Who hates new gear shifter buttons??
07-02-2016, 07:07 AM
#1
Who hates new gear shifter buttons??
I started a petition. i know it's probably will not help but let's try anyway
Petition Bring Back Gear Shifter Stick to Acura!!!
Petition Bring Back Gear Shifter Stick to Acura!!!
07-02-2016, 02:11 PM
#3
I agree, I prefer buttons over the stupid dial any day of the week. But I VASTLY prefer a traditional shifter over any of these fancy gizmos.
07-02-2016, 05:06 PM
#5
07-03-2016, 03:07 AM
#7
Null and proud of it
I used tinting the same thing, but it's not really all that complicated...
Just have the button operate an electronic switch that pulls the transmission cable into that gear...
But I think it's tacky, who drives an RDX to feel like they're in a spaceship or somthing...
It's just weird really...
Just have the button operate an electronic switch that pulls the transmission cable into that gear...
But I think it's tacky, who drives an RDX to feel like they're in a spaceship or somthing...
It's just weird really...
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07-03-2016, 12:13 PM
#8
Enlighten those of us with the older models...what buttons are you talking about?
07-03-2016, 03:02 PM
#9
He is stating that if Acura puts the 9 speed in the next generation rdx, they are also very likely to also install the button shifter. So he's saying that it would feel stupid to be pressing buttons in an rdx to change gears.
07-03-2016, 03:07 PM
#10
07-03-2016, 03:48 PM
#11
07-04-2016, 01:02 PM
#13
Quite frankly, with the FCA/Jeep shifter issues, I'd suspect that manufacturers are scrambling to figure out what their next idiot proof shifter will be.
If this post had been posted in the MDX forum then it would have made sense. Here it doesn't. In addition, the "petition" is a poorly written rant that makes the poster sound like an imbecile troll. "fan's"? c'mon. Is it really that hard to write a grammatically correct sentence? This "petition" isn't some random internet forum post where you type stuff and don't worry about grammar, but it is a document that should be written to convince someone to do something. This "petition" convinces me that the OP is a troll.
Last edited by ceb; 07-04-2016 at 01:06 PM.
07-04-2016, 02:01 PM
#14
The OP is assuming that the push button is coming to the RDX. He phrased his post as if it was a done deal.
Quite frankly, with the FCA/Jeep shifter issues, I'd suspect that manufacturers are scrambling to figure out what their next idiot proof shifter will be.
If this post had been posted in the MDX forum then it would have made sense. Here it doesn't. In addition, the "petition" is a poorly written rant that makes the poster sound like an imbecile troll. "fan's"? c'mon. Is it really that hard to write a grammatically correct sentence? This "petition" isn't some random internet forum post where you type stuff and don't worry about grammar, but it is a document that should be written to convince someone to do something. This "petition" convinces me that the OP is a troll.
Quite frankly, with the FCA/Jeep shifter issues, I'd suspect that manufacturers are scrambling to figure out what their next idiot proof shifter will be.
If this post had been posted in the MDX forum then it would have made sense. Here it doesn't. In addition, the "petition" is a poorly written rant that makes the poster sound like an imbecile troll. "fan's"? c'mon. Is it really that hard to write a grammatically correct sentence? This "petition" isn't some random internet forum post where you type stuff and don't worry about grammar, but it is a document that should be written to convince someone to do something. This "petition" convinces me that the OP is a troll.
I don't see Acura installing the 9-speed in the rdx myself. I think they will either keep the 6-speed or install one of their new dual clutch transmissions. The 9-speed has been somewhat of a nightmare across multiple brands with every possible failure occurring from valve bodies to sensors to...etc. I think Honda only used it because it was available asap and gave them a leap forward.
So with that being said, I agree that the buttons are probably going to be out and normal shifter returned. There are currentky pictures of the refresh grand cherokee interior circling around and it no longer has a funny shifter. Oh and to note, I currently have a 2015 dodge charger rental and that weird partial electronic partial normal shifter is awful and I always have to double check it is in park because it doesn't guve much feed back.
Oh and one last thing, judging by OP's grammar even in this post, I highly doubt english is his first language.
07-04-2016, 02:57 PM
#15
To be honest, I never read the petition. The latest Acura products are not at the top of enthusiasts lists and therefore VERY few people who own Acura's even frequent the forum. I would say that 90% of the members on here own older generations if Acura products as it is. So with that point being said, even if every single member on this forum were to sign the "petition", it is like a piece of gravel thrown into a lake, practically zero effect.
I don't see Acura installing the 9-speed in the rdx myself. I think they will either keep the 6-speed or install one of their new dual clutch transmissions. The 9-speed has been somewhat of a nightmare across multiple brands with every possible failure occurring from valve bodies to sensors to...etc. I think Honda only used it because it was available asap and gave them a leap forward.
So with that being said, I agree that the buttons are probably going to be out and normal shifter returned. There are currentky pictures of the refresh grand cherokee interior circling around and it no longer has a funny shifter. Oh and to note, I currently have a 2015 dodge charger rental and that weird partial electronic partial normal shifter is awful and I always have to double check it is in park because it doesn't guve much feed back.
Oh and one last thing, judging by OP's grammar even in this post, I highly doubt english is his first language.
I don't see Acura installing the 9-speed in the rdx myself. I think they will either keep the 6-speed or install one of their new dual clutch transmissions. The 9-speed has been somewhat of a nightmare across multiple brands with every possible failure occurring from valve bodies to sensors to...etc. I think Honda only used it because it was available asap and gave them a leap forward.
