Posted by Vaughn on Sunday, August 17, 2003 at 12:59PM :
In Reply to: What's the trick to downshifting? posted by Mark Toper on Saturday, August 16, 2003 at 7:33PM :
The key is high engine rpm. If you noticed going from 3rd to 4th there is a wide gearing difference. To prevent grinding when shifting down, you have to do either one of these things:
Shift from 4th to 3rd at a slower speed, or
Rev the engine high to compensate for this wide gap in gearing. Practice!