M6 Skipping gears

kenchan · 10-18-2013, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Troyz

Does it hurt to skip gears? I mean for up-shifting like 4th to 6th. Once I get up to speed I just want to save a few bucks on gas.

u again with your weird threads!
maybe some minor wear on syncro's but shouldn't hurt it. i usually dont skip gears unless it's for a downshift say 6 to 4.. but i clutch-out once in neutral and then enter the next gate (6-N-4).

is it necessary? no. just an old habit of mine.

Haboob · 10-18-2013, 05:35 PM

I once was called a perfectionist, because I made sure I went in sequence.

However, I've been trying to teach myself to go 5-3 when coming to a right-hand turn (at a light). Obviously slowing down a bit more.

It just feels so... naughty?... to do it that way. Must fulfill OCD.

kenchan · 10-18-2013, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haboob

I once was called a perfectionist, because I made sure I went in sequence.

However, I've been trying to teach myself to go 5-3 when coming to a right-hand turn (at a light). Obviously slowing down a bit more.

It just feels so... naughty?... to do it that way. Must fulfill OCD.

try 5-2 through underpass.

but make sure you dont mechanically over rev cause it will kill your engine.

Haboob · 10-18-2013, 05:37 PM

Also, sometimes I forget and think there's a 7th gear, and shift into 5th.

Oops! I think it's my old age and forgetting that I'm already in 6th, 'cause I'm day dreaming on the freeway.

Haboob · 10-18-2013, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

try 5-2 through underpass.

but make sure you dont mechanically over rev cause it will kill your engine.

That just hurts thinking about it! Though, I bet it would sound nice.

And yeah, I'm not in the business of detonating an engine.

I'm sure I've accidentally made that mistake or one like it before when I had my SRT.

kenchan · 10-18-2013, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haboob

Also, sometimes I forget and think there's a 7th gear, and shift into 5th.

Oops! I think it's my old age and forgetting that I'm already in 6th, 'cause I'm day dreaming on the freeway.

Troyz · 10-20-2013, 12:39 AM

Best I can get is 21.4 mixed driving. When I fill the car up I will let you know my true MPG.

10-20-2013, 12:39 AM	#22 (permalink)
Troyz Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Austin Posts: 154 Drives: 370Z Touring M6 Rep Power: 12	Mpg Best I can get is 21.4 mixed driving. When I fill the car up I will let you know my true MPG.

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Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1387	I once was called a perfectionist, because I made sure I went in sequence. However, I've been trying to teach myself to go 5-3 when coming to a right-hand turn (at a light). Obviously slowing down a bit more. It just feels so... naughty?... to do it that way. Must fulfill OCD.

10-18-2013, 05:37 PM	#19 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1387	Also, sometimes I forget and think there's a 7th gear, and shift into 5th. Oops! I think it's my old age and forgetting that I'm already in 6th, 'cause I'm day dreaming on the freeway.