So with that being said, I agree that the buttons are probably going to be out and normal shifter returned. There are currentky pictures of the refresh grand cherokee interior circling around and it no longer has a funny shifter. Oh and to note, I currently have a 2015 dodge charger rental and that weird partial electronic partial normal shifter is awful and I always have to double check it is in park because it doesn't guve much feed back.
Oh and one last thing, judging by OP's grammar even in this post, I highly doubt english is his first language.
If I were writing a petition in Chinese then I would find someone who spoke Chinese to write it. The problem here is that the OP seems unable to properly form thoughts in any language.Maybe it is the internet generation but people need to learn how to formulate a proper complaint.
Last edited by ceb; 07-04-2016 at 03:01 PM.
07-04-2016, 04:33 PM
#17
How about the new Audis with the "Park" button built into the shifter. You may sometimes think moving the handle forward is putting the car in "Park", but you will be in "Reverse". Why to they do these things?
07-04-2016, 05:37 PM
#18
There is a difference between having English as your first language and being to write a coherent "petition". This "thing" doesn't make sense. Here it is with my comments in bold:"The new gear selector buttons are just awful, Where is the proper intro?it's confusing true, it's no longer ergonomic What?, super uncomfortable,What x2? my hand kept sliding out of hand rest What hand rest?- just HORRIBLE! I used my gear shifter as a palm rest to control the central display.Huh? What is wrong with Acura designers?? are they not thinking at all??? Why would they do something that WILL NOT attract new people, BUT WILL REPEL your current clients???? This change can only make people NOT to buy it!!Newsflash - people are buying Acura Please bring the shifter stick BACK!!! Even if ESL, most languages capitalize AFTER punctuation. you are making us (fan's on Acura) leave to another brands." What is the deal with "fan's"? and the plural of brands?
If I were writing a petition in Chinese then I would find someone who spoke Chinese to write it. The problem here is that the OP seems unable to properly form thoughts in any language.Maybe it is the internet generation but people need to learn how to formulate a proper complaint.
If I were writing a petition in Chinese then I would find someone who spoke Chinese to write it. The problem here is that the OP seems unable to properly form thoughts in any language.Maybe it is the internet generation but people need to learn how to formulate a proper complaint.
While I like that the shifter is so chunky and gives you something to hold onto rather than buttons or a silly little joy stick. It is so damn counter intuitive to have the reverse be forward and park being a button. Why re-invent the wheel?
07-04-2016, 06:56 PM
#19
While there may be a technical reason for the change, the only advantage for the driver that I can think of is a bit more real estate and the ability to relocate cup holders and re-shape center consoles.
I believe that the Jeep death will cause the entire industry to re-think the push button/resetting shifter designs.
07-04-2016, 09:38 PM
#20
True. When the posters on the MDX forum raised this a year or so ago, I had the same comment - why fix something that isn't broken. This was just as there were rumors of the NHTSA investigation into the Jeep shifters. What are the advantages of the "push button" shifters that make them superior and have benefits that far outweigh the requirement for the entire driving population to re-learn how shifters work?
While there may be a technical reason for the change, the only advantage for the driver that I can think of is a bit more real estate and the ability to relocate cup holders and re-shape center consoles.
I believe that the Jeep death will cause the entire industry to re-think the push button/resetting shifter designs.
While there may be a technical reason for the change, the only advantage for the driver that I can think of is a bit more real estate and the ability to relocate cup holders and re-shape center consoles.
I believe that the Jeep death will cause the entire industry to re-think the push button/resetting shifter designs.
I just think there was a ton of things they could have otherwise done and left the standard shifter.
07-05-2016, 08:01 AM
#21
It's got two signatures finally. So may be Acura will bring the shifter stick back. Oops.... The RDX never lost it. So what's the point. Damn... I just wasted my time.
07-05-2016, 08:20 AM
#22
p.s. Too many bullies here
07-05-2016, 08:37 AM
#27
I believe the Jeep issue is the set up is tricky.People think they put the Jeep in Park but that wasn't the case in some instances.One instance killing the actor..A shifter or button that says Park is easy vs the tricky set ups in a Jeep,Benz,BMW and others..
07-05-2016, 08:54 AM
#28
no need to be an asshole. you like the buttons? good for you! I hate them and I haaaaate 9 speed tranny. the MDX now drives and feels (with those buttons) like a Lexus RX350 - women's car. Only Lexus understood that they made a mistake and trying soooo hard now to change it and attract "the man" back to it. Acura should've learn something from it.
p.s. Too many bullies here
p.s. Too many bullies here
There was some study published a while ago which stated that in future more and more women would make car buying decisions in household.
No wonder the automakers are looking in that direction.
07-05-2016, 09:31 AM
#30
).... Whatever works for them.
07-05-2016, 10:31 AM
#33
Team Owner
What about that?
07-05-2016, 11:48 AM
#35
07-05-2016, 04:11 PM
#36
Yes it would. I hate column mounted shifters with a passion, so much so that I automatically cut a car off my list if it has that. A long time ago I almost bought a pilot, when I seen where the shifter was I walked away.
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07-05-2016, 04:41 PM
#37
Team Owner
Not gonna lie, RDX10, but that is an absolutely retarded reason for not buying a car 
07-05-2016, 06:27 PM
#38
I know it is, I agree. But on the other hand, besides some pickups and mercedes models, almost nobody uses a column mounted shifter so it doesn't really limit me at all. It is just one of those things I can't stand.
07-05-2016, 07:34 PM
#39
I prefer floor mounted shift lever too but Mercedes cars have that column shifter executed very nicely.
07-05-2016, 08:49 PM
#40