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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 02:22 PM
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Skol me on Power shiftin'

Someone skol me on pwr shifting whats it do, how do u do it, when can i do it whats the deal ?... (yes i have a m6)


ok LET ME Have it GO! \/
Old Jul 14, 2004 | 03:35 PM
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I am pretty sure its just holding down the gas while shifting so your rev's dont drop.
Old Jul 14, 2004 | 03:49 PM
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pedal to the floor, when you want to shift, jab the clutch with your toe...depressing it about 2" and yank/push that little stick with the **** on it into whatever gear you want.

just watch out for 1st when you wanted 3rd!!!

as i get ready for my 3rd gear shift, i put a little side pressure on the stick...so when i push it up...it slides into 3rd.

a good short throw shifter and a solid metal stick help. the stock unit can be CRAP
Old Jul 15, 2004 | 01:18 PM
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practice with the 1-2 shift and the 3-4 shift before trying the 2-3!

and yes a good aftermarket shifter or atleast shift handle (short stick) works wonders!
Old Jul 16, 2004 | 06:28 PM
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...also don't forget as a fail-safe till ya get the hang of it REAL GOOD to shift about 500 rpm's or so earlier than you normally would to ensure you don't over-rev/bounce your rev-limiter, thus, killing the need or desire to powershift the sled.
Old Jul 16, 2004 | 07:54 PM
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I think schooling in english should be first. You're typing a message with lots of time. This isn't some quick "chat" system. You have time to spell and punctuate messages properly. Minor misspelling isn't bad but that message was terrible.

A proper powershift while keeping the engine at WOT is hard on parts. Don't expect your factory tranny to survive for long. Lifting off the throttle slightly will take the load off the gears for the shift but it's only for a split second.
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