HOW TO PADDLE SHIFT With These Simple Tips

HOW TO PADDLE SHIFT With These Simple Tips
Today I'm giving you a full walkthrough for how to drive with your paddle shifters. Now although some of you will have different kinds of paddle shifters in your BMW, Audi, Lexus, Mustang, or like me, in my Jaguar. You could have a Ferrari or a Lamborghini like I do, and this tutorial video about paddle shifters will totally apply.
These paddle shifters can be fun, and you can really manage the wear and tear and fuel economy on your exotic or luxury car. You can also be ready to go really fast, which is the most important thing since life is too short to drive boring cars! So get the most out of this #howto drive with #paddle #shifters video from us at Exotic Car Play Place.
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[@nahhh4113]

Best video on paddles shifters i have seen explained everything perfectly wish I would've found this one first

[@markeonburney5232]

currently driving an xkr. my father and i got it as a project car, but he’s been letting me daily drive it as of lately. plenty of fun already, but i just wanted to get a better feel of the power. i’ve been watching a decent amount of paddle shift videos, but i found it too coincidental stumbling upon this video. i appreciate the knowledge and stay safe my fellow cat owner!

[@healingenso7923]

As a driver of a 2015 (last model year for 2WD) F-Type S for the last 5 years , there are things I do, but more aren't a big deal - e.g. I rarely sit in 1st gear at lights, as it is way too much drama, pulling away, when it goes green - I sit there in second gear. But my once serious piece of advice - if you have any car with paddles, that rotate with the steering wheel - get red tape and green tape for the tips of the shifters top & bottom, so you can be confident, even when shifting in a turn.

[@i_c_e_555]

The only person on this platform that explained this clearly

[@karim6119]

Thanks, now I now how to paddle shift in my 1997 volvo brick!

[@ECPP]

Glad I could help!

[@mnledesm]

i concur with the comments below. great video for those new to paddle shifting. thank you.

[@ECPP]

Glad it was helpful!

[@purp6137]

Just got my 1st dream car, 2018 Kia Stinger GT having alotta fun with it, gonna start using paddle shifters more

[@purp6137]

@Matt Don't understand people like you lol. You're one of the reason why car community is hated so much, the toxicity you have lol. Are you mad you can't afford your own car? The Stinger was engineered by Albert Biermann whom you probably don't know but was the Former BMW M VP. You can talk all the hate all you want about KIA, but KIA has proven that it's a brand that can compete to today's standards.

[@theartst7992]

I just got the 2021 corolla SE seems pretty straight forward i'll try this out.

[@RealisticGuitarist]

I just got one too and I’m trying to figure it out I’m just scared to fuck my car up you know!

[@thewiseguy7100]

Hahah a Corolla 😂 That’s cheap. Get at least a Porsche 911

[@theartst7992]

@@thewiseguy7100 thats the goal buckaroo inwanted a cheap reliable car. I originally had a 2000 acura 3.2 TL. It still runs and all but it was time to upgrade, it was at 242k miles

[@thewiseguy7100]

@@theartst7992 Sorry man I apologize if I came off rude. I just hate seeing these Toyota’s on every corner or Honda’s lol! I started from the bottom too but right now have a 2018 Maserati SQ4. Paid off. Don’t get me wrong Toyota is reliable but there just sloppy. No engine power, no technology etc..

[@giaitri5118]

do we have to release the Gas Paddle when shifting?

[@ECPP]

Yes for economical and easier driving and no if you are racing. Works either way.

[@shazahmed1404]

Great video mate. Just got my first automatic and having lots of fun using the flappy paddles for clutch control

[@ECPP]

Thanks a lot for watching. Hope it helps a bit.

[@shazahmed1404]

ExoticCar PlayPlace it helped a lot, thank you

[@autoperformance503]

@@ECPP so when I downshift - do I brake or keep my foot on gas ?

[@frank-the-tank75]

@@autoperformance503You down shift then hit the brake, in that order

[@frank-the-tank75]

@@autoperformance503foot off the gas when you down shift at high speed because if not you might accidentally red line

[@AManCalledDutch]

Thanks for the video my friend - i bought an F type 400 sport, will be using the paddles for sure

[@rmdhawaii2]

I just purchased a new/used Jaguar f type conv and love it. Except for one thing. My brain is having a hard time processing why I need to move the gear shifter back to go forward and push the gear selector forward to go backward. Am I the only one having a hard time with that?

