How does the new 2014 Semi Auto Downshift?

[SpyderAnn01]

I just ordered a manual but I was talking to people at the dealer today and we were all wondering about how the semi auto downshifts now. I have read that you can go through town at 30 mph in 6th gear and then run back up to highway speed with no lugging but wouldn't the semi auto downshift automatically when you slow down?

(I posted this question in another thread but no one seems to have an answer there)

 

[Wiredux]

From my understanding the 2014 does NOT downshift automatically. That is fine with me since on my SE5 I don't use that feature and I would not be using it on my SE6.

 

[scott16119]

I thought I read in one of the reviews that it does downshift like the se5 did. I have 2012 rts se5 and it does downshift for you, but it' mostly does it when you are slowed down quite abit already. I seldom drive in 5th gear, but I know mine would not shift out of 4th gear at 30 mph by itself, when ideally it should be running in 1st or 2nd gear. So yes, I'm sure this new one would run in 6th gear at 30 mph if you want to.

 

[Bob Denman]

Or they just adjusted the rpm level at which the downshift automatically occurs... :dontknow:
This isn't a big deal; I'm more worried about when "Big-T" will be arriving!

 

[chris56]

for shure it shifts down .. take the SE !!

 

[Bob Denman]

Thanks Chris! :thumbup:
After finally watching this video; it'll kick itself back down though the gears as necessity dictates.

 

[Lamonster]

I just ordered a manual but I was talking to people at the dealer today and we were all wondering about how the semi auto downshifts now. I have read that you can go through town at 30 mph in 6th gear and then run back up to highway speed with no lugging but wouldn't the semi auto downshift automatically when you slow down?

(I posted this question in another thread but no one seems to have an answer there)

That was Len on a SM not an SE.


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[Wiredux]

So the SE will downshift?

 

[SpyderAnn01]

That was Len on a SM not an SE.


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So the SE will downshift in that situation?

 

[chris56]

I would say : YES .. but not shure

 

[Bob Denman]

It doesn't really matter; you can flip those paddles pretty darn quick when the need arises! :thumbup:
(I blame it on all those video games! )

 

[ARtraveler]

Good question. opcorn:opcorn:opcorn:

 

[Bob Denman]

Len snswered this in another thread...
Yes; it will downshift; just like the SE-5s did before. :thumbup:

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Bob

what is the first farkle that you are going to buy for your new Spyder????

Cruzr Joe

 

[Bob Denman]

The Missus wants her mirror back...
And she also has offered to allow the re-emergence of some TricLED brakelights for safety,
And GloRyders for pure style! :thumbup:
But only on her timeline! :shocked:

 

[murphybrown]

Poor Poor Bob..you are soooooo not abused...hahahahaha

The Missus wants her mirror back...
And she also has offered to allow the re-emergence of some TricLED brakelights for safety,
And GloRyders for pure style! :thumbup:
But only on her timeline! :shocked:

I need to meet this awesome woman who puts up with your antics...she must be an ANGEL..:thumbup: Your 2014 started out with absolutely no farkling...now I am reading some additions...wow you must really be whipping thru that "honey do list" to get her to OK farkles so soon in your latest adventure....:yes::yes: