Jerkiness due to 6 speed manual gear ratio
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Jerkiness due to 6 speed manual gear ratio
I had my '08 base for almost a year now. One thing that annoyes the hell out of me, is that gears 4 through 6 are geared in such a way that it jerks when I upshift.
When upshifting, normally the revs would drop down. However,it seems to be dropping down too far. I would shift from 3 to 4 and when 4th gets engaged, the revs would jump up like 500 rpm. This sudden engine speed jump to match the revs of the next higher gear, causes the car to jerk. This is mostly noticeable when shifting slowly or in moderate fashion. (This is less noticeable when upshifting real fast.)
Am I the only one, who notices this?
When upshifting, normally the revs would drop down. However,it seems to be dropping down too far. I would shift from 3 to 4 and when 4th gets engaged, the revs would jump up like 500 rpm. This sudden engine speed jump to match the revs of the next higher gear, causes the car to jerk. This is mostly noticeable when shifting slowly or in moderate fashion. (This is less noticeable when upshifting real fast.)
Am I the only one, who notices this?
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Coming from a Scion tC I actually think the Z is very easy to drive smoothly.
You just have to be aware that the gear ratios are closer from 4 to 6.
It's designed for optimal acceleration at higher speeds.
Just shift a bit quicker than you would 1-2-3.
Hope that helps.
You just have to be aware that the gear ratios are closer from 4 to 6.
It's designed for optimal acceleration at higher speeds.
Just shift a bit quicker than you would 1-2-3.
Hope that helps.
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yes. 1-2 just needs a little more concentration on the clutch to get smooth. 2-3-4-5-6 is piece of cake.
what are your rpms when you shift?
initial rpm's may be too low. check your manual on optimal shifting points for a particular speed, also, you may be on the clutch too long and the revs drop too much.
what are your rpms when you shift?
initial rpm's may be too low. check your manual on optimal shifting points for a particular speed, also, you may be on the clutch too long and the revs drop too much.
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