[@yvxngtyler3811]

what are good speeds to go at in each gear

[@cornellesanders1125]

Can you use your break and downshift at the same time?

[@damienhazzard6944]

This was a great video, thanks

[@alexgarcia8365]

Wish I saw this video first have a 2019 Honda Civic sport for my first car just got comfortable driving the car learning to use the paddle shifter know

[@blizteredthumbs7911]

Excellent video. Cheers

[@ECPP]

You are very welcome

[@blizteredthumbs7911]

@@ECPP tell me something. And I know what obvious answer is lol (just buy the correct fit) .. I stumbled upon £100 quid paddle extenders. Mine is the b8.5 Quattro 2013.. but these are 2017 up.. so they'll not fall on. I've had a few ideas how to modify.. but do you think with a bit of surgery to the extenders I can get them to fit perfectly? They were 99p, I got them for £4.20 lol so wouldn't you have too? Cnc'd aluminium. Beautiful. Any good ideas to modify the acceptance plate? I'm thinking paper template and a drimal tip or two. Or modeling kiddy clay, get the exact fitment and modify. What you think? They're on route so I've some concept time before they arrive. Won them last night.

[@Chopper_philly]

Awesome video.

[@halloweenbloodfrost]

Really well done

[@ECPP]

Thank you

[@AuraFarmerWitShotgun]

I’m confused, when it comes to regular sports sedans with turbo, like my Mazda, when coming to a stop I should down shift to slow down? And when idling at a red light, it’s not good to sit on the 1st gear, sometimes I just switch to drive mode to cancel paddles. But if you wanted to pull off fast, sitting in first gear from a stop is ok tho right?

[@JasmineMartinForeverASaint]

This is such a good question and no one has answered 😭

[@AuraFarmerWitShotgun]

@@JasmineMartinForeverASaint Thanks Lol, I hardly remember asking this question and now I’m confused on why I asked it 😂. Honestly I don’t ever set in 1st gear cuz there’s really no reason for me to pull off that fast. If I need to get in front of someone, I can do that most of the time without needing to rely on that much speed out the gate anyways 🤷🏾‍♂️. I rather just sit in sports mode and let it do the job gradually lol instead or burning more gas in 1st gear

[@winningblack5112]

So, the down shift means more power?

[@gerrysianturi1135]

ive read somewhere that paddle shifter is not good for ur car, messed up the transmission they said, is that true?, i drive a tryptonic automatic car.

[@Garbagekun08]

Good explanation mate

[@ECPP]

Thanks a lot.

[@supersanex_x]

Are there clutches in cars like these?

[@caleboldhouser478]

I rev my F Type up way higher than that. If I’m trying to go fast I shift when it blinks white to tell me to shift.

[@deadjrnnl]

Omg thank you finallyyy

[@ECPP]

Cheers

[@thewiseguy7100]

I fully understand your video but the part I don’t understand is when do you down shift? I have a Maserati Ghibli SQ4 2018...

[@brandonixchop979]

I have the same question. Because I have a genesis coup 2.0t and I badly want to know if I don’t have to shift down cuz I hear from some people that you don’t have to shift down cuz it does it automatically but I haven’t tried cuz I’m scared

[@thewiseguy7100]

@@brandonixchop979 Yeah bro, I figured it out on my own. Basically never down shift as my car automatically down shifts for you when you lower the mph...

[@i_c_e_555]

So you don’t have to take your foot off the accelerator to upshift/downshift? That’s pretty cool

[@ubeltran4841]

Thank you

[@ECPP]

You're welcome

[@silakidum3090]

Nice explanation

[@ECPP]

Thanks for liking

[@wolfgangnz3]

This is the best video I have come across too. Easy and clear explanation. Thank you.

[@deenvesta]

have that setup in my car and not familiar with using one ..very well explained and may give it a go at some point

[@scottknoll2748]

Good morning Mark great tutorial thank you, stay safe my friend 😎

[@ECPP]

Good morning Scott, thanks and you as well. Hope the weather is nice down there these days.

