Shifting question
Shifting question I know this might be a wierd question but im sure others would like to know as well. What is the best way to hold the shift **** going from 1-4th gear in a wot run?
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More a personal preference as to what feels right to each person.
Maybe practice shifts with engine off using a few different grip styles until you find the grip that best suits your **** style and hand
I have a ball **** so basically put my hand "over" it using more my fingers to "pull" back to 2nd and more my "palm" pushing and shifting away & up to 3rd and using more my fingers pulling straight back for 4th
Maybe practice shifts with engine off using a few different grip styles until you find the grip that best suits your **** style and hand
I have a ball **** so basically put my hand "over" it using more my fingers to "pull" back to 2nd and more my "palm" pushing and shifting away & up to 3rd and using more my fingers pulling straight back for 4th
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There are some good videos about this on line. "Ranger" has a video out on shifting his record setting stock Corvette. There is lots of good info on his site +related links on staging, drag racing, burnouts, clutch care, etc.
http://rangeracceleration.com/Improved_Shifting.html
On 1st and 2nd shifts - keep right hand on right side of shifter. This helps to prevent a 1 to 4 missed shift.
On 3rd shifts - Use base of hand/palm and push lightly straight forward towards radio with a mostly open hand.
On 4th shifts - Use fingers cupped, with a light touch, to pull straight back.
On 5th shifts - Keep hand on left side of shifter to prevent finding 3rd by mistake.
On 6th shifts - Keep hand on left side of shifter to prevent finding 4th by mistake.
Most people will just grab the shifter handle with a tight fist. Missed shifts result with a death grip. The tension in the hand/arm will send you all over the place.
http://rangeracceleration.com/Improved_Shifting.html
On 1st and 2nd shifts - keep right hand on right side of shifter. This helps to prevent a 1 to 4 missed shift.
On 3rd shifts - Use base of hand/palm and push lightly straight forward towards radio with a mostly open hand.
On 4th shifts - Use fingers cupped, with a light touch, to pull straight back.
On 5th shifts - Keep hand on left side of shifter to prevent finding 3rd by mistake.
On 6th shifts - Keep hand on left side of shifter to prevent finding 4th by mistake.
Most people will just grab the shifter handle with a tight fist. Missed shifts result with a death grip. The tension in the hand/arm will send you all over the place.
Last edited by Firebrian; Feb 20, 2017 at 11:50 PM.
