Shifting 1st and 2nd jerking and strange sound

Mt Tam I am · 10-30-2013, 02:47 PM

OP: You will get the hang of it. I like your 5K shifts too.

This is not set in stone as I do it all by sound and feel, but 1000 and 1500rpm's less/more is where your rpm's need to be for an up/down shift. This is just a memory so please experiment.

I was confused by the initial statement AT/MT. Thanks for clarifying.

Minsu · 10-30-2013, 04:27 PM

When shifting into second try Holding the clutch a little longer than usual so if you usually have split second to one second on regular shifts from 1-2nd gear try holding for 2 seconds a little longer than usual then let off as you give it gas.

I had the same problem and this fixed it for me.

Magic Bus · 10-30-2013, 04:44 PM

Inseighn, You're new to a manual and shifting at pretty high RPM's for a new guy, don't expect it to be smooth. Practice shifting at lower RPM's and work your way up (your car may appreciate this as well). Also leave SRM on, SRM does help on upshifts as well as down shifts.

forza370z · 10-30-2013, 05:50 PM

The best way to practice is to let your girl sit in the passenger seat next to you. Trust me girls are sensitive. If she screams, complains or pukes then you are doing something wrong.

Good luck with practice OP.

Justice97 · 10-30-2013, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forza370z

The best way to practice is to let your girl sit in the passenger seat next to you. Trust me girls are sensitive. If she screams, complains or pukes then you are doing something wrong.

Good luck with practice OP.

Drex · 10-30-2013, 07:33 PM

common complaint, don't feel bad. look into the clutch helper spring as others have said.

Supmar85 · 05-16-2015, 01:49 PM

Thanks for the info guys! I have actually been having the same problem switching from 1st to 2nd. I owned a sentra spec-v before for 8 years so I know how to drive a MT. Looks like I gotta keep driving her lol.

Lol I also agree with driving with a girl helps

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10-30-2013, 04:27 PM	#17 (permalink)
Minsu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,401 Drives: 2013 MidBlue 370Z 6M Rep Power: 23	When shifting into second try Holding the clutch a little longer than usual so if you usually have split second to one second on regular shifts from 1-2nd gear try holding for 2 seconds a little longer than usual then let off as you give it gas. I had the same problem and this fixed it for me. __________________ I figured, Get High, Take the Test High, Get HIGH Scoes

10-30-2013, 05:50 PM	#19 (permalink)
forza370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 403 Forbidden Posts: 2,512 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 18	The best way to practice is to let your girl sit in the passenger seat next to you. Trust me girls are sensitive. If she screams, complains or pukes then you are doing something wrong. Good luck with practice OP. Cmike2780 and Justice97 like this. __________________ 09 PW 370z Nismo \| K&N Drop Ins \| HKS Hi Power \| Berk HFCs \| Work Meister S1 3P \| Project Kics R40 Neo Chrome Lug Nuts \| KW V1 \| SPC rear camber arms/toe bolts \| Southbend Stage 3 daily clutch \| Southband 19Ib Steel Flywheel \| ZSpeed CSC

10-30-2013, 07:33 PM	#21 (permalink)
Drex Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 498 Drives: '11 370z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 14	common complaint, don't feel bad. look into the clutch helper spring as others have said. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z \| 6MT \| Magnetic Black \| Sport Package

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Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18753	Inseighn, You're new to a manual and shifting at pretty high RPM's for a new guy, don't expect it to be smooth. Practice shifting at lower RPM's and work your way up (your car may appreciate this as well). Also leave SRM on, SRM does help on upshifts as well as down shifts.

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Supmar85 Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Ontario, Ca Posts: 19 Drives: 2015 370Z MT6 Rep Power: 10	Thanks for the info guys! I have actually been having the same problem switching from 1st to 2nd. I owned a sentra spec-v before for 8 years so I know how to drive a MT. Looks like I gotta keep driving her lol. Lol I also agree with driving with a girl helps