I said I would check out the shifting on my car, and here are the results. I admit the results are hardly scientific, but they will suffice for this demonstration.

Weather Conditions:

Clear Skies, Sunny, 80 degrees, B/P 30.03", Humidy 54%

Location:

Unused large parking lot - dry asphalt

I did 5 tries for each type, and the results were always the same with my car. All tests were done from being stopped with the transmission in the "D" position.

With a smooth slow start, the transmission would shift from 1st to 2nd at 1800 RPM - 10 mph

With the accelerator pushed to the floor, the transmission would shift from 1st to 2nd at 5000 RPM - 30 mph.

If someone else would try this test with their car, it may put an end to this.

But then again, probably not.....

:lol: