when to downshift?

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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 05:31 PM
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when to downshift?

my mom told me to downshift like this... downshift to 5th when u hit 50, 4th at 40, 3rd at 30, 2nd at 20, and 1st at 10

is this what u do?
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 05:41 PM
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Umm... That works.

However, I would suggest you become one with the transmission and find your own harmony, grasshopper.

I must say that I almost never downshift into first, though.
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 05:57 PM
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u shit to nuetral right and coast?
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 08:32 PM
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Originally posted by efript
u shit to nuetral right and coast?
No no, you've got it all wrong.

You shit in your ex's car, then shift in your own.

Don't downshift into first until you've stopped! Don't get into that habit early.
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 08:50 PM
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Originally posted by jcg878
No no, you've got it all wrong.

You shit in your ex's car, then shift in your own.

Don't downshift into first until you've stopped! Don't get into that habit early.
How many of you guys actually bought MT and then start learning how to drive stick? :P
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