Paddles

[Apollo]

I notice the paddles on the new GT look to be the stalk mounted design like the Ferrari/Nissan, and not the steering wheel mounted like McLaren/Porsche.
Most of reading I have done seems to indicate the logic of steering wheel mounted paddles is superior and preferred with high performance driving. The stalk mounted systems seem to be more popular with magazine writers and shuffle steer drivers.
Dave, do you have any insight on why Ford would choose one over the other?
Personally, I am hoping the final GT design is steering wheel mounted. :biggrin

 

[Sinovac]

Making both available as a no cost option would be worthwhile and a first.

 

[roketman]

I have used both styles . I personally can get use to either,but prefer the big stock mounted.

 

[dbk]

If you are using good hand placement discipline, the paddles are where they should be. Otherwise they have to be very long.

The longer they are, the more difficult it is to keep the paddle stiff and not have deflection in the system.

It's possible to miss shifts in the McLaren because of so much compliance in the system.

 

[Xcentric]

If you are using good hand placement discipline, the paddles are where they should be.

50 shades of grey.

 

[otis]

Mostly depends on steering rack ratio. Really quick turning cars like the Ferrari the column mounted shifters are fine. Cars with a slower/lower turning ratio need wheel mounted shifters. When the wheel is past 1/4 lock the column shifters are in the wrong place.

 

[Apollo]

I appreciate the comments. Just have not spent enough time in a stalk mounted system to have an opinion. I am so used to steering wheel paddles now it just got me to thinking. :biggrin

 

[KennethClay]

Sounds like you've been spending time in an SR3, Apollo!

 

[Apollo]

Sounds like you've been spending time in an SR3, Apollo!

Hi Kenneth!
:biggrin
Too funny, as recent as a couple hours ago... Love the SR3 paddles. :thumbsup Today was sunny and clear, mid 70s, just beautiful. Big VARA event was out on the other track with some really cool vintage iron.
Hope to see you soon. Monica says hello.:wink