Is this shifting technique TOO harsh for our cars?
#1
Is this shifting technique TOO harsh for our cars?
Everytime im in the mood for extreme driving (usually on Freeway Entrance Ramps ) , I kinda push my car pretty hard with my shifting.
This is the way I shift when redlining my car:
Already rolling.... clutch in, put it in next gear, floor the gas, then dump the clutch (clompletely release the clutch, dropping the clutch, etc. ) .
I hear this is perfectly normal in aggresive driving... but I feel like my drivetrain and transmission is taking a beating (I guess from the big lugs during the 1-to-2 and 2-3 shifts)
Thanks for any feedback...
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This is the way I shift when redlining my car:
Already rolling.... clutch in, put it in next gear, floor the gas, then dump the clutch (clompletely release the clutch, dropping the clutch, etc. ) .
I hear this is perfectly normal in aggresive driving... but I feel like my drivetrain and transmission is taking a beating (I guess from the big lugs during the 1-to-2 and 2-3 shifts)
Thanks for any feedback...
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Last edited by Skaterbasist; 10-23-2006 at 01:36 AM.
#3
Originally Posted by kevinn
Well yeah? I bet you're chirping your car too. Your tires, brakes, clutch, and transmission are taking a huge beating. I'd calm down if i were you.
I really do not know how you got the idea of "your tires, brakes, clutch" are taking a HUGE beating. Theres a reason why they call the Luxury Sport cars. Plus, the tires, brakes, and clutch are probably taking the least beating.
The only thing I am worried about is my shifting technique and how much my car can take of this.
C'mon, have some fun with your car! No offense, but you dont sound like a fun driver
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#4
lol.
i do that too. except my "technique" is a lil different. i clutch in and let off the gas at the same time and switch gears and then release the clutch and floor it at the same time. It probably is a lil harsh for the cars, but its fun.
I don't think the brakes are taking a huge beating at all when you're doing that...unless you end up behind a slow car while merging and have to slam your brakes. lol.
tires and clutch are taking quite a beating though, but not as bad if you were tracking your car.
i do that too. except my "technique" is a lil different. i clutch in and let off the gas at the same time and switch gears and then release the clutch and floor it at the same time. It probably is a lil harsh for the cars, but its fun.
I don't think the brakes are taking a huge beating at all when you're doing that...unless you end up behind a slow car while merging and have to slam your brakes. lol.
tires and clutch are taking quite a beating though, but not as bad if you were tracking your car.
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Originally Posted by Yume
lol.
I don't think the brakes are taking a huge beating at all when you're doing that...unless you end up behind a slow car while merging and have to slam your brakes. lol.
I don't think the brakes are taking a huge beating at all when you're doing that...unless you end up behind a slow car while merging and have to slam your brakes. lol.
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You dont floor the gas and then dump your clutch. Do you know how to drive a manual? There is absolutely no reason to do that, unless your launchin in first gear. Even then, the max rpm you should dump it at is 3K. While already moving at higher speeds, you redline the gear, shift into next, redline that gear. You dont put it in gear, then floor it, then dump the clutch out. You gotta be a moron to do that. Learn how to drive a manual transmission before you blow it.
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You will not see any pro drivers doing that unless they are showing off AFTER the race. Yes, it will eat your clutch, U joints, tires, LSD and trany up.
Remember, unless you get someone other than the dealer to change your clutch, you are looking at $1.5 to $2K AND the loss of your warantee.
Remember, unless you get someone other than the dealer to change your clutch, you are looking at $1.5 to $2K AND the loss of your warantee.
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Originally Posted by skaterbasist
Already rolling.... clutch in, put it in next gear, floor the gas, then dump the clutch (clompletely release the clutch, dropping the clutch, etc. ) .
I hear this is perfectly normal in aggresive driving... but I feel like my drivetrain and transmission is taking a beating (I guess from the big lugs during the 1-to-2 and 2-3 shifts)
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I hear this is perfectly normal in aggresive driving... but I feel like my drivetrain and transmission is taking a beating (I guess from the big lugs during the 1-to-2 and 2-3 shifts)
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#10
This shouldn't be hard to adapt to, and you might find yourself going faster.
1. Start to clutch in and a split-second later pull out of gear. You'll be exiting the gate right as the clutch disengages.
2. You're in between gates with the clutch fully disengaged and ready for the next gear.
3. Enter the next completely.
4. Come off the clutch and roll into the throttle at the same time, very quickly. By the time the clutch pedal is fully up, your throttle should be planted to the floor. You'll limit the amount of clutch-slip and the resulting driveline shock.
This should pretty well mesh into what you feel is a single move or process that takes no thought.
1. Start to clutch in and a split-second later pull out of gear. You'll be exiting the gate right as the clutch disengages.
2. You're in between gates with the clutch fully disengaged and ready for the next gear.
3. Enter the next completely.
4. Come off the clutch and roll into the throttle at the same time, very quickly. By the time the clutch pedal is fully up, your throttle should be planted to the floor. You'll limit the amount of clutch-slip and the resulting driveline shock.
This should pretty well mesh into what you feel is a single move or process that takes no thought.
Last edited by GT-Ron; 10-23-2006 at 10:42 AM.
#12
what??
Originally Posted by kevinn
Well yeah? I bet you're chirping your car too. Your tires, brakes, clutch, and transmission are taking a huge beating. I'd calm down if i were you.
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#14
Originally Posted by 06BLACKMT
lol wow this was quickly turning into a flame thread
#15
Originally Posted by skaterbasist
I hear this is perfectly normal in aggresive driving...