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

Rusty · 04-11-2013, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheshirecat

That reason being taking off from a dead stop.

Not all transmissions are built the same and the 370z does not enjoy being shifted into first while moving at anything faster than a crawl. The synchros yelling at you while they work to fix your technique should be a hint.

Anyway, as far as engine braking goes, it seems the transmission is stout enough to handle it without excessive wear and tear. As long as you are properly rev-matching, you shouldn't experience any issues.

I've got no problem with down shifting mine into first. 6th to 5th is another deal.

gsxr750 · 04-11-2013, 04:20 PM

Most of the shifting problems develop once there is wear or damage to the syncro rings.

I had a 98 Nissan Hardbody truck that was real easy to shift thru all the gears when new, but as it approached 100k miles you couldn't get the truck into 1st gear unless you were doing about idle or 5 mph.

Immediately after selling it I compared it to my new 2000 frontier and the new truck would go into 1st no matter what speed you were doing.

On the new truck decided to take it a lot easier on the tranny and not always down shift unless it was really necessary .

Also Mobile 1 synthetic tranny oil made it shift a lot smoother, the racing royal purple could help if you have problems.

04-11-2013, 04:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
gsxr750 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: west Posts: 443 Drives: 2012 370z man. sport Rep Power: 15	Most of the shifting problems develop once there is wear or damage to the syncro rings. I had a 98 Nissan Hardbody truck that was real easy to shift thru all the gears when new, but as it approached 100k miles you couldn't get the truck into 1st gear unless you were doing about idle or 5 mph. Immediately after selling it I compared it to my new 2000 frontier and the new truck would go into 1st no matter what speed you were doing. On the new truck decided to take it a lot easier on the tranny and not always down shift unless it was really necessary . Also Mobile 1 synthetic tranny oil made it shift a lot smoother, the racing royal purple could help if you have problems. Last edited by gsxr750; 04-11-2013 at 04:24 PM.

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