<---Jimmy beating on the tranny...
Down shift to fast and car accelerates
Le Mans Master
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Hmmm...I'll have to read up on this "Engine Drag Control".
I can't imagine a situation where adding throttle automatically without the driver's participation would be a good idea...The driver might be trying to get the vehicle stopped using every means at their disposal...antilock brakes, engine drag, dragging their sneaker.
If Thelma and Louise had been driving a Corvette, and changed their minds at the last moment, they might have gotten a little extra boost at the end to keep the tires from skidding.
I can't imagine a situation where adding throttle automatically without the driver's participation would be a good idea...The driver might be trying to get the vehicle stopped using every means at their disposal...antilock brakes, engine drag, dragging their sneaker.
If Thelma and Louise had been driving a Corvette, and changed their minds at the last moment, they might have gotten a little extra boost at the end to keep the tires from skidding.
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I can't imagine a situation where adding throttle automatically without the driver's participation would be a good idea...The driver might be trying to get the vehicle stopped using every means at their disposal...antilock brakes, engine drag, dragging their sneaker.
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Sometimes, it just seems like too many driver functions are being taken over by the machine in order to keep us from sticking our head down a cannon muzzle and pulling the lanyard. I lean more to individual responsibility and Darwin's Law myself.
I'm reminded of my son's adherence to the PC idea of turning the water heater thermostat way down to protect young children from burning themselves with hot water. On the surface, it seems like a good idea...but then, no one in the household ever has hot water, and children grow up to be adults ignorant of the idea that really hot water CAN come out of a faucet.
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I appreciate all the advise on down shifting, and I'm fully aware of the dangers to the tranny. the reason I asked was, after about 5 months with the new tune I noticed the problem for the first time and was just wondering if it was normal? If I want to beat on a car I'm sure Cameron will let Me use His 
Just messing with You Buddy
Just messing with You Buddy
Melting Slicks
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BTW improper downshifting is bad for the car!
