The situation: at a red light, especially a left-turn one, I shut off the engine, placing the trans in neutral. Suddenly the light turns green. I turn on the engine. I'm near the front, and in a bit of a hurry. I slip the gear into Drive, then press on the accelerator. I feel a noticeable "thud" as the car shifts into drive.
What is this thud, exactly?
Is it bad for the longevity of the trans?
Thanks,
Michael