Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

Base models do not have an LSD, only sport models do. You don't need an LSD. No body ever NEEDS an LSD. It's all a matter of if you WANT an LSD.

Paddle shifters don't do anything other than allow you to control when the car shifts gears. They have no bearing on how much control you have over the car in inclement weather. If they're a distraction for you while driving they may even make things more dangerous to yourself and to those around you.