shifting in an automatic
09-28-2006, 01:09 AM
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RE: shifting in an automatic
Yep. With an A4LD, C4, C6, and FMX. The key is the speed you're traveling. It will shift the pin at lower speeds and either break the pin and/or lock up the wheels. I wouldn't do this at 20mph. 60mph is no problem.
09-28-2006, 01:11 AM
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RE: shifting in an automatic
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Yep. With an A4LD, C4, C6, and FMX. The key is the speed you're traveling. It will shift the pin at lower speeds and either break the pin and/or lock up the wheels. I wouldn't do this at 20mph. 60mph is no problem.
Yep. With an A4LD, C4, C6, and FMX. The key is the speed you're traveling. It will shift the pin at lower speeds and either break the pin and/or lock up the wheels. I wouldn't do this at 20mph. 60mph is no problem.
09-28-2006, 02:56 AM
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RE: shifting in an automatic
i dont no about shifting from 1 2 d i do it not a whole lot but i like doing it and i have a buddie that down shifted alot n he messed something up i think it was the timing or the converter or something i forgot what he had so basiclly what everyone is sayin is it is ok do go 1 2 d i always change like at 3k rpms becuz with straight pipe it gets kinda loud n cops r on u for that
09-28-2006, 10:34 AM
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RE: shifting in an automatic
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This is not a very good idea, it will break off the park pin. Manually shifting your auto will not really hurt anything but it will not help either (assuming that the trans is functioing correctly). You will not make the car anyfaster by shifting it yourself.
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Manually shifting an auto won't hurt it. If you want to see why, get up to 60mph and throw it in Park for a couple seconds. Heck, toss it in first while you're at it. Guess what? No harm will come to your tranny or your car.
Neutral dropping will destroy the tranny and drivetrain however.
Powerstalling will loosen the torque converter a bit, and will heat up the fluid quickly...so it's something that you don't want to do too often.
Manually shifting an auto won't hurt it. If you want to see why, get up to 60mph and throw it in Park for a couple seconds. Heck, toss it in first while you're at it. Guess what? No harm will come to your tranny or your car.
Neutral dropping will destroy the tranny and drivetrain however.
Powerstalling will loosen the torque converter a bit, and will heat up the fluid quickly...so it's something that you don't want to do too often.
09-28-2006, 07:48 PM
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RE: shifting in an automatic
I am going off info proven at the track...just because it "feels" faster does not mean it is. Not trying to argue with you just stating what I have seen in a timed environment.