Was wondering if anyone has sound clips of a 07 Type S auto shifting using the paddle shifters. I am wondering about the shifting speed. Greatly appreciated.

 

No sound clips, but:

Shift speed with the paddles is about the same as the 2G SS - there is a slight delay. This is not a Porsche TipTronic.

There is also (in the 07 TL-S) no difference in shifting speed between the paddle shifter and the SS on the gearshift.

In fact, especially coming from a 2G TL-S, the gearshift is "better" for SS. The gearshift requires a short push or pull and the gear change initiates (with the built in delay). OTOH, the paddle must be "positively" engaged - it kind of clicks - before the shift is initiated. I've missed a number of SS shifts with the paddles because I did not sufficiently depress the paddle. I've only had the car a month, so this is, I assume, part of the learning curve.

 

I am wondering if this sounds like an auto, cuz this is a very fast shift:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcbKPmEnb_M

 

My guess is it's too fast for an AT.

This guy has several other clips on you tube. Maybe you can tell from one of them.

 

6mt, his name is lookinco and he did a motor swap on his TL here.