I think I'm Shifting Wrong

Chuck33079 · 01-25-2013, 11:53 AM

Dude, you started a thread looking for input and advice. That's what you're getting. There's a difference between successfully commuting in bad traffic and hills (you're absolutely right about how much of a bitch it is to drive in that area), and the proper technique for spirited driving. In numerous posts you've described starting off in second, trying to upshift at 2k rpm, shifting during the turn, setting off VDC while shifting, and coasting for five seconds while shifting. All of these are less than good, and are easily fixed by adjusting your technique. We're not throwing rocks at you, we're trying to help. Everybody has to learn at some point.

Could a professional driver find things to improve about my driving? Of course, that's why I want an instructor riding with me. That's why I'm building a dedicated track car so I can learn more without worrying about destroying my Z. Finding things to improve isn't a bad thing.

The only downside to real professional instruction besides cost is the critical hit to one's ego. I thought I was a really good driver. After a few laps with a real professional driver, I realized I'm a hack and need a lot of instruction.

R0bDC · 01-25-2013, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Dude, you started a thread looking for input and advice. That's what you're getting. There's a difference between successfully commuting in bad traffic and hills (you're absolutely right about how much of a bitch it is to drive in that area), and the proper technique for spirited driving. In numerous posts you've described starting off in second, trying to upshift at 2k rpm, shifting during the turn, setting off VDC while shifting, and coasting for five seconds while shifting. All of these are less than good, and are easily fixed by adjusting your technique. We're not throwing rocks at you, we're trying to help. Everybody has to learn at some point.

Could a professional driver find things to improve about my driving? Of course, that's why I want an instructor riding with me. That's why I'm building a dedicated track car so I can learn more without worrying about destroying my Z. Finding things to improve isn't a bad thing.

The only downside to real professional instruction besides cost is the critical hit to one's ego. I thought I was a really good driver. After a few laps with a real professional driver, I realized I'm a hack and need a lot of instruction.

Looking back at some of my most I could see how people misinterpreted what I wrote. Either way, I can drive fine. Sorry for the confusion, no need to keep giving me advice. OVER/Closed Thread!

kenchan · 01-25-2013, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

you've described starting off in second, trying to upshift at 2k rpm, setting off VDC while shifting, and

these sounds like driving Z in deep snow. lol

Chuck33079 · 01-25-2013, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

these sounds like driving Z in deep snow. lol

Come on, man. The thread's apparently OVER/closed.

bfowlzr33 · 01-25-2013, 01:12 PM

happens to me everytime i take off on the highway (after getting stuck behind an idiot in the passing lane traveling the same speed as the right lane) i get infuriated and fly past them once they get outta damn way!

Bucketlist2012 · 01-25-2013, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Dude,

The only downside to real professional instruction besides cost is the critical hit to one's ego. I thought I was a really good driver. After a few laps with a real professional driver, I realized I'm a hack and need a lot of instruction.

JARblue · 01-25-2013, 05:29 PM

ibtl

gaveup · 01-28-2013, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by R0bDC

Let me say this again. I CAN DRIVE FINE!!! I was just trying to improve my technique. I have driven thru downtown San Francisco, the bay bridge, golden gate, the SF feared hills, etc (in more than one occasion) all in the weekends when traffic is among the worst in the country in my 370z manual car. I was just looking to improve. If I was a professional driver and I sat next to you "manual driver experts" I swear i would be able to point things out that you can improve on even though you have been driving for years.

I can drive, better than most people I bet. I was just looking to improve, I'm sure ALL of you can improve as well.

Rant over!

Given your posts, I somehow doubt our definitions of " driving fine" vastly differ. But hey, it's your transmission and clutch, not mine... Thank god.

axmea? · 01-29-2013, 12:36 AM

Sorry to digress. This is one of the funniest and entertaining threads ever.

Good_Tymes · 04-08-2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

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

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

I've expierenced this today on my way to work also....4th to 5th.. its grinding and im shifting perfectly. First time it happened so how can i fix this?

Haboob · 04-08-2013, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Good_Tymes

I've expierenced this today on my way to work also....4th to 5th.. its grinding and im shifting perfectly. First time it happened so how can i fix this?

Grinding? Possibly synchro's? Do you have the sport package w/SRM?

I haven't had any grinding. What I was talking about was TCS coming on going 4-5 (may have been still flashing from a previous shift

).

I'm no expert though, I usually ask around here or amongst more knowledgeable friends in the car scene.

I think I've heard upgrading the tranny fluid may help this a little, unless something is really worn/damaged.

How many miles are on it?

01-25-2013, 11:53 AM	#181 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Dude, you started a thread looking for input and advice. That's what you're getting. There's a difference between successfully commuting in bad traffic and hills (you're absolutely right about how much of a bitch it is to drive in that area), and the proper technique for spirited driving. In numerous posts you've described starting off in second, trying to upshift at 2k rpm, shifting during the turn, setting off VDC while shifting, and coasting for five seconds while shifting. All of these are less than good, and are easily fixed by adjusting your technique. We're not throwing rocks at you, we're trying to help. Everybody has to learn at some point. Could a professional driver find things to improve about my driving? Of course, that's why I want an instructor riding with me. That's why I'm building a dedicated track car so I can learn more without worrying about destroying my Z. Finding things to improve isn't a bad thing. The only downside to real professional instruction besides cost is the critical hit to one's ego. I thought I was a really good driver. After a few laps with a real professional driver, I realized I'm a hack and need a lot of instruction. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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bfowlzr33 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Age: 34 Posts: 150 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z SR M6 Rep Power: 13	happens to me everytime i take off on the highway (after getting stuck behind an idiot in the passing lane traveling the same speed as the right lane) i get infuriated and fly past them once they get outta damn way!