IS MY HONDA JAZZ FASTER THAN A CIVIC TYPE R?

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  • Опубликовано: 29 дек 2024

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  • @JackMcNeillCars
    @JackMcNeillCars  5 месяцев назад +12

    Download Asphalt Legends Unite now and don’t miss the special launch rewards : gmlft.co/JackMcneill

    • @harrysrcchannel5651
      @harrysrcchannel5651 5 месяцев назад

      i already play the game, so i don't get any gifts or what? boohoo on that :P
      Love the jazz type R btw 🙂

    • @JackMcNeillCars
      @JackMcNeillCars  5 месяцев назад +3

      @@harrysrcchannel5651I think you can if you use my code bro. Try putting this code into the game: JMCNEILLUNITE

    • @thedirtyscotTV
      @thedirtyscotTV 5 месяцев назад +3

      This game was destroyed by corporate greed and the usual MTX stuff. Was an OK game to dick around in, now it's just a mess.
      Generally speaking if a RUclipsr is advertising a game/drink/food of some kind it's pretty much trash. No offense to Jack, sponsers = money, and money = more jazz

    • @eriknulty6392
      @eriknulty6392 5 месяцев назад +1

      maybe get driving a stick down better b4 comparisons

    • @EqyanSaeed701
      @EqyanSaeed701 4 месяца назад

      @@JackMcNeillCars It used to be Asphalt 9 I used to play it A lot memories :)

  • @StanleyKubick1
    @StanleyKubick1 5 месяцев назад +395

    it's the shifting. you're losing a tenth of a second on every shift, which is compunded at the finish line

    • @JackMcNeillCars
      @JackMcNeillCars  5 месяцев назад +44

      Yeh true! Getting the type r dials will deffo help the timing.

    • @gimble447
      @gimble447 5 месяцев назад +62

      @@JackMcNeillCarswith all due respect at this “ level” experienced drivers and builders drive far more by ear and feel than gauges (that’s how you really learn a car) glancing at a gauge or catching a shift light in your peripheral etc only makes any difference at far higher and faster levels than this when things are progressing so quickly that your reactions are struggling to keep up without visual stimulus. Hats off to you young man for building such a great vision of what you had in your mind and honestly the rest will come in time, ( only when you hit time after time consistency to within 100th of a second will you know the driving is right, so only then is it really time time to up the power again or try to tweak etc) you’ve a hell of a future and journey ahead of you👍

    • @jamespicking1140
      @jamespicking1140 5 месяцев назад +15

      ​​@@gimble447 unfortunately for him it's a lack of natural ability, he will never be able to improve to the level of an elite driver. I was never much good at football and no amount of training would of changed that because unlike driving and riding motorcycles football was not natural to me. Its good that the young lad has got his channel, making money and having fun but he should definitely stay away from anything that is properly quick because he will hurt himself.

    • @damianmatthee9745
      @damianmatthee9745 5 месяцев назад +28

      ​@@jamespicking1140driving a car and playing football is like the difference between an EV and and ICE real car. If u don't have the talent to do sport u can't do nothing about it, but even a dog can learn how to drive a car, YOU SIR, ARE A TRUE HATER !!!!

    • @jamespicking1140
      @jamespicking1140 5 месяцев назад +10

      @damianmatthee9745 what are you waffling on about? You can teach someone how to operate a vehicle but being able to operate one is a huge difference from being able to actually drive. There's levels to this.

  • @sevine4667
    @sevine4667 5 месяцев назад +185

    Don't worry, with time you'll get used to shifting gears smoothly, and beat that ep3 no problem

  • @normanandalfie
    @normanandalfie 5 месяцев назад +122

    I’ve watching this series with the jazz since the start of the build. And my god what a way it’s come. What a class car. Well done, jack. Congrats. 🎉

    • @JackMcNeillCars
      @JackMcNeillCars  5 месяцев назад +13

      Thanks man!

    • @dovydas4036
      @dovydas4036 5 месяцев назад +2

      Not a flex

    • @normanandalfie
      @normanandalfie 5 месяцев назад

      @@dovydas4036 I’m trying to congratulate someone on their car. If you wanna say things like that, do it somewhere else cause i will not tolerate it.

