I'm pretty sure that Alan knows the pattern you refer to. He's just questioning why it's called a "Euro shift pattern" as I was wondering about the oft used 'dogleg' term for the same pattern.

Well "Dogleg First" makes sense to me anyway. At least it's universal, and describes something physical - something mechanical. Interestingly, the Japanese usually call this shift pattern "Low Back" - which also makes descriptive sense.

I never heard that described as a "Euro" shift pattern before that's all. A matter of perspective, then. Thanks for the explanation. :classic:

I've heard it called 'lowdown' as well as a number of other things. It's almost hard to find two people that call it the same thing. By the way, what is 'our normal US shift pattern'? Even that one would be open for debate.