[jb92563]

Yes, like the others I drive it hard utilizing the full RPM range to just short of the limiter, but as smoothly as possible.

You will find that once you have mastered the shifting points that smooth is both fast and feels awesome as you gently but firmly get pushed back into your seat.

Saving wear and tear is the upside of being smooth as well.

In every Manual shift car I've owned putting on up to 200K Miles I have never had to replace a clutch and that is due to being smooth on the shifter.

When ever I'm first at a light I always do max performance smooth launches up to the posted limit leaving everyone far behind. (After I have visually checked for the potential red light runners of course)

If you are screeching your tires on shifts then your not being smooth/gentle enough, it takes a bit of practice so don't feel bad if you not there yet after a year.

I daily drive mine and I couldn't call the shift somewhat smooth till after 6 months and another 6 months to get to silky smooth shifts more often than not.