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Old 03-17-2015, 02:53 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by Felix7007 View Post
Has anyone experienced shifting an automatic in manual mode as the restrictor kicks in? Basically missing your shift a hair late? I wouldn't imagine it's healthy so don't do it but the car kicks forward acting like it's a much bigger machine than it really is.


This is how I feel when it happens to me: SKIP TO 4:40


If by "restrictor" you mean doodad that prevents over-rev on downshift, why would that not be healthy? It did it's job.

ETA: Send details of engine work if your FR-S feels like that Lambo.

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