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jube · 07-22-2013, 06:31 PM

I rev match from 6th to 5th without problems. I usually do this when I'm overtaking a big truck on the freeway to avoid the hail of rocks

jaime3 · 07-23-2013, 02:42 AM

thanks guys!

Amir Ghadiri · 07-24-2013, 12:40 AM

6-5 downshift is like butter for me. It's just always a pain for me to downshift to 4

5th 86 · 07-24-2013, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodayguy

On the highway, I don't see much difference from 5th or 6th. Same torque pretty much. The gearing in this car is a little strange. When cornering at 30 mph or so, seems to me downshifting to 2nd is not too helpful either.

It is if you are drifting or powersliding around the corner

Ocala FR-S · 07-24-2013, 09:09 PM

Never a problem for me. Perfect every time.

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jube Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 FRS Black Location: California Posts: 43 Thanks: 8 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I rev match from 6th to 5th without problems. I usually do this when I'm overtaking a big truck on the freeway to avoid the hail of rocks

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Ocala FR-S Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S AT Argento Location: Ocala, Florida Posts: 217 Thanks: 92 Thanked 96 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	Never a problem for me. Perfect every time.

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