Operation of the Sport Design paddles / PDK.
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I have PDK / Sport Design steering wheel on a car I have just purchased.
I notice that the 'box shifts as soon as the paddle is pulled. I can't find a way, even in manual, to pre-select a higher gear and hold it on the paddle until I want to drop it in. Is there a way or does the PDK 'box just not do that?
I notice that the 'box shifts as soon as the paddle is pulled. I can't find a way, even in manual, to pre-select a higher gear and hold it on the paddle until I want to drop it in. Is there a way or does the PDK 'box just not do that?
Eleven said:
I have PDK / Sport Design steering wheel on a car I have just purchased.
I notice that the 'box shifts as soon as the paddle is pulled. I can't find a way, even in manual, to pre-select a higher gear and hold it on the paddle until I want to drop it in. Is there a way or does the PDK 'box just not do that?
Eh??? I notice that the 'box shifts as soon as the paddle is pulled. I can't find a way, even in manual, to pre-select a higher gear and hold it on the paddle until I want to drop it in. Is there a way or does the PDK 'box just not do that?
Why don't you just pull the paddle when you want the car to change gear?
Why do you want to pre-select the gear and then hold it?
Eleven said:
I have PDK / Sport Design steering wheel on a car I have just purchased.
I notice that the 'box shifts as soon as the paddle is pulled. I can't find a way, even in manual, to pre-select a higher gear and hold it on the paddle until I want to drop it in. Is there a way or does the PDK 'box just not do that?
Pull both paddles to engage 'neutral'??I notice that the 'box shifts as soon as the paddle is pulled. I can't find a way, even in manual, to pre-select a higher gear and hold it on the paddle until I want to drop it in. Is there a way or does the PDK 'box just not do that?
The answer to "why" is that the shift isn't all that swift on the paddles, if it were possible to "pre-select" the gear and it dropped in on release of the paddle it might be quicker.
I've had PDK cars before but with buttons and outside of Porsche I've only had manuals. I had it in mind that some other marques work in the way I describe. I stand to be corrected, however.
I've had PDK cars before but with buttons and outside of Porsche I've only had manuals. I had it in mind that some other marques work in the way I describe. I stand to be corrected, however.
Eleven said:
The answer to "why" is that the shift isn't all that swift on the paddles, if it were possible to "pre-select" the gear and it dropped in on release of the paddle it might be quicker.
I've had PDK cars before but with buttons and outside of Porsche I've only had manuals. I had it in mind that some other marques work in the way I describe. I stand to be corrected, however.
PDK gear selection and shifting is adaptive.I've had PDK cars before but with buttons and outside of Porsche I've only had manuals. I had it in mind that some other marques work in the way I describe. I stand to be corrected, however.
Shift speeds triggered from the Paddles or Shifter Stick on PDK is a combination of current throttle input/position and road speed.
So depending on how you are driving and the various inputs from the sensors in the gearbox you will get an appropriate shift speed.
Drive slow with light throttle pressure = more leisurely shift response.
Agressive throttle input = faster shift response.
If you have Sport mode or sport plus - the shift strategy is more aggressive and perceived shift speed will be faster.
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