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[95mustang_gt]

Well I was messing around today and I never tired 2nd or 1st.Well I was wondering when do ppl really use them. Is it ok to drive in 2nd or 1st.I tired 1st and the car seems fast and loud,i could really hear my exhaust, the same with 2nd,why is that and is it ok to drive around in those gears.

Sorry if it’s a dumb question. Just really never tried them or understood what they did.

 

[urban96]

when you put it in 1st or 2nd it basically tells the transmission to hold that specific gear, almost like a manual. the reason your engine seemed so loud is because the RPM's were being held up because the transmission wasnt shifting to the next gear.

 

[94GTLaserRC]

You dont wanna be driving around 25mph at 3000 rpm. I sometimes leave it in 1st in a school zone, or in bumper to bumper traffic on the hwy during an accident or something....Does sound cool though.
RC

 

[xr8d302]

I dunno, RC, would your rpms be that high in second gear at 25mph? I drive at high rpm all the time in city traffic.

 

[94GTLaserRC]

I dunno, RC, would your rpms be that high in second gear at 25mph? I drive at high rpm all the time in city traffic.

That would be more like first gear..but with gas prices so high I would rev any more than I have to right now....Make sure you have a good tranny cooler too.
RC

 

[95mustang_gt]

thanks for clearing that up for me guys