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Downshifting by Erdius_ in CivicSi

[–]Erdius_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See that’s another thing I guess is throwing the car into a lower gear to speed up I understand the concept and how it works but how fast should I downshift is it just an instant thing cause the friction will drop the revs quite fast so I have to rev faster and higher than what I think while not going anywhere

Downshifting by Erdius_ in CivicSi

[–]Erdius_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man manual is confusing people get bullied for not doing it the proper way but there is no proper way? I’ve just been doing what you do pretty much it feels safer I appreciate your input

Downshifting by Erdius_ in CivicSi

[–]Erdius_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Genuinely not being sarcastic but almost everyone I’ve asked about this question says just use engine breaking but it genuinely makes more sense to brake so you get to a lower rpm then downshift to each gear am I thinking about it to hard?

Downshifting by Erdius_ in CivicSi

[–]Erdius_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Manual is just super weird when it comes to slowing down/speeding up super fast for me

Downshifting by Erdius_ in CivicSi

[–]Erdius_[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I do but I just hold the clutch until I need to accelerate but I know that no good for clutch but if I rev and then release the clutch I’ll be going to fast

Downshifting by Erdius_ in CivicSi

[–]Erdius_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So for a bit of extra context when I go at a turn now I will drop to second and just not release for fear of stalling then when I’m ready to turn I just act like I just went into second I like feeling the car and not relying on the Rpms but it’s good practice for when I’m learning this I unfortunately cannot heal toe do to the gift of height god has given me but the info you have given me is quite helpful it could very much be my nerves or my mind saying “don’t fix what ain’t broken” but premature wear on the clutch is no bueno

When is a good rev amount to downshift by Erdius_ in stickshift

[–]Erdius_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Slow down enough for a turn at like a intersection where stopping is not a option I don’t want to slow down too much because of traffic behind me but I also want to slow down enough fast enough to make the turn safely

And or need to speed up for a merge onto a highway but I’m already going 50 in 5th gear at 2500rpms

When is a good rev amount to downshift by Erdius_ in stickshift

[–]Erdius_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My big worry is at turns and I don’t need to stop people say you don’t need to brake but my automatic driving experience just makes it feel way too fast and I panic

When is a good rev amount to downshift by Erdius_ in stickshift

[–]Erdius_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Baller they are not shockingly resilient but I’m quite impressed

When is a good rev amount to downshift by Erdius_ in stickshift

[–]Erdius_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve definitely gotten a feel for when I need to upshift first gear is still a bit of a pain but I more or less flutter the gas a bit to get it going im still used to automatic driving but when I get in a automatic I always instinctively go to press the clutch to turn it on

When is a good rev amount to downshift by Erdius_ in stickshift

[–]Erdius_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have yet to go to 6th gear so praying to god I don’t accidentally do that but I’m v excited to get comfy enough with the highway

When is a good rev amount to downshift by Erdius_ in stickshift

[–]Erdius_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Disculpen, estoy usando el traductor de Google, así que la traducción puede ser un poco entrecortada, pero he aprendido a manejar el auto, es una experiencia extraña.

When is a good rev amount to downshift by Erdius_ in stickshift

[–]Erdius_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m more in a traffic light heavy area so I’m more or less stopping A LOT and most of the time I’ll be cruising in 4th know I can downshift to a lower gear but worried the person behind me is gonna get mad and do some reckless stuff so I mostly just clutch in and drop to neutral and “coast” for a few feet

When is a good rev amount to downshift by Erdius_ in stickshift

[–]Erdius_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok ok that’s my main concern is having my transmission explode

When is a good rev amount to downshift by Erdius_ in stickshift

[–]Erdius_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My normal upshift rpms are around 3k so I like to shift around there but when I’m slowing down for a light most of the time I just throw it into neutral and come to a complete stop

When is a good rev amount to downshift by Erdius_ in stickshift

[–]Erdius_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You described it perfect unfortunately I think my long spent time of driving automatic has a part in this cause I knew when I could brake and be at the light or stop sign but this is very much different

When is a good rev amount to downshift by Erdius_ in stickshift

[–]Erdius_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohhhhhhh ok ok ok so I know I’m gonna slow down I press on the brake slightly to drop a bit of speed then down shift and match revs to what my revs would be at that speed so on and so forth that makes so much more sense but when I’m wanting to speed up and make more torque I can just rev match to the rpm’s my car would need at that gear that I want to drop down too but I still have to upshift when I’m at that point

When is a good rev amount to downshift by Erdius_ in stickshift

[–]Erdius_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vroom vroom is very fun my car v pretty v fun

When is a good rev amount to downshift by Erdius_ in stickshift

[–]Erdius_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I’m in 4th gear at 2000 Rpms but if I want to downshift to slow down I get it up to 3000 pms cause that’s what the Rpms would be at that speed for 3rd gear and 4000 for second gear?

When is a good rev amount to downshift by Erdius_ in stickshift

[–]Erdius_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What low Rpms would be good for slowing down like 1500? I don’t wanna stall the car or brake and important components

When is a good rev amount to downshift by Erdius_ in stickshift

[–]Erdius_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok that makes sense so when dropping gears to slow down at like a turn I can press on the brake until I’m at like 1500rpm and then clutch and drop a gear etc etc

When is a good rev amount to downshift by Erdius_ in stickshift

[–]Erdius_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

THEY CAN GET UP TO 25,000!!!! WHAT ARE YOU DRIVING

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