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I always downshift to first at traffic lights that are ALMOST green...never had any issues with grinding

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Old 05-19-2016, 07:00 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I always downshift to first at traffic lights that are ALMOST green...never had any issues with grinding
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same here and never any issues downshifting to first at low speed. you can also double clutch to ensure a smoother downshift.

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