Paddle Shifting Down

[Fozzer]

Im still getting use to paddle shifting on my new S3 but would like to ask about shifting down when you come to a halt.
When you come to a stop do you downshift to the first gear, by doing this I’m finding there is a bit of a jerk before you come to a halt.
I have found it better to downshift to second gear and then come to a halt letting the gearbox automatically drop down to the first gear on its own.
Interested in your thoughts please.

 

[Adam14]

No jolt. Only real time I use paddles is in sport mode, so downshifting at around 10mph to 1st gear is absolutely fine.

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[S32B]

No jolt. Only real time I use paddles is in sport mode, so downshifting at around 10mph to 1st gear is absolutely fine.

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The only time I use them is when I'm on a long straight road and I know it can go up a gear, but it's not doing it automatically! so I pop it up

 

[TYb]

You do get a slight jolt if shift too early. If you watch in auto it doesn’t shift from 2nd to 1st until 5 ish mph when slowing gradually.

 

[Adam14]

The only time I use them is when I'm on a long straight road and I know it can go up a gear, but it's not doing it automatically! so I pop it up

Very true! Somehow feels more involved and fun

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[Timi8888]

There is a jolt in any manual car too when shifting into 1st gear as it is pretty sensitive to revs, not sure if this is what you mean. Personally I never shift down into 1st and always let it do it by itself.

 

[Tom.H]

There is a jolt in any manual car too when shifting into 1st gear as it is pretty sensitive to revs, not sure if this is what you mean. Personally I never shift down into 1st and always let it do it by itself.

It makes a good noise in dynamic shifting from 2 to 1 at about 3k

 

[Timi8888]

It makes a good noise in dynamic shifting from 2 to 1 at about 3k

My favourite is 3rd into 2nd at 3.5k revs. Them pops and bangs

 

[Fozzer]

Personally I never shift down into 1st and always let it do it by itself.

Thanks, this is what I have started to do and feel more comfortable letting it do it automatically.