[@ryankuiper1308]

So you don’t have to be in a low gear when going slow and a high gear when going fast?

[@royalstingray822]

Think of it like riding a bike. It's very difficult tog et going from a standing start if you're in the highest gear, but it's also very difficult to go as fast as you can unless you're in the highest gear. So you switch the gears as you accelerate, steadily trading the torque of low gears for the speed of high gears The lower gears cover a lower range of speeds and the higher gears cover a higher range of speeds, but to go from low speed to high speed you need to accelerate, and because the car will generate much more torque in a low gear, it will accelerate much faster. The RPM of the engine is like your legs spinning the pedals. It's less efficient, but the faster you can spin your legs the more raw power is input into the system. High rpm in a low gear leads to quick acceleration. Then once you've got enough speed you change up a gear, and notice how it doesn't feel sluggish to continue accelerating? That's because the 1st gear has done the hard work getting over the inertia to accelerate up to 2nd gear speeds, then 2nd can continue on to 3rd, like a relay race. To do 60mph in 1st gear you'd have to have an engine that could do some 20,000rpm, but similarly to do 10mph in 6th you'd need an incredibly powerful engine. 1st gear will be enough to run at 20mph without an issue, but the revs will be high - like 4,000+. Changing up to 2nd will drop the revs but that's ok because the car is already moving at 20, so it doesn't need the raw horsepower to keep accelerating, and instead it's better to trade some torque for a faster gear.

[@mehraba2963]

Will never regret it

[@AllEyezOnRod]

Lexus GS 350 F Sport as well!

[@thomashelm6931]

On my BMW 335i, my paddle shifters turn with the steering wheel. Arguably, awkward when shifting going into a corner or recovering. For me, anyway. Perhaps I am a typical and just need to utilize it more to be comfortable in that situation.

[@ECPP]

Hi Thomas, it seems many brands do that like BMW, Porsche, Jag, etc. Mclaren is on a rocker level but is also stationary, and my Lambo stays still which feels more right as well. I agree with you and it feels awkard on the street especially when making a long left hand turn in traffic, it leaves you searching for the paddle. With that said, I had checked into this and was told that when a person is typically racing, the 10 and 2 position is held and driving on a racetrack means that a person rarely ever turns that sharp to have to roll over the vertical position and therefore its always on the fingertips. Either way, it seems to take some getting used to especially on the street.

[@thomashelm6931]

@@ECPP your explanation makes definite sense. And, I suppose, one can adapt to the idiosyncrasies. But it seems counterintuitive to the BMW philosophy of the " ultimate driving machine"; when one can only shift whilst going, relatively, straight ahead. Thank you for the explanation!

[@ECPP]

I totally agree Thomas. I have always preferred the Italian way on these paddles.

[@MSportsEngineering]

Appreciate your videos. This is pretty basic for me and not really something I would typically watch, but maybe it's very helpful for newcomers to performance cars.

[@ECPP]

I appreciate that! I share al levels of content for different people from different perspectives and knowledge within the performance car genre.

[@MSportsEngineering]

Sounds like a good plan!

[@ECPP]

Thanks. Is there a particular topic you would like to see?

[@hatchell18]

Please help me im so confused. What rpm do i upshift and what rpm do i downshift? I need a straight answer. This video didn't explain shit

[@dannylovell7876]

dude watch the video...there aren't rules for what RPM you upshift or downshift at. It depends on what your driving goal is. Just don't use paddle shifters.

[@reaperxi-0382]

Do you ever take your foot off the pedal when up/down shifting? Does it matter if you do or still have your foot planted?

[@ECPP]

With these types of transmissions and DCTs I would keep foot planted for best results. With a Lamborghini Gallardo, Aventador and early Ferrari F1s I would lift between shifts as they are single automated so you have to drive them more like a manual.

[@reaperxi-0382]

@@ECPP thanks for the reply. Even for downshifting to overtake?

[@TheEazin]

Is it ok to use paddle shifter, without activating manual mode?

[@ECPP]

Yes because it automatically goes to auto mode but if you wait it out, the car will toggle back to auto

[@yeeboiii448]

Why is it that sometimes the paddles move with the wheel and sometimes they don’t?

