8th Generation Honda Civic Forum - View Single Post - Dropped down 2 gears and ended up at 7.5k rpms...

Gonzo · 10-07-2007, 10:42 PM

Your engine is just fine but downshifting to 7.5 like that without rev matching will be rough on the rest of your drivetrain. Be sure to rev match! Your transmission will thank you and it's gratifying. Once you master it you can move on to heel toe.

10-07-2007, 10:42 PM	#20 (permalink)
Gonzo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 7,416	Your engine is just fine but downshifting to 7.5 like that without rev matching will be rough on the rest of your drivetrain. Be sure to rev match! Your transmission will thank you and it's gratifying. Once you master it you can move on to heel toe.