Is this normal?

well I must admit, being a 1st timer I did notice the "bucking" on my first trip as well and my set doesn't sound near as nice as yalls, only in a hard shifts tying to accelerate, was my intentions was to try manual down shift if I need the acceleration ??? any comment ! I think this was good advice.

Ever consider backing off the throttle? Drive like there is an egg on the throttle and another on the brake pedal. Don't break either egg unless an emergency.

thanks