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paddle shifters

48 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Paddle shifters are little switches behind the steering wheel that let you pick which gear your car is in, making it feel more like a manual drive.

Technical Definition

Paddle shifters are small levers located behind the steering wheel that allow drivers to manually change gears in a dual-clutch or automatic transmission without using a clutch pedal.

Hear It Discussed

"he says the three and a half liter v6 is smooth, but [1892.6s] He's just he's not connected to this car as much as he'd like that the paddle shifters had a lot of lag [1897.2s] That's a big turn off."
The Prague-Cast, A Temporary Convertible, There Is A Hole | Episode 1,050 Everyday Driver Car Debate 31:32

"It's also interesting for the mount paddle shifters and an EV. Also interesting."
Rivian R2 îs the Perfect Car? New Ferrari Reveal and Ford in Trouble! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 02:19

"eight speed automatic with paddle shifters. Now it can be equipped with a manual shift..."
Come For Camp Jeep, The Monster Trucks, Stay To ....? In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 26:43