Contrary.......a firmer shift is actually better for the clutches in the pack....if these transmissions still use clutch discs of any nature. At least in the older transmissions a firmer shift would keep the clutches from "rubbing" together more than they need to and force them to engage much quicker, therefore wearing off less material from the discs over time.Now it leaves me wondering if that will hurt or shorten the life span of the transmission....