shifting from 2nd in stand still - bad idea?

ajm216 · 05-05-2015, 10:06 AM

Smooth shifting in the Z requires getting used to the car.

How you shift from 1st to 2nd varies depending on your rate of acceleration & RPMs , once you get used to it you'll see the difference.

When I first got my Z it was driving me crazy, had me thinking about clutch mods. It was me that needed the mod LOL.

mishuko · 05-05-2015, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

the peaky latent throttle response dont help newbs either.

i drive my Z then drive my G, wow so butterly smooth

(one of the key reasons why i still have my G35C... beautiful and smooth).
i drive my Z then my fit, wow where the f- is 6th gear?!

if that was me i'd probably end up shifting it into R and dumping the tranny...

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Originally Posted by darkphantom

Oh, I engaged smoothly but I felt like I was "granny shifting" is all

that's the trick. shift how you rev. rev 4.5+ you can release the clutch quicker and it won't be as bad.

shift at under 3 go slow and steady!

I pulled a noob move and tried to launch from 3rd the other day... let's just say the popo behind me was laughing and thinking 'AMATEUR HOUR!!!'

JARblue · 05-05-2015, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

I pulled a noob move and tried to launch from 3rd the other day...

Are you trying to break your CSC?

mishuko · 05-05-2015, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Are you trying to break your CSC?

for some reason i thought i was moving enough but came to a standstill and well....

JARblue · 05-05-2015, 10:12 AM

I've only ever started the Z in 2nd gear on a downhill slope. Otherwise, you're just putting extra stress on the crappy, prone-to-failure OEM CSC

carlitos_370z · 05-05-2015, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I've only ever started the Z in 2nd gear on a downhill slope. Otherwise, you're just putting extra stress on the crappy, prone-to-failure OEM CSC

kenchan · 05-05-2015, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I've only ever started the Z in 2nd gear on a downhill slope. Otherwise, you're just putting extra stress on the crappy, prone-to-failure OEM CSC

yah, i do this ..let the car roll a few feet while clutch-in and gently engage 2nd.

jpkirk · 05-05-2015, 12:03 PM

ShutokuZ · 05-05-2015, 01:31 PM

I think the 1-2 shift is pretty easy and smooth for me, but I am coming from an Evo IX which has one of the most notchy stock clutches out there.

Like others have said, just take it nice and easy between the 1-2 and you will be fine. Once you learn the feel and engagement points, it tends to smooth out more.

darkphantom · 05-05-2015, 04:19 PM

Since we're on the topic, what about skipping gears?

When I drove the C7 stingray, I would often see a sign that said 1st to 4th gear recommended. Any qualms about doing 1->3 or something similar? Only on days when I want to be fuel efficient :P 1->3->6

kenchan · 05-05-2015, 04:20 PM

u can skip gears if u want. i dont want to wear out the syncro's prematurely so i go through gears sequentially, or if doing a skipped gear downshift, i would double-clutch it.

Push370zzz · 05-05-2015, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

u can skip gears if u want. i dont want to wear out the syncro's prematurely so i go through gears sequentially, or if doing a skipped gear downshift, i would double-clutch it.

This does absolutely nothing on our transmission. You may as well "triple-clutch" and hum a quick tune after letting out the clutch in neutral a second time.

kenchan · 05-05-2015, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Push370zzz

This does absolutely nothing on our transmission. You may as well "triple-clutch" and hum a quick tune after letting out the clutch in neutral a second time.

3-N-1 easier to enter gate

mishuko · 05-06-2015, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

3-N-1 easier to enter gate

let's say you're in 6th and drop to 4th... would you double clutch it?

Push370zzz · 05-06-2015, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

3-N-1 easier to enter gate

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ajm216 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: MD Age: 58 Posts: 76 Drives: 2014 370z Silver 6MT Rep Power: 16	Smooth shifting in the Z requires getting used to the car. How you shift from 1st to 2nd varies depending on your rate of acceleration & RPMs , once you get used to it you'll see the difference. When I first got my Z it was driving me crazy, had me thinking about clutch mods. It was me that needed the mod LOL. carlitos_370z, BC416 and lfrz93 like this. __________________ 2014 370z with Sport Package Brilliant Sliver 2006 Brilliant Silver G35 6MT Coupe Sport / The infamous Oil Consumption defect ended our love affair Last edited by ajm216; 05-05-2015 at 10:49 AM.

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ShutokuZ Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 512 Drives: 2013 PW 6MT Sport Rep Power: 14	I think the 1-2 shift is pretty easy and smooth for me, but I am coming from an Evo IX which has one of the most notchy stock clutches out there. Like others have said, just take it nice and easy between the 1-2 and you will be fine. Once you learn the feel and engagement points, it tends to smooth out more. carlitos_370z likes this.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	u can skip gears if u want. i dont want to wear out the syncro's prematurely so i go through gears sequentially, or if doing a skipped gear downshift, i would double-clutch it. Merv likes this.

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darkphantom Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 425 Drives: 13 Z34 PW M6 Rep Power: 244	Since we're on the topic, what about skipping gears? When I drove the C7 stingray, I would often see a sign that said 1st to 4th gear recommended. Any qualms about doing 1->3 or something similar? Only on days when I want to be fuel efficient :P 1->3->6

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