I think I'm Shifting Wrong

R0bDC · 01-15-2013, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fzgood

I'm driving my first MT car too. About 2.5 months into ownership and I can feel my shifts getting smoother, more natural, and just better, but I know there's a long way to go.

I've let a couple other people drive my car and the car is smooth as silk.

If I hadn't done this, I probably would have doubts, just like OP, as to how smooth the car can be.

If you have someone you can trust, go for a ride with them. It's definitely worth finding out if the problem is the driver, not the car. While you're at it, pick up some tips.

I had both my brothers who have been driving manual cars 10+ years and my friend who has been driving for 3 years. I feel I'm as good if not better than them, Its rare when I have the issue. I honestly do feel its the car more than its me, but time will tell. And when I change the trasmission oil that will hopefully help.

Lastly the only thing I have not been able to pick up so well is Taking off Super Fast! The first time I let my friend drive the car he took off so fast and when he shifted gears my head you went back and hit againsnt the sit like in the movies Crazy. I have yet to replicate that.

forza370z · 01-16-2013, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by R0bDC

I had both my brothers who have been driving manual cars 10+ years and my friend who has been driving for 3 years. I feel I'm as good if not better than them, Its rare when I have the issue. I honestly do feel its the car more than its me, but time will tell. And when I change the trasmission oil that will hopefully help.

Lastly the only thing I have not been able to pick up so well is Taking off Super Fast! The first time I let my friend drive the car he took off so fast and when he shifted gears my head you went back and hit againsnt the sit like in the movies Crazy. I have yet to replicate that.

1. Turn of VDC.
2. Rev up to 5k.
3. Dump the clutch.

R0bDC · 01-16-2013, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by forza370z

1. Turn of VDC.
2. Rev up to 5k.
3. Dump the clutch.

Sounds scary! I'm not ready lol I really need to find a track in my area so I can go top speed and learn drifting, etc

forza370z · 01-16-2013, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by R0bDC

Sounds scary! I'm not ready lol I really need to find a track in my area so I can go top speed and learn drifting, etc

Just kidding man.

Don't do it in public road! Yes, do it on the track or drag strip. I actually did rev up to 3k dump the clutch and the fun factor is 10 out of 10.

6MT · 01-16-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by forza370z

1. Turn of VDC.
2. Rev up to 5k.
3. Dump the clutch.

That's just silly!

scope22 · 01-16-2013, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by R0bDC

I had both my brothers who have been driving manual cars 10+ years and my friend who has been driving for 3 years. I feel I'm as good if not better than them, Its rare when I have the issue. I honestly do feel its the car more than its me, but time will tell. And when I change the trasmission oil that will hopefully help.

Lastly the only thing I have not been able to pick up so well is Taking off Super Fast! The first time I let my friend drive the car he took off so fast and when he shifted gears my head you went back and hit againsnt the sit like in the movies Crazy. I have yet to replicate that.

What is your way of taking of fast?

R0bDC · 01-16-2013, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by scope22

What is your way of taking of fast?

Kinda hard to answer, what do u mean?

scope22 · 01-16-2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by R0bDC

Kinda hard to answer, what do u mean?

Sorry, retard gene kicked in.....I mean what is your shifting procedure for fast takeoffs, do you rev up and dump the clutch or wait for clutch to hook up and floor it?

R0bDC · 01-16-2013, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by scope22

Sorry, retard gene kicked in.....I mean what is your shifting procedure for fast take offs, do you rev up and dump the clutch or wait for clutch to hook up and floor it?

This is what I do! I take off on first gear hit like 5k Rpms, press the clutch. Shift to second gear, not so fast but not so slow i take out the clutch, and so on. What do ppl mean by "dump the clutch" "wait for clutch to hook up and floor it?"

JARblue · 01-16-2013, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by R0bDC

This is what I do! I take off on first gear hit like 5k Rpms, press the clutch. Shift to second gear, not so fast but not so slow i take out the clutch, and so on. What do ppl mean by "dump the clutch" "wait for clutch to hook up and floor it?"

Dump the clutch = rev up in neutral with shift knob in first, then let go of the clutch completely (dumping it) when your RPMs are up high - this creates much more wear on the clutch than the method below

Wait for the clutch = floor the accelerator once the gear is engaged but the RPMs at the shift are reasonable

scope22 · 01-16-2013, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by R0bDC

This is what I do! I take off on first gear hit like 5k Rpms, press the clutch. Shift to second gear, not so fast but not so slow i take out the clutch, and so on. What do ppl mean by "dump the clutch" "wait for clutch to hook up and floor it?"

Dump the clutch means you rev up to say 3K RMP with clutch pressed, then you release the clutch very fast by either moving your foot up fast or moving it to the side and clutch will pop back up, i haven't done this because i'm not sure if it will cause more wear, but there are lots of you tube videos...

R0bDC · 01-16-2013, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Dump the clutch = rev up in neutral with shift knob in first, then let go of the clutch completely (dumping it) when your RPMs are up high - this creates much more wear on the clutch than the method below

Wait for the clutch = floor the accelerator once the gear is engaged but the RPMs at the shift are reasonable

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Originally Posted by scope22

Dump the clutch means you rev up to say 3K RMP with clutch pressed, then you release the clutch very fast by either moving your foot up fast or moving it to the side and clutch will pop back up, i haven't done this because i'm not sure if it will cause more wear, but there are lots of you tube videos...

So when u are in first gear with the clutch pressed you rev then just let it go. Sounds like a recipe for disaster!

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