Is a 2nd gear start OK?
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Hello to all. I am a new Z owner. Is a 2nd gear start OK in this car, with the low end torque that it has. I have tried it a couple of times and seems to work well. Anyone been at this for a while? Are there any long term effects?
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2nd gear starts are just fine. Just don't slip the clutch too much.
On level ground this is probably better than 1st gear starts -- one less shift -- but on a hill, probably should use 1st to avoid too much clutch slipping.....
-frank
On level ground this is probably better than 1st gear starts -- one less shift -- but on a hill, probably should use 1st to avoid too much clutch slipping.....
-frank
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On a similar note, has anyone here started in 2nd at the track? You could probably rev the hell out of it and get an STi-style launch... anyone here done it?
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Once in a while should be fine, but don't make it a habit, as others said..
Best thing to do, just learn slowly how to control how gently you press the gas pedal. I know how you feel, because in beginning I felt same thing, but after driving it a bit longer you'll get used to the torque
Best thing to do, just learn slowly how to control how gently you press the gas pedal. I know how you feel, because in beginning I felt same thing, but after driving it a bit longer you'll get used to the torque
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Originally posted by Jetpilot718
On a similar note, has anyone here started in 2nd at the track? You could probably rev the hell out of it and get an STi-style launch... anyone here done it?
On a similar note, has anyone here started in 2nd at the track? You could probably rev the hell out of it and get an STi-style launch... anyone here done it?
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Originally posted by Ricky
Once in a while should be fine, but don't make it a habit, as others said..
Best thing to do, just learn slowly how to control how gently you press the gas pedal. I know how you feel, because in beginning I felt same thing, but after driving it a bit longer you'll get used to the torque
Once in a while should be fine, but don't make it a habit, as others said..
Best thing to do, just learn slowly how to control how gently you press the gas pedal. I know how you feel, because in beginning I felt same thing, but after driving it a bit longer you'll get used to the torque
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