Starting in second gear.

Auston · 03-28-2010, 12:20 AM

Not a good idea. Puts too much stress on the engine from a start (think, immediately
'lugging' the engine)

Auston · 03-28-2010, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auston

Not a good idea. Puts too much stress on the engine from a start (think, immediately
'lugging' the engine)

Here's an article from the Dallas Morning News giving more
information (article about Saturn, but same reasoning applies):
"Skipping first gear will kill Saturn's clutch faster"

370Zsteve · 03-28-2010, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auston

Not a good idea. Puts too much stress on the engine from a start (think, immediately
'lugging' the engine)

Won't do anything to the engine. The clutch is another story.

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Auston Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 764 Drives: 2009 Z34 T+S RAE Rep Power: 17	Not a good idea. Puts too much stress on the engine from a start (think, immediately 'lugging' the engine)