[@ohniichan8148]

can you accelerate to high speed with 3rd gear or would you have to upshift once you reach higher speeds

[@ECPP]

Shift before redline

[@ohniichan8148]

@@ECPP thank you

[@AlejandroPerez-pi1ez]

Amazing tutorial, thank you, I was genuienly very confused before this video

[@ECPP]

Thank you for watching

[@mariomelita197]

I’ve recently purchased an e64 m6, so leaving the 1 gear while using paddles is bad even during a stop light? Would I have problems with my clutch even if the owner replaced the clutch 10k miles ago, he told me during my purchase he only drove in paddle mode during his ownership. So I don’t know if he ever put it in neutral on stop lights? Thanks

[@christianjamel6987]

when your down shifting and up shifting your foot stays on the rev pedal?

[@jimmycantstop]

Wondering the same thing

[@ECPP]

Yes foot can stay planted for quickest shifts and it’s not particularly hard on anything.

[@mrcrash4645]

That’s always been my question. So regardless or up or down shifting foot should be on Rev pedal?

[@tootoo3172]

I’m getting a 2013 Caddy SRX. Idk if I’ll ever touch those paddles 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Malik-iq5sw]

How do you turn it off

[@xxballinalldayxx]

how do i use the paddle shifters to make my bmw m4 pop and crackle

[@ECPP]

Buy an F Type. JK, or Catless DownPipes will help.

[@robg2789]

I have a scion Tc and I recently found out I have paddle shifters should I just give it a try and see how I do?

[@ECPP]

Nice

[@robertbmwsmitty4200]

How to paddle shift,by jack handy!

[@ECPP]

Cheers

[@toxicmoldmedia]

are you pressing the clutch at all?

[@ECPP]

2 pedal car, no clutch

[@toxicmoldmedia]

ExoticCar PlayPlace What RPMs are you usually shifting in and do you have to let go of the gas when you’re shifting?

[@zed9496]

@@toxicmoldmedia he literally said you don’t have to take your foot off the pedal... twice

[@mariomenjivar2024]

I have a 2019 Jag f-pace 30t and I haven't use the Dynamic mode. Can I use it on the City or is just for long drives? Thanks for the video, so informative.

[@Doodass]

you can use it wherever if you want, it’s really up to you. it opens your exhaust a little bit more and like he said it holds gears longer

[@wavyyoko2622]

tightens traction as well. shit i’m sure by now you know this 😵

[@aliwhitwell]

If you have driven manual gearbox cars it is no big deal at all to use the paddle shift on an automatic.

[@stephenhohnholt49]

Some of these comments are painful. Did you guys listen to anything he said?

[@ECPP]

Lol, nice

[@samholly1172]

Hey I’m thinking about buying an m6 could you please recommend a good mechanic in Edmonton alberta

[@VanquishMediaDE]

Oh you are going to need a good Mechanic with a BMW for sure.

[@ericliu3277]

Could I cruise around in lower gear (3rd) when driving 50-60 mph and leave the rpm constantly at 3000 without upshifting? Will this destroy the engine?

[@lindseyy97]

I'm wondering the same thing

[@TheUFORIX]

Jesus Christ do you know how to drive...

[@diablo5546]

How do ik when I need to shift?

[@ECPP]

Did you watch?

[@kevinhuettner5201]

While driving in dynamic or normal mode does pulling both paddles at the same time put the Jag in neutral? I know in some other high end cars, this is a possibility and allows for some great sounding revs.

[@ECPP]

Hi Kevin, usually that only works in some automated manuals and this being an auto, this does not happen. It is a great feature though and I agree would be great.

[@lyndontomasi5026]

Is this a joke? What do people think they do??

[@ThaGodLegacyHD]

Does this apply to my Jaguar XF?

[@ECPP]

Somewhat. But with a rotary dial only the steering wheel paddles will work and not the console stock as in the F type

[@hatchell18]

Can someone please just tell me when the fuck to downshift and upshift? I've watched 10 different tutorials and still don't understand jack shit. What rpm do i upshift and what rpm do I downshift? Thats all I need to know. Why is that so hard for people to explain. Can someone please just give me a straight answer

[@StephenPursey]

Why do you shift at such a low RPM? Why not shift around 6 or higher?

