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Old 12-14-2016, 09:47 PM   #14
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I regularly cruise at 2k rpms, the engine is fine there but won't enjoy accelerating. Hence the downshift.

How many miles are on the car OP? imo the transmission takes awhile to break in, you've got a brand new car, it'll get easier and you'll figure out how to get a smooth shift out of it. Transmission also works better when it's up to temp, that may play a part in it, for a Californian there's no reason to wait for the car to warm up.

Edit: I did a trans fluid change at 30k miles, no appreciable difference going to Motul 300.

And the answer to the OP's question which nobody answered yet is "synchros"
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