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Originally Posted by dhoggm3
My 16 year old with his learner's permit does just fine on the 1-2 shift. Why? He's gentle with it. We could all take a lesson from that. It can still be quick, just be gentle.
This tranny does not like to be forced. My biggest, most embarrassing missed shift in this car was a 1-2 where I forced it.
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Lucky kid! My 16 year old has his license and is learning to drive manual, but not on the M3 (and it will be a loooong time before I let him, if ever.)!
I have been driving manual for years, also, and have never had a problem with the 1>2 shift.
However, on 1 occasion, when I was in a hurry, from a stop, I somehow managed to shift into REVERSE, instead of 1st! My manual tran Volvo, which I still drive off & on, has the R to the right and has a more pronounced "lock out", but still not an excuse...