Throttle Blip When Downshifting (2007 Infiniti M45 Sport)

[Tony407]

Sorry if this has been discussed before, but I'm curious...

When in manumatic mode, the throttle blips fairly obviously when downshifting - as it should. But I've noticed that it doesn't do this when shifting into 1st gear. It does it from every other gear, except from 2nd into 1st. Is this by design, or a flaw with my car? Mind you, I don't feel it necessary to downshift into first very much, but it's something I've noticed nonetheless.

Thanks,

Tony

[szh]

I don't really know the answer to your question - or whether the actual design is supposed to have it or not!

My guess would be that rev matching for the last downshift from 2 to 1 would be a bit trickier than the rest - not getting it right would give you more of a jerk than not.

But this is a complete swag since I have a different year. Somebody with the same car (or the 2006 M45 Sport) needs to comment!

Z

[Tony407]

My guess would be that rev matching for the last downshift from 2 to 1 would be a bit trickier than the rest - not getting it right would give you more of a jerk than not.Z

That's my guess too. However, I'd like to have someone else try this to confirm...that way I'll know if it's a design or a flaw in my car!

It sure whould be nice if someone took a few seconds during their next drive to help me out (hint hint everyone).

Tony