Thread: Paddle shift for 6 speed SDV6 D4

Originally Posted by Guppy

Hi Tombie,



I would be keen also to add this to my MY11 and I have a GAP IID. Let me know what needs to be done



Gup

I'm out and about and only have the one set sitting here.

I'll post the part numbers needed when I get home

Originally Posted by TuffRR

This is the primary purpose for me - off road. Spirited on road driving is a bonus.

Ha ha ha Mod away, make sure you post pics

Cheers, Babs Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner

Originally Posted by Babs

Sorry to bust ya thread but this raises a question for me.

How many people really use the paddle shift ❓

I hate the bloody thing, always touching it by accident, I'm not a bloody formula driver and the vehicle isn't a formula vehicle. I think this is a big gimmick.

I can see the use of it off road being able to hold a gear but wouldn't a button near the gear selector suffice ❓

Towing is another story is anyone using this function towing ❓

Sorry for the high jack, just beats me why you would want to pour dollars into something so trivia.

I stand to be corrected

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Babs,off-road they are excellent,sand mode the program holds gears around 2000-2500rpm,the paddles are great to override the gearing whilst keeping your hands on the wheel.
On-road,I only use them when on cruise control and downhill,1 click on the downshift paddle is usually enough to hold the speed set,usually by time the hill reduces the vehicle reverts to normal gear shift and upshifts a couple as required.Try it
Andrew

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

Babs,off-road they are excellent,sand mode the program holds gears around 2000-2500rpm,the paddles are great to override the gearing whilst keeping your hands on the wheel. On-road,I only use them when on cruise control and downhill,1 click on the downshift paddle is usually enough to hold the speed set,usually by time the hill reduces the vehicle reverts to normal gear shift and upshifts a couple as required.Try it Andrew

I did say I stand to be corrected.

I just needed a little convincing, I suppose if I actually use it I might find it useful, it always takes me a little to adapt to change but I eventually get there

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Hey Tombie, is this possible with the 6 Speed V8. I am looking at getting a GAP IID tool for my D4 as I was a bit disappointed with the Nanocom. When I bought the Nanocom the IID tools were much more expensive than I have seen recently.
Babs, with a 5.0 litreJag V8 and paddles I think it might even be sporty.

I don't believe so... Gap specify the 6HP28 using RRS diesel firmware.

You could email GAP and ask.

Tombie - have sent you a PM.