How do you guy's down shift?
Drifting
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I bent the gas pedal linkage over slightly to the left to make heel and toeing a bit easier.
You shouldn't really "bang" gears quickly. The trans is happier with a moderate, gentle shift. Man told me once the best way to shift was only use the palm of your hand to select the gears. Don't grab the shift lever like you are shoveling stone.
You shouldn't really "bang" gears quickly. The trans is happier with a moderate, gentle shift. Man told me once the best way to shift was only use the palm of your hand to select the gears. Don't grab the shift lever like you are shoveling stone.
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This is an interesting discussion about driving technique in general. I wish folks could post quality videos on the subject. I'm not following all the lingo and descriptions.
I would guess that many on here would love to learn more about driving/shifting techniques. I know how I drive but would have a hard time describing it. I like downshifting for the reason above i.e. To decelerate the car and not use brakes as much.
Or perhaps I'm all wet....
I would guess that many on here would love to learn more about driving/shifting techniques. I know how I drive but would have a hard time describing it. I like downshifting for the reason above i.e. To decelerate the car and not use brakes as much.
Or perhaps I'm all wet....
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This video is from another thread. Good demonstration of how to down shift.
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Think that is far from stock t10. Guessing Tex internals?? Road Race Brass Syncro Ring, 1-2 Road Race Syncro Hub
3-4 Road Race Syncro Hub.
Extended my gas pedal down and over with a plate of aluminium.
Last edited by racervette69; Jan 2, 2015 at 10:48 AM.
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Point taken, the transmission in both my cars are bone stock M21's and I can and have shifted both of them same as in this video.
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Worn internals can definitely make proficient downshifting difficult. But, unless I've missed it, I see no mention of flywheel weight in the discussion, which is a major factor in how aggressively must be one's blip, how quickly can RPMs be matched, and how adverse are the effects of a mismatch. Tho it may not be of any concern to those who aren't really pressing very hard, mismatching a downshift during heavy braking will tend to upset the car at the moment of re-engagement, and is often the cause of braking zone and/or corner entry spins in an otherwise well sorted car. (It can feel somewhat as if the proverbial rug has been violently snatched from under the rear of the car.) Again, not everyone is going to find themselves dealing with such matters, but I just wanted to cover this point for those drivers who might do. YMMV
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