shifting from 2nd in stand still - bad idea?

darkphantom · 05-04-2015, 06:10 PM

Thanks for all the responses guys! Unfortunately I won't be doing any shifting till the car gets out of the shop...

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alcheng · 05-04-2015, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by darkphantom

Hey guys, looking for some consensus here if it is really a bad idea to shift from 2nd gear while at a standstill (red light or stop sign or whatever).

I ask this as it makes it smoother for the passenger when they are in the car. I just didn't know if there would be any damage down the road if I did this every so often?

I know other cars usually bog down a bit if you try to roll off in seond gear but the Z seems to be fine.

Thanks in advanced!

p.s. May the 4th be with you! (Star wars reference)

you have the Z 24/7/365, practice til you can engage 1st gear smoothly

kenchan · 05-04-2015, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by darkphantom

Thanks for all the responses guys! Unfortunately I won't be doing any shifting till the car gets out of the shop...

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darkphantom · 05-04-2015, 08:13 PM

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Thanks for all the responses guys! Unfortunately I won't be doing any shifting till the car gets out of the shop...

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

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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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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Are you trying to break your CSC?

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

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ajm216 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: MD Age: 59 Posts: 76 Drives: 2014 370z Silver 6MT Rep Power: 17	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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