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So - Never downshift to 1st unless I'm at a dead stop is rule #1 !!
If doing a burnout, start in 2nd gear is rule #2
Drive it like I stole it is rule # 3

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Kinda like driving that old 74 /6 Dodge van my folks had with the "non-synchro" 3 speed manual. You couldn't put it into 1st unless you were at a stop since 1st gear had no synchro's, only 2nd and 3rd.

There were moments when you rolled up to light and it changed on you when you almost came to a stop, traffic behind you, no time for a complete stop............so off you go in 2nd and with it the shuddering of the dash.