SHIFTING

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00HONDACIVIC
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I have a stge three clutch and was wondering on what is the best way to shift. Do i let off the gas or just keep gas in and switch gears. Also In the high rpms when i shift they stay high dont go down is this normal?
Apr 1, 2006 at 8:36 PM
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TIMINGISEVERYTHING
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Here are a couple tips for shifting:
DON'T KEEP ON THE GAS WHEN SHIFTING!
This will fry your tranny, unless you have a $9k Straight-tooth geared tranny.
Second, if you have a 00 Civic Si, it is normal for the RPMs to stay high when you are shifting at faster speeds. If not an Si, then it sounds like you have a slight clutch slipping problem at high rpm, which is normally caused by either improper installation of the clutch (oil left on it from handling) or there is a rear main leak.
Apr 5, 2006 at 5:33 PM