Question about H-pattern shifter

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by jbfan, Jun 28, 2019.

  1. jbfan

    jbfan Member

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    Hello All,
    I use a G25 wheel and shifter and I have noticed that the H-pattern shifter does not work on certain cars. For example, the Callaway Corvette in the 2018 ADAC GT Masters pack. The paddles work but not the H-pattern. However, both options will work in some other cars. I have the transmission set to manual+auto clutch.
    Is this by design possibly?
    Thanks
     
  2. dentalfloss

    dentalfloss Member

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    Why would you use a stick for cars that don't have them?
     
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  3. Scout

    Scout Well-Known Member Beta tester

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    This would likely be by design. You can use paddles with a H Pattern car so not everyone would have to buy a shifter to drive them.
     
  4. Goffik

    Goffik Well-Known Member

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    Because he wants to? And why not?

    To actually answer the question, I think it's by design. The paddles (or rather, shift up/down binds) work for all cars because not everyone has an h-box. The h-box (or rather, individual gear binds) are only activated for cars that have an h-box in real life. A shame, as h-boxes are fun and it would be nice to use them with any car we choose.
     
  5. Nico Kunze

    Nico Kunze Well-Known Member

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    I wouldve just voted agree but then you wrote that h boxes are fun and i could not just ignore that. So this is just my confirmation of your answer to the question being correct :D
     
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  7. jbfan

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    Thanks for the replies. I thought it might be by design, just making sure.
    Yes, I agree, H-patterns would be fun for use in any car. Personal preference.
     
  8. CheerfullyInsane

    CheerfullyInsane Well-Known Member

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    One of the problems with H-boxes being available on every car was that it was getting abused, with people using absurd levels of engine-braking on e.g. the leaderboards where mechanical damage is off.
    Yet another example of a few twits spoiling the fun for everyone else.
     
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