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Old 06-24-2011 | 09:24 PM
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hey guys do you know if its harmful if i switch from d to ds mode while the car is in motion? or should i be at a stop before i switch it to ds mode? tried lookin in the manual but no mention of this anywhere. thanks!
Old 06-24-2011 | 09:28 PM
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not harmful man dont worry.
Old 06-24-2011 | 09:34 PM
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not only is it not harmful. It is the way it is ment to work as well. You are in the clear buddy. now mash that right foot and enjoy
Old 06-25-2011 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by chogrilla
hey guys do you know if its harmful if i switch from d to ds mode while the car is in motion? or should i be at a stop before i switch it to ds mode? tried lookin in the manual but no mention of this anywhere. thanks!
I always do it!!
As I posted elsewhere today, if you have paddles, stay in D, downshift with the paddle, while you mash the throttle!!! It will up shift for you afterwords.
Old 06-25-2011 | 12:55 AM
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Yea, i think its perfectly fine to do it too, i've been doing that all these times and no issues.
Old 06-25-2011 | 01:07 AM
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All it does is it will drop a gear. At least mine does.
Old 06-25-2011 | 01:49 AM
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alright thanks!!
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