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Originally Posted by Mikkel Skovby
Been driving the i-Shift for about a week now - have to say that I dont feel its unsafe at all.
Comparing it with a regular (classic? / vintage?  ) auto-box is just wrong - apples and oranges. I think that you should compare the i-shift against a manual gearbox, since it is just that. In a normal gearbox you get these shift pauses aswell - and I dont think its possible to do it much faster than the i-shift does it. It just feels longer, because you are not doing anything, while it does its thing.
The "problem" arises when the i-shift feels it should shift, when you normally wouldnt - and that makes you feel a little out of control. Its no big issue at all, since you quickly learn what the box will do in response to your speed and throttle input. So you'll know when it will shift, and adjust your throttle input accordingly. And if you want control - just use the paddles.. |
Mikkel, you've just summed it up perfectly.
The i-SHIFT is probably no slower than a manual change, but you're just sat there waiting as opposed to thrashing around with your left arm and leg.