i realize this is an ocd question but i have to ask anyway...

When downshifting i blip the throttle to match the revs of the lower gear for a smooth shift.

I know the blip eases the wear on the clutch and transmission but what about the engine?

When you blip the throttle the rpms go from say, 2000 rpm to 3000 rpm in an instant. Under normal acceleration the rpms increase slowly not quickly like the blip causes.

So do you think the instant but brief rpm increase caused by the blip is hurting the engine?

 

its called rev matching. I do it everytime I down shift. your car will be fine

 

2nd that.

 

3rd that

 

All in favor - say "AYE!".

 

Aye

 

Aye!

 

Aye! and just a note when using the shift paddles on the autos it does this automatically when downshifting

 

...and the burble makes it even better

 

Aye aye! Also, under my normal driving my rpms go from 2000 to 6000 in an instant.
Have fun, your car will love you for it.

 

shifting from 5th to 2nd are we?

nose to the windscreen?

pickup truck into the boot?

driving in combat boots are we?

bloody h*ll mate - have you removed the flywheel?

cheers,

Charlie

 

Aye. Do this every downshift every time, sprint booster makes it smoother. Smooth = fast.

 

LOL - I meant upshifting...and of course exaggerating a bit.

I love the combat boots comment though.

 

Aye, and if anything, I'd think that it would reduce the strain on the mechanical components of the car (engine included).