Need tips how to shift smoothly

cobra · 05-09-2014, 06:03 AM

Funny as it may sound but I need tips how to drive my 6 speed Z.
I cannot seem to get the hang of it from 1st to 2nd gear. It's always a little jerky when I release the clutch because it grabs so fast compare to my last car.
At what RPM is the best point to shift between 1st and 2nd. It seems to be
smoother when I don't rev the engine too high between shifts and keep the speed low. The higher gears are ok but it's between 1st and 2nd gears that cause me problems. I don't want my wife to snap her neck on her first ride with me, it will be embarassing. I've had the car for a full week of commuting now, stalled maybe twice but I'm better now. It's not my first 6 speed but this one is different.
I try not to push the clutch too far down and not rev too high,is it the best way,what's your technique, thanks

05-09-2014, 06:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
cobra Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Georgetown, Ontario Posts: 121 Drives: 2014 Blue 370Z M6 Rep Power: 12	Need tips how to shift smoothly Funny as it may sound but I need tips how to drive my 6 speed Z. I cannot seem to get the hang of it from 1st to 2nd gear. It's always a little jerky when I release the clutch because it grabs so fast compare to my last car. At what RPM is the best point to shift between 1st and 2nd. It seems to be smoother when I don't rev the engine too high between shifts and keep the speed low. The higher gears are ok but it's between 1st and 2nd gears that cause me problems. I don't want my wife to snap her neck on her first ride with me, it will be embarassing. I've had the car for a full week of commuting now, stalled maybe twice but I'm better now. It's not my first 6 speed but this one is different. I try not to push the clutch too far down and not rev too high,is it the best way,what's your technique, thanks Christothep likes this.

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