Manually shifting gears in an AUTOMATIC!?
#1
Manually shifting gears in an AUTOMATIC!?
Who can explain the proper way to use the different gears (1,2,3,D) in an automatic transmission? I heard some **** about how it could be used similarly to a manual by strarting off in first for quicker accceleration then shifting upward!? Is this true or not? but either way, I don't plan on trying it.. i dont wanna f*** up my tranny.
Also, I noticed the "shift lock" at the base of the shift **** (where the gears are numbered(and lettered)). how do I use this? Anyone with an automatic know?
Also, I noticed the "shift lock" at the base of the shift **** (where the gears are numbered(and lettered)). how do I use this? Anyone with an automatic know?
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Originally Posted by BaDMaNDUNK
Who can explain the proper way to use the different gears (1,2,3,D) in an automatic transmission? I heard some **** about how it could be used similarly to a manual by strarting off in first for quicker accceleration then shifting upward!? Is this true or not? but either way, I don't plan on trying it.. i dont wanna f*** up my tranny.
Also, I noticed the "shift lock" at the base of the shift **** (where the gears are numbered(and lettered)). how do I use this? Anyone with an automatic know?
Also, I noticed the "shift lock" at the base of the shift **** (where the gears are numbered(and lettered)). how do I use this? Anyone with an automatic know?
that there is NO WAY that you'll shift faster than transmission....it an automatic transmission, so its ment to do that, and it'll shift a low quicker than you could do....but just starting off in 1st gear, i guess you would accelarate better.....
huso
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#3
just let the car shift by itself. that's why its called an automatic. the reason they let you shift to different gears is for when you're climbing steeper grades and want to keep the car in a specific gear (also the engine braking helps on steeper grades).
if you want to row gears, get a manual.
if you want to row gears, get a manual.
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Originally Posted by frankd121
just let the car shift by itself. that's why its called an automatic. the reason they let you shift to different gears is for when you're climbing steeper grades and want to keep the car in a specific gear (also the engine braking helps on steeper grades).
if you want to row gears, get a manual.
if you want to row gears, get a manual.
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#5
shift lock is only really used when the car is off. ( like when i did my auto shifter swap) so don't worry too much about the shift lock. only used in an emergency too. it just releases the locking pin on the shifter ( like when you press in the brake when you set it into drive), change it to stick too if you really want some fun.
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#6
If you want to have fun, you can control the way your Autotragic shifts. Hm I know everyone is going like how?
Well let me explain. Our cars have ECUs that learns how each driver drives. It constantly adjust. now thats by the way. To do this you have to choose a sweet spot where the Auto is rich in Hp. this region is from 3500 rpm - 6000 rpm. What you need to do is accelerate to about 6000 release the pedal wait like a second for the trans to change then press the pedal and so on.
this helps you stay at high rpms and it has a pull too.
Now if you want fun then get a stick shift Maxima
Well let me explain. Our cars have ECUs that learns how each driver drives. It constantly adjust. now thats by the way. To do this you have to choose a sweet spot where the Auto is rich in Hp. this region is from 3500 rpm - 6000 rpm. What you need to do is accelerate to about 6000 release the pedal wait like a second for the trans to change then press the pedal and so on.
this helps you stay at high rpms and it has a pull too.
Now if you want fun then get a stick shift Maxima
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5th gen 3.0 motors make peak power at redline. the tcm in the autos will typically shift around or just before 6k rpms. if you want everything bit of power then you will have to manually shift it.
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my ecu is stupid. it never learned.
i've done a load of resets and it's been the same each and every time.
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i've done a load of resets and it's been the same each and every time.
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dont use the 1,2,3, gears for racing one bad fuc$up and u will mess up your tranny my buddy did that in his 02 and went through 2 trannys
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#15
Originally Posted by shift_2kmaxima
is it cool if u shift it into N, when u r approaching a stop sign, only when ur tired tho.....sometimes i dont feel like pressing the break....
is that bad for a tranny?
thanks guys
huso
is that bad for a tranny?
thanks guys
huso
Going into neutral as you are approaching a stop sign is a great idea-especially if you are tired. Braking sucks!
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Originally Posted by EvilRoadsVictim
my ecu is stupid. it never learned.
i've done a load of resets and it's been the same each and every time.
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i've done a load of resets and it's been the same each and every time.
Try driving slow and when I say slow I mean following speed limits for about a couple of hours. Then park and try driving like you used to. You will sense a little
hesitation in your car then after a few your ECU will adjust again.
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#20
I shift mine manually whenever I race. Like was said above, the times are better when shifting manually (usually from .3 - .5 seconds). I have also missed shifts (accidentally into neutral) with no tranny problems. I also manually shift in daily driving on many occasions. I have no tranny problems. Therefore drive like you want to. My .02 ...
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#21
yeah i have time slips that showed this, I made 3 runs w/ O/D off and slap shifting, and 3 runs with it in drive w/ overdrive on, the runs when i did slap shifting had a better average by .18 Sec in the 1/8
As far as slowing down, i dont think N really works as efficeintly as going down from 2, then 1, and if you hate braking that much, so that the ppl behind you wont see your brake lights come on, then use your hand brake lol.
As far as slowing down, i dont think N really works as efficeintly as going down from 2, then 1, and if you hate braking that much, so that the ppl behind you wont see your brake lights come on, then use your hand brake lol.
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#22
People who think manual shifting in an auto somehow hurts a transmission really need to stop the naysaying. When you put that lever into 1st, 2nd, or 3rd...all your doing is telling the computer of the car to downshift you into gear. Downshifting manually is essentially the EXACT same thing as pushing down on the throttle so you can go into 3rd, or flooring it so you can shift into 1st or 2nd and get the hell out.
There is no difference.
There is no difference.
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Originally Posted by NYPD-Arnold
People who think manual shifting in an auto somehow hurts a transmission really need to stop the naysaying. When you put that lever into 1st, 2nd, or 3rd...all your doing is telling the computer of the car to downshift you into gear. Downshifting manually is essentially the EXACT same thing as pushing down on the throttle so you can go into 3rd, or flooring it so you can shift into 1st or 2nd and get the hell out.
There is no difference.
There is no difference.
1. Downshifting your auto from 2 to 1 is diff. from the trans downshifting from 4 to 3 or from from 4 to 3 and then to 2
2. Racing your Auto with the 1 and 2 gears puts a lot of stress on the tranny because they are not designed to be used in an extensive time with hard acceleration.
3. For everyone that has an AUTO like me, just live with it. And if you feel like getting more power out of ur Auto, just stay at high rpms.
4. And if this doesnt work, BUY A 5 speed.
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#29
i dont understand why some of you think its bad, whats the difference between the ECM shifting then you. i do it when i race and whenever i feel like it. I dont really see how you could damage the tranny aslong as you dont do anything stupid. when you put it in 1 or 2 your locking out 3 and 4 it doesnt do anythign else your just telling the ECM that it cannot go into 3 or 4 nothing else. i actually found manually shifting improved my 1/4 mile time by a significant amount maybe .20.
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