![]() Even the most enthusiastic manual fans will wince at the thought of constantly shifting gears in bumper-to-bumper traffic. If manually changing gears ever gets tiresome, just stick it in Drive and go on with your day. However, paddle shifters offer a multitude of conveniences over traditional manuals. BMW F30 330d with PaddleShifterz gloss red aluminium paddle shifters and M Performance parts Advantagesįor those that crave absolute control of their vehicle, there will unfortunately not be much that can sway them from a manual. Now you can find paddle shifters on affordable economy cars to even minivans. At this point, paddle shifters were seen as the true transmission choice for enthusiasts, rather than the then outdated manual.Īs with all things, the innovation got cheaper and cheaper to produce. ![]() ![]() The first-ever paddle shifter in a road car was offered by Ferrari in 1997 with the F355. It would take a while for the innovation to trickle down into public offerings. ![]() Today, every Formula One car functions with a paddle shifter. The new system was far from reliable in its early seasons, but it would later catch on with other teams, eventually becoming the standard by the 1990s. During the late 1980s, Ferrari introduced the first sequential paddle-shift gearbox in their Ferrari 640. Like many automobile innovations, paddle shifters first found their way into the world through Formula One. Thanks to included paddle shifters, when the time comes for more spirited driving, you can take control of the gear selection for your car. Luckily, many of these new cars still give you a say in regards to which gear you’d like to be in. Sometimes you want to just drive a car for the experience, rather than just serving as a tool to get from point A to point B. Still, many new owners purchasing a BMW, MINI or Toyota wish to have a more involved driving experience, even if it won’t garner the perfectly optimal performance. With automatic transmissions getting better at maintaining optimum revs and shift times, automatics have become the better performing option for the most part. What was once an abundant option has now been relegated to only a few new models. In addition, each TCI® transmission utilizes the patented HDT Coating™ for cooler operating temperatures and improved drivetrain efficiency.It is no secret that the manual transmission has been on the decline over the past decades. Proof of this triple testing process is included with each transmission, shipped in the form of individual serialized spec sheets containing test scores. To ensure durability, TCI® engineers run each transmission across a computer-controlled transmission dyno to ensure proper line pressures and top notch transmission performance. When used with the included EZ-TCU™ for shift point programming and the included TCI® Paddle Shifter, or optional Outlaw™ 2-Button Shifter set up for manual mode gear selection, this automatic transmission gives vehicles the most functional and modern drivetrain combination on the market. ![]() Capable of handling up to 850 horsepower, this versatile transmission from TCI® features a compact design, allowing it to work in a variety of performance applications. Designed for GM SBC, BBC, LS and Pontiac applications, as well as Fords and Chryslers, this TCI® 6x Six-Speed Automatic Transmission is a fully programmable transmission that gives you six forward gears (2.97, 2.23, 1.57, 1.18, 1.00, 0.75) for quicker acceleration and increased fuel economy at cruising speeds. Using the latest developments in drivetrain technology, TCI® has developed an innovative automatic transmission for Pro Touring, street and all-out race vehicles. ![]()
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