is it ok to slip my clutch often in 2nd gear when my rpm is below 2k? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

awhatzable · 06-10-2015, 02:03 PM

Am I better of feathering at 1500-2000rpm in 2nd gear and have that chattering,rattling or grinding noise or should I slip the clutch to bring the revs up ?

Also, What's that noise when accelerating below 2000rpm in 2nd gear ? Am I lugging the engine or is it something else ?

8R6 · 06-10-2015, 02:08 PM

when im stuck in traffic (every morning), if my car is moving even at like 5mph ill keep it in 2nd. the only time im in 1st is when ive come to a dead stop and then start to move again but barely. once i shift to 2nd, i stay in it (or higher if needed) until i come to complete stop. once in awhile i'll revmatch to 1st again if speed drops to like 3mph or less and we're all creeping forward without actually stopping.

tennisfreak · 06-10-2015, 02:11 PM

You shouldn't need to slip your clutch in 2nd gear regardless.

Dont slip clutch for no reason.

Tcoat · 06-10-2015, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tennisfreak

You shouldn't need to slip your clutch in 2nd gear regardless.

Dont slip clutch for no reason.

THIS ^ PERIOD!

awhatzable · 06-10-2015, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 8R6

when im stuck in traffic (every morning), if my car is moving even at like 5mph ill keep it in 2nd. the only time im in 1st is when ive come to a dead stop and then start to move again but barely. once i shift to 2nd, i stay in it (or higher if needed) until i come to complete stop. once in awhile i'll revmatch to 1st again if speed drops to like 3mph or less and we're all creeping forward without actually stopping.

5pmh in 2nd

does your engine lug or chatter a bit ? mine lug at 16-17mph and below

awhatzable · 06-10-2015, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tennisfreak

You shouldn't need to slip your clutch in 2nd gear regardless.

Dont slip clutch for no reason.

MY engine chatters even with a light foot especially if its around 12mph. Is the chatter sound normal ?

awhatzable · 06-10-2015, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat

THIS ^ PERIOD!

Does your engine make weird noise accelerating at really low rpm in 2nd gear ? If so, it it normal to have ?

JozhGoober · 06-10-2015, 02:19 PM

If you're lugging in 2nd at those speeds, you likely just need to be smoother on the gas. The car is perfectly comfortable in 2nd down to 1.5k RPM or lower as long as you ease on the gas when you want to accelerate.

awhatzable · 06-10-2015, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JozhGoober

If you're lugging in 2nd at those speeds, you likely just need to be smoother on the gas. The car is perfectly comfortable in 2nd down to 1.5k RPM or lower as long as you ease on the gas when you want to accelerate.

Really ??? even if I'm going uphill with passengers ? I'm noob sorry

JozhGoober · 06-10-2015, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by awhatzable

Does your engine make weird noise accelerating at really low rpm in 2nd gear ? If so, it it normal to have ?

Actually mine does have a sort of weird rasp or buzz at low RPM acceleration, I think it's something to do with the fuel injection modes at low RPM.

Tcoat · 06-10-2015, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by awhatzable

Does your engine make weird noise accelerating at really low rpm in 2nd gear ? If so, it it normal to have ?

I don't accelerate at low RPM in 2nd so don't have a noise but would expect that it is lugging. My car rarely sees anything under 3000 while in gear. In the case you said at the start of the thread I would be in first with revs up.

awhatzable · 06-10-2015, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

I don't accelerate at low RPM in 2nd so don't have a noise but would expect that it is lugging. My car rarely sees anything under 3000 while in gear. In the case you said at the start of the thread I would be in first with revs up.

Sowhen your making a turn in 2nd gear it doesn't drop to 2000rpm and below? How fast are you turning ?

Tcoat · 06-10-2015, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by awhatzable

How do you keep your rpm at 3000 while turning in 2nd gear at a safe speed ?

From a stop stay in first. Moving start turn, clutch all the way in if too fast through turn clutch out again at end of turn or this is the one time I may let it drop below 3000 but certainly not down to 1500 or less. 3000 rpm in 2nd is not all that fast.

chaoskaze · 06-10-2015, 02:37 PM

When I roll forward in traffic I try to stay in 1st... but if u are just rolling forward in 2nd & gas it really slow I notice u can get by without lugging the engine at around 6-7 mile.

View Poll Results: Is the chattering engine sound normal when accelerating in 2nd gear at 1500-2000rpm?
Yes, the sound is normal. (please explain what the sound is)	19	44.19%
No, you should slip the clutch a bit	11	25.58%
None of the above. (tell me what is right below )	13	30.23%
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06-10-2015, 02:03 PM	#1
awhatzable Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: GTS86 Location: Sydney Posts: 101 Thanks: 26 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	is it ok to slip my clutch often in 2nd gear when my rpm is below 2k? Am I better of feathering at 1500-2000rpm in 2nd gear and have that chattering,rattling or grinding noise or should I slip the clutch to bring the revs up ? Also, What's that noise when accelerating below 2000rpm in 2nd gear ? Am I lugging the engine or is it something else ? Last edited by awhatzable; 06-10-2015 at 09:07 PM.

06-10-2015, 02:08 PM	#2
8R6 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: FRS Location: SoCal Posts: 2,086 Thanks: 2,738 Thanked 1,338 Times in 746 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	when im stuck in traffic (every morning), if my car is moving even at like 5mph ill keep it in 2nd. the only time im in 1st is when ive come to a dead stop and then start to move again but barely. once i shift to 2nd, i stay in it (or higher if needed) until i come to complete stop. once in awhile i'll revmatch to 1st again if speed drops to like 3mph or less and we're all creeping forward without actually stopping. __________________ Team BRG inspire-usa My car build #8R6

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