How do paddle shifters work ???

[GreenSnakeDoc]

Originally Posted by Richie18

Long because all the cars with manumatics have computers that think they are smarter than you and if they deem a downshift too agressive it won't allow it or an upshift too late it will do it for you.

Most automanuals when turned into full manual mode will bounce off the rev limiter if you don't upshift and downshift as long as the gear won't push it over the redline.

Richie18: I was thinking along the lines of how strong the internal parts, gears, bearings, clutches, etc. are compared to a manual tranny. The old 4 speeds of the period, T-10's and Top Loader's are practically bulletproof somewhere above 400 HP and 450 ft.lbs. torque. But an automatic with standard internals, ... I don't know when driven under numerous full-throttle accelerations in half-hour sessions on track day. All transmissions should be rated by their maximum torque capability, not horsepower.