Manually shift 8spd auto impressions...

[R3TRO]

I've owned my Jeep for about 8mo now and finally decided to try manually shifting the auto. I drove it for an entire day to get used to it and see how it 'performed'. I was pleasantly surprised! The up/down shift was quick with very little delay from a pull/push of the stick. It was kind of fun, but honestly driving around town I don't think I'd have much need for it. Now I could see its uses on a trail if you are engine breaking or just want more control on climbs.

Just for reference I have a Corvette C7 and strictly drive it in manual/sport mode (paddle shifters) and the Jeep is WAAAAAY more responsive. There is about a 1sec delay in the Corvette with either an up/down shift so you need to shift about 500rpm early under full throttle. This actual shift is quick, but the delay of when you actually pull the paddle and when it shifts is not really acceptable for a sports car! I've gotten used to it, but I find it funny that the Jeep has a better shifting response over a Corvette.

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[zxd9]

Yeah the only place I've really used my manual shifter is on a downhill trail where I wanted to control speed better. Worked well.

 

[Zotch]

I used it on the initial drive home on the highway to vary the rpm’s. Worked well

 

[blnewt]

Try using it in 4lo w/ hill descent engaged, pretty cool being able to adjust your speed in .5mph increments
The 8AT really is a kick-ass transmission.

 

[aldo98229]

^^^ this!

I don’t feel the need to shift manually around town; the automatic is too smart, responsive and smooth for me to bother.

But is a great feature on the trail. When you engage 4L and manually shift into 1st and 2nd gears, it works like a crawl ratio!

 

[MichaelAnthony]

I love the manual option, use it most of the time. Yes it is very responsive, I was impressed with a Jeep.

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