question about shifting into first
yes never downshift to fist at all. only if stopped or almost stopped. most of the time when i get to a stop sign im in neutral, i always go from neutral to
2nd and then into 1st....doesnt wear the syncros, and it makes it an easy slip into 1st
2nd and then into 1st....doesnt wear the syncros, and it makes it an easy slip into 1st
I like to hang mine out around hairpins in 1st at 10mph so a forced downshift is a must. No double clutching required. Just rev match drop it in and get around the corner with or without lighting up the tires..... Shift to second at about 25-30mph... accel ..... brake for next turn .... repeat.
If I'm just coasting to a light and need to downshift to first ... generally I'm in the 3-7mph range and bit the throttle a bit and slide her in.
If I'm just coasting to a light and need to downshift to first ... generally I'm in the 3-7mph range and bit the throttle a bit and slide her in.
Last edited by Z_Driver; Oct 10, 2007 at 11:12 PM.
Originally Posted by page04Z
As old as this is I want to re-emphasize this
My recommendation is to NEVER EVER EVER under any circumstance downshift into first gear before coming to a stop or very close to it.
When I got my first fast car (02 wrx), I downshifted into 1st constantly while moving. You know what happened? My synchronizer decided to stop working around 50-60k miles. Its hard to push the shifter into 1st gear for a reason, you're wearing your syncro down.
The ONLY time you can do it is with a good double clutch which isn't easy for new clutch beginners.
My advice: Don't do it. I personally always shift into 2nd then into first gear when at a complete stop. It seems to take the stress off the drivetrain. If you notice even at a dead stop, it still is hesitant to go into first, going into 2nd then first seems to take that tension off the gears. Technically, since the driveshaft isn't spinning, the RPM's would have to be at zero for a perfect shift, so theres a bit of tension due to the DS not spinning but your flywheel is, but clutching into 2nd then first seems to work great. Or just wait a few moments with the clutch in before shifting
My recommendation is to NEVER EVER EVER under any circumstance downshift into first gear before coming to a stop or very close to it.
When I got my first fast car (02 wrx), I downshifted into 1st constantly while moving. You know what happened? My synchronizer decided to stop working around 50-60k miles. Its hard to push the shifter into 1st gear for a reason, you're wearing your syncro down.
The ONLY time you can do it is with a good double clutch which isn't easy for new clutch beginners.
My advice: Don't do it. I personally always shift into 2nd then into first gear when at a complete stop. It seems to take the stress off the drivetrain. If you notice even at a dead stop, it still is hesitant to go into first, going into 2nd then first seems to take that tension off the gears. Technically, since the driveshaft isn't spinning, the RPM's would have to be at zero for a perfect shift, so theres a bit of tension due to the DS not spinning but your flywheel is, but clutching into 2nd then first seems to work great. Or just wait a few moments with the clutch in before shifting
thank you for resurrecting a year old thread just to tell us something that was stated on the first page, that was real informative
there is a shift lock, its so you dont over gear/rev the engine for the speed, Technically first gear is just for taking off...once you are moving AT ALL you should be using second and so on
I try my best to avoid first anyway
I try my best to avoid first anyway
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