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Downshifting to 2nd or 1st while moving (technique)

You should never really be shifting into 1st. The only time i do it is if in literally rolling to a stop sign or in a parking lot... rolling. The

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Old 03-22-2012, 01:51 PM   #1 (permalink)
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You should never really be shifting into 1st. The only time i do it is if in literally rolling to a stop sign or in a parking lot... rolling. The rest can be done in 2nd gear... and 35 mph in 4th??? damn lol, 4th does like 110 mph in these cars...
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You should never really be shifting into 1st. The only time i do it is if in literally rolling to a stop sign or in a parking lot... rolling. The rest can be done in 2nd gear... and 35 mph in 4th??? damn lol, 4th does like 110 mph in these cars...
I keep it in fourth sometimes while cruising 35 mph. It's better on gas that way.
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I keep it in fourth sometimes while cruising 35 mph. It's better on gas that way.
I guess but I just think thats way too slow for 4th...
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