skipping gears when shifting in forward ok?
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skipping gears when shifting in forward ok?
first 6-speed -- have a question.
obviously, when down-shifting I would think there is no problem with going into whatever gear is appropriate for the speed traveling....however, when up-shifting, does it cause problems if you were to shift say from 4th - 6th (skipping 5th) -- is this harmful?
opinions please....thanks
obviously, when down-shifting I would think there is no problem with going into whatever gear is appropriate for the speed traveling....however, when up-shifting, does it cause problems if you were to shift say from 4th - 6th (skipping 5th) -- is this harmful?
opinions please....thanks
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I heard rumors that the burned out synchros/5th gear issue in FD's were due to skipping gears and starting the car in 2nd as opposed to first.
I personally don't know if this is true or completely false.
I personally don't know if this is true or completely false.
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I can't believe that the 5th gear synchros would have anything to do with starting in 2nd gear.. unless that's just one really strange *** transmission design..
But starting out in 2nd is a bad idea anyway..
Skip shifting while on the move is OK, normal rules about not bogging the engine apply. There's just no pressing need to use all 6 gears going from stoplight to stoplight.
But starting out in 2nd is a bad idea anyway..
Skip shifting while on the move is OK, normal rules about not bogging the engine apply. There's just no pressing need to use all 6 gears going from stoplight to stoplight.
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I don't think your transmission knows which gear you "came from". It just has to mediate the rpms of the driveshaft with engine rpm when the gears come together. Having the engine running in the approximate rpm range that you'll be in after the shift is what helps the tranny. If you're up-shifting skipping multiple gears you might wait just a bit longer before the shift (compared to single-shift), to allow rpms to drop into the correct range.
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Many times I'll run it up in the first three gears to have some fun then just shift to 6th since I'm well over the speed limit anyway and only going to work - man I love this car!!
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Skipping gears is not a problem. Probably even extend the life of the tranny and clutch if you don't bog and match the revs well.
The point of a close ratio 6 speed is to provide the right gear for kind of driving you're doing while keeping the engine in its power and rev band. If you got up to the speed limit in 2nd or 3rd, and you don't need to accelerate anymore, just go to the gear that's right for your speed.
The point of a close ratio 6 speed is to provide the right gear for kind of driving you're doing while keeping the engine in its power and rev band. If you got up to the speed limit in 2nd or 3rd, and you don't need to accelerate anymore, just go to the gear that's right for your speed.
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I do 2nd to 4th quite a bit, and 4th to 6th
I would never start off in 2nd though.. too hard on the clutch.
It's a good idea to make sure your revs are matched so the synchros don't have to do as much work...
I would never start off in 2nd though.. too hard on the clutch.
It's a good idea to make sure your revs are matched so the synchros don't have to do as much work...
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Quit short shifting, and let it rev, it's much more fun! I used to start in 2nd in my old eclipse with a 20g turbo to avoid the lag, but with this car reving it to redline in first is a blast.
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Originally posted by Pavehawk
My wind it out runs usually go like this:
1st Gear (Chirp, WOT, BEEP)
2nd Gear (Chirp, WOT, BEEP)
5th Gear (That was quick!)
6th Gear
My wind it out runs usually go like this:
1st Gear (Chirp, WOT, BEEP)
2nd Gear (Chirp, WOT, BEEP)
5th Gear (That was quick!)
6th Gear
1st Gear (Chirp, WOT, BEEP)
2nd Gear (Chirp, WOT, BEEP)
3rd Gear (Chirp, WOT, BEEP)
5th Gear (Check Radar and rear view mirrors, WOT, take exit, downshift and brake, hit garage door remote as I make the corner, pull in and close garage door)
Knock at door, "No sir officer, I don't know anyone with a car like you described. Me... I was just eating someone's lunch."
Zoom Zoom
:D :D
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Originally posted by RX4+30Years=RX8
I like my wind out better;
1st Gear (Chirp, WOT, BEEP)
2nd Gear (Chirp, WOT, BEEP)
3rd Gear (Chirp, WOT, BEEP)
5th Gear (Check Radar and rear view mirrors, WOT, take exit, downshift and brake, hit garage door remote as I make the corner, pull in and close garage door)
Knock at door, "No sir officer, I don't know anyone with a car like you described. Me... I was just eating someone's lunch."
Zoom Zoom
:D :D
I like my wind out better;
1st Gear (Chirp, WOT, BEEP)
2nd Gear (Chirp, WOT, BEEP)
3rd Gear (Chirp, WOT, BEEP)
5th Gear (Check Radar and rear view mirrors, WOT, take exit, downshift and brake, hit garage door remote as I make the corner, pull in and close garage door)
Knock at door, "No sir officer, I don't know anyone with a car like you described. Me... I was just eating someone's lunch."
Zoom Zoom
:D :D
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Originally posted by Xyntax
Sounds like this recently happened :D
Sounds like this recently happened :D
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Originally posted by Xyntax
why would anyone ever start the car at 2nd gear?
why would anyone ever start the car at 2nd gear?
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I see. I've started (from a stop) on second gear and it didn't feel right for me. It was an accident though. I forgot to move to 1st when I was at a stop sign.
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