I think I'm Shifting Wrong

R0bDC · 01-14-2013, 03:33 PM

I have only been driving Manual for the past 6 months, I had never drove manual before and so far I felt I was doing great. But my car was in the shop for over a week and I just got it back 2 days ago. Today while driving the car I tried to go fast, but while shifting gears the car traction symbol turns on, the yellow car with the lines behind it.

What could I be doing wrong?

6MT · 01-14-2013, 03:35 PM

The wheel speed sensors are reacting to a slight wheel spin issue. Which in turn sets off the electronic nanny (VDC). Normal. If you don't want to see that light, turn the VDC off. You're not doing anything wrong.

scgolfer7 · 01-14-2013, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

The wheel speed sensors are reacting to a slight wheel spin issue. Which in turn sets off the electronic nanny (VDC). Normal. If you don't want to see that light, turn the VDC off. You're not doing anything wrong.

Electronic Nanny is always stopping the fun....

1st · 01-14-2013, 03:49 PM

So technically if you would have done whatever it was that you were doing with vdc off. You would have broke traction.

VDC_OFF · 01-14-2013, 03:52 PM

if hes new to shifting i wouldnt tell him to turn the VDC OFF

kenchan · 01-14-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 1st

So technically if you would have done whatever it was that you were doing with vdc off. You would have broke traction.

and possibly many other things..

Haboob · 01-14-2013, 04:06 PM

I managed this going 4th-5th the other day.

Not sure I've ever done that in any car.

kenchan · 01-14-2013, 04:08 PM

huh... i hope on the track..

Benadrylz · 01-14-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

if hes new to shifting i wouldnt tell him to turn the VDC OFF

6MT · 01-14-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

huh... i hope on the track..

I've had the light go off for me in every gear. WOT shifts @7K. Wheels chirp also.

luigi90210 · 01-14-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by R0bDC

I have only been driving Manual for the past 6 months, I had never drove manual before and so far I felt I was doing great. But my car was in the shop for over a week and I just got it back 2 days ago. Today while driving the car I tried to go fast, but while shifting gears the car traction symbol turns on, the yellow car with the lines behind it.

What could I be doing wrong?

stop dumping the clutch from first to second

6MT · 01-14-2013, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by luigi90210

stop dumping the clutch from first to second

nepali · 01-14-2013, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

if hes new to shifting i wouldnt tell him to turn the VDC OFF

LOL...the irony...your advice and your username!

VDC_OFF · 01-14-2013, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nepali

LOL...the irony...your advice and your username!

I know what it can do with VDC OFF, not sure he knows

I only turn it off on the track...well mostly

Mt Tam I am · 01-14-2013, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by R0bDC

I have only been driving Manual for the past 6 months, I had never drove manual before and so far I felt I was doing great. But my car was in the shop for over a week and I just got it back 2 days ago. Today while driving the car I tried to go fast, but while shifting gears the car traction symbol turns on, the yellow car with the lines behind it.

What could I be doing wrong?

Is your style of driving different now? Is this new since it came out of the shop?

01-14-2013, 03:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
R0bDC Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: California Posts: 307 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 13	I think I'm Shifting Wrong I have only been driving Manual for the past 6 months, I had never drove manual before and so far I felt I was doing great. But my car was in the shop for over a week and I just got it back 2 days ago. Today while driving the car I tried to go fast, but while shifting gears the car traction symbol turns on, the yellow car with the lines behind it. What could I be doing wrong?

01-14-2013, 03:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	The wheel speed sensors are reacting to a slight wheel spin issue. Which in turn sets off the electronic nanny (VDC). Normal. If you don't want to see that light, turn the VDC off. You're not doing anything wrong. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

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VDC_OFF A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston (Pearland) Age: 44 Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 370Z M6 Rep Power: 17	if hes new to shifting i wouldnt tell him to turn the VDC OFF UNKNOWN_370, PapoZalsa, onzedge and 13 others like this. __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos

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1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	So technically if you would have done whatever it was that you were doing with vdc off. You would have broke traction.

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