Problem with Gearbox?

[acrbill]

Originally Posted by Tamago

what about when you're racing?

Then there really is no reason for it. Most of the time you try and shift as seldom as possible.

[Tamago]

Originally Posted by acrbill

Then there really is no reason for it. Most of the time you try and shift as seldom as possible.

you've clearly never autocrossed.

[acrbill]

Originally Posted by Tamago

you've clearly never autocrossed.

Thats exactly what I am talking about. If its a tight short course you try and stay in 2rd, if its a bit more open you might have to shift into 3rd. Thats why some 6 spd cars are at a disadvantage on certain courses.

You sure as hell don't want to drop back into 1st gear in an auto-x.

[Tamago]

Originally Posted by acrbill

Thats exactly what I am talking about. If its a tight short course you try and stay in 2rd, if its a bit more open you might have to shift into 3rd. Thats why some 6 spd cars are at a disadvantage on certain courses.

You sure as hell don't want to drop back into 1st gear in an auto-x.

you've never been in a tight chicago box then.

[acrbill]

I have never dropped back into 1st with my Neon. Perhaps the lack of trq. in the yaris will make it a necessity. I guess I will see once the season starts up.