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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 09:28 AM
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down shifting??????
I heard that it is bad to down shift in rx7s, so do u just put in in nuetral and coast.
what do u do
im still learning im confused
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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Drive it just like you would any other car.
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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so u dont downshift when ur slowin down coming to a red light or a stop?
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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Yeah you can downshift, it doesnt hurt anything.
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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thanx
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engine braking is sooooomuch fun
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Don't believe everything you hear, especially about rotarys from those that don't or haven't owned one. Even some who have or do own are often misinformed.
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Love down shifting my rotor!
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