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Originally Posted by kenchan
wow, 2014...
you down shift prior to a turn to setup for the exit of the turn. watch a few vids on how people are downshifting on youtube.
also down shift a gear or two before making a pass.
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Just to emphasize, these are the two reasons you want to actually downshift. Another way of saying it and why I usually drive in 2nd-to-4th gears most of the time until I'm up to 60mph is that I like having the power immediate at my fingertips. Punching the accelerator at 40mph while in 5th is unexciting, but doing so in 3rd gives me an immediate, wonderful kick up.
Left in auto, the Z wants to get up to 5th gear and even 6th as soon as it can, like by 30mph. This is pretty boring, to be honest. Using the paddles gives a great sense of driving control and more exciting experience, and without the "hassle" of a manual transmission.
