How to shift faster?!?!?!

Supragtsxr · 01-16-2010, 05:46 PM

Wow geez man I got so much hate im practically in tears lol. Maybe i should have been more specific. I gave an example cuz im not exactly sitting in my car where id 'feel' the right RPM and be able to comment. Maybe i should have gave a timeframe instead ya?

Let's say...im shiftin from 1st to 2nd. It takes rougly 1-1.5secs to push the clutch in, let the RPM fall, and engage 2nd gear smoothly. Somehow i just feel this is too slow. It seems that when i push the cluth in, the RPMs stay as if i had not let the clutch out at all (i think the syncro rev match). In fact, the rpm wont fall until i move the shift lever into 2nd gear....that's when the rpm will drop down and i can engage the clutch.

Does anyone else notice this or just me? If i turn the rev match off the rpms will fall sooner (like a regular manual tranny) and i can shift faster. Does this make sense?

mick · 01-16-2010, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Supragtsxr

Wow geez man I got so much hate im practically in tears lol. Maybe i should have been more specific. I gave an example cuz im not exactly sitting in my car where id 'feel' the right RPM and be able to comment. Maybe i should have gave a timeframe instead ya?

Let's say...im shiftin from 1st to 2nd. It takes rougly 1-1.5secs to push the clutch in, let the RPM fall, and engage 2nd gear smoothly. Somehow i just feel this is too slow. It seems that when i push the cluth in, the RPMs stay as if i had not let the clutch out at all (i think the syncro rev match). In fact, the rpm wont fall until i move the shift lever into 2nd gear....that's when the rpm will drop down and i can engage the clutch.

Does anyone else notice this or just me? If i turn the rev match off the rpms will fall sooner (like a regular manual tranny) and i can shift faster. Does this make sense?

not hating but i think you should have bought a 370z with an automatic transmission like another forum member has suggested because people who drive a manual regularly don't have this problem.

antennahead · 01-16-2010, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

No way, the paddle girl made it a win.

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That's the only thing, that's giving this thread some worth....

kenchan · 01-16-2010, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Supragtsxr

Hey guys,

I'm tryin to figure out how to shift from 1st to 2nd faster. Let's say if i am in first gear up to 3k rpm...I have to let the rpm fall all the way down to like 1500rpm before engaging 2nd gear. This seems to take FOREVER for the rpms to drop low enough to engage 2nd lol. Should I try slowly releasing the clutch as the rpm is nears the desired rpm (say 1800rpm) to shave off a bit of time?

I have the 6spd+sport. Any tips?

practice. you're doing it wrong....

dalparadise · 01-16-2010, 07:01 PM

Don't let the revs fall. Release the clutch and get back into the throttle in one smooth motion. That's why you're upshifting -- to accelerate.

Otherwise, just continue slowing the car to a stop without upshifting. If you happen to come to a stop at a Toyota dealer, pick up a Camry while you're there.

Trips · 01-16-2010, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dalparadise

Don't let the revs fall. Release the clutch and get back into the throttle in one smooth motion. That's why you're upshifting -- to accelerate.

Otherwise, just continue slowing the car to a stop without upshifting. If you happen to come to a stop at a Toyota dealer, pick up a Camry while you're there.

Spec Jay · 01-16-2010, 07:10 PM

hes probally talking about how the rpms hang for a bit. if im just cruising around i turn SRM off since it causes the rpms to hang causing a jerky shift. the gear ratio difference is pretty big between first and second.

Supragtsxr · 01-16-2010, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec Jay

hes probally talking about how the rpms hang for a bit. if im just cruising around i turn SRM off since it causes the rpms to hang causing a jerky shift. the gear ratio difference is pretty big between first and second.

^ THIS!!!! Thanks Spec Jay i think you're the only one who understood what i was saying. Everyone else was too busy flaming me lol

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I don't have an issue making smooth upshifts btw. I was tryin to describe what Spec Jay is saying here. It's the RPM 'hanging' up there that was annoying me lol. And ur right, I'll prolly just turn SRM off and just be done with this.

