Thread: Downshifting AT
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Old 11-12-2012, 05:42 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by Leonardo View Post
I have an AT also. I down shift in manual mode sometimes. It's fun, it rev matches, and is unlike any other auto I have driven. I also drove my car very gently for the break in period.



Edit: If you feel that you are being harder on your car, you probably are.
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Originally Posted by mhigham View Post
It will be fine, especially with rev matching. Why else have the paddles? When you need engine braking, use it.
awesome, thanks for the help
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