Proper way to down shift?

karotZ

Regardless if AT or MT, don't downshift to 1st gear.

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happytheman

Will it even let you downshift while up to speed? My Toyota Matrix XRS wouldn't let me downshift into first until at a standstill.

chops

from what ive been told you're not supposed to downshift into 1st ever, as 1st doesnt have synchros, (or it does but you ruin them). regardless, i do it all the time in parking lots/speed bumps. before rolling over a speed bump @ 1-2mph, ill quickly double clutch and throw it into 1st without an issue. i never force the shifter into any gear! if you feel any resistance, its usually because you're doing something you're not supposed to

DJ-of-E

I've already making a habit of double clutching for the same reason, the less the force when shifting gears. I even clutch in a bit to shift to neutral.