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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 05:23 PM
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Every time i change gears i change gears i hold the brake down, as if its a clutch pedal for a standard

Just wondering.. it wouldnt hurt anything to go from drive -->2nd or 3rd while driving 60+ MPH would it?
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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Usually when im driving around its in drive. But like lets say I just want to have alittle fun i always knock it down into 2nd 60 or below. Hasnt done anything to me yet (knock on wood). But yes im sure it maybe hard on it some.
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by t/a for life
But like lets say I just want to have alittle fun i always knock it down into 2nd 60 or below.
Thats the worst think to do to the 4L60E trans. It won't last long. I ended up doing that for a month (it gets very addictive) and my trans ended up slipping and I only have 40k om my car. Get a stall and you will be happy.
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 07:48 PM
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Why are you guys manually shifting an A4? Just floor it and let it shift.
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 10:44 PM
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I personally dont do it, but my friend does and he thinks hes cool
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 11:40 PM
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i NEVER DO IT AND I SUGGEST THAT YOU DON'T DO IT EITHER!!!if u want your trans to last long at all.Devin
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 12:42 AM
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eh my car has 110k on it stock trans second motor i manully shift mine every time i beat on it the only problems ive had is 1-2 2-3 shift solenoids..
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