Proper Downshifting in Manual Mode
#1
Proper Downshifting in Manual Mode
Hello all. I have searched my *** off for the answer, and have found nothing. Apologies if this has been asked before.
IMO, driving in manual mode is a lot of fun, but I want to make sure I’m doing things correctly and in the best way.
So, if I’m on the hwy, in manual mode in 7th gear...inevitably someone is going 60 in the left lane and I want to pass him.
My question would be, which gear is best to shift down to for this? I don’t need to be doing 110 when I pass him, but a nice rip in whatever gear assuming I’m going 65-70 while in 7th. Is this 5th, 4th, 3rd??? Let’s hear what you think.
My biggest concern is how quick I can move down the gears without pissing off the wonky 7at and ensuring a smooth-ish transition. Can I go from say 7-4th as fast as I can shift, or should I allow some time in between? I’m having a hard time finding a balance so that I may make passes quickly.
Someone told me to in another post to “quit worrying and enjoy the car” which has been very good advice haha. But this is bothering me and I’d appreciate everyone’s help!
IMO, driving in manual mode is a lot of fun, but I want to make sure I’m doing things correctly and in the best way.
So, if I’m on the hwy, in manual mode in 7th gear...inevitably someone is going 60 in the left lane and I want to pass him.
My question would be, which gear is best to shift down to for this? I don’t need to be doing 110 when I pass him, but a nice rip in whatever gear assuming I’m going 65-70 while in 7th. Is this 5th, 4th, 3rd??? Let’s hear what you think.
My biggest concern is how quick I can move down the gears without pissing off the wonky 7at and ensuring a smooth-ish transition. Can I go from say 7-4th as fast as I can shift, or should I allow some time in between? I’m having a hard time finding a balance so that I may make passes quickly.
Someone told me to in another post to “quit worrying and enjoy the car” which has been very good advice haha. But this is bothering me and I’d appreciate everyone’s help!
Last edited by Rochester; 04-21-2019 at 07:56 AM. Reason: Ammended the proud road rage comment
#2
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Go out and enjoy the car!
And - find some safe road to test out how the car reacts at different speeds so you know what to expect. The transmission shouldn't allow you to do anything to harm it, however there's always that chance. This is the only car that I've owned that won't automatically shift up at redline and instead will hit the rev limiter and start to buck - most cars will shift into the next gear regardless of what you're asking it to do. And, depending on your speed, won't automatically downshift to the lowest gear for greatest acceleration - you'll need to do this manually.
Be safe!
-Eric
And - find some safe road to test out how the car reacts at different speeds so you know what to expect. The transmission shouldn't allow you to do anything to harm it, however there's always that chance. This is the only car that I've owned that won't automatically shift up at redline and instead will hit the rev limiter and start to buck - most cars will shift into the next gear regardless of what you're asking it to do. And, depending on your speed, won't automatically downshift to the lowest gear for greatest acceleration - you'll need to do this manually.
Be safe!
-Eric
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Your car has an automatic transmission for the simple reason it will downshift automatically for you if you want to rip by a slower driver
Sames goes for upshifting
Sames goes for upshifting
#6
^^^ sigh
I find that two left hand bumps on the paddles in D puts me in the power and for a quick passing push.
Or just drive in DS and it does the same when I go WOT as above.
I only manual shift the DS when I’m in the twisties. The computer has a nasty habit of shifting gears at the worst time to unsettle the chassis.
I find that two left hand bumps on the paddles in D puts me in the power and for a quick passing push.
Or just drive in DS and it does the same when I go WOT as above.
I only manual shift the DS when I’m in the twisties. The computer has a nasty habit of shifting gears at the worst time to unsettle the chassis.
#7
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Hello all. I have searched my *** off for the answer, and have found nothing. Apologies if this has been asked before.
IMO, driving in manual mode is a lot of fun, but I want to make sure I’m doing things correctly and in the best way.
So, if I’m on the hwy, in manual mode in 7th gear...inevitably someone is going 60 in the left lane and I want to pass him.
My question would be, which gear is best to shift down to for this? I don’t need to be doing 110 when I pass him, but a nice rip in whatever gear assuming I’m going 65-70 while in 7th. Is this 5th, 4th, 3rd??? Let’s hear what you think.
My biggest concern is how quick I can move down the gears without pissing off the wonky 7at and ensuring a smooth-ish transition. Can I go from say 7-4th as fast as I can shift, or should I allow some time in between? I’m having a hard time finding a balance so that I may make passes quickly.
Someone told me to in another post to “quit worrying and enjoy the car” which has been very good advice haha. But this is bothering me and I’d appreciate everyone’s help!
IMO, driving in manual mode is a lot of fun, but I want to make sure I’m doing things correctly and in the best way.
So, if I’m on the hwy, in manual mode in 7th gear...inevitably someone is going 60 in the left lane and I want to pass him.
My question would be, which gear is best to shift down to for this? I don’t need to be doing 110 when I pass him, but a nice rip in whatever gear assuming I’m going 65-70 while in 7th. Is this 5th, 4th, 3rd??? Let’s hear what you think.
My biggest concern is how quick I can move down the gears without pissing off the wonky 7at and ensuring a smooth-ish transition. Can I go from say 7-4th as fast as I can shift, or should I allow some time in between? I’m having a hard time finding a balance so that I may make passes quickly.
Someone told me to in another post to “quit worrying and enjoy the car” which has been very good advice haha. But this is bothering me and I’d appreciate everyone’s help!
Last edited by Rochester; 04-21-2019 at 07:57 AM.
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-Eric
#12
I drive in Manual mode almost exclusively (why didn't you get a MT then!!!) TRAFFIC!!!
I cant stand this transmisiion honestly one of the worst I have driven.
I find that 4th around cruising speed on the highway coming from 6 or 7th gives you plenty of power to shift
Do it what feels best for you and the car.
As others have said don't think the computer is going to let you screw up your engine. Think about how many warranty claim would be out there for blown motors by idiots(the general public)
I cant stand this transmisiion honestly one of the worst I have driven.
I find that 4th around cruising speed on the highway coming from 6 or 7th gives you plenty of power to shift
Do it what feels best for you and the car.
As others have said don't think the computer is going to let you screw up your engine. Think about how many warranty claim would be out there for blown motors by idiots(the general public)
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