Trouble downshifting to 1st

IDZRVIT · 02-24-2013, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

Theoretically, if your car is moving and changing gears based on speed, the driver is operating it correctly, maybe not smoothly, but it is working. Just like anything, you can always take it a step further... Double clutching, rev matching, heel toeing, etc. I wouldn't call it incorrect to shift to first if not at a complete stop, just out of the norm. I'm definitely no qualified expert, but I'm not going to tell my Wife she doesn't know how to drive stick because her habits differ from mine. Synchros and clutches wear out over time, some driving habits preserve them much better than others.

Yes, it is not the norm. I didn't say I do it all the time, everytime, I drive a manual. I just get a kick out of locking up the rears momentarily coming to a stop. Some people are just too wrapped up in themselves to read what others are saying. Hey, I do it downshifting into second sometimes too. Big f'n deal. But for others to come in and say if you do that you don't know how to drive a manual is just being ignorant. Also, I doubt there is any more or any less wear and tear on the drivetrain compared to a burnout, speed shifting, etc. Done.

PS - My mt works just fine and speed shifts without issue. Anyone care to speculate on why my mt works good and doesn't for others? Now might be the time to talk about not knowing how to shift a manual.

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