Should You Release the Throttle When Using Paddle Shifters?
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Should You Release the Throttle When Using Paddle Shifters? The detailed explanation of releasing the throttle during shifting is as follows: 1. When upshifting, release the throttle, depress the clutch, upshift, release the clutch, and press the throttle. When downshifting, release the throttle, depress the clutch, lightly apply the brakes, downshift, release the clutch, and apply throttle as needed. In all shifting operations, the throttle should be released. For manual transmission cars, shifting without releasing the throttle is significantly more difficult to perform. 2. When downshifting, release the throttle and lightly apply the brakes to control the vehicle speed within the range suitable for the target gear. Depress the clutch, engage the corresponding gear, and then gradually release the clutch. Downshifting is a deceleration process, but it doesn't mean completely ignoring the throttle pedal. After completing the shift and fully releasing the clutch pedal, you should immediately press the throttle pedal to achieve smooth power transfer. 3. It is possible to complete a shift while pressing the throttle pedal, but this will cause excessive wear on the clutch plates, which assist in the engagement and disengagement of the clutch. The release bearing will also endure greater impact, adversely affecting its service life.
