How to have paddle shifters in a DSM

[twack]

I talk to a lot of people who want to mod their autos, especially a lot of people who want paddle shifters, so i figured i would post this up so people could find it faster

ok first off i have the roadsurge shift box,

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it has a headphone jack out put that is a 3 wire setup super easy to setup shifting. i have an aftermarket steering wheel, that has horn/nitrous buttons that i use for the up and down shifts

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the other option that you have is the option to make real paddle shifters, i know its a volvo but its only the paddles were talking

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Make your 960 ridiculous: Put some paddle shifters on it! - Turbobricks Forums
Those are the best setups that i have found or come up with

 

[dsm1212]

I wonder how the shifts actually feel, or how it feels when you put it into gear or reverse

 

[turboglenn]

I like that volvo setup, the paddles look really nice and the finish on it is great!

 

[HighPSI TSi Guy]

I wonder how the shifts actually feel, or how it feels when you put it into gear or reverse

upshits are great. Downshifts you need a HANS device for, and that's no joke.

 

[dsm1212]

what is the HANS device?

 

[HighPSI TSi Guy]

what is the HANS device?

It's the neck brace equipment race car driver's use to stabilize their neck/head during crashes. google it!

3-2 isn't too bad, but 2-1 downshift will put your face through the windshield. Myself and many others have gone back to TCUs for that reason.

 

[jrohner]

Blip the throttle on downshifts!

 

[Calan]

what is the HANS device?

It's a safety harness add-on used in NASCAR (and probably other racing) that keeps the driver's head held against the upper seat, in case of violent forward motion.

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BTW - Nice numbers Dave

 

[dsm1212]

haha well that doesn't sound to fun then

 

[HighPSI TSi Guy]

Blip the throttle on downshifts!

that helps a little, but 2-1 is still very violent if not at full throttle or if your timing of the shift is a little off. 3-2 is harsh but not bad, and decently smooth if you blip the throttle. I guess a lot of people don't mind. It got real annoying in my opinion though.

 

[TurboAnything]

Me and a friend are working on a shift box that will lower the line pressure on each downshift. He is still programming the code but should be done soon. I will post a new thread and give my opinions when we finish it.

 

[knochgoon24]

Me and a friend are working on a shit box that will lower the line pressure on each downshift. He is still programming the code but should be done soon. I will post a new thread and give my opinions when we finish it.

Oh really...

 

[HighPSI TSi Guy]

Me and a friend are working on a shift box that will lower the line pressure on each downshift. He is still programming the code but should be done soon. I will post a new thread and give my opinions when we finish it.

There already is one, and it's plug and play.

 

[TurboAnything]

I have not seen it. But the other issue is i do not want it to cost more the $150. I am a cheapskate when it comes to stuff like this. i also like the idea of a display showing me a numerical gear.

 

[dsm1212]

I would buy a setup like that with a display and smoother shifts