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Re: Never downshift into first...it's a rule. (archive)
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Posted by OUCH -- use second!! on February 26, 2001 at 08:19:07:

In Reply to: Re: Never downshift into first...it's a rule. posted by Fuego on February 26, 2001 at 07:40:40:

Sorry mate. Have to disagree. 1st gear is a very high power gear and is generally used to get the car moving. Second is a must if you are already moving. I am a UK driver and if I was sat in the passenger seat with a driver who shifted down to first at a junction I would be (a) worried about the damage he is doing to the gearbox and (b) laughing. Granted shifting down is necesary to keep up speed but second in most cars will be momre than enough power to get you on your way. It will also stop you r car from howling.

So remember 1st gear is for standstill starts. Second is for rolling starts.

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