Proper way to down shift?

Originally Posted by Noc

I know what you are thinking 'what kind of stupid question is that?'

First off i apologize if it is a stupid question, most people around my generation did not have the opportunity to learn how to drive a manual transmission car. My parents dont, and the driving school i went to do not offer classes on manual trans. Basically all they say was "put it on drive and drive away"

Anyways, at what condition and situation should i downshift? What is the proper way of doing it so i wont damage the transmission?

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Originally Posted by 6MT

Wait a minute.... didn't you start off this thread saying you wanted help with downshifting on a manual transmission?

Originally Posted by kenchan