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Rough downshifts IS350

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Apr 15, 2010 | 07:36 AM

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tenaciousF

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Rough downshifts IS350

When I'm slowing down to stop but do not come to a complete stop (maybe rolling at 10mph), then get back on the throttle a little the downshift is very rough. Is this common? I haven't driven another 350 to compare.
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Apr 15, 2010 | 09:47 AM

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It's not smooth but not really rough happens to my car too

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Apr 15, 2010 | 11:51 AM

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Happens to me on occasion. After awhile, you'll learn YOUR car's throttle and braking responses in regards to the tranny shifting

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Apr 15, 2010 | 12:32 PM

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You can always put the car in "Snow" mode which seems to ease this a little. If i'm in a traffic jam I will put it in "Snow" until the traffic clears. Easier take offs while moving thru slow traffic.

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^^^ That's a good idea KIP. Never thought of that

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Apr 15, 2010 | 12:40 PM

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do you mean if you slow down and get back on it at WOT the downshift is rough?

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Apr 15, 2010 | 02:28 PM

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Same thing happens to me usually in traffic. Sometimes when coming to a stop.

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Apr 15, 2010 | 02:49 PM

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Snow mode does a terrific job in making shifts a lot smoother. Torque is actually reduced to the wheels and throttle sensitivity is severely diminished, and it makes for perfect controlled take offs (without wheel spin) in rainy weather.

I use it as more of a "rain mode" in my car, as we don't get snow here. Works perfectly.

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