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oldfriend · 05-10-2015, 10:04 PM

Use the anology to the bicycle , if you are pedaling on a flate road going on easy on yourself , and for any reason you want to get going fast quick , you down shift and get on it
Or if you start going on a steep road , you downshift and get going
If you don't get it yet , you are just goofing around with everyone's time in here !

Homer2 · 05-10-2015, 10:04 PM

At this point.. just drive it. Try it... slower roads and such to learn what it feels like.

Zezima · 05-10-2015, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Homer2

At this point.. just drive it. Try it... slower roads and such to learn what it feels like.

I finally understand it now, before this I thought downshifting was how it was in a regular manual, so when it wasn't working in that fashion, I was confused.

Homeless Man · 05-10-2015, 10:26 PM

I like to drop it in 2nd at 50MPH

Red2014SS · 05-11-2015, 03:58 AM

A nice, simple practice exercise is this....

Get going on the highway, cruising at about 65 mph on flat, level, dry road, with no other cars around you.

Pretend you need to pass someone quickly... step on the gas. Notice the transmission downshifts? .. It will usually take a second or two to kick in.

Now, do it again, but right as you gas it, press your left paddle once. Notice how much faster it downshifted? You manually downshifted to fifth gear.

Do it again, but press the left button twice (quickly) right when you gas it.
Now you really took off, huh? That's because you downshifted to fourth gear. Don't forget to upshift after you reach your desired speed.

Play with it. It's very easy to learn and the car will pretty much keep you from doing anything too dangerous. Only practice when it's dry outside. You can also practice downshifting as you come to a stop, to experience engine braking. Simply click the left paddle as you brake.

PalmerGA · 05-11-2015, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Zezima

So, for me to downshift 1500, would that involve me looking at the gauge, clearly there is a way not to look at it, right?

Yes. Close your eyes...

silentownage001 · 05-11-2015, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeless Man

Is that true? I thought all paddle shifter cars rev match when you downshift. If that car doesn't rev match then that's stupid. How do you drop in second or something it's not like you can blip the throttle. I know high end cars rev match for sure

When I have used the paddles and downshifted at too high an rpm the car jolts. Unfortunately, the automatic in the Camaro doesn't have a rev match feature like high end cars. Maybe the 6th gen will.

one~Bad~SS · 05-11-2015, 02:34 PM

Is this a serious thread? Not to sound like a jerk but this is a joke right?

NorCalStorm · 05-11-2015, 02:47 PM

don't worry about downshifting when you are coming to a stoplight... the car will downshift for you because you cannot revmatch.

pickwithaustin · 05-11-2015, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Zezima

And what if I need to suddenly stop? Like if I was in 3rd and I needed to come to a stop? Do I just double click it? .

Brakes.

Homeless Man · 05-11-2015, 03:47 PM

What do u do if ur on the highway and wanted to drop it a gear or two

Bizaro · 05-11-2015, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeless Man

I like to drop it in 2nd at 50MPH

I like to downshift into 2nd going 100mph

Rock-It Man · 05-11-2015, 03:52 PM

The auto does rev match when you downshift, but if you do it at a high speed for the lower gear, you will certainly feel deceleration when the lower gear engages.

Downshifting is useful at the track, where you are using both the engine and the brakes to slow the car down. But in everyday driving on the street, why not just use the brakes and save wear and tear on the tranny?

Bizaro · 05-11-2015, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

The auto does rev match when you downshift, but if you do it at a high speed for the lower gear, you will certainly feel deceleration when the lower gear engages.

Downshifting is useful at the track, where you are using both the engine and the brakes to slow the car down. But in everyday driving on the street, why not just use the brakes and save wear and tear on the tranny?

Because racecar and everyone will think you are Michael Schumacher.

05-10-2015, 10:04 PM	#16
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05-10-2015, 10:26 PM	#18
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	I like to drop it in 2nd at 50MPH __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

05-11-2015, 03:58 AM	#19
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,421	A nice, simple practice exercise is this.... Get going on the highway, cruising at about 65 mph on flat, level, dry road, with no other cars around you. Pretend you need to pass someone quickly... step on the gas. Notice the transmission downshifts? .. It will usually take a second or two to kick in. Now, do it again, but right as you gas it, press your left paddle once. Notice how much faster it downshifted? You manually downshifted to fifth gear. Do it again, but press the left button twice (quickly) right when you gas it. Now you really took off, huh? That's because you downshifted to fourth gear. Don't forget to upshift after you reach your desired speed. Play with it. It's very easy to learn and the car will pretty much keep you from doing anything too dangerous. Only practice when it's dry outside. You can also practice downshifting as you come to a stop, to experience engine braking. Simply click the left paddle as you brake. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

05-11-2015, 03:47 PM	#25
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	What do u do if ur on the highway and wanted to drop it a gear or two __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

05-10-2015, 10:04 PM	#15
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	Use the anology to the bicycle , if you are pedaling on a flate road going on easy on yourself , and for any reason you want to get going fast quick , you down shift and get on it Or if you start going on a steep road , you downshift and get going If you don't get it yet , you are just goofing around with everyone's time in here !

05-11-2015, 02:34 PM	#22
one~Bad~SS Drives: 2011 2SS/RS CGM LS3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Park City, Utah Posts: 525	Is this a serious thread? Not to sound like a jerk but this is a joke right?

05-11-2015, 02:47 PM	#23
NorCalStorm Drives: 2014 2LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 342	don't worry about downshifting when you are coming to a stoplight... the car will downshift for you because you cannot revmatch.

05-11-2015, 03:52 PM	#27
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	The auto does rev match when you downshift, but if you do it at a high speed for the lower gear, you will certainly feel deceleration when the lower gear engages. Downshifting is useful at the track, where you are using both the engine and the brakes to slow the car down. But in everyday driving on the street, why not just use the brakes and save wear and tear on the tranny?