new manual driver

mikerogowski · 05-07-2010, 10:24 PM

can any one tell me if it's normal to hear a "release+spinning" sound when i press the clutch sometimes, only in the first 2 gears

Xan · 05-07-2010, 10:31 PM

Not all have this, but it seems pretty common and nothing to worry about

Welcome!

mikerogowski · 05-08-2010, 12:04 AM

thanks

gauchowr · 05-08-2010, 02:44 AM

I hear this sound as well and am concerned as well. When in first gear and I engage the clutch before I shift into 2nd, I hear that clunky spinning noise as well. It just seems that my shifts from 1st to second aren't that smooth and all I am doing is pressing in the clutch before letting off the gas. Have you been driving manual for a while? I was driving auto for 7 years and now back to a manual so I may just be a little rusty.

David

Vegitto-kun · 05-08-2010, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gauchowr

I hear this sound as well and am concerned as well. When in first gear and I engage the clutch before I shift into 2nd, I hear that clunky spinning noise as well. It just seems that my shifts from 1st to second aren't that smooth and all I am doing is pressing in the clutch before letting off the gas. Have you been driving manual for a while? I was driving auto for 7 years and now back to a manual so I may just be a little rusty.

David

isnt it supposed to be let go off the throttle and then clutch? not the other way around.

gauchowr · 05-08-2010, 11:44 AM

I only do this from first to second to prevent the jerkiness. You are right though, I guess i push in the clutch as I am releasing the gas.

05-07-2010, 10:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
mikerogowski Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 11 Drives: 2009 370z M6 Yellow Rep Power: 15	new manual driver can any one tell me if it's normal to hear a "release+spinning" sound when i press the clutch sometimes, only in the first 2 gears

05-07-2010, 10:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	Not all have this, but it seems pretty common and nothing to worry about Welcome! __________________

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05-08-2010, 12:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
mikerogowski Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 11 Drives: 2009 370z M6 Yellow Rep Power: 15	thanks

05-08-2010, 02:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
gauchowr Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Age: 40 Posts: 46 Drives: 2010 Anniversary Z Rep Power: 16	I hear this sound as well and am concerned as well. When in first gear and I engage the clutch before I shift into 2nd, I hear that clunky spinning noise as well. It just seems that my shifts from 1st to second aren't that smooth and all I am doing is pressing in the clutch before letting off the gas. Have you been driving manual for a while? I was driving auto for 7 years and now back to a manual so I may just be a little rusty. David

05-08-2010, 11:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
gauchowr Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Age: 40 Posts: 46 Drives: 2010 Anniversary Z Rep Power: 16	I only do this from first to second to prevent the jerkiness. You are right though, I guess i push in the clutch as I am releasing the gas.