F1 Paddle Change Ferrari and Maserati

urbanmaser

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I just found this video which illustrates the F1 flappy paddle change. Whilst this is relating to the Ferrari 355 the principle is exactly the same for Maserati.

I just thought this might be of interest and was a good illustration to anyone thinking of buying a Ferrari or Maserati and without the knowledge of how this system works.

I must say when I first bought my Maserati I found it took a few weeks to become fully conversant with the system and I missed the normal stick change. Now though given the choice, the F1 change would win hands down every time. Don't listen to all that nonesense from Jerremy Clarkson about stupid flappy paddle gearboxes.......he is talking total and utter nonsense although it has to be said that early versions of this technology were considerably more jerky than the slick fast changes available today but even they could be tamed by using the right technique of lifting off the gas a little when changing.

I am posting this same thread under Maserati also for future reference

Hope this proves useful

[video=youtube;KDEeoYwt3Qc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDEeoYwt3Qc[/video]
 
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urbanmaser

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I am sure there are quite a few possible future Maserati owners who are perplexed by the F1 and listening to the like of Jeremy Clarkson is enough to put off anyone from trying it.........The only bit I don't agree with in this video is the auto mode which is to be avoided like the plague if you want to preserve the life of your clutch
 
lozcb

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urbanmaser said:
I just found this video which illustrates the F1 flappy paddle change. Whilst this is relating to the Ferrari 355 the principle is exactly the same for Maserati.

I just thought this might be of interest and was a good illustration to anyone thinking of buying a Ferrari or Maserati and without the knowledge of how this system works.

I must say when I first bought my Maserati I found it took a few weeks to become fully conversant with the system and I missed the normal stick change. Now though given the choice, the F1 change would win hands down every time. Don't listen to all that nonesense from Jerremy Clarkson about stupid flappy paddle gearboxes.......he is talking total and utter nonsense although it has to be said that early versions of this technology were considerably more jerky than the slick fast changes available today but even they could be tamed by using the right technique of lifting off the gas a little when changing.

I am posting this same thread under Maserati also for future reference

Hope this proves useful

[video=youtube;KDEeoYwt3Qc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDEeoYwt3Qc[/video]
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Never has changing gear been so much fun with the F1 , in true style Ferrari has returned all of us adults to the mind set of 5 year olds , we all really think we ere on the track once we are behind the wheel , i know i am , look at Kaz's grandson playing in his toy pedal car and really see my self :excellent:

regards loz
 
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