Proper Way to Downshifting
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From: Mexico, by Jaymar
Originally Posted by NorCal DC4
Don't worry...just a general announcement.
I hear you guys, and you both have good points, but IMHO, it's a topic that stretches beyond the bound of solely the Integra model. :dunno:
The techniques really don't differ that much between the specific FWD platorms..
h: I moved it here for greater exposure and to keep the discussion in one thread.
I hope I didn't come across as overly critical, folks.h: Ball-busting was certainly not my intent. :happysad:
I hear you guys, and you both have good points, but IMHO, it's a topic that stretches beyond the bound of solely the Integra model. :dunno:
The techniques really don't differ that much between the specific FWD platorms..
h: I moved it here for greater exposure and to keep the discussion in one thread. I hope I didn't come across as overly critical, folks.
h: Ball-busting was certainly not my intent. :happysad:
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From: Westside til I die
Originally Posted by clickwir
pedals are too close for me... I can step on the brake and gas without turning my foot :happysad:
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I would not downshift from 5th to 2nd.... at least not regularly to stop, that's what brakes are for...
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From: The Left Lane
Originally Posted by Derek
what if she needed specific shift points, which would only be integra related.
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From: Maryland
Originally Posted by axemansean
Clutch foot is bad... if I need to slow suddenly from 5th at speed I use my brakes. Otherwise I distance judge and downshift through the gears.