    • @normanandalfie
      @normanandalfie 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@JackMcNeillCarsjust a thought: you should slap a huge turbo on it and see what happens

    • @HARLEYNOT_BANANA
      @HARLEYNOT_BANANA 5 месяцев назад +2

      @@normanandalfiewhat I was thinking

  • @Synept
    @Synept 5 месяцев назад +15

    jazz needs a driver mod

  • @BritishReaction
    @BritishReaction 5 месяцев назад +145

    TURBO IT!!!!!!!!!

    • @07jeabrat
      @07jeabrat 5 месяцев назад +4

      TURBO IT!!!!!!!!!

    • @HtothePmane
      @HtothePmane 5 месяцев назад +2

      TURBO IT!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Enigmaception
    @Enigmaception 5 месяцев назад +60

    2:22 - you are officially a Honda driver now, welcome to the club 😂

    • @ravindupererayt
      @ravindupererayt 5 месяцев назад

      😂

    • @kareembaba7498
      @kareembaba7498 5 месяцев назад

      To perfect his Honda driver skills, he needs to lean back all the way to emphasise the neck-breaking acceleration

    • @GTzEditzzz
      @GTzEditzzz 3 месяца назад

      9:56

  • @chrisgregson3626
    @chrisgregson3626 5 месяцев назад +23

    Honda missed a trick not making a Jazz Type R. They would have sold about ten to elderly customers and it would be a modern classic by now. Fun little car to drive with the normal engine, cheap and as practical as a small van if needed. With 200hp it could be the perfect car for British roads. Congrats on a very nicely done build.

    • @ACupOfTea-p3u
      @ACupOfTea-p3u 5 месяцев назад

      yes exactly😮😮

    • @realMaverickBuckley
      @realMaverickBuckley 5 месяцев назад +1

      Im not sure they wouldve kade much money selling so few

  • @ryanparry_
    @ryanparry_ 5 месяцев назад +32

    Next car has to be a Ford KA ST

    • @cavapooking2340
      @cavapooking2340 5 месяцев назад

      He said it is going to be a Volkswagen Fox GTI.

    • @ryanparry_
      @ryanparry_ 5 месяцев назад

      @@cavapooking2340 yeh I mean after that

    • @ROOSTER_11
      @ROOSTER_11 5 месяцев назад +1

      KA RS :)

  • @3deity59
    @3deity59 5 месяцев назад +5

    had an eye on this car for the better part of a year and it's so cool to see all the work finally coming together. the difference from stock is astounding, so exited to see what you have planned next!!!

  • @creamsdestinedfuture
    @creamsdestinedfuture 5 месяцев назад +23

    driving it without proper dials and all, i think its awesome how it can keep up this well ! definitly jazzed up ❤

  • @cel3bi634
    @cel3bi634 5 месяцев назад +16

    That jazz is properly quick, cant wait for the gti bulid!

  • @carltonricketts3883
    @carltonricketts3883 5 месяцев назад +12

    hey jack love the jazz type r series

  • @Enigmaception
    @Enigmaception 5 месяцев назад +8

    No matter the results, your jazz sounds so epic!

  • @marquisebartley9701
    @marquisebartley9701 5 месяцев назад +19

    You just need more seat time with the Jazz type r and your shifting will improve

    • @gimble447
      @gimble447 5 месяцев назад +3

      Exactly, you can’t buy experience

  • @LewReviews
    @LewReviews 4 месяца назад +2

    I remember seeing you at the garage my dad had his audi in and i was looking at boris that was a few years ago you put some muscle on lad looking strong

  • @jordanbotham
    @jordanbotham 5 месяцев назад +38

    Next you need to get a Kpro or k100 ecu to get it remapped I think that will make a msssive difference

    • @JackMcNeillCars
      @JackMcNeillCars  5 месяцев назад +4

      Agreed!

    • @Toasted8
      @Toasted8 5 месяцев назад +2

      slap a supercharger on it for the lols

    • @Enigmaception
      @Enigmaception 5 месяцев назад +2

      Does that also increase the redline?

    • @slonky821
      @slonky821 5 месяцев назад +4

      @@Enigmaception it will allow the car to be tuned, which will mean the rev limit can be upped yes.

