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racer_d · 07-31-2007, 11:37 AM

While it shouldn't matter that you upshift from 2-4, the real question is Why? What does one benefit from a redline 2nd gear to an upshift in 4th? Were you raised on drving GM transmissions that would lock out 2-3 and go from 1-4 if driven softly?

I would side with the dealer that your driving style is questionable, which then would make the dealer wonder what other driving habits you have.. so in the end, it sounds like they don't want to fix your "problem" because of perceived abuse of the car, rather than a fault with the design/product.

07-31-2007, 11:37 AM	#2
racer_d Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 846	While it shouldn't matter that you upshift from 2-4, the real question is Why? What does one benefit from a redline 2nd gear to an upshift in 4th? Were you raised on drving GM transmissions that would lock out 2-3 and go from 1-4 if driven softly? I would side with the dealer that your driving style is questionable, which then would make the dealer wonder what other driving habits you have.. so in the end, it sounds like they don't want to fix your "problem" because of perceived abuse of the car, rather than a fault with the design/product. __________________ 1976 914 2.0 2000 Boxster 2.7 (sold) 1978 911 SC (sold) 1970 914 w/2056 (sold)