Originally Posted by
MirageRally
Now they even have button transmissions... like in the Hyundai palisade...I've always been taught that paddle shift can increase more wear and tear on the transmission not really destroy them instantly as they have their own little ECU that controls everything and will not let you shift down if the speed does not match. I drove a Toyota Camry with paddle shifters a year ago and downshifted an upshifted until redline and never had a problem... Granted it was on a test drive but still, usually the computer will not let you down shift to a speed that does not match the engine or would hurt the transmission. but not all automatics are designed the same and some have safeties while others do not.
Yea eh, I knew about the rev technology. However I'm not sure if every car with the paddle shifters, also has that rev limiting thing for shifts. I'm sure my Mirage doesn't, but then again I have the 5 speed manual. I recall what happened to Loren's Mirage. That's why when I do the Ferrari experience, I'm sticking with the automatic.
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