Just bought a Z need some shifting tips
Originally Posted by Deftones
Probably because my Z is a Base and doesn't have the TCS, VDC, and no LSD. Couple months ago I was making a left hand turn... shifted to 2nd with a little over 3k rpms and ended up spining out. I felt like a total tool. I'll get more daring after I add my LSD, but for now, I'd rather play it safe with 2nd gear. I'm sure the new Toyo's played a part as well. They seem to grab better now... but when I first put them on I was drifting nearly every other turn.
Gotcha, for some reason I was thinking you were doing that in a straight away. I have the base too and also notice slip in the turns as well. I can't wait for my LSD, I'm tired of having to back off the gas around turns because I have one tire spinning.
Really I haven't noticed any slips during turns. I have a base and take turns going into second well over 3k rpm. You are either letting off the clutch to quick or wot on entry on the turn.
Originally Posted by Myfirst07'350Z
Really I haven't noticed any slips during turns. I have a base and take turns going into second well over 3k rpm. You are either letting off the clutch to quick or wot on entry on the turn.
just follow everyones advice in this thread, this was my first manual too and ive put about 400 miles on it, my 1-2 shift is sometimes jerky but for the most part is smooth. starting from a stop was the hardest part for me well keeping it smooth
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I don't know if anybody mention this but don't let go of the gas as soon as you step on the clutch, you let go of the gas when you know you're about to reach your friction point. Doing it this way allow little time for the rpm to drop resulting in a smoother shift.
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^^ 
The rpm's drop way too slowly in the Z when engaging the clutch. I hate this (waiting for the engine to slow before doing the shift). You see the problem with the Z when comparing/driving a Porsche or 'vette.
--Spike
The rpm's drop way too slowly in the Z when engaging the clutch. I hate this (waiting for the engine to slow before doing the shift). You see the problem with the Z when comparing/driving a Porsche or 'vette.--Spike
Last edited by Spike100; Jun 27, 2007 at 06:22 PM.
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