Downshifting to 2nd or 1st while moving (technique)

theboydiddy · 03-23-2012, 02:27 PM

Talking about the Z M/T with SRM. I know I have to change my "drive" thing.
I don't ever switch to first. I find it pointless. If I'm coming to a stop sign I usualy just hold the clutch down and rolling look both ways and continue on 2nd gear taking off really slow. If I'm coming to a stop sign on a busy street I hold the clutch down (put it on first gear but continue to roll without letting go the clutch.) Make a complete stop 1st gear is already in with the clutch being held so then i let go the clutch slow and proceed. I don't drive with the s-mode on. I wanna practice and understand the car first, learn how to down shift as well. After I master all of that then I'll use the SRM, fix my clutch that is kicking back a lot and too high up as well

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03-23-2012, 02:27 PM	#28 (permalink)
theboydiddy Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 938 Drives: 370z Pearl White Rep Power: 15	Talking about the Z M/T with SRM. I know I have to change my "drive" thing. I don't ever switch to first. I find it pointless. If I'm coming to a stop sign I usualy just hold the clutch down and rolling look both ways and continue on 2nd gear taking off really slow. If I'm coming to a stop sign on a busy street I hold the clutch down (put it on first gear but continue to roll without letting go the clutch.) Make a complete stop 1st gear is already in with the clutch being held so then i let go the clutch slow and proceed. I don't drive with the s-mode on. I wanna practice and understand the car first, learn how to down shift as well. After I master all of that then I'll use the SRM, fix my clutch that is kicking back a lot and too high up as well