Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - (MT question) Who honestly uses 1st gear besides on a hill?

djrelic · 10-07-2012, 12:36 PM

1st gear is so damn low range torquey.

I never really use cause its so rough. I usually always use 2nd gear to pull away from a stop sign or stop light on level ground or when the car is facing down a hill.

Even the syncros in the tranny will not allow you to get into the 1st gear gate unless you are at a complete stop.

I think that 2nd gear is the smoothest way for me to get going from a light or stop.

What is everyone else's opinion on 1st gear in our manual trans car?

10-07-2012, 12:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
djrelic Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Philly Posts: 116 Drives: 09' Touring 6spd Rep Power: 13	(MT question) Who honestly uses 1st gear besides on a hill? 1st gear is so damn low range torquey. I never really use cause its so rough. I usually always use 2nd gear to pull away from a stop sign or stop light on level ground or when the car is facing down a hill. Even the syncros in the tranny will not allow you to get into the 1st gear gate unless you are at a complete stop. I think that 2nd gear is the smoothest way for me to get going from a light or stop. What is everyone else's opinion on 1st gear in our manual trans car?