I think I'm Shifting Wrong

scope22 · 01-15-2013, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

I get more feedback from this clutch pedal than I did with my SRT (and it feels heavier), however, the SRT's clutch engaged almost at the very bottom, whilst this is at the very top - I still haven't gotten used to it 100% and feel a little jerky when shifting (not sure if it's always going to be like that.

), but it's usually 1-2, 2-3... I'm fairly smooth otherwise.

But for me, different shoes have different feels too and that affects me.

Yea it does get jerky but it seems to depend on RPMS, if you're shifting at 3500+ then its preptty smooth, anything below its jerky. Also i bit of gas in between shifts makes it a big difference.

scope22 · 01-15-2013, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Lol, I kinda agree with your point anyways, but I still don't like the manual on the 370Z

I have no idea why they made the clutch pedal feel so linear... I like heavy clutches, but this isn't heavy, just lifeless...

I felft the same way untill i got a new clutch spring.

Haboob · 01-15-2013, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by scope22

Yea it does get jerky but it seems to depend on RPMS, if you're shifting at 3500+ then its preptty smooth, anything below its jerky. Also i bit of gas in between shifts makes it a big difference.

Have you noticed a difference in up-shifting with SRM on and off, or is it just me? Seems SRM on will keep the RPMs up for just a second while shifting vs. SRM off.

That or I'm still just on the gas a little too late/early.

I'll test the +3500 theory. I like to short shift a bit and see if it helps me save fuel (it doesn't, because I'm not consistent with it when the freeway/roads open up...

)

Mandingo · 01-15-2013, 11:35 AM

I've heard a lot of people mention the SRM theory, but it doesn't seem to change anything with upshifts in my car. The revs start to drop immediately. At least as far as I can tell.

R0bDC · 01-15-2013, 11:43 AM

Right now while driving to work I was at 2000rpms, 20 mph I was turning right and it would not let me go 2nd gear smoothly. So I decided to try 3rd and it let me in just fine. It almost seems like the car is saying "don't shift to second! Go to 3rd!!"

DIGItonium · 01-15-2013, 12:09 PM

Be careful downshifting in the middle of a turn or forcing it in gear. The last thing you want to do is lock up your tires in the middle of making a turn.

R0bDC · 01-15-2013, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

Be careful downshifting in the middle of a turn or forcing it in gear. The last thing you want to do is lock up your tires in the middle of making a turn.

I was actually on first gear! Trying to go to 2nd gear while turning.

chrischhorn · 01-15-2013, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by R0bDC

I was actually on first gear! Trying to go to 2nd gear while turning.

Change your fluid then report back. Complaining over and over again everyday isn't gonna solve anything until you actually try something about it......

R0bDC · 01-15-2013, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by chrischhorn

Change your fluid then report back. Complaining over and over again everyday isn't gonna solve anything until you actually try something about it......

harsh words. Don't like it, Don't read it! Plus I wasn't really complaining, I was really looking for advice.

scope22 · 01-15-2013, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Have you noticed a difference in up-shifting with SRM on and off, or is it just me? Seems SRM on will keep the RPMs up for just a second while shifting vs. SRM off.

That or I'm still just on the gas a little too late/early.

I'll test the +3500 theory. I like to short shift a bit and see if it helps me save fuel (it doesn't, because I'm not consistent with it when the freeway/roads open up...

)

I used to drive TransAms with high tourque short shifting was not a problem, this car doesn't like it

scope22 · 01-15-2013, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Have you noticed a difference in up-shifting with SRM on and off, or is it just me? Seems SRM on will keep the RPMs up for just a second while shifting vs. SRM off.

That or I'm still just on the gas a little too late/early.

I'll test the +3500 theory. I like to short shift a bit and see if it helps me save fuel (it doesn't, because I'm not consistent with it when the freeway/roads open up...

)

YES it does keep the RPMs up for a bit, i verifyed that with dealer, its how it works again if you're shifting below 3500 it will give you a jerk forward SO what i do is wait an extra second after i push the clutch in then its smooth as butter. So to me it seems that there are 2 ways to drive this car, fast and slow. When driving fast and shifting above 3500rpms its goign to shift fine no jerking, if you're driving slow then you need to give i an extra second between shifts.

scope22 · 01-15-2013, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mandingo

I've heard a lot of people mention the SRM theory, but it doesn't seem to change anything with upshifts in my car. The revs start to drop immediately. At least as far as I can tell.

if you shift very fast on lower RPMs like 2k or so you'll notice a jerk forward

R0bDC · 01-15-2013, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by scope22

YES it does keep the RPMs up for a bit, i verifyed that with dealer, its how it works again if you're shifting below 3500 it will give you a jerk forward SO what i do is wait an extra second after i push the clutch in then its smooth as butter. So to me it seems that there are 2 ways to drive this car, fast and slow. When driving fast and shifting above 3500rpms its goign to shift fine no jerking, if you're driving slow then you need to give i an extra second between shifts.

So when im in high speeds, when I press the clutch I should shift right away so I shift in high RPM's, but when im going slow I should wait a second to shift?

This is what I got from that

scope22 · 01-15-2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by R0bDC

So when im in high speeds, when I press the clutch I should shift right away so I shift in high RPM's, but when im going slow I should wait a second to shift?

This is what I got from that

its what i do...to reduce the jerk forward caused by SRM on lower RPMs

Haboob · 01-15-2013, 01:48 PM

Good, then I'm not going crazy!

01-15-2013, 11:35 AM	#94 (permalink)
Mandingo Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 625 Drives: '10 370z 6spd Rep Power: 3371	I've heard a lot of people mention the SRM theory, but it doesn't seem to change anything with upshifts in my car. The revs start to drop immediately. At least as far as I can tell. __________________ some mods

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DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 43	Be careful downshifting in the middle of a turn or forcing it in gear. The last thing you want to do is lock up your tires in the middle of making a turn. __________________

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