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Originally Posted by ZDan
I only drove it fully warmed up. Honestly I didn't notice much delay, and the quickness and smoothness of full-throttle upshifts (and downshifts) really impressed me.
I dunno, I think I'd like to shift it myself. I was surprised that it would downshift automatically in (I think) the most sport/track mode. Which was fine given that I was learning the car but ultimately I think I'd prefer it to leave the up/downshift decisions to ME. SUrely there's a mode where it won't do uncommanded shifts?
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With my FR-S, I also shift myself (drive in manual mode) when I drive for fun. And, I am glad FR-S doesn't down shift in manual mode unless I am coming to a stop. It is fully manual in manual mode other than times to avoid engine stall. I always need to downshift myself for using engine brake, before acceleration, or entering a corner if I want exit with a momentum, etc. I have to admit automatic mode is horrible, especially after FI, for performance driving. I use automatic mode only in the neighborhood and parking places.