Thread: Downshifting an automatic trans

Originally Posted by projectGTP

im not sure where this should be posted but i dont understand why some people dont downshift in an automatic trans when racing. i have a 97 gtp and i love downshifting to first and doin 25mph rolls against people. if u leave it in drive then it takes time for it to downshift by itself when racing from a roll and that is costly time.
this does wear out your motor mounts because the engine rocks forward and back. other than that i suggest to experienced people, who have an idea of what im talkin about, to downshift when racing from a roll.
heres the mph that i downshift at
from D(drive) to 2nd-50 to 80mph
from D(drive) to 1st-0 to 30mph
try it out if u havnt already and see what u think. and let me know if u think its bad for the car

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