I wonder about how getting the most performance out of a auto tranny?<br> <br> -just put in D and floor it or<br> -floor it and upshift with +?<br> <br> What's the thing some people call 'power shifting'?<br> Any tips for quick launch are welcome!
I don't have enough time with the 230 automatic, but you'll have to see where it shifts when you floor it. If it shifts by itself immediately before redline, you probably can't do better by using the Touchshift (+).<br> <br> I think journalists have said that brake-torqueing worked best for launching the 230 automatic. That means putting your foot on the brake and reving the engine up. My guess is around 1500 RPM, but somebody else may know the exact figure. Note that this heats up the transmission fluid VERY fast, so don't do it often, or else have your transmission fluid changed regularly.
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