Ok, I have a new-to-me 05 OBXT with the 5EAT. I have a silly question.... is there a how to guide or best practices guide for how to use it? The manual is pretty scant with advice. I've googled around and searched the forums, there are some posts, but nothing is the definite guide to "how to drive the 5EAT". Questions I have are:
* what RPM range to upshift?
* what RPM range to downshift?
* do you let off the throttle when shifting? sometimes? never? always? What about in sport-mode?
* if yes to above, is there any need to even remotely try to rev-match?
* is engine breaking ok?
* best to go into neutral when at a light?
* is starting on a still start in second ok?
* how to best downshift to quickly accelerate when already travelling at speed?
* any other random tips or tidbits of advice such as how not to **** up a transmission worth more than the resale value of your 10 year old car?
I hate to say it, but I'm a little bit scared to use manual mode because the manual basically says "hit the up button to upshift, down button to down shift! kthxbye lol!!1!".
