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Originally Posted by OctaneFRS
Thanks for the reply. Yeah, I'm still working on the downshifting as well but I have never had as many issues upshifting smoothly in any manual I've driven. I'm sure it will get better with time but as you know it can get quite frustrating. Especially in a new car.
Speaking of downshifting, I'm working on that as well. My current technique when approaching a turn is to brake and ride the gear I'm in, usually sixth, until around idle and then quickly get off the break downshift into the appropriate gear and then accelerate through the corner. This can be tough depending on my speed. I know that heel-toeing and shifting into a lower gear earlier would be best but I'm not there yet.
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I picked mine up Wednesday and have had the same issues getting used to it, but I do think it really does take just that - getting used to it. A friend of mine who has been modifying and tuning 20+ years and driving a MT for 26+ told me this clutch is just a little "jackrabbit-y" and that a little jolt isn't a big deal, even if it's not the way I'm used to driving. I've been taking it super slow starting in first, barely touching the gas and letting the clutch out just enough to feel the engage point. Frustrating at first to be starting so slowly, but with practice, I've gotten better quickly. After a few hundred miles, I'm happy with my shifting in low gears.
Also, re: turning, he told me to brake as much as I need to ahead of the turn, shift into the appropriate gear, clutch out, and then accelerate out of the curve. That's working really well and seems to give me much more control.
On an end note, to make those of us who have struggled a bit feel better - the day I test drove it, the salesman said he wanted to drive it to a separate lot first and then would let me drive (ok...?). He proceeded to stall it three times before saying "Screw it. You drive. But I CAN drive a manual!!"
Sure... whatever, man.
Enjoy!