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Sep 23, 2009 | 12:45 PM

818GS

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Shifting manually?

I have a 99 GS300 and when I want it to get that extra kick, I down shift from D (drive) to 4 or 3 and then back. Since my car doesn's have tiptronic and its not stick, I wanted to know if shifting between gears will harm anything or its okay.

Sep 23, 2009 | 12:50 PM

5t341th

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probably would. its not meant to be shifted around constantly

Sep 23, 2009 | 01:31 PM

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Provided your not slamming it about up and down all the time should be ok.

Sep 23, 2009 | 07:49 PM

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I do it every weekend... so far no problem..

Sep 23, 2009 | 10:17 PM

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from stop, i occasionally take off with L to 2 3 4 D
no problem so far too.

Sep 23, 2009 | 10:41 PM

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SO I guess once in a while won't hurt. Thanks guys

Sep 24, 2009 | 09:48 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 5t341th

probably would. its not meant to be shifted around constantly

um nah, it should be fine, guys this is no different really than the tranny shifting itself. i mean your car doesnt ALWAYS stay in 5 when you drive it. it just automatically shifts it. as long as your not over-revving or anything it should be fine EXCEPT your gonna burn gas like this

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Originally Posted by dreaddark

from stop, i occasionally take off with L to 2 3 4 D

me too lol