Does anyone skip gears when just cruising?

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Apr 11, 2005 | 09:06 AM

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SheDrivesIt

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So, after all that reading on other posts, I saw a question asked that I didn't really see a definitive answer to.

Can I row through the gears with the clutch pushed in to alleviate this potential problem. What I mean is, can i push in the clutch in 3rd, select 4th, then 5th and then let out the clutch?

Apr 11, 2005 | 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by nategta,Apr 11 2005, 09:53 AM

its not really for the time savings, but more so the convenience when it seemed unnecessary to cycle through all the gears.

Skipping gears wouldn't save time anyhow as it takes time for the rev's to drop to match the rev's on a skipped upchange.

Apr 11, 2005 | 09:43 AM

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[QUOTE=SheDrivesIt,Apr 11 2005, 10:06 AM]Can I row through the gears with the clutch pushed in to alleviate this potential problem.

Apr 11, 2005 | 09:43 AM

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Exactly. I never said anything about wanting to "save time."

Apr 11, 2005 | 10:29 AM

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[QUOTE=nategta,Apr 11 2005, 10:53 AM] Thank you for the respectful reply.

Apr 11, 2005 | 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by nategta,Apr 11 2005, 07:48 AM

Shrike, I didn't mean "I cant believe its bad to skip gears" so literally, like: I DO NOT BELIEVE THAT. I meant it in surprise and disbelief that here I have been skipping gears like crazy for the last 2 months. I have read and understand everything I've read perfectly, I am simply asking what should be done instead of shifting from 2nd to 6th in the situation I have described.

Also, I'll assume that you were being extremely rude because you misunderstood my post...

It seems that I did misunderstand it. I think "extremely rude" is an overbid, but I also was a bit too aggressive. Sorry.

Apr 11, 2005 | 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by shrike,Apr 11 2005, 10:53 AM

It seems that I did misunderstand it. I think "extremely rude" is an overbid, but I also was a bit too aggressive. Sorry.

You're right, "extremely rude" may have been a little extreme. I apologize too. I dont want any trouble, especially with a fellow '02 Suzuka Blue owner.

Apr 11, 2005 | 01:00 PM

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[QUOTE=Dmitri1979,Apr 10 2005, 05:22 PM] Most of the time I really don't mind how often I have to shift because the ratios are so close together (with the S2000 gearbox, it's a joy), but occassionally I feel conservative and skip gears.