Hello @
Feathergun and welcome to MT driving..........
Well, ol @
Ultramaroon pretty much covered it. I'll just add my short shifting spew:
* Remember, a warmer transmission is a happier transmission.
* I would suggest that when shifting, wind up the last gear pretty tight (4-5,000 rpms) before shifting into the next higher gear.
* Also, when shifting, pull (or push) the shift lever slowly and firmly into the next gear.
* It's not a toggle switch ..... the lever is moving heavy transmission parts.
* I suggest you NOT "lazy leg" it ……. be sure to push the clutch pedal all the way to the floor.
The FR-S can be a bit touchy to clitch/shift because the clutch has a high engagement point, the car has a relatively lite flywheel and the engine has relative low torque.
The more you practice the better you will get at it ..... then it will become second nature. Well, most of the time ..... sometimes you won't get it right .....
Heck, I've been shifting vehicles (including tractors) since I was 5 years old ... let's see that's been ...... 68 years now ........ and I still "kill" my FR-S just about once a week......
humfrz