hey whats up im new here i just test drove an evo x a couple days ago, what a great car but im a little concerned that the paddle shifters are not on the steering wheel and are in a fixed position behind it - what if you are in the middle of a turn and want to change gears? has anybody had a problem with this or is that way for a reason? aside from no true ipod integration which im willing to live with, this paddle issue is really the only thing holding me back - any info/comments/advice is appreciated

 

Cannot comment directly on the paddles as I am still breaking mine in however the floor shifter is also an option for such situations I'd imagine.

 

From what I learned while riding a motorcycle which I think should apply to cars as well is that shifting should be done before or after a turn. You do not want to unsettle the car during a turn, it should be nice and smooth.

 

As stated in the post before me.

Changing gears whilst turning in a corner = fail.

Before or after, Not during.

If that's happening when your driving, your not doing it right.

 

The easy solution is to get a GSR, they can handle a lot more power for your future modding too.

 

+1 GSR rulz

 

damn thats a massive design flaw..

OR mitsu dont want you changing gear during a corner for reasons only known to pro-racers :P

 

Buy a GSR and get a real manual transmission.

 

You won't be changing in corner so I don't see how its holding you back, but do you usually change in corners or ever done it at most I'd imagine a quick first gear for a halt.

 

If it is that important to you to shift while turning (though like everyone else said, not advised), a vender on here has a conversion kit that is mounted to the steering wheel not the column. I for the life of me can't remember who has it though. Good luck either way.

 

shift during high speed turn = crash. Not a good idea.

 

GSR ftw

 

the proper place to mount paddle shifts is on the steering column NOT on the wheel.

 

+1 for the MR its a great DD, the padle shifters can still be used while turning, and if in doubt 1 hand wheel, 1 hand on the shifter knob its just as easy either way tho.

GSR for those who cant afford the MRT :P

just playin

 

Or those who want a pure 3-pedal sports car with no tranny over-heating issues or $200 fluid changes