manually shifting an automatic???
I would slap him anyways just cus it would be funny :O
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Originally Posted by slpycd7
well the theory is, manually upshifting an automatic doesn't hurt it anymore than letting the computer do it for you. Well it may cause a tad more wear than normal daily driving. The only thing this will benefit you is being able to control the shift point, letting your engine rev higher.
I'll guarantee you that an automatic tranny Accord doesn't make any additional power over redline.
You should let the trans shift for you.
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From: six-five-o
Originally Posted by qtiger
I'll guarantee you that an automatic tranny Accord doesn't make any additional power over redline.
You should let the trans shift for you.
You should let the trans shift for you.
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From: nyc
all about the D4 -> D3
damn I always go from D4 to D3 to quickly pass people... just feel like it shaves off a second before the tranny would realize that I want to move and then down shift. Don't really see how it's that much different from the tranny doing it. As long as I match the RPMs it's pretty smooth.
Though, if anyone really knows, help me save my transmission.
Though, if anyone really knows, help me save my transmission.
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From: Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeetroit
Originally Posted by iobidder
It is stupid for the V6, thank god I4 have rock solid transmissions. I personally got an automatic because I sit in a lot of traffic commuting to work, but there is the urge to down shift every now and then. I would NOT do it on a V6.
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From: Altus AFB, OK
this is OT from the subject..
but is it true that V6's gasoline needle just drops to the E when you turn the car off?
i have I4 lx, and it just stays while ever other needles go down..
I am asking this cuz i am planning on getting indiglow soon.
but is it true that V6's gasoline needle just drops to the E when you turn the car off?
i have I4 lx, and it just stays while ever other needles go down..
I am asking this cuz i am planning on getting indiglow soon.
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I have a manual trans now, but on my previous Accord I would sometimes manually downshift the auto trans for engine braking. I never saw a performance reason to do it though.
Engine braking is useful for those times when you need to slow down in a hurry without lighting up your brake lights and/or nosediving. Those times usually involve seeing a police officer you hadn't noticed; it makes you want to get your speed down closer to the number on the road signs without letting him see that you know you're guilty.
I'll downshift and handbrake in that situation.
Engine braking is useful for those times when you need to slow down in a hurry without lighting up your brake lights and/or nosediving. Those times usually involve seeing a police officer you hadn't noticed; it makes you want to get your speed down closer to the number on the road signs without letting him see that you know you're guilty.
I'll downshift and handbrake in that situation.
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From: Little Rock, AR
Originally Posted by dwasifar
I have a manual trans now, but on my previous Accord I would sometimes manually downshift the auto trans for engine braking. I never saw a performance reason to do it though.
Engine braking is useful for those times when you need to slow down in a hurry without lighting up your brake lights and/or nosediving. Those times usually involve seeing a police officer you hadn't noticed; it makes you want to get your speed down closer to the number on the road signs without letting him see that you know you're guilty. I'll downshift and handbrake in that situation.
Engine braking is useful for those times when you need to slow down in a hurry without lighting up your brake lights and/or nosediving. Those times usually involve seeing a police officer you hadn't noticed; it makes you want to get your speed down closer to the number on the road signs without letting him see that you know you're guilty.
I'll downshift and handbrake in that situation.