    • @repingers9777
      @repingers9777 5 месяцев назад

      @@Enigmaception I think most dohc vtec k20's are safe up to 8600rpm and are good for 210-220whp with exhuast headers and intake w tune (:

  • @OllyRoss
    @OllyRoss 5 месяцев назад +20

    Thanks for having me down for the day man! Maybe next time I will drive a bit better! Hahaha! Good fun though! Want to drive mine to fully decide that you want to give the car some more power?

    • @JackMcNeillCars
      @JackMcNeillCars  5 месяцев назад +2

      @@OllyRoss no worries bro! Thanks for coming down🔥

  • @Sumpula
    @Sumpula 5 месяцев назад +2

    Throw a K24 bottom end to that nugget with the k20a2 head and oil pump. It will give more power than any single mod you mentioned and will actually be pretty cheap. Plus then you can throw bigger cams in it. And cold air intake instead of that hot air intake would be mint.

  • @baheh1801
    @baheh1801 5 месяцев назад +4

    I noticed your interior was stripped too.
    That white ep3 wasn't exactly standard with the mugen bits under the bonnet but was great to see some drive bys from the jazz.

    • @davidfreeskier311
      @davidfreeskier311 5 месяцев назад +1

      It’s almost standard, spoon manifold and decat, Mugen airfilter and twin loop back box 😉 @jdm_mugen_ep

  • @nickwilson2318
    @nickwilson2318 5 месяцев назад +1

    and if i can offer a suggestion. CTR pulled away because of likely lower drag co-efficient, smaller frontal area, less slabby, so it makes complete sense that it will pull further and further away the higher the speeds, even if it is down on a little power, up on weight.

  • @quattropower34
    @quattropower34 5 месяцев назад +2

    Very entertaining, and actually answered some questions I have had for years.

  • @JimmyProductions
    @JimmyProductions 5 месяцев назад +5

    Me personally, I’d recommend taking it to a track. I think that’s where it would shine.

    • @realMaverickBuckley
      @realMaverickBuckley 5 месяцев назад +1

      Somethings wrong with it. Whats the point in swapping to a Jazz/Fit if its slower than a UK Type R and much slower than the jdm Type R which is still only 15hp more

  • @koukisgarage6777
    @koukisgarage6777 4 месяца назад

    As a CR-Z owner I obviously love your Jazz. Congrats for your sub 15s run !

  • @TeamEmperor1
    @TeamEmperor1 5 месяцев назад +3

    Need to bin the open cone filter in engine bay. Heat soak city

  • @chrishall734
    @chrishall734 5 месяцев назад +5

    What’s with the really jerky gear changes? Is it the car? It’s like you’re having to force them in?

    • @jimmyb4982
      @jimmyb4982 5 месяцев назад

      It isn't the car.

    • @chrishall734
      @chrishall734 5 месяцев назад +1

      I did think that but thought I’d be polite 😂. He’s a talented mechanic but the driving might need some work?

  • @Jay-ro8xt
    @Jay-ro8xt 5 месяцев назад +2

    If you want to make the chassis better and you don’t want to put a role cage in welding all the panels joints and adding extra spot welds were you can’t. This has fallen out favour because of cost and time but adding this too strut bars and chassis bar is a effective was to make a economy car model quicker and more responsive

  • @antonyrice6981
    @antonyrice6981 5 месяцев назад

    Don’t think I’ve ever watched a video where someone’s lost 3 times and smiled so much lol!! Awesome to see you’re enjoying it 👍

  • @turbokillable
    @turbokillable 4 месяца назад

    Watching all your videos inspired me to do a project like this....great work

  • @duck7322
    @duck7322 5 месяцев назад +2

    EP3!!!

  • @mickl8212
    @mickl8212 5 месяцев назад +2

    Banging it off the limiter every time doesn't equate to a quick time

    • @EZ-GAZI
      @EZ-GAZI 5 месяцев назад

      its losing grip thats why he is holding onto redline like an idiot, front tyres are drifting cuz this driver is ass

  • @chrismikkelson9447
    @chrismikkelson9447 5 месяцев назад +1

    Jdm with what looked like a slower start pulling in the 14’s, was not expecting that. Cool!

  • @Shlaboza
    @Shlaboza 5 месяцев назад +1

    2:51 "so what actually happened during this race" classic car wow reference

  • @doolanbrian
    @doolanbrian 4 месяца назад

    Very professional looking and entertaining - I love that Jazz , great platform for tuning , id like to see it with a shorter final drive :)

  • @Summer-o3q
    @Summer-o3q 3 месяца назад

    Thank You!
    I love the game so much, I think I’ll play with it for years!

