There should be a standard
Our XLR replaced a BMW 330 cabrio. BMW has it right - as you guys suggest. Very intuitive.
My Mercedes is sideways. To downshift you pull toward you knee (of all things).
The XLR seems backwards. I have noticed a marked performance difference when I manual shift, however. It also seems that is some linkage to the Magnetic Ride Control, since I notice the suspension stiffen when shifting. I think it is worth adapting.
To get accustomed to it, I suggest a standing start, keep your hand on the lever, and manually shift throught the drive. That way there's no redline down shifting danger - at least shifting our of first, that is.
The car manufacturers should agree on a standard shift pattern, like on clutched manuals.
Our XLR replaced a BMW 330 cabrio. BMW has it right - as you guys suggest. Very intuitive.
My Mercedes is sideways. To downshift you pull toward you knee (of all things).
The XLR seems backwards. I have noticed a marked performance difference when I manual shift, however. It also seems that is some linkage to the Magnetic Ride Control, since I notice the suspension stiffen when shifting. I think it is worth adapting.
To get accustomed to it, I suggest a standing start, keep your hand on the lever, and manually shift throught the drive. That way there's no redline down shifting danger - at least shifting our of first, that is.
The car manufacturers should agree on a standard shift pattern, like on clutched manuals.
