Downshifting
wow I can't believe I missed this thread with my smarta$$ long story replies...
but I guess it's a good thing.
Anyways downshifting is all about getting used to driving ANY manual transmission vehicle. No one can tell you at what speed to shift to what gear at what rpm...every car is different. But once you have enough driving time under your belt, you'll know what I'm talking about and have a FEEL for the rpms.
but I guess it's a good thing.
Anyways downshifting is all about getting used to driving ANY manual transmission vehicle. No one can tell you at what speed to shift to what gear at what rpm...every car is different. But once you have enough driving time under your belt, you'll know what I'm talking about and have a FEEL for the rpms.
Last edited by Nitrouz; Jun 12, 2006 at 08:02 PM.
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Suggestion. Practice at low speeds and rpms and work your way up. Get the feel of it. Practice makes perfect. This way, you won't have any doubts and in no time after several or (numerous) practices you'll get the feel of it and won't mess up anything. Everybody is a different individual and takes time in their own to learn. Just take your time and practice. my .02 worth (And I had to borrow the 02.)
People cud be rude. it's okay...when i first started how to downshift, i practiced a lot ...and i have to just keep trying what i learned. just keep practicing , n u'll get it b4 u know it. 
Originally Posted by s31t8n8
I wanted to know how I should downshift in my Z.
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Originally Posted by hidehide
If you are downshifting for quick acceleration, i would suggest you to hold the clutch and blip the throttle (roughly 1000rpm for downshifting one gear), then release the clutch.
If you are turning, I would suggest you to heel-toe, but it takes practises to master it.
If you are just stopping, I think you just step on the brake, and put it in a lower gear without blipping throttle.
If you are turning, I would suggest you to heel-toe, but it takes practises to master it.
If you are just stopping, I think you just step on the brake, and put it in a lower gear without blipping throttle.
Actually the last part of that is not correct.
Clutch braking is bad news.
If you are just stopping, I think you just step on the brake, and put it in a lower gear without blipping throttle.
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related question....if you don't rev-match to downshift, but instead, downshift, and slowly releasing the clutch without giving any gas and let the RPM match up smoothly, does that do any damage to your tranny??
Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian
related question....if you don't rev-match to downshift, but instead, downshift, and slowly releasing the clutch without giving any gas and let the RPM match up smoothly, does that do any damage to your tranny??
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Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian
related question....if you don't rev-match to downshift, but instead, downshift, and slowly releasing the clutch without giving any gas and let the RPM match up smoothly, does that do any damage to your tranny??