  • @apathyboy5306
    @apathyboy5306 4 месяца назад +1

    Honda really need to bring the jazz out with a manual and their little 1.5 turbo engine

  • @cookiehead.
    @cookiehead. 5 месяцев назад +1

    I'm pretty sure if the engine can rev higher (8000-9000RPM), it makes more power which is why the Jazz Type R always lost to higher-revving cars.

  • @toyinmuili153
    @toyinmuili153 23 дня назад

    The jazz type R , Boris and the civic ep3 sounds beautiful

  • @GaryPrinsloo
    @GaryPrinsloo Месяц назад +1

    Make it twin turbo please ❤❤

  • @Springwater786
    @Springwater786 5 месяцев назад +1

    Would have been a close race against my standard fn2 type R, i did a 15.3 at santa pod.

  • @smartnothard2400
    @smartnothard2400 5 месяцев назад +1

    14.5 stock ep3 and same mods as the cosmic 250bhp is good for flat 14’s.
    Along with the shift times are the reaction times! Below 0.100 is considered ok and below 0.090 is where it gets good. 1.1 second reaction and 0.600 is time for tea breaks.
    Very exciting and cool video though. Well done for all the hard work! This is the first video I’ve seen of yours so well done for the Jazz too! If you have done a full conversion and running gear I would have thought the Jazz with being slightly lighter to be faster also. Maybe aero on top of driving…
    We need mid 14’s or 14.6 at most from the Jazz with a stock K20.
    Was the air con on during the races? That’s 10% down on power just there.
    Top tip… more of a hack!!! Go on the last amber!!!! That’s how sub 0.1 reactions are done! If it’s a full tree, leave on last amber and if it’s a pro tree leave on all the ambers. 😅

  • @jordymartin97
    @jordymartin97 5 месяцев назад +4

    Get cams, and throttle bodies and another map 👍👍👍

  • @Secretlovechild
    @Secretlovechild 5 месяцев назад +1

    Would love to see similar badges on the back of the jazz
    Make it look more OEM+ rather than hot boy

  • @That.Grumpy.Scotsman
    @That.Grumpy.Scotsman 5 месяцев назад +1

    a slip diff would defo make a difference

  • @sherrynaleszkiewicz1357
    @sherrynaleszkiewicz1357 5 месяцев назад

    SO CLOSE TO 100K SUBS CONGRATS!!!!!

  • @kaikai-p3x
    @kaikai-p3x 5 месяцев назад

    the pure happiness on their faces when they're racing is priceless

  • @guilhermegouveia4984
    @guilhermegouveia4984 4 месяца назад

    Love this video 💪💪💪💪
    I always wonder were did you get the honda type r wheels in 4x100 or which honda model came with those?

  • @killertee4031
    @killertee4031 3 месяца назад

    It is the shifting because when you start you have to do the rapapapapa then in second gear stop the rapapapa thing then if the car it's about to clock shift to third and repeat the same thing until 5 -6 gear, I don't know if your car ends with what gear.

  • @starletnights1
    @starletnights1 4 дня назад

    cool build and video!

  • @kevind2163
    @kevind2163 5 месяцев назад +1

    Well this vid makes me proud of my 15.3 run in my uk civic type r Standard engine & full interior,where was the extra 50bhp in the tuned ep3 🤷‍♂️

  • @14KShadow
    @14KShadow 4 месяца назад

    So much glorious Vtec! Love it
    Really surprised the lighter Jazz isn't walking the CTR's
    Be interesting to see how a K20 EK would fair

  • @ravindupererayt
    @ravindupererayt 5 месяцев назад

    Jazz is doing pretty well and it's all about timing. Good run man ❤.

  • @David_Blong
    @David_Blong 5 месяцев назад

    So glad to see another episode love your channel

  • @gpierre90
    @gpierre90 5 месяцев назад

    Hi, First of all BIG UP the white Jazz, nicely done, true you did not beat a Civic which isn't a bad thing either as I like Civic's also. Not a bad result, my daily is actually a 2016 Japanese Honda Jazz, badged as the Fit but basically the same car, love it and guess what it's white.

