Originally Posted by duboisi

In Malaysia, we get paddle shift as standard for V6 model. There is a "M" manual button next to gear shift and "C/S" switch at the dash. But the paddle shift is kind of boring as the lag using paddle shift is worst than lag in "C" mode.

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Originally Posted by Krytech

I also would like to have a visual display on the dash that indicates exactly what gear the trany is in at all times. This could be in addition to the max-gear display if needed. Also it would be nice if when you're in manual mode say in 3 or 4th gear and you stomp on the gas that it doesn't downshift. Some times it's nice to speed up with out downshifting, but if you give it too much gas the car is going to downshift for you.

I think the C63 has a good blend of features in it's trany but I've only had the pleasure to speed a limited amount of time behind the wheel of one.

Originally Posted by len56

That's what I was talking about... do you just choose the gear? That's what I would like...

And how long is the delay? (like 1 second or something)

Originally Posted by WWMIndy

I dont know man...looks like you are being complacent. I drive like an a$$ hole and sounds to me like you are trying to achieve the same thing. Therefore, I can infer that for that type of driving, you would do what I do, which is constantly shift, never letting the car really control the gears, so I only have 1 gear to step down from in any event if i want to do what you are describing, which i do often..

just an inference, not fact, but more than likely.

let this one go, it's a null point and doesn't bother the normal driver. can you imagine if every time you touched the stick to the left the thing would automatically get in the lowest gear? 90% of our clients would ***** from the delta in transmission deceleration, or that "jerk" or "clank" that we all refer to.

+1 on this, most people that own this car dont even use the shift mode, they just stay in auto mode, remember guys this is a luxury car, not a sports car.
guess what, they had to choose, and i think they chose the lesser of two evils from a service perspective.

for that remainder of 10%, they outfitted the cars with the capability to downshift in the lowest gear by holding the lever to left. Adapt to how the car was built, you won't have a problem..If you want a custom built car to all your specifications and desires, get $20 mill and start developing.

in the mean time, i'm happy with my lease payment and the car that sits in my garage.

let's be realistic, this is an entry level C-class, not a clk bs.

Originally Posted by JoeVal

You may get paddles, but is for the same gear-box operation. You wish to downshift, you move the lever one way. You wish to upshift, you move the lever the other way. You wish to increase rpm you put the pedal to the metal. You wish to start in first, select S; you wish to start in second, select C. It's simple. Even I can drive it and not get confused with the '28 Ford three pedals plus wheel levers control; nor with the Porsche manual box; nor with the Caddy Hydramatic box. It's simple. As simple as changing to a car with racing F1 drive wheel with electronic hand controls (it's only money).

Have fun. JV