1. Paddle shift
Introduction
is a semi-automatic shift paddles mounted shift clutch device, the clutch action of the foot is not directly allocated to the shift by the shift paddle.
Because, in the rear side of the steering wheel, so for very convenient and efficient. So many cars no matter Rally, F1 track race even with all this stuff.
Example shift paddles specific models: Sonata eighth shift paddles function is the leader, other examples thereof include the following figure.
Category
There are currently two types of shift paddle: fixed and movable with the
fixed paddle shift and [dashboard] is held stationary, that is, in the process of turning, the rotation of the steering wheel shift paddles stationary.
With Move paddle wheel [shift] and is held stationary, that is, in the process of turning, the paddle wheel while being rotated integrally with the shift.
These two different ways, which one is better? At present the parties have to say the parties, is not conclusive, turnip cabbage all have love, different people have different views, and there is no absolute good or bad.
Use
Since the paddle shift automated manual usually common in high-end models, it is generally used method is to first lever in manual mode, then you can use shift paddles when the engine rotational speed for switching over the free gear.
Notes
1, equipped with shift paddles automatic transmission car, certainly tiptronic, because the role is plus or minus shift paddles files.
2, using a general shift paddles manual mode is selected (normally a button),Then the shift lever to ldquo; Drdquo; bits, then by paddles subtraction block.
3, although it is generally manual mode, but the substance of the transmission or an automatic transmission, and the shift timing is not precise computer-controlled. So the manual mode is usually more costly oil.
Origin of the gear shift paddle
paddle shift technology originated in the F1 car, an F1 car because due to the small interior space can not accommodate the manual shift lever and other factors, is equipped with self-shifting manual transmission, this transmission and manual transmission is actually no different from the structure, but the shift lever and the clutch omitted and replaced by two propeller behind the steering wheel of the dial sheet, struck by a finger, respectively, upshift and downshift control the transmission, since shift paddle features not hand off the steering wheel, so that the shift is faster and easier. It is known as a car race in the most cutting-edge F1 racing is also this technology still in use, this technology initially only be applied in the F1 car, as well as high-end sports cars, such as: Ferrari, Maserati, etc. The purpose is the pursuit of simple and convenient operation, faster shift speeds. However, due to the popularity of motor sports, the rapid development of vehicle technology, and the pursuit of sports cars, paddle shift technology now also be provided on the civilian models.