question about shifting.

johnlude85 · 09-03-2006, 05:37 AM

ok guys, im new to subys, but not cars. im a mechanic and have ben into cars and engines for 6 or 7 years now. ill probably have tons of questions for you, most of them ive found by searching.

my question now is, in my prelude, even if you werent downshifting into a gear letting the clutch out, it was best to move the shifter like you were, to align the synchros a bit better. do you have to do this on the 6mt trannys or can you just go from like 5th to neutral and stop as pleased? i try to shift as little as possible as to not add extra wear to the drivetrain, but in some cars its best to downshift through every gear even if you dont let the clutch out. kind of a stupid question, but ive ben wondering. ive only had the sti for 4 days now.

***Neanderthal Racing*** · 09-03-2006, 06:51 AM

you are right, john; the brakes are for slowing to a stop, not the tranny.

johnlude85 · 09-03-2006, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BruceChapman

you are right, john; the brakes are for slowing to a stop, not the tranny.

good deal, its cheaper to replace brakes rather then tranny parts or a clutch.

09-03-2006, 05:37 AM	#1
johnlude85 Spec C Club Car: 2005 OBP STi Fav Mod: CBE Location: Milford, NJ/Allentown, PA Posts: 1,073 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	question about shifting. ok guys, im new to subys, but not cars. im a mechanic and have ben into cars and engines for 6 or 7 years now. ill probably have tons of questions for you, most of them ive found by searching. my question now is, in my prelude, even if you werent downshifting into a gear letting the clutch out, it was best to move the shifter like you were, to align the synchros a bit better. do you have to do this on the 6mt trannys or can you just go from like 5th to neutral and stop as pleased? i try to shift as little as possible as to not add extra wear to the drivetrain, but in some cars its best to downshift through every gear even if you dont let the clutch out. kind of a stupid question, but ive ben wondering. ive only had the sti for 4 days now. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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09-03-2006, 06:51 AM	#2
*Neanderthal Racing* GT R US Car: CUTN EDG project Fav Mod: $20. mudflaps from auto zone Location: my cave Posts: 5,893 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	you are right, john; the brakes are for slowing to a stop, not the tranny.