Sportshift: any risk?
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Sportshift: any risk?
Yes, I am one of those lame people that doesn't drive a stick. However, I would like to use the Sportshift mode more once my engine breaks in. Two questions:
1. Since I'm not experienced with a manual, I'm not always sure the best times to shift (especially downshifting when slowing down). It seems like there are safeguards against doing anything too stupid, but is there anything that might put strain on the transmission over time so that it has a shorter life? In other words, what should I avoid?
2. Is there any down-side to switching back and forth between Auto and Manual fairly often while driving? I could see myself using Manual a lot, but not during the worst traffic areas of my commute to work.
1. Since I'm not experienced with a manual, I'm not always sure the best times to shift (especially downshifting when slowing down). It seems like there are safeguards against doing anything too stupid, but is there anything that might put strain on the transmission over time so that it has a shorter life? In other words, what should I avoid?
2. Is there any down-side to switching back and forth between Auto and Manual fairly often while driving? I could see myself using Manual a lot, but not during the worst traffic areas of my commute to work.
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1. Shift when you feel comfortable. You'll slowly discover the best places to shift for your driving style. As for downshifting, the engine computer prevents anything that would be damaging to the transmission.
2. Nope. It's only switching between computer modes and not doing anything physical to the transmission. Nothing to worry about.
2. Nope. It's only switching between computer modes and not doing anything physical to the transmission. Nothing to worry about.
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If the computer doesn't let you do anything that you shouldn't, what was happening in this example: I was coming up on a turn in 3rd gear and made the left (which goes up a hill). I decided to down shift to 2nd to get more power up the hill, and the car kept jerking and stuttering until I quickly switched back to Drive. I certianly wasn't going verty fast or revving much. Again, sorry for being such a manual newb, but I want to know if this kind of thing is going to hurt the tranny as I figure it all out.
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If the computer doesn't let you do anything that you shouldn't, what was happening in this example: I was coming up on a turn in 3rd gear and made the left (which goes up a hill). I decided to down shift to 2nd to get more power up the hill, and the car kept jerking and stuttering until I quickly switched back to Drive. I certianly wasn't going verty fast or revving much. Again, sorry for being such a manual newb, but I want to know if this kind of thing is going to hurt the tranny as I figure it all out.
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I can't say for sure, but I might have lifted off when I initially shfited (since I was making a 90 degree turn). Would that cause the jerking motion?
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I don't use SS very often. I just want to get the hang of it so that I can use it when I feel the urge. Sadly, most of my driving is the commute to and from work, and in those cases I go automatic all the way and pay more attention to music or talk/sports radio. SS will be fun when I'm doing longer weekend drives.
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This is going to sound like a stupid question, but I know almost nothing about manuals. I do know you have to shift up before red line, but is there any danger or damage done if you keep the revs high? I've been switching between SS and automatic to get a sense of what gear it's in at what speed and RPM, and it always shifts at most around 3 to 2.5k. Why not wait until it gets up near red line?
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I can't say for sure, but I might have lifted off when I initially shfited (since I was making a 90 degree turn). Would that cause the jerking motion?
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This is going to sound like a stupid question, but I know almost nothing about manuals. I do know you have to shift up before red line, but is there any danger or damage done if you keep the revs high? I've been switching between SS and automatic to get a sense of what gear it's in at what speed and RPM, and it always shifts at most around 3 to 2.5k. Why not wait until it gets up near red line?
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