I'm curious how many other guys that do a lot of city driving like myself skip 2nd gear sometimes on a 1st to 3rd shift, or perhaps start in 2nd from a stop and skip 3rd where the speed limit is 35 to 40mph in most areas?

 

Been discussed many times before. Try searching.

https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-n...-shifting.html

https://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-...ing-gears.html

https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-n...ah-or-nay.html

https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-n...echniques.html

https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-n...ur-350z-5.html