Josiah Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 (edited) Hello, I've been looking for a different way to shift up and down through the "(simulated) gears" on my 2012 Legacy 2.5i CVT, other than the inconvenient paddle shifters currently on it. Maybe by putting something on or near the console for more convenience. Does anyone have experience with this or know of someone who has done this? Ideas are always appreciated. And a related bonus question: Due to it being a CVT with "gears", is there a way to program more gears with different gear ratios, or change the ratios of the "gears" on it? Edited March 25, 2022 by Josiah Cleaning up the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 No and no. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 No and no. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk So much opportunity here. boo Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoleMan Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Hello, I've been looking for a different way to shift up and down through the "(simulated) gears" on my 2012 Legacy 2.5i CVT, other than the inconvenient paddle shifters currently on it. Maybe by putting something on or near the console for more convenience. Does anyone have experience with this or know of someone who has done this? Ideas are always appreciated. And a related bonus question: Due to it being a CVT with "gears", is there a way to program more gears with different gear ratios, or change the ratios of the "gears" on it? I have a great solution to the issue.. get a non CVT car. Seriously all jokes aside I don’t even touch the paddle shifters and in my three liter I have used them once. I have manual cars for fun and Autos just to make my like simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josiah Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share Posted April 3, 2022 I have a great solution to the issue.. get a non CVT car. Seriously all jokes aside I don’t even touch the paddle shifters and in my three liter I have used them once. I have manual cars for fun and Autos just to make my like simple. Definitely answered the question asked. Do you copy and paste this to every question in this section? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda_One Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 You bought NA vehicle, with a 4 cylinder engine, that happens to be a good runabout commuter with a dependable CVT and you expected what?. Just drive it, be safe, be happy with what you have. Laughing at Oneself and with Other is good for the Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Yeah, funny, we have had two Outbacks with paddle shifters, I can say, we've never used them. It's not what the car is about. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 the only car i ever used paddle shifters was a maserati grand sport. the paddles actually changed the gear on the manual transmission with a matching rev match. It was hilariously fun. the cvt legacy i drove for a month? not so much. Just left it in drive. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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