Trouble downshifting to 1st

Japanjay · 02-25-2013, 11:42 PM

Using the brakes is front bias is it not, may not want to put any load the front, plus less foot work. I mean there are so many variables, I just prefer to be in control of the car. The clutch can be used for very light braking while shifting too, but the SRM will not really let you do that. Has there ever been a time where you dont want to drop right into the gear, but just ease into it to scrub off? Guess it is hard to explain?

SS_Firehawk · 02-26-2013, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Japanjay

Using the brakes is front bias is it not, may not want to put any load the front, plus less foot work. I mean there are so many variables, I just prefer to be in control of the car. The clutch can be used for very light braking while shifting too, but the SRM will not really let you do that. Has there ever been a time where you dont want to drop right into the gear, but just ease into it to scrub off? Guess it is hard to explain?

I know what you are talking about. But you are thinking theory, I've yet to come to a scenario where I needed to engine brake only from the rear. Braking is front bias because it's more stable. I find engine braking does 99% of everything else traditional braking wouldn't do.

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true and yes definitely understand but it mostly occurs while im pressing the brake and holding the clutch in, so when im doing that im technically not "downshifting" im just shifting into first while the clutch is depressed and slowly coming to a stop. some may ask why not just shift to first after you stop? i do sometimes and sometimes i also shift to first while clutch is engaged and braking at the same time. when i "heel to toe" (when barely moving as in less than 5 mph) it has no problem shifting to first. and of course i wouldnt really call that heel to toe shifting since you bareley have to do anything to match the revs when moving at such a slow speed. but thats hard on the car which i dont like like. sorry for the confusion, as the problem i am having doesnt occur while actually "downshifting" just shifting to first while clutch is engaged. hope this helps its hard to explain

i have the base touring. non sport touring whatever you want to call it. and no SRM

Again, I also undertsand what you are referring to. Blipping the throttle helps match engine speed to the gear you are trying to get in. Easier on the synchro's and smoother. Like others have said, it may be a fluid problem.

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Japanjay Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Puyallup Posts: 856 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 15	Using the brakes is front bias is it not, may not want to put any load the front, plus less foot work. I mean there are so many variables, I just prefer to be in control of the car. The clutch can be used for very light braking while shifting too, but the SRM will not really let you do that. Has there ever been a time where you dont want to drop right into the gear, but just ease into it to scrub off? Guess it is hard to explain? bfowlzr33 likes this.

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