I know how to enter sport shift mode and I know when to shift up to a higher gear, but when do I know is the time to shift to a lower gear? Say I'm in 4th gear and I'm reaching a red light, how am I suppose to go back down to the 1st gear without damaging anything?
What I usually do is put it back in drive and just stop, but I've heard that's bad.
I listen to the engine sound, after a while you'll get used to the engine sound, quick glance at the tack I don't know of any set pattern. I've been driving high performance cars since the mid 60's.
I see this thread is old, however I'm seeking clarification on downshifting in an automatic using the sport mode (+ & -) feature. I only have a muffler delete with X pipe and when downshifting I get great exhaust noise such as popping etc and people think Im driving a manual but my question is, is there any danger to the transmission while downshifting and the rpms are over 3000? I usually downshift around 2500-3000 but you get much better sounds a bit higher but my hubby says Im ruining the transmission :angel:. So please if anyone can chime in here and explain if its ok or not.
I see this thread is old, however I'm seeking clarification on downshifting in an automatic using the sport mode (+ & -) feature. I only have a muffler delete with X pipe and when downshifting I get great exhaust noise such as popping etc and people think Im driving a manual but my question is, is there any danger to the transmission while downshifting and the rpms are over 3000? I usually downshift around 2500-3000 but you get much better sounds a bit higher but my hubby says Im ruining the transmission :angel:. So please if anyone and chime in here and explain if its ok or not.
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