Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Downshifting to 2nd or 1st while moving (technique)

The Dimer · 03-22-2012, 01:37 PM

That happens to me all the time! Usually I throw it into second and let the car engine brake . If I have to come to a complete stop I push the clutch in and stop. If I can go, I'm already in second and I can just start moving. It doesn't seem to lug for me if it's already in gear.

03-22-2012, 01:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
The Dimer Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Posts: 632 Drives: 2010 PW 370z Rep Power: 15	That happens to me all the time! Usually I throw it into second and let the car engine brake . If I have to come to a complete stop I push the clutch in and stop. If I can go, I'm already in second and I can just start moving. It doesn't seem to lug for me if it's already in gear.