Downshift to 3rd gear @ 80MPH - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

DSG03MACH1 · 01-06-2005, 04:08 AM

How come I can down shift to 3rd Gear @ 80MPH? It wont go to 3rd gear. Is this Normal?

Mach1Rufus · 01-06-2005, 05:34 AM

i havent tried it but my only guess is that there is a safety mechanism or maybe your just missing it?

bris09 · 01-06-2005, 05:41 AM

I have never tried it. I don't see why it wouldn't go into third.

2k4mk1 · 01-06-2005, 05:54 AM

Mine works fine done it several times and its a kick in the pants thats for sure.

Bill Hamilton · 01-06-2005, 06:24 AM

When my was new I had problems getting into third gear at higher rpms. But now that I've got a few miles on it (14K+) it seems to shift fine.

GrimlokTT · 01-06-2005, 06:35 AM

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How come I can down shift to 3rd Gear @ 80MPH? It wont go to 3rd gear. Is this Normal?

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Mikestang · 01-06-2005, 07:41 AM

I am hitting 16 k on my car I am noticing the 3rd gear lock out is just not a problem hate to rehash but..

try hitting 2nd at 60 then to 3rd gear the chirp at 75 mph is impressive to the cars you are passing..................

04DSG Mach · 01-07-2005, 02:16 AM

yeah downshifting into 3rd at 80mph works fine for me, it actually feels good!!!!!

yellow86coogr · 01-07-2005, 11:06 AM

I've done it quite a few times, and with no problems. Since I am at 100+ mph on the track (all stock), it should be no problem. You do have a 5 spd, yes?

Sapperstang · 01-08-2005, 04:03 PM

I have done it several times as well. No problems here.

DTMach1 · 01-10-2005, 12:52 PM

If you match your revs, an 80mph downshift into 3rd is quite easily accomplished...however if you're not matching the revs and just trying to jam it into 3rd and let off the clutch you are causing undue wear to your drivetrain...just a little food for thought...

01-06-2005, 04:08 AM	#1
DSG03MACH1 CJ MACH 1 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Milpitas Posts: 69	Downshift to 3rd gear @ 80MPH How come I can down shift to 3rd Gear @ 80MPH? It wont go to 3rd gear. Is this Normal? __________________ 03 DSG MACH 1 5-Speed w/ IUP Stock but fast enough

01-06-2005, 05:34 AM	#2
Mach1Rufus im a MACH-O-HOLIC Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Portage,Indiana Posts: 149	Re: Downshift to 3rd gear @ 80MPH i havent tried it but my only guess is that there is a safety mechanism or maybe your just missing it? __________________ 2004 Dark Shadow Grey Mustang Mach 1 "Macho"

01-06-2005, 05:41 AM	#3
bris09 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Middletown, PA Posts: 3,991	Re: Downshift to 3rd gear @ 80MPH I have never tried it. I don't see why it wouldn't go into third.

01-06-2005, 05:54 AM	#4
2k4mk1 Lakers beat our butts Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 2,889	Re: Downshift to 3rd gear @ 80MPH Mine works fine done it several times and its a kick in the pants thats for sure. __________________ SPURS ARE NBA 07 CHAMPS!!!,but we wont be in 08 04 Oxford White 5 Spd with IUP K&N Aircharger Borla Stingers SLP Catted X Steeda Tri-Ax SCT flash tune. Drilled/Slotted rotors all 4 corners. 283rwhp (Mustang Dyno) 306rwhp (sae on Dynojet) D/O/B 12-05-03 Del. 01-21-04

01-06-2005, 06:24 AM	#5
Bill Hamilton Mustang owner since 1970 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Charleston,SC Posts: 6,245	Re: Downshift to 3rd gear @ 80MPH When my was new I had problems getting into third gear at higher rpms. But now that I've got a few miles on it (14K+) it seems to shift fine. __________________ Bill SUPPORTING MEMBER USAF Retired My 1970 Mach 2003 Ford Mustang Mach I---Black w/5-speed --- gone but not forgotten 2011 Shelby GT-500 --- Ingot Silver Metallic and 6-speed (Sold and Now Terrorizing the residents of New Zealand) 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1---White w/351C-4v Shaker Hood scoop and T-5 tranny 2014 Shelby GT-500 --- White/red stripes and 6-speed 2019 Mustang Convertible Premium Package w/automatic ___________________

01-06-2005, 07:41 AM	#7
Mikestang Parrot Head Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: H204D,NY AMERICA F YEA ! Posts: 4,894	Re: Downshift to 3rd gear @ 80MPH I am hitting 16 k on my car I am noticing the 3rd gear lock out is just not a problem hate to rehash but.. try hitting 2nd at 60 then to 3rd gear the chirp at 75 mph is impressive to the cars you are passing.................. __________________ Mikestang 03 MACH1 Torch Red #274 Built 11/14/02 Home 12/07/02 Payed off 09/17/07 MRT powershift, W\Hurst T-handle, Painted hood stripe, AFS 10.5 and 9.0 Crome Mach 1Wheels, Ford GT Coil Covers. "If She had a set a wings, Man I know She could fly " 2011 Kona Blue Metalic Mustang GT Premium 5.0 Rolling on 19s "2011 Will Be Known As The Year They Perfected The Mustang " 06 Victory Kingpin With more mods than I can list http://home.roadrunner.com/~crazyhorse/

01-07-2005, 02:16 AM	#8
04DSG Mach 32 Valves!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Vienna, Virginia Posts: 780	Re: Downshift to 3rd gear @ 80MPH yeah downshifting into 3rd at 80mph works fine for me, it actually feels good!!!!! __________________ 2004 DSG Mach 1- K&N and Borlas- 290 rwhp/313 rwtq 12.89 @ 110.05 mph (1.90 60' time) MODS: Power: K&N Air Filter, Bassani Ceramic Coated Mid Lengths, Bassani SS Catted X, Borla Stinger Catback, SCT Chip Suspension: Steeda Sport Springs, 315 BFGoodrich DRs Drivetrain: Pro 5.0, FRPP 4.30s Exterior: AFS 17x10.5 Mach 1 Rims Machine/Black Finish, Stock Front Rims Painted to Match, SS Inserts, Tint 35% in Front, 20% in Back Future: Alum Flywheel and DS, FR500s

01-07-2005, 11:06 AM	#9
yellow86coogr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 246	Re: Downshift to 3rd gear @ 80MPH I've done it quite a few times, and with no problems. Since I am at 100+ mph on the track (all stock), it should be no problem. You do have a 5 spd, yes? __________________

01-08-2005, 04:03 PM	#10
Sapperstang Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Timbukto, AK Posts: 1,587	Re: Downshift to 3rd gear @ 80MPH I have done it several times as well. No problems here. __________________ 04 Azure Blue Mach 1 SOLD! IUP Steeda Tri-Ax K&N filter SLP Loudmouth catback

01-10-2005, 12:52 PM	#11
DTMach1 semi-pro moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 4,955	Re: Downshift to 3rd gear @ 80MPH If you match your revs, an 80mph downshift into 3rd is quite easily accomplished...however if you're not matching the revs and just trying to jam it into 3rd and let off the clutch you are causing undue wear to your drivetrain...just a little food for thought... __________________ 2004 Mach 1 IUP/5spd/DSG Engine, etc done...sits in the garage

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