And to the forum moderators....HELP!!! I HAVE BEEN FLAMED TO DEATH!!! Quickly lock this thread so I can have time to put myself out before they pour more gasoline on me!!

6spd · 01-16-2010, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Supragtsxr

And to the forum moderators....HELP!!! I HAVE BEEN FLAMED TO DEATH!!! Quickly lock this thread so I can have time to put myself out before they pour more gasoline on me!!

i can appreciate a joke amidst the flaming!

antennahead · 01-16-2010, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Supragtsxr

^ THIS!!!! Thanks Spec Jay i think you're the only one who understood what i was saying. Everyone else was too busy flaming me lol

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I don't have an issue making smooth upshifts btw. I was tryin to describe what Spec Jay is saying here. It's the RPM 'hanging' up there that was annoying me lol. And ur right, I'll prolly just turn SRM off and just be done with this.

And to the forum moderators....HELP!!! I HAVE BEEN FLAMED TO DEATH!!! Quickly lock this thread so I can have time to put myself out before they pour more gasoline on me!!

you are a good sport Sir, nice sense of humor

Trips · 01-16-2010, 08:27 PM

Too Late! lol

SigPapa226 · 01-16-2010, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Supragtsxr

Hey guys,

EDIT: Initial post was poor example. This thread is a focus on how the RPMs hang there for a bit after disengaging the cluth. It seems to take forever for the RPMs to fall fast enough to engage the next gear smoothly. This only seems to happen when the SRM is on. Any tips on upshifting to the next gear quicker with the SRM on?

Eat more prunes and you will shift faster!

Supragtsxr · 01-16-2010, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SigPapa226

Eat more prunes and you will shift faster!

On my way to the grocery store as we speak.

JvKintheUSA · 01-16-2010, 08:36 PM

Get an automatic

G37Sam · 01-16-2010, 08:38 PM

That's weird, I thought you were having issues upshifting because you forgot where your clutch pedal was

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dalparadise The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 354 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster T/S Rep Power: 18	Don't let the revs fall. Release the clutch and get back into the throttle in one smooth motion. That's why you're upshifting -- to accelerate. Otherwise, just continue slowing the car to a stop without upshifting. If you happen to come to a stop at a Toyota dealer, pick up a Camry while you're there. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite Roadster - Tour/Sport/6MT/GReddy SE catback/B&M short shift If the top is up, it must be parked.

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Spec Jay A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bummerton Posts: 1,510 Drives: MtB 09 370z Rep Power: 21	hes probally talking about how the rpms hang for a bit. if im just cruising around i turn SRM off since it causes the rpms to hang causing a jerky shift. the gear ratio difference is pretty big between first and second. __________________ 09 Monterey Blue Global Time Attack Street Class Build Build Thread:Saber! Instagram:@SpecJay

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Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland Posts: 8,736 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Too Late! lol __________________

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G37Sam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 1,507 Drives: RB'd G37 Rep Power: 22	That's weird, I thought you were having issues upshifting because you forgot where your clutch pedal was __________________ '14 Viper GTS '08 RB'd G37S - Sold

01-16-2010, 05:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Supragtsxr Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 81 Drives: '09 Black Base+Sport Rep Power: 17	Wow geez man I got so much hate im practically in tears lol. Maybe i should have been more specific. I gave an example cuz im not exactly sitting in my car where id 'feel' the right RPM and be able to comment. Maybe i should have gave a timeframe instead ya? Let's say...im shiftin from 1st to 2nd. It takes rougly 1-1.5secs to push the clutch in, let the RPM fall, and engage 2nd gear smoothly. Somehow i just feel this is too slow. It seems that when i push the cluth in, the RPMs stay as if i had not let the clutch out at all (i think the syncro rev match). In fact, the rpm wont fall until i move the shift lever into 2nd gear....that's when the rpm will drop down and i can engage the clutch. Does anyone else notice this or just me? If i turn the rev match off the rpms will fall sooner (like a regular manual tranny) and i can shift faster. Does this make sense?

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