razorclaw99

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someone told me that when u downshift, you should kind of rev it up a bit to keep the Rpm's there and save ur clutch. i mean i do it sometimes.only like if i wanna race, so from 50 i rev match into 2nd gear but 5th-4th i usually dont. How many of you rev-match?

Starz T/A 17

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I always try and do it, when you downshift and your car "jumps" from the increase in RPMs its more strain on the clutch and the whole drivetrain, Im not saying your going to blow your rear from a simple downshift but its more strain, so if you can why not prevent it

SexyTransAm

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who uses the clutch to down shift??? when i drive a stick i dont down shift with a clutch. try that if u wanna save it

razorclaw99

iTrader: (7)

you dont use a clutch to downshift? so u mash it into a lower gear? probably why you're better of with a A4...

SexyTransAm

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ha ha ha if ur good u can do it with out the clutch and still be smoth

mikerulzu

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I almost always rev match when downshifting.

BananaHead

iTrader: (2)

I always do.

stangbangin69

iTrader: (26)

like to see someone shift my car smooth like that without utalizing the clutch... it's a pita...

Shinigami2x4

Depending on the situation (such as a stop light) i put in N or push the clutch in till a stop, then back to first. however if i am slowing down because of traffic, i shift down to third and it usually never jumps unless im going 45 in fourth then back to third, then it jumps and since i usually not going that fast its not a big deal.

SexyTransAm

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hell id like to try it just to see if i could its a challage to make my self a better driver

Ntimid8r7

iTrader: (9)

That is true! I shift my truck without the clutch. I only use it in 1st gear to take off, after that once it gets a certain rpm it will just drop out of gear into the next. Its not for racing purposes... But just puttin around you can do it.

SexyTransAm

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thank you

SHINER

iTrader: (18)

you HAVE to rev match when dropping down to a lower gear because the transmission locks you out.

jond99

iTrader: (1)

I always do.

Rescue Ranger

iTrader: (10)

i even blip the gas to rev match in my accord.. rev matching ftw.

stangbangin69

iTrader: (26)

oh, i'm not saying u can't.. i've driven vehicles that you can shift or downshift like that without using the clutch.. BUT my camaro is a totally different animal... my t56 is a pita lol

Super Speed

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That is until you go from 3rd to 2nd hehe

2000badbird

iTrader: (5)

its not hard to shift without a clutch up or down just learn to do it on a beater not your f-body

SexyTransAm

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good call on that 1

KrisXpc

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I rev match my bike =]

I would do this with my old 6 speed. Sounds Mean as hell to anyone following..