shifting into 3rd at 90 observation
03-10-2002, 12:39 PM
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shifting into 3rd at 90 observation
I have noticed that when I shift SS into 3rd at 90 it does not really want to do it (everyone knows that). But "3" blinks for a second or two. So, while it is blinking, if you let go off the gas pedal, it will complete the shift into 3rd.
03-10-2002, 01:13 PM
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Good observation. We've all known this for years now. Do a search for a more indepth look at this "feature". You'll find lots of discussion about this, the pros and the cons. Hell, you'll even find people saying that the SS is crippled by this "problem".
03-10-2002, 02:32 PM
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Re: shifting into 3rd at 90 observation
Originally posted by Ruski
I have noticed that when I shift SS into 3rd at 90 it does not really want to do it (everyone knows that). But "3" blinks for a second or two. So, while it is blinking, if you let go off the gas pedal, it will complete the shift into 3rd.
I have noticed that when I shift SS into 3rd at 90 it does not really want to do it (everyone knows that). But "3" blinks for a second or two. So, while it is blinking, if you let go off the gas pedal, it will complete the shift into 3rd.
One thing I DIDNT know though was that it'll continue to downshift provided the number is still blinking. Usually I'd move the level down twice. So thanks for the heads up.
03-10-2002, 07:20 PM
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Originally posted by BlueXTC
heck... i downshift from 5 to 2 going 65 last night...2... is this safe to do?
heck... i downshift from 5 to 2 going 65 last night...2... is this safe to do?
but don't do it too often coz ur tranny will out soon
03-10-2002, 08:46 PM
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kensteele, I really thought that my observation was new.
I knew about letting off the gas pedal before downshifting. But that way, I think you lose too much speed.
My way is - with the foot hard on gas click, click down, momentarily ease off the gas while "3" is blinking and then as soon as it competes shifting into 3-rd, stomp the gas again.
I knew about letting off the gas pedal before downshifting. But that way, I think you lose too much speed.
My way is - with the foot hard on gas click, click down, momentarily ease off the gas while "3" is blinking and then as soon as it competes shifting into 3-rd, stomp the gas again.
03-10-2002, 10:56 PM
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Originally posted by Ruski
kensteele, I really thought that my observation was new.
I knew about letting off the gas pedal before downshifting. But that way, I think you lose too much speed.
My way is - with the foot hard on gas click, click down, momentarily ease off the gas while "3" is blinking and then as soon as it competes shifting into 3-rd, stomp the gas again.
kensteele, I really thought that my observation was new.
I knew about letting off the gas pedal before downshifting. But that way, I think you lose too much speed.
My way is - with the foot hard on gas click, click down, momentarily ease off the gas while "3" is blinking and then as soon as it competes shifting into 3-rd, stomp the gas again.
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