Jerky at low RPMS

Cmike2780 · 03-16-2011, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by tonybui

So you guys said just apply more gas to not get the jerk ?? well that's plain obvious

Now I have a problem with jerking at low RPMs also when driving in jammed traffic. Driving in 2nd gear, the car in front brakes, I let go of the clutch slowly (didnt want to go to neutral because the car in front would move pretty damn soon) and everything is fine, and then it jerks like 1 second later for maybe 2 times until the car in front moves and then I apply more gas then its fine and then it would happen again. The funny thing is it happens sometimes and sometimes it's smooth. Its my first manual car, so anyone mind sharing your experience on driving in jammed traffic would be much appreciated !!

You're doing fine. You just need to get a feel for when you should disengage the clutch before it stalls. Unless your nearly stopped, below say 5 mph, leave the clutch engaged in 2nd gear or drop down to 1st. You will only stall when your pretty much stopped. Also, I like to keep a big space between the car in front of me in stop & go traffic so I don't have to downshift to 1st if possible. People will take advantage and cut you off, but you just have to let it go.

It's not a 100% remedy, but you will have less bucking with more practice and experience. Good luck