^ the expert has arrived.

Thanks Roast. So, unless I switch out to a lighter unit, I'm stuck with the delay?

Oh, and as for being smooth. Everyday driving is just fine. I only run into this problem when trying to accelerate quickly.

 

^^ Great "explain"!

I think I understand now. Thanks --Spike
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EDIT: Roast: I came in under camaro194, but I think he and I both get what you are saying and it sounds as though we all agree. Thanks. Good post (short and clear).

 

man i was goin on to an on ramp in 4th gear at like 40 mph per hour and i gunned it and then shifted to 5th at like 5000. so anyways i look down and i was going like 107, and i was like o ****

 

And this has to do with.......??

 

Second that... I mean WTH is he (praz) talking about... --Spike

 

Camaro194: Nope, I definitely won't try to convince you that forcing the engine speed to drop rapidly due to quick gear changes is good for the power train. In fact any time I feel a thud, or the car bucks, I know I did something wrong (too slow, too fast, etc). However if I am accelerating quickly I do not want to wait for the engine to slow down between gears so that I can perfectly rev match the up-shift, so I am sacrificing the integrity of the clutch and transmission components, to some extent, in order to have fun now. I realize it's not the most responsible way to handle the situation, but buying the Z wasn't the most responsible thing to do anyway : )

On the other hand when I am just puttering around town or taking it easy on the highway, I make a conscious effort to match the engine speed with the tranny when up-shifting. And I always try to rev-match while down shifting, but like everyone else once in a while I overshoot the mark or fall short a bit.

 

hey now... i'm not an expert... but i do know a thing or two!

Yep.

 

Well... maybe not the "ultimate" expert, but most members here respect you and consider your posts as valuable.