Got new whiteout MT FRS and need some help

[ShowTime_DW]

Got my new FRS 2days ago and it is beautiful!!! But, have some issues to drive when start in 1st gear and change to second gear. Is anyone can tell me when to change gear from 1st to 2? I used to drove MT corolla....

Aslo hear some clinking sound when change gears and release the clutch , is it normal? I also feel the clutch pedal is super high for me ....

[Bach415]

Originally Posted by ShowTime_DW

Got my new FRS 2days ago and it is beautiful!!! But, have some issues to drive when start in 1st gear and change to second gear. Is anyone can tell me when to change gear from 1st to 2? I used to drove MT corolla....

Aslo hear some clinking sound when change gears and release the clutch , is it normal? I also feel the clutch pedal is super high for me ....

It's normal for the clunking sounds. The car needs to be warmed up in order for the 1st to 2nd gear and going back to neutral to be smooth.

[ShowTime_DW]

Originally Posted by Bach415

It's normal for the clunking sounds. The car needs to be warmed up in order for the 1st to 2nd gear and going back to neutral to be smooth.

Thanks for replying. I heard a lot complaining about this sound, but seems like it is normal.

I can not drive smooth from 1st gear to 2nd . When should I change the gear?

[usptwins]

possibly around 2-2.500rpms... Thats if your just cruising along.

[Bach415]

I would say 2.5-3k rpm instead of what usptwins said. Just switch the gears slowly. When the car is warmed up(or driven for ~5-10 minutes), it should be much more easier to switch gears.

[ShowTime_DW]

Originally Posted by Bach415

I would say 2.5-3k rpm instead of what usptwins said. Just switch the gears slowly. When the car is warmed up(or driven for ~5-10 minutes), it should be much more easier to switch gears.

Did you adjust the Clutch Pedal hight? lol

[W2]

It was hit on above but yes shifting gets better once the car gets warmed up. There are a lot of threads discussing this and it is completely normal.

I did find the shifting got better after a few thousand miles but the best thing I did was change out the transmission fluid. I personally went with Amsoil but other members here have been having great luck with different premium brands as well.

[ShowTime_DW]

Originally Posted by W2

It was hit on above but yes shifting gets better once the car gets warmed up. There are a lot of threads discussing this and it is completely normal.

I did find the shifting got better after a few thousand miles but the best thing I did was change out the transmission fluid. I personally went with Amsoil but other members here have been having great luck with different premium brands as well.

Did you change the transmission oil by yourself ?

[Bach415]

Originally Posted by ShowTime_DW

Did you adjust the Clutch Pedal hight? lol

Nope. Stock clutch pedal height. I decided to just keep it the way it is and do muscle memory on where the engagement point is.

[W2]

Originally Posted by ShowTime_DW

Did you change the transmission oil by yourself ?

Yes, it was very easy and there is a good DIY write up in the DIY section. There is a drain plug and a fill plug, the only really special tool you need is a pump to get the new oil in as space is limited around the fill plug. If you do go this route you might as well do the diff at the same time, equally as easy.

[ShowTime_DW]

Originally Posted by Bach415

Nope. Stock clutch pedal height. I decided to just keep it the way it is and do muscle memory on where the engagement point is.

Do you know if I adjust the clutch height to lower position, is that mean the free distance will be decreased?

[Mad_Mike]

Originally Posted by ShowTime_DW

I can not drive smooth from 1st gear to 2nd . When should I change the gear?

There is a setting you can enable that will tell you what gear you are in and when to shift. It is disabled by default. Look it up in your owners manual.

I'm at 1,500 miles and I am just starting to get used to this clutch...it's weird.

[Bach415]

Originally Posted by ShowTime_DW

Do you know if I adjust the clutch height to lower position, is that mean the free distance will be decreased?

I have no idea. Just look in the DIY section for the clutch adjustment thread. I'm sure there are more answers relating to adjustment of the clutch pedal there.

[bcj]

Yes. The white ones because racecar.

Actual, take it slow for break in. You'll get used to the actuation eventually.
First gear is quite low. It's going to sound like you're trying to race the next lane every time.
Take the time to make the shift to second leisurely.

I'm getting used to matching revs to the speed I'm moving on the 1 to 2 shift and easing the clutch.
It's been a month and a half though. Only getting used to it now, as I've been driving all day every day for almost a week.

On my motorcycles, I've found that it's easier to make a clean shift 1 to 2 in the upper revs.
The FR-S seems to work similarly. It's not really practical in light to light driving at 25 max.