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xuimod · 02-17-2006, 05:15 PM

don't worry about a thing.

honestly, IMO it would be very difficult to damage the transmission using manual mode. clutchless manuals have been around for a very long time, the technology is very mature. in fact, Honda is coming out with a subcompact with paddle shifters in March or April (called the Honda Fit), with its AT u can change the gears maually using paddles behind the steering wheel. Honda wouldn't put this technology in a $13-14k car (the price of the Fit) that will probably sell hundreds of thousands unless it were completely sure this technology was completely harmless to the transmission.

btw, Porsche has clutchless manuals in their Boxters (Tiptronic) and Ferrari has clutchless manuals on their cars too. My Dad's Mercedes has a clutchless manual (i tried it for the first time last week, it was soooo fun, much more fun than automatic).

F1 drivers use cluchless manuals (paddle shifters). And Honda has F1 cars so Honda definately knows clutchless manual technology.

u have nothing to worry about. downshift, upshift to ur hearts delight (the rev limiter is there in case u really, really over-rev). Honda engines are meant to be revved hard and often.

02-17-2006, 05:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
xuimod Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 My Ride: Honda Civic '98 Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	don't worry about a thing. honestly, IMO it would be very difficult to damage the transmission using manual mode. clutchless manuals have been around for a very long time, the technology is very mature. in fact, Honda is coming out with a subcompact with paddle shifters in March or April (called the Honda Fit), with its AT u can change the gears maually using paddles behind the steering wheel. Honda wouldn't put this technology in a $13-14k car (the price of the Fit) that will probably sell hundreds of thousands unless it were completely sure this technology was completely harmless to the transmission. btw, Porsche has clutchless manuals in their Boxters (Tiptronic) and Ferrari has clutchless manuals on their cars too. My Dad's Mercedes has a clutchless manual (i tried it for the first time last week, it was soooo fun, much more fun than automatic). F1 drivers use cluchless manuals (paddle shifters). And Honda has F1 cars so Honda definately knows clutchless manual technology. u have nothing to worry about. downshift, upshift to ur hearts delight (the rev limiter is there in case u really, really over-rev). Honda engines are meant to be revved hard and often. Last edited by xuimod; 02-17-2006 at 05:21 PM.