SeannMikee

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Whatup. Not a big deal but i was just wondering if when u guys are about to slow down to come to a stop sign or something and u put ur foot on the clutch and put it in first before u stop (knowing ur not gonna release the clutch until u start to go again in 1st) its like hard to put it in like u have to give it a little push. but while im at a complete stop its just normal when i put it in to 1st. I dno if its just my car or u guys too? Im just guessing that it might be like a safety thing so when ur driving u dont accedently put it in 1st. Thanks

Jarred@Z1

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Pretty normal 1st isnt syncroed like the rest of them.

ekidd

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you can rev match if you want it to go in a little easier. but your going to have to do it pretty smoothly

HDPDZO6

I would recommend treating 1st gear the same as reverse. I never engage it unless from a stop, as there isn't really a need to do otherwise. The reduced wear and tear by doing this is definitely worth it.

_Fayte_

It's normal, what you said. Like ^, I never goto first even when Im about to come to a complete stop. I just put it in N and use the brake, and keep it at N until the green light comes on, then I shift to 1st. I never engage the clutch and leave gear at 1st at a full stoplight.

bbs350z

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yea, when i slow down, i put it in neutral, and slow down. brakes are alot cheaper than a transmission, and as stated above.. treat first like reverse. if you must, second gear is as low as id go.

davidv

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Just a note for future reference. If you want to be taken seriously, write like an adult.

Vas@Extended

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+10000
same here

cheshirecat79

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This guy has it right.

When coming up to a stop, rev-match into second to use engine braking if you want.

A good rule of thumb is to never downshift into first unless you are fully stopped. If you really need it to go up an incline in a parking garage, etc, try engaging first when you are going under 10mph.

When the tranny is working against your shifting pattern, it's trying to tell you something.

SeannMikee

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No Im not downshifting into first im just putting into first while im rolling with my foot still on the clutch so i can start going again right after i come to a stop you know

cheshirecat79

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Even with the clutch in all the advice still applies. The clutch doesn't disconnect your gears from the rolling wheels, only from the engine.

SeannMikee

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oh alright i get it, thanks guys ill keep this in mind