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Old 12-22-2025, 08:06 PM   #8
m6-lt1

 
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Drives: 2023 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE
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I sacrifice time and don’t shift the car like I’m drag racing it when I do track days. This will be easier on the transmission in general versus gorilla shifting it into gear for a low ET like drag racers do.

I always shift from second to third with an open palm. When shifting from 4th to 5th, I take an extra half second and really push to the right. It’s just not worth the risk for a quarter of a second gain.

When downshifting I always do it a little late to make sure that even if I money shift, it will only be really close to red line versus 1000 RPM past it. I know the last one sacrifices braking as I’m delaying the car engine braking for me but idk, I’d rather be safe. If you’re a time attacker I understand not implementing the last one.
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2016 Camaro 1SS
2007 Mustang GT
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