SMG Downshifting
10-22-2007, 04:42 AM
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Some people say you should not downshift in an smg, it's bad for transmission, and causes problem. Others say it's perfectly fine. Can I get some insight in this issue.
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10-22-2007, 04:52 AM
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I'm a firm believer that you must downshift an SMG in order to drive it properly. Sure, it'll downshift itself eventually but only when it absolutely has to in order to prevent stalling.
To understand my point better and to learn what others think as well, take a look at these threads:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=17301
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=27849
To understand my point better and to learn what others think as well, take a look at these threads:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=17301
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=27849
10-22-2007, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='484499' date='Oct 22 2007, 08:52 AM
I'm a firm believer that you must downshift an SMG in order to drive it properly. Sure, it'll downshift itself eventually but only when it absolutely has to in order to prevent stalling.
To understand my point better and to learn what others think as well, take a look at these threads:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=17301
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=27849
To understand my point better and to learn what others think as well, take a look at these threads:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=17301
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=27849
Your a good man Charlie Brown.....thanx
10-22-2007, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by SMG353' post='484490' date='Oct 22 2007, 02:42 PM
Some people say you should not downshift in an smg, it's bad for transmission, and causes problem. Others say it's perfectly fine. Can I get some insight in this issue.
Thank You
Chris
Thank You
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It's fine, don't worry!
10-22-2007, 10:19 AM
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Downshifting and throttle blipping are the reasons why you do get SMG!
10-22-2007, 11:06 AM
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I've been downshifting for the last 2.5 years with no problems. The downshift throttle blip still brings a smile to my face.
10-22-2007, 11:15 AM
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why would you not downshift? that just ruins the fun...
10-22-2007, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by SMG353' post='484581' date='Oct 22 2007, 12:44 PM
Your a good man Charlie Brown.....thanx
If not both of them, either one will do... 
10-22-2007, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by NY550i' post='484691' date='Oct 22 2007, 01:09 PM
Whoever doesn't downshift an SMG should of just got the 6spd auto... i'll trade my auto for their SMG anyday
I'm ready! Lets trade!
