Ricky7575

So I got my first car and it's a 2000 3.2 tl with type S wheels which look way better than stock wheels. Anyway ive been driving in D5 but I want more speed and acceleration that would come from the sport shift mode. Are there any tips or rules when using sport shift to save my tranny from wear......

Skirmich

Nope; Actually Using SportShift will make you Rev the Engine more = More Beat on the Tranny when shifting = More Wear.....

Stick to D5 on Highway, D4 for City.


If you got 2K on your Wallet to Rebuilt your Tranny or an AV6 Tranny laying around, Beat the Crap out of SS....

Karanx7

iTrader: (2)

I regret nothing.

tOny3

iTrader: (9)

Turn TCS off, switch to SS and downshift, go WOT and shift when its about to redline.

That doesnt mean do it 24/7.. just going WOT in D5 is pretty quick enough.

03tLsNBP

iTrader: (9)

if i wanna go fast, i gate shift.

01tl4tl

the car can out-think and outshift you on the upshift,,
redline is not max torque and best place to upshift
but if you need to be on the torque/throttle at the apex, using SS is ok for fun times

DO NOT use it to downshift at max rpm into 3 or 2 as a slowing device,,
brakes are way cheaper than a trans! and work faster
speaking of brakes- legend front calipers and better pads-rotors should be on your list
flush brake fluid now and every year if you like to drive it hard

change the atf HONDA DW1 fluid and external filter now
read last 4 pages in probs and fixes section, thread title `Main Tranny Failure..`
our weakpoint is cooling 2nd and 3rd clutches

for performance see the sub-sections for that,
remove intake resonator box, install k&n filter, install thermoblock intake manifold and TB spacer, clean TB
Run seafoam thru gas tank twice to clear old carbon buildup and restore injector spray pattern = tune up in a can
install new spark plugs, correct 8 dollar each ngk ONLY
adjust engine valves= for maximum engine power they need to be right, and by 100 there are a few in need

did the car get its 7 year or 105kmiles- timing belt /water pump service?

welcome to the forum
register as new owner at 1 800 382 2238x5 ask if all recall are taken care of
and www.owners.acura.com download operating manual with all trans gear/speed restrictions and other good info on ABS etc

01tl4tl

investing $200 or so for a track day- high performance school day at your local roadrace track- is great experience, learn how to drive the TL towards its limits
With a pro race car driver as your personal coach,,your car driven by you ,,coooool