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Originally Posted by Ddreder
I read your post but I dont think I understand what you're getting at.. Are you saying that when you take of in first that you should just sit in that gear longer? or maybe at a certain speed for 5ish seconds before shifting? I only ask because I think I might try this today and see if it helps. Everytime I go for second gear it is a clunkfest and it feels like a beaten up transmission. For reference my 90 miata isnt even that bad and it has had a long hard life full of clutch kicks and side steps. I am just getting mega frustrated and I even had the dealer "check it out" which they didnt do squat. I think I am going to have to take them for a ride along because I really dont think that it is supposed to do that.. plus constant gear lockouts when up shifting and downshifting are getting on my nerves..  |
Yes- 'hang' in first for a little longer than normal, sweeping up to around 3k rpm or so. Then shift into second like normal.
Takes a little practice but his advice is sound and I've been enjoying great results so far with the technique. I sometimes get the notch/clunk... but that's due to me being lazy or dropping the gate too quickly/not at the right rpm