From 1st to 3rd, who needs 2nd? (Full Version)

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From 1st to 3rd, who needs 2nd?

  

RonP -> From 1st to 3rd, who needs 2nd? (1/22/2008 9:49:47 PM)

I've had my '08 GT 6-speed for a couple of weeks now and what I've come to realize is that the 2nd gear in this tranny is a waste. The car shifts / performs better going from 1st to 3rd and skipping 2nd. Second gear is an odd one, it's like once I shift into it I have to shift right back out due to the higher rpms it jumps up to so fast. So now, I don't even bother. I run 1st gear to about 3500rpm and then right into 3rd.

  
Sebba -> RE: From 1st to 3rd, who needs 2nd? (1/22/2008 9:55:11 PM)

Still, I guarentee that you are faster using second gear. Although, it may not feel that way.

RMUDBUGS -> RE: From 1st to 3rd, who needs 2nd? (1/23/2008 8:56:27 AM)

Not bad if your racing the gas gauge and not the car next to you.

dorian7 -> RE: From 1st to 3rd, who needs 2nd? (1/23/2008 10:50:38 AM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Sebba

Still, I guarentee that you are faster using second gear. Although, it may not feel that way.


most def.

RonP -> RE: From 1st to 3rd, who needs 2nd? (1/23/2008 3:10:30 PM)

I have no doubt it's faster using 2nd if racing, but for normal around the town driving it just seems easier.

Sebba -> RE: From 1st to 3rd, who needs 2nd? (1/23/2008 3:14:44 PM)

A lot of people do that actually.

  

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