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kenchan 10-18-2013 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Troyz (Post 2531262)
Does it hurt to skip gears? I mean for up-shifting like 4th to 6th. Once I get up to speed I just want to save a few bucks on gas.

:icon17: u again with your weird threads!
maybe some minor wear on syncro's but shouldn't hurt it. i usually dont skip gears unless it's for a downshift say 6 to 4.. but i clutch-out once in neutral and then enter the next gate (6-N-4).

is it necessary? no. just an old habit of mine. :tup:

Haboob 10-18-2013 04:35 PM

I once was called a perfectionist, because I made sure I went in sequence.

However, I've been trying to teach myself to go 5-3 when coming to a right-hand turn (at a light). Obviously slowing down a bit more.

It just feels so... naughty?... to do it that way. Must fulfill OCD. :ugh:

kenchan 10-18-2013 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haboob (Post 2532773)
I once was called a perfectionist, because I made sure I went in sequence.

However, I've been trying to teach myself to go 5-3 when coming to a right-hand turn (at a light). Obviously slowing down a bit more.

It just feels so... naughty?... to do it that way. Must fulfill OCD. :ugh:

try 5-2 through underpass. :tup: :icon17: but make sure you dont mechanically over rev cause it will kill your engine.

Haboob 10-18-2013 04:37 PM

Also, sometimes I forget and think there's a 7th gear, and shift into 5th. :facepalm:

Oops! I think it's my old age and forgetting that I'm already in 6th, 'cause I'm day dreaming on the freeway.

Haboob 10-18-2013 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2532775)
try 5-2 through underpass. :tup: :icon17: but make sure you dont mechanically over rev cause it will kill your engine.

:eek: That just hurts thinking about it! Though, I bet it would sound nice.


And yeah, I'm not in the business of detonating an engine. :icon17: I'm sure I've accidentally made that mistake or one like it before when I had my SRT.

kenchan 10-18-2013 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haboob (Post 2532777)
Also, sometimes I forget and think there's a 7th gear, and shift into 5th. :facepalm:

Oops! I think it's my old age and forgetting that I'm already in 6th, 'cause I'm day dreaming on the freeway.

:icon17:

Troyz 10-19-2013 11:39 PM

Mpg
 
Best I can get is 21.4 mixed driving. When I fill the car up I will let you know my true MPG.


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