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

theboydiddy · 03-22-2012, 09:48 PM

... sorry guys, but i was told as well and i am doing it. DO NOT go to 1st unless the car is at a complete stop. only first while rolling if you going up the hill and the car is not making then you downshift to 1st. but thats the ONLY time.
also after watching all the 370z reviews they all said "if you really using the S-mode you really shouldn't be driving a M/T" ... therefore i am practicing everyday all day, driving with that thing off but i don't think i am getting it right, or how is supposed to.

Vaughanabe13 · 03-23-2012, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by theboydiddy

... sorry guys, but i was told as well and i am doing it. DO NOT go to 1st unless the car is at a complete stop. only first while rolling if you going up the hill and the car is not making then you downshift to 1st. but thats the ONLY time.
also after watching all the 370z reviews they all said "if you really using the S-mode you really shouldn't be driving a M/T" ... therefore i am practicing everyday all day, driving with that thing off but i don't think i am getting it right, or how is supposed to.

Those people that are claiming you shouldn't drive with SRM are idiots, and probably just jealous. We have the technology, and it makes driving more enjoyable many times for me, so why not use it? It's still a manual car, you just get a little bit of modern convenience. You paid for the sport package with SRM so use it!

WAGAWAGA · 03-23-2012, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Vaughanabe13

Those people that are claiming you shouldn't drive with SRM are idiots, and probably just jealous. We have the technology, and it makes driving more enjoyable many times for me, so why not use it? It's still a manual car, you just get a little bit of modern convenience. You paid for the sport package with SRM so use it!

That might be true for most, but I honestly think it's more fun to drive it off. Makes me feel more engaged as a driver, anyways I still turn on SRM after a cold start as the revs are much higher.

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03-22-2012, 09:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
theboydiddy Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 938 Drives: 370z Pearl White Rep Power: 16	... sorry guys, but i was told as well and i am doing it. DO NOT go to 1st unless the car is at a complete stop. only first while rolling if you going up the hill and the car is not making then you downshift to 1st. but thats the ONLY time. also after watching all the 370z reviews they all said "if you really using the S-mode you really shouldn't be driving a M/T" ... therefore i am practicing everyday all day, driving with that thing off but i don't think i am getting it right, or how is supposed to.