request.

jayl · 07-12-2010, 02:29 PM

Hi,

I wanted to request all the expert drivers out there... to do a write up on best methods for smooth shifting.....

maybe this can become a sticky ? if we get a good write up. I learned to drive a stick late last year but its completely different form the z and my shifting in the Z is not smooth most of the times when driving on inside roads. I know its not because of the Z i just need more practice but if ppl had any tips / advice that would be great I think...

Thanks,

StealthZ · 07-12-2010, 03:21 PM

Just drive the car man. Don't slip the clutch, it is not a huge difficult method to operating a manual transmission smoothly. Shift points play into the factor too, being lower in the RPM band it is smoother. But you said it best your self with your last sentence...practice

Matt · 07-12-2010, 05:42 PM

It really just takes practice. There's a thread in the general forums now that touches on shifting tips, but it's really hard to put into words how to work your hand/foot in a way that best suits your car and your driving methods.

Practice and your body will learn itself how to drive with little error.

fullmonty · 07-12-2010, 10:49 PM

Just drive, best advice I can give

Zsteve · 07-13-2010, 05:13 PM

AT

shadoquad · 07-13-2010, 05:35 PM

First, turn the VDC off.

Sorry, that's just cruel.

Trips · 07-13-2010, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad

First, turn the VDC off.

Sorry, that's just cruel.

don't spill the gasoline in here?

Soygen · 07-13-2010, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullmonty

Just drive, best advice I can give

This. Period. Practice and muscle memory can work wonders.

Zsteve · 07-14-2010, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soygen

This. Period. Practice and muscle memory can work wonders.

I remember what my muscles looked like but its not helping now in my older age.

jayl · 07-14-2010, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad

First, turn the VDC off.

Sorry, that's just cruel.

oh wow thats a magic button, now the car drives it self. Thanks!

jayl · 07-14-2010, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zsteve

AT

07-12-2010, 02:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
jayl Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: md Posts: 813 Drives: 09 370z base MT Rep Power: 15	request. Hi, I wanted to request all the expert drivers out there... to do a write up on best methods for smooth shifting..... maybe this can become a sticky ? if we get a good write up. I learned to drive a stick late last year but its completely different form the z and my shifting in the Z is not smooth most of the times when driving on inside roads. I know its not because of the Z i just need more practice but if ppl had any tips / advice that would be great I think... Thanks,

07-12-2010, 05:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 18	It really just takes practice. There's a thread in the general forums now that touches on shifting tips, but it's really hard to put into words how to work your hand/foot in a way that best suits your car and your driving methods. Practice and your body will learn itself how to drive with little error. __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

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StealthZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 356 Drives: '14 GTR Premium Rep Power: 16	Just drive the car man. Don't slip the clutch, it is not a huge difficult method to operating a manual transmission smoothly. Shift points play into the factor too, being lower in the RPM band it is smoother. But you said it best your self with your last sentence...practice

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