  • @patrickfarrell4751
    @patrickfarrell4751 Месяц назад

    The Honda Jazz is a fantastic car but has an air of OAP wagon about it
    A Jazz Type R should have been available from the factory...this would have given the car the recognition it deserves
    A great build Jack

  • @sheldonjones3921
    @sheldonjones3921 5 месяцев назад +1

    It’s your start that let you down. I love the jazz big time bud.

  • @headleshydra
    @headleshydra 5 месяцев назад +2

    Don’t keep modding it. If you want a faster car, buy a faster car. It’s current power is usable and fun on the road, much more isn’t.

  • @hellcat3981
    @hellcat3981 5 месяцев назад

    That massive shift"knob" in the micra got me hahahaha 😂

  • @apb3251
    @apb3251 5 месяцев назад

    There is something going on with drivers front suspension. It’s under too much load. Maybe get a strut brace and a new coilover

  • @_Jonez_
    @_Jonez_ 5 месяцев назад

    Ive never seen so much limiter bashing in one video lol true Honda spirit. Nice video good work.

  • @shanec3246
    @shanec3246 5 месяцев назад +26

    Terrible shifting

    • @norngork4711
      @norngork4711 4 месяца назад

      lol, thats an understatement

  • @nickhaddon538
    @nickhaddon538 5 месяцев назад

    When you get a working rev counter, I recommend shifting just before the red line, I found it to be the fastest for all the vtec Hondas I've had. Also not sure if you did, but always lower front tyre pressure, if you have adjustable suspension, maybe make the rear stiffer, you don't want to squat down and take the weight off the front end. Should gain you a few tenths.

  • @L0rd0fChaos
    @L0rd0fChaos 5 месяцев назад +1

    That little jazz should proud 😂😂😂

  • @AZ-hf9ow
    @AZ-hf9ow 5 месяцев назад

    It's hard to believe the 3rd civic is 250bhp. That car needs a retune. Btw your best mod is working on your driving 😎👍

  • @BilalMirza31656
    @BilalMirza31656 5 месяцев назад

    The thing above the b piller does not look safe. I think hammering or trimming it would be better.

  • @InTheShadowsUK86
    @InTheShadowsUK86 5 месяцев назад +1

    You need some DMO gear shifts in that jazz.

  • @damianmatthee9745
    @damianmatthee9745 5 месяцев назад +1

    Put in a k24 block partner 😂

  • @ianl7389
    @ianl7389 5 месяцев назад

    Great vid Jack.
    You were certainly getting the nak of it towards the end 👊

  • @hundjsiegfried
    @hundjsiegfried 5 месяцев назад

    I still love the plain white rims. Great content btw!

  • @ReLuckyy
    @ReLuckyy 5 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing video jack, cannot wait for the vw build❤

  • @dahfrGV
    @dahfrGV 5 месяцев назад +10

    Bro does not know how to shift

  • @jaed64abfsm36
    @jaed64abfsm36 5 месяцев назад

    Of all your opponents - as well as many another EP3 am sure 😜 -, your Jazz looks the best & means the most. Really good job on all your labours, just pls, again, change your gearbox &/or engine oil...!

  • @razorsz195
    @razorsz195 5 месяцев назад

    I think some better tires to get that lighter car launch benefit with some heat in them and shortening the shift latency will have this thing beating a stock EP3..maybe a set of cams too ;)

  • @hmodstv
    @hmodstv 5 месяцев назад

    YESSSS ive been looking forward to another video GET INNNN

  • @justapotato3038
    @justapotato3038 5 месяцев назад

    This looks so clean, just like a factory build :thumbsup:

  • @andybils6141
    @andybils6141 5 месяцев назад +1

    Jack you need a shift light or more practice at changing gear. Great little car lad 👍🏻

  • @darrenbull3622
    @darrenbull3622 5 месяцев назад +1

    Absolutely love seeing my old JDM EP3 and the new owner has taken it to the Pod!! And it’s now on RUclips! Awesome! A very well done to him! I had the whole genuine Mugen catalogue build of parts for that before I decided to sell it for my FK8 ( which I have done it again and got the whole genuine Mugen catalogue build for it 😂😂) which I intend on getting that down to Santa Pod when it’s finished. Keep up the awesome work on your amazing Jazz and looking forward to your next project as we have TDI golf that we use as a daily😂 @jackmcneill

    • @davidfreeskier311
      @davidfreeskier311 5 месяцев назад +1

      Can’t thank you enough for starting the build for me. Got lots of exciting things coming for it!!

