seems slower - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

dtrop · 11-05-2016, 10:34 PM

I've been using my paddles all year, and it seems like some shifts are getting slower. I don't know if it's just in my head, and I have just been adjusted to it during the year, or if there is an explanation.

Any thoughts?

go_a_way1 · 11-05-2016, 11:05 PM

I use them and they do seem to have a small delay VS sport mode

dtrop · 11-05-2016, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by go_a_way1

I use them and they do seem to have a small delay VS sport mode

a delay is understood, but it seems to be more of a delay than i remember earlier in the year.

go_a_way1 · 11-05-2016, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dtrop

a delay is understood, but it seems to be more of a delay than i remember earlier in the year.

Oh I see. Mine still takes about .3 seconds to shift haven't noticed it get any slower

Clipdat · 11-06-2016, 12:20 AM

Sometimes I really envy you AT guys and your automatic rev matched downshifts. I especially love the fact that you can downshift into 1st.

I would literally be doing that as I approached every single stop sign or red light!

phrosty · 11-06-2016, 12:31 AM

I feel like if I'm just coasting there's a definite delay but if I'm on the throttle/braking/etc. it's pretty quick.

Euro7R · 11-06-2016, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dtrop

I've been using my paddles all year, and it seems like some shifts are getting slower. I don't know if it's just in my head, and I have just been adjusted to it during the year, or if there is an explanation.

Any thoughts?

Maybe change your engine oil and rear differential oil if it's been awhile. I always feel the car shifts much smoother after putting in new fluid.

soulreapersteve · 11-06-2016, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Clipdat

Sometimes I really envy you AT guys and your automatic rev matched downshifts. I especially love the fact that you can downshift into 1st.

I would literally be doing that as I approached every single stop sign or red light!

This is what I do... its stupid but I love hearing the exhaust roar at each downshift, especially into first.

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Originally Posted by dtrop

I've been using my paddles all year, and it seems like some shifts are getting slower. I don't know if it's just in my head, and I have just been adjusted to it during the year, or if there is an explanation.

Any thoughts?

Is it accompanied by hard shifts/car somewhat bucking?

Maybe post up a video if you are able to..

dtrop · 11-06-2016, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

This is what I do... its stupid but I love hearing the exhaust roar at each downshift, especially into first.

Is it accompanied by hard shifts/car somewhat bucking?

That only occurs during user error.

It's more of lag when being aggressive on the throttle.

soulreapersteve · 11-06-2016, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by dtrop

That only occurs during user error.

It's more of lag when being aggressive on the throttle.

Maybe I missed it, but downshifts or upshifts or both?

IIRC, from user input to the computer shifting, it takes ~.5 seconds. So if it takes longer than that, there *might* be something going on.

I've only experienced the lag from before I got the tcm reflash earlier in the year.

calic · 11-07-2016, 12:42 PM

Try the transmission tsb for the idle search. It might help with responsiveness.

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dtrop Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Wrb 2014 limited brZ Location: United States Posts: 435 Thanks: 5 Thanked 185 Times in 103 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Padldleshifting seems slower I've been using my paddles all year, and it seems like some shifts are getting slower. I don't know if it's just in my head, and I have just been adjusted to it during the year, or if there is an explanation. Any thoughts?

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phrosty Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Seattle Posts: 806 Thanks: 202 Thanked 320 Times in 199 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I feel like if I'm just coasting there's a definite delay but if I'm on the throttle/braking/etc. it's pretty quick. __________________ 2013 Whiteout 6AT FR-S \| Perrin Inlet Tube + 2.75" CAI \| OpenFlash Header \| P&L Catback \| 4.88 Final Drive \| Dialed in OFT 2.0x Stage 2 E85 \| 18x8 Enkei Raijin + 225/40 Michelin Pilot Super Sport \| 17x7 Stock + 215/45 Michelin X-Ice Xi-2

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