Do i have to downshift in order?
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so sometimes im on the freeway and in stupid LA the traffic slows way down while im in 4th. when its finally time to give the car some gas 3rd is to high of a gear so i need to go to 2nd..
is it actually bad to just go to 2nd? i have to go to 3rd then to 2nd?
is it actually bad to just go to 2nd? i have to go to 3rd then to 2nd?
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From: Kirkland
Originally Posted by TRDLiquidSilver,Dec 17 2008, 10:47 AM
everything from d/c to rev matching is "superfluous" but we still do it, why?
there are people in these boards that don't believe in either and there are that believe in one, i happen to do both.
if we all agreed to the same things it would be one boring forum, so i don't expect you to agree on everyting i say but like said before to each his own.
so enjoy your sausage lunch with mindcore..
there are people in these boards that don't believe in either and there are that believe in one, i happen to do both.
if we all agreed to the same things it would be one boring forum, so i don't expect you to agree on everyting i say but like said before to each his own.
so enjoy your sausage lunch with mindcore..
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From: NYC to SoCal
Originally Posted by datdude1119,Dec 17 2008, 10:46 AM
so sometimes im on the freeway and in stupid LA the traffic slows way down while im in 4th. when its finally time to give the car some gas 3rd is to high of a gear so i need to go to 2nd..
is it actually bad to just go to 2nd? i have to go to 3rd then to 2nd?
is it actually bad to just go to 2nd? i have to go to 3rd then to 2nd?
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Originally Posted by Luckyaze,Dec 15 2008, 10:12 AM
^^So if you're going 55mph on a highway in 6th gear and slowing down to make a right turn(let just say you're not making a complete stop) in 3rd gear going 25mph. Do you still down shift through 5th and 4th before going into 3rd or do you just clutch out, rev match and go into 3rd?
Jab brake
(moment)
Jab clutch
Netural
Pop out clutch
Rev match to about 6k
Jab clutch
Gently push into first
Release brake
Rev match to about 6k
Gentle but decisive clutch out
rev to 9000!
and then again!
Man I miss the S2K.
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Dude, just because in your mind double clutching and rev matching are equally important doesn't make it so. What you're doing is giving crap information to the few people here that actually wanted a real answer.
Let me repeat. Double clutching is absolutely 100% useless on the S2000. Rev matching, while not mandatory is a very good idea. By rev matching you can reduce the impact on the drive train and keep the car in balance. If you don't rev match for a down shift, you will put more weight over the front wheels and reduce the weight in the back, which could affect traction, especially if you're going anything other then straight. It will also wear out the clutch faster.
Datdude, just skip from 4th to 2nd. If you can, rev match...meaning with the clutch in, try to approximate the rpm's of what 2nd would be at the speed your traveling. Trust me, you can do this allllll day long with no adverse effects.
Let me repeat. Double clutching is absolutely 100% useless on the S2000. Rev matching, while not mandatory is a very good idea. By rev matching you can reduce the impact on the drive train and keep the car in balance. If you don't rev match for a down shift, you will put more weight over the front wheels and reduce the weight in the back, which could affect traction, especially if you're going anything other then straight. It will also wear out the clutch faster.
Datdude, just skip from 4th to 2nd. If you can, rev match...meaning with the clutch in, try to approximate the rpm's of what 2nd would be at the speed your traveling. Trust me, you can do this allllll day long with no adverse effects.
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From: NYC to SoCal
Originally Posted by Mindcore,Dec 17 2008, 12:14 PM
Dude, just because in your mind double clutching and rev matching are equally important doesn't make it so. What you're doing is giving crap information to the few people here that actually wanted a real answer.
Let me repeat. Double clutching is absolutely 100% useless on the S2000. Rev matching, while not mandatory is a very good idea. By rev matching you can reduce the impact on the drive train and keep the car in balance. If you don't rev match for a down shift, you will put more weight over the front wheels and reduce the weight in the back, which could affect traction, especially if you're going anything other then straight. It will also wear out the clutch faster.
Datdude, just skip from 4th to 2nd. If you can, rev match...meaning with the clutch in, try to approximate the rpm's of what 2nd would be at the speed your traveling. Trust me, you can do this allllll day long with no adverse effects.
Let me repeat. Double clutching is absolutely 100% useless on the S2000. Rev matching, while not mandatory is a very good idea. By rev matching you can reduce the impact on the drive train and keep the car in balance. If you don't rev match for a down shift, you will put more weight over the front wheels and reduce the weight in the back, which could affect traction, especially if you're going anything other then straight. It will also wear out the clutch faster.
Datdude, just skip from 4th to 2nd. If you can, rev match...meaning with the clutch in, try to approximate the rpm's of what 2nd would be at the speed your traveling. Trust me, you can do this allllll day long with no adverse effects.
anyway, i went out to lunch and decided to pay attention to my driving. what i did notice i don't double clutch as much as i thought i did. most of the time i, clutch in-neutral-blip-gear down-clutch out.
i know i used to d/c a lot more but i guess i'm getting old...