[@ECPP]

I do sometimes but if racing really only otherwise not necessary since this engine as huge torque

[@j-thomassss2319]

What car were you using?

[@ECPP]

Jaguar F Type R

[@ericliu3277]

Thanks for the video. Just to clarify, do I have to downshift to 1st or 2nd gear when approaching a traffic light or a stop sign or could i leave it as 3rd, 4th , or 5th gear and press brake? Would leaving it at 3rd gear when stopping damage the engine?

[@nahhh4113]

I would recommend slowly down shifting to 1st gear as you get to the stop

[@kiddcurry11]

Is this a F type?

[@ECPP]

Yes

[@mehraba2963]

I bought a bmw off his reviews even tho it scared me

[@ECPP]

Definitely drive to enjoy. I do as well. Remember life is too short to drive boring cars.

[@kaeki458]

What about a caddilac ats coupe 2019

[@54tristin]

I haven’t like cars since 2018!

[@ECPP]

Thanks

[@BigVitoo]

Alright speedy

[@ECPP]

Thanks

[@KeyLucid]

'There you have it!' Could not see a thing - your hand movements completely covered by the tach guage. How did you activate it initially? And never make a vid when you're in a hurry to go somewhere. Thx but I'll search for someone who's relaxed and can provide an actual step by step tutorial.

[@ECPP]

Thanks

[@Jazzy_530]

So confusing…

[@ECPP]

Why

[@Jazzy_530]

@@ECPP how do you know when to shift from diff gears while driving…1,2,3,4 or from 4,3,2,1…I don’t learned how to drive a manual car..

[@54tristin]

Do not engine break it is an obsolete technique!

[@ECPP]

It still works well

[@raymast4703]

Lol..tutorial on paddle shifting. If someone cant figure out how to use their paddle shifters, they need to reevaluate themselves

[@ECPP]

Thanks for watching. There are some people that understand different degrees of functionality.

[@raymast4703]

@@ECPP That is true, but engine braking can put alot of tension on your transmission. I would prefer to just replace my brake pads rather than transmission components. It's good for emergencies though.

[@ECPP]

@@raymast4703 Thats true, I do not usr it aggressively routinely.

[@hatchell18]

I'm confused. All I need to know is what rpm to downshift and what rpm to upshift. I need a straight answer. Every tutorial video just shows them doing it without explaining the exact time to do it

[@raymast4703]

@@hatchell18 It depends on where in the rev range your car's powerband lies. The power band is where the car is making peak torque and max horsepower for the range so for example, say your car is turbo charged and your car's torque band is from 1700 rpm to 5500 rpm. That is to say, this car makes peak torque from 1700 rpm to 5500 rpm after which torque starts to drop off. Then you have to see where the car is making good horsepower. Googling a dyno chart for your particular car will show you the curves for both HP and torque, then according to that you can figure out where your powerband is. For example, my car makes peak torque at 1400 rpm and starts to really drop off at around 6000 rpm. The car also makes good horsepower all the way through the rev range, but really comes on at around 3000 rpm and plateaus at about 6000rpm after torque drops off. So I can safely say, my powerband is somewhere around 3000 rpm to 6000 rpm. So, if you want to downshift for more power, you downshift into whatever gear puts you in your powerband. Most of the time, if I'm cruising in 5th gear at say 2000 rpm and I want solid power, I might downshift into 3rd gear putting me up at around 3700 rpm, which is in my powerband, but I have a 6mt. Cars with turbos in them will make torque alot earlier than naturally aspirated cars so the power band of a v8 mustang will probably be later and longer in the rev range. For example, I had a v8 e90 m3 and its powerband was from 3800 rpm to 8000 rpm! In contrast to my OG m2 which is about 3000 rpm to 6000 rpm. Quite a difference, but then very different engine characteristics. Before doing any of this however, you should familiarize yourself with your particular transmission so you dont cause harm to your vehicle. Remember! The point of downshifting is to put you into the powerband for more power and speed. Other reasons like engine braking should only be used for emergencies. Put stress on the brakes, not the transmission. Good luck bro!