Hey guys, I am pretty new at this stuff, so I wanted to know if it hurts the transmission to put the shifter in 1, then move it up to 2, then Drive while you are moving. If I do this, will I have to let off of the accelerator, or can I keep it pressed down? I have raced some people, and I accelerate much faster this way because I can actually redline. Please let me know. Thanks!

Shawn

 

dude search, there was a 4 or 5 pg thread like a week ago...

 

I second that, there are over 5 threads (all 5+ pages) on this topic. Most people will tell you to leave it in Drive.
-Cyrus

 

Shift when you Race. Leave it in Drive when your not racing.

PS. Yes, you can hold down the gas pedal when you shift. Something I learned from this board

 

its bad for your tranny - if you wanan race just turn off O/D and gun it

 

I disagree.. 115k miles and still no slipping tranny

I put it in 1 or 2 and ride out. BTW this has been talked about alot.

Yes you can leave the gas pedal to the floor board. I do.

Take care of your car/tranny and it will take care of you

 

I leave mine in D with O/D on when racing.

But then my times are pretty slow.

 

Wrong...and, wrong.



Don't listen to Jime...he can't even break into the 12s...