how many rpms do you rev at starting off first gear? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

2isballer · 04-02-2014, 11:10 PM

I'm kinda new to driving stick shift and it's a blast to drive. I still feel like I struggle a little bit with first gear. I was wondering how many RPM's do you rev at to get the car moving on first gear for NORMAL driving. I usually rev to about 1750 to 2300 rpm. I am not sure if that's too high and cause premature clutch wear. If you have any tips, it would be much appreciated. Thanks for your input.

illicitstylz · 04-02-2014, 11:14 PM

no more than 1100 and that's a bad start too.

1Cor10:23 · 04-02-2014, 11:16 PM

I engage at <1K, and fully off clutch pedal before 1.5K

JB86'd · 04-02-2014, 11:17 PM

I would say that's pretty normal, especially since you're newer at manual. The key to avoiding excess clutch wear is to not ride the clutch and let it out smoothly and fairly quick.

DavidBob · 04-02-2014, 11:22 PM

Figured this out as I started driving manual more, gently start releasing the clutch until you feel it start to grab. You'll feel the car start moving a little then you give it some gas and accelerate. Practice makes perfect. Hope that makes sence and helps.

Wyattkb · 04-03-2014, 12:02 AM

I usually rev to 4-5k then drop the clutch.

Bristecom · 04-03-2014, 12:40 AM

Usually around 15,000 RPM.

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But seriously... just give it enough power to not bog it down. As others have said, you'll eventually get the feel for what's right.

Cycotech · 04-03-2014, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Wyattkb

I usually rev to 4-5k then drop the clutch.

Someone likes to launch their car.

I usually rev and engage at 1.2K-1.5K.

dirtymax · 04-03-2014, 07:41 AM

wow you guys are low. I rev to at least 2k and I've been driving manual for 20+ years. Usually in a hurry to get to the next stop light tho

DarkSunrise · 04-03-2014, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by dirtymax

wow you guys are low. I rev to at least 2k and I've been driving manual for 20+ years. Usually in a hurry to get to the next stop light tho

Have you worn your clutches out quickly that way? I'll do that when I'm aggressively driving through the city, but always wondered how my clutch would fare if I did that constantly for 5+ yrs.

ProjectGT86 · 04-03-2014, 09:27 AM

how are you guys revving so low, idle is about half those RPMs the car likes to rev, dont you bring it to 5k ever?

side note: during normal driving and traffic i do rev at about about 2500-3000 rpms, i always considered that normal

Propaganda · 04-03-2014, 09:44 AM

I give it just enough to start moving. Flat ground is either <1k or letting out the clutch, even if I'm in a hurry. Hills require a little higher rpms (~1-1.5k) and a bit more finesse with the clutch. Around town, sometimes I shift between gears without the clutch

Prog · 04-03-2014, 10:48 AM

I rev to like 1.5-2k. Our clutches are so damn heavy that if I don't do that, I get in the habit of revving lower and end up stalling. I rarely - if ever - stalled my last car.

2nd Gen Scion · 04-03-2014, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Prog

I rev to like 1.5-2k. Our clutches are so damn heavy that if I don't do that, I get in the habit of revving lower and end up stalling. I rarely - if ever - stalled my last car.

This. 1.5-2k to get into first gear. I don't know what you others are doing...

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2isballer Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 2014 Scion FR-S Location: SoCal 626 Posts: 60 Thanks: 16 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	how many rpms do you rev at starting off first gear? I'm kinda new to driving stick shift and it's a blast to drive. I still feel like I struggle a little bit with first gear. I was wondering how many RPM's do you rev at to get the car moving on first gear for NORMAL driving. I usually rev to about 1750 to 2300 rpm. I am not sure if that's too high and cause premature clutch wear. If you have any tips, it would be much appreciated. Thanks for your input.

04-02-2014, 11:16 PM	#3
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JB86'd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: JAWS Location: socal Posts: 703 Thanks: 753 Thanked 437 Times in 224 Posts Mentioned: 27 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I would say that's pretty normal, especially since you're newer at manual. The key to avoiding excess clutch wear is to not ride the clutch and let it out smoothly and fairly quick. __________________

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illicitstylz Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2014 FRS - Whiteout - 6spd MT Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 117 Thanks: 245 Thanked 77 Times in 29 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	no more than 1100 and that's a bad start too.

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DavidBob Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Location: Northern NJ Posts: 505 Thanks: 413 Thanked 103 Times in 71 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Figured this out as I started driving manual more, gently start releasing the clutch until you feel it start to grab. You'll feel the car start moving a little then you give it some gas and accelerate. Practice makes perfect. Hope that makes sence and helps.

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Wyattkb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 Whiteout FRS Location: United States Posts: 444 Thanks: 56 Thanked 159 Times in 87 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I usually rev to 4-5k then drop the clutch.

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dirtymax Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 14' SWP BRZ MT limited Location: CA Posts: 129 Thanks: 1 Thanked 55 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	wow you guys are low. I rev to at least 2k and I've been driving manual for 20+ years. Usually in a hurry to get to the next stop light tho

04-03-2014, 09:44 AM	#12
Propaganda Diamonds & Cadillacs Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: '13 fr-s, 1974 911s Location: Internet Posts: 392 Thanks: 162 Thanked 157 Times in 102 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I give it just enough to start moving. Flat ground is either <1k or letting out the clutch, even if I'm in a hurry. Hills require a little higher rpms (~1-1.5k) and a bit more finesse with the clutch. Around town, sometimes I shift between gears without the clutch

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Prog Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2016 Cadillac CTS Location: North Carolina Posts: 497 Thanks: 177 Thanked 135 Times in 95 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I rev to like 1.5-2k. Our clutches are so damn heavy that if I don't do that, I get in the habit of revving lower and end up stalling. I rarely - if ever - stalled my last car.

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