  • @throttletorque8837
    @throttletorque8837 5 месяцев назад +1

    Bro you need some serious seat time. Love the jazz

  • @B47t0n
    @B47t0n 5 месяцев назад +1

    I love these vidoes keep it up jack

  • @Casper_and_Red_Betty
    @Casper_and_Red_Betty 5 месяцев назад

    Honestly cutting 6 secs just from a drive train swap and a few aero cosmetics is impressive but hear me out imagine full engine build and turbo?

  • @shaeerhassan6138
    @shaeerhassan6138 5 месяцев назад +1

    There’s not really much difference in weight between these two cars even though the jazz is smaller

  • @TheBeastsHere
    @TheBeastsHere 5 месяцев назад

    That first civic type R did the exact same time as my stock Clio 182 Cup, man I regret selling that car.

  • @LorenzoSigurtaGianni
    @LorenzoSigurtaGianni 4 месяца назад

    2:22 MONEYSHIFT 🔥🔥🔥

  • @JezyYT
    @JezyYT 3 месяца назад

    Jack, you can put all the upgrades you want on that car dude but you still drive like my Nanna.

  • @IJm3
    @IJm3 5 месяцев назад

    Be interesting to see this again with a pro driver on the ep3 and jazz timed blast

  • @jaysonpearce2377
    @jaysonpearce2377 5 месяцев назад +3

    An ep3 is a 'track car' (sort of) not a 'drag car'. You wanna see if youve built a comparable vehicle then you you need to do some laps.

  • @nwtgaciidz901
    @nwtgaciidz901 5 месяцев назад

    GET A LIGHTENED FLYWHEEL . absolute game changer in my ep3 premier edition

  • @ItsBuster
    @ItsBuster 5 месяцев назад +2

    Jazz R sounds sick

  • @russelljimenez4715
    @russelljimenez4715 5 месяцев назад

    I think your engine might be a bit tired, even when you were in 3rd gear the heavier EP3 with the same stock motor as yours, not the JDM one, was still pulling away. Perhaps time for a k24 block, some cams, retainers, and valve springs? Maybe even a set of hi-comp pistons

  • @CoenieStoltz-v8c
    @CoenieStoltz-v8c 5 месяцев назад

    For your VW build, a vr6 or rs3

  • @chrisbaker121924
    @chrisbaker121924 5 месяцев назад

    That Jazz is looking pretty sick ngl

  • @brawlybusses
    @brawlybusses 5 месяцев назад

    Today's my birthday. This is my best present so far. I love ur videos, man look forward to them keep if up

  • @nathanaelfisher1652
    @nathanaelfisher1652 5 месяцев назад

    Beautiful jack!! Needs a TURBO for sure bro!!!

  • @unkz7019
    @unkz7019 5 месяцев назад

    Them gear shifts r shocking u should look into a short shifter

  • @Roadkill7878
    @Roadkill7878 5 месяцев назад

    Are you running the standard Civic gear ratios? If you are then some benefit could be gained by having the gearbox ratios altered to better suit a smaller car. It could relate to a faster 0-60

  • @bogdanc2428
    @bogdanc2428 5 месяцев назад

    love the jazz bro best series

  • @Davojo
    @Davojo 5 месяцев назад +1

    When are you repainting the wheels?

    • @JackMcNeillCars
      @JackMcNeillCars  5 месяцев назад +1

      @@Davojo next video should be!

    • @Davojo
      @Davojo 5 месяцев назад

      @@JackMcNeillCars Cool! Car is looking great!

  • @neilfortuin217
    @neilfortuin217 5 месяцев назад +1

    Aftermarket ECU!!!!!!!!

  • @davidinder5081
    @davidinder5081 5 месяцев назад

    Impressive tbf I took my stock 330d m sport manwell 15.086 @91mph so I think your time is decent

  • @AI-Records24
    @AI-Records24 5 месяцев назад

    If you shift just before rev limit you can keep it flat with no consequences (other than a much faster shift) keep your arm smooth to minimise mistakes like dropping a gear!