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02-27-2001, 12:45 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
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powershifting
what is powershifting? how do i do it?
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02-27-2001, 01:30 PM
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Huh? Whatcha said?
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Fayetteville, NC
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If I am correct, power shifting is when you have the go pedal to the floor when you make your shift. If that's not it, then I have been doing some damage to my car at the track! lol
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02-27-2001, 01:37 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Brampton, ON, Canada
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Hi,
Power shifting is when you change gears without letting go of the gas. Speed shifting I think is when you change gears without disengaging the clutch (could be dangerous). Be careful though. I don't normally do this because I don't have a short-throw-shifter and I fear I might miss 3rd gear and screw something up. Bye! ------------------ Gautam N. Lad http://www.cubicdesign.com http://www.cubicdesign.com/mustang/ |
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02-27-2001, 01:42 PM
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The Photoshop Guru
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Mecca, Indiana
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You have to be able to shift quickly so a short throw shifter is almost a must since the quick shifts could damage your shift forks. You just keep the gas pedal floored and press the clutch in and shift as quick as you can.
I powershifted my way to my fastest ET last time at the track. It gained me 2 tenths. After making 2 runs like this my clutch began to slip a bit so my second run while power shifting was not so good. Do it with caution. |
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02-27-2001, 01:56 PM
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Dirk Diggler
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: SLOATSBURG, NY
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yes powershifting is when your right foot dont leave the floor the entire 1/4..speed shifting is just shifting real fast..shifting without the clutchis just plain stupid
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02-27-2001, 04:10 PM
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Location: chicago,IL,USA
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Well said LX XLR8R!!
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02-27-2001, 05:20 PM
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Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Downingtown,PA
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It will take some practice. Every spring I seem to start over. Just power shifting 3-4. Then eventuall the 1-2 and 2-3 come along with faster 1/4 times. The 2-3 is only easy with the short shifter!
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