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07-27-2010, 01:14 PM | #16 |
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I found that turning off the traction control helped with maintaining the shifting and jerking issue I started with. OP you might try that (hold down the TC button for over 5 seconds and you'll see the light come on). I'm also saving a lot more gas too it seems. I was 18 MPG on my first tank, the second is 18.4, and now I'm on my third. That might be because it's breaking itself in, or a combination of the TC and my ability to shift better (after not having a manual for over 10 years).
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07-27-2010, 01:19 PM | #17 | |
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07-27-2010, 01:29 PM | #18 | |
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I still have problems starting off in 1st or 2nd. No not stalling or anything but the fact that I feel like it's taking off too slow. |
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07-27-2010, 01:35 PM | #19 |
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Shifting manual tranny's are more of an are than a science. There is a great deal of feel and finesse required...
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. . OR... . . Take it up to 5k and drop the clutch each time you start. You will no longer feel like you're "taking off too slow". Problem solved. . .
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01-27-2012, 11:21 AM | #21 |
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To tell you the truth, in the city I usually shift 1st, 3rd and 6th or 2nd, 4th and 6th and some days just 2nd to 6th. The only time I use all of the gears is when blow the doors off a horse...
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01-27-2012, 01:19 PM | #22 |
When you push the clutch in to shift form first to second, give it a tad bit of gas to get the RPMs up a little it will match the speed your engine with your tranny. The more you drive, you will learn what your RPMs would be at any given MPH for any gear. If you can match the RPMs to what they would be if you didnt have the clutch in, your shifts should be much smoother.
If I'm wrong, please say something, this is the technique that i use. Plus i leaned how to drive a stick on my camaro. I also try to avoid a 1-2 shit i usually go 1-3 or 1-4, but i also aggressively accelerate a tad . |
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03-12-2012, 11:27 AM | #23 |
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I have been driving stick for 26 years, have a class a cdl, and after 300 miles I'm still trying to get the feel of this car.
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