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May 16, 2003 | 09:33 AM

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How do you power shift?

Is this a hard technique to learn? Is it harder on your gears to do this?

Thanks

May 16, 2003 | 09:55 AM

boblackhardtop

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Re: How do you power shift? (jump)

Floor the gas & keep it floored while you shift :crazy:

May 16, 2003 | 10:05 AM

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Re: How do you power shift? (jump)

Is the clutch used in this process? I was thinking that by power shifting, you load the engine before each gear change and shift without using the clutch.

May 16, 2003 | 10:30 AM

Crushinator

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Re: How do you power shift? (jump)

Yes, you still push the clutch in while keeping the gas mashed. I believe speed shifting is the technique where you don't use the clutch at all.

May 16, 2003 | 10:43 AM

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Re: How do you power shift? (jump)

I found this article in previous posts. It explains shifting pretty well:
http://66.96.130.106/archives/2002/0...ft/index.shtml

May 16, 2003 | 11:01 AM

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How do you power shift?

Keep the gas pedal planted, tap the clutch and quickly shift to the next gear.

God how I miss doing this! Auto's put you to sleep.

:cheers:

May 16, 2003 | 06:54 PM

scool93535

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Re: How do you power shift? (Jay D 90 383)

Bear in mind that on street tires a C5 with traction control off, will move violently sideways on the 1 -> 2 shift as it smokes the tires, a little less violent on the 2 -> 3 and 3 -> 4 shifts.

Warning! Do not go into 1st by mistake instead of 3rd. There is nothing the rev limiter can do to help. Expect bent push rods or worse.

Suggestion! Get a cheap beater to practice on or, go rent a stick shift, get the extra insurance. A 300 plus HP, $50K car is not the ideal vehicle to learn how to power shift.

:cheers:

May 16, 2003 | 08:20 PM

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Re: How do you power shift? (jump)

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Is this a hard technique to learn? Is it harder on your gears to do this?

Thanks

The key is synchronization. This can be practiced ,with the car Off, sitting still. Start Speed shifting ( lifting off the throttle) 1st to 2nd gear, part throttle ,and slowly move up to full throttle speed shifts. This way you'll adapt to the rearend and suspension changes as they occur gradually. As you increase the speed of your shifts at full throttle you will lift off the accelerator less and less . Eventually- keep your right foot planted and Stab the clutch pedal with the ball of your left foot. Many slide their left foot off the left side of the clutch pedal as the pedal passes engagement (i.e. you don't have to plant the clutch pedal on the floor with each shift and you don't have to let it back up - you can slide your foot off and let it spring back...I wouldn't try this early in your powershifting runs). Be Careful - abandoned parking lots are a good place to practice. .Of course, head on in oncoming traffic isn't good. Drag strip would be perfect. :yesnod: Good Luck!. As stated very well above damage can and does occur sometimes. :cheers: