What's is this called...dumb?

[D'seclipse]

I've recently started shifting (for fun not all the time) by flooring it and engaging the clutch and shifting, without coming of the gas. It gives a nice little kick. For a NT. What is this procees called, shortshifting, speedshifing? And how much am I killing my tranny and/or clutch. Thanks.

 

[Thalomos]

I believe it's powershifting... it's extra strain on your tranny and clutch, yes.

 

[quest49s]

It is called speedshifting. Powershifting is shifting without using the clutch at all, and just slamming the gears. Speedshifting is exactaly what you described.

 

[TalonESi]

I puts quite a bit of wear down on your clutch and a somewhat excessive wear on the tranny. Powershifting puts tremendous wear on your tranny.

 

[2G_TURBO]

this is what i thought it was:

shifting rapidly and slightly letting off the acclerator = speed shifting

shifting rapidly without letting off the accelerator = power shifting

shifting without using the clutch = stupid and destructive, haha but i had never heard a specific term for it...

 

[onegee]

shifting with foot on gas and using clutch = power shifting

 

[JRock]

Isnt power shifting when you dont use the clutch, but you know when to shift so it goes smoothly and you loose no power due to taking time to press and release clutch?

Some of the local racers powershift and do quite well I believe.

 

[darkrage]

If youre gonna drive it fast you shouldnt do either, plus you should double clutch

 

[KooK]

Originally posted by darkrage
If youre gonna drive it fast you shouldnt do either, plus you should double clutch

I hope you were kidding or I'm goina have to smack you upside the head...