1st gear whining when let go the gas
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1st gear whining when let go the gas
I just bought a 2009 RX-8 R3 with 6000 miles on it. this is my first manual car.
when I'm moving slowy in first gear, theres a whining sound as I let go the gas.
no sound when accelerating, just when decelerating using engine brake.
plz, help. thanks
when I'm moving slowy in first gear, theres a whining sound as I let go the gas.
no sound when accelerating, just when decelerating using engine brake.
plz, help. thanks
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In my opinion, that's not that unusual. However.............can't really think of a case where I'm actually decelerating in 1st gear very much if at all. Why would you really do that to any extent?
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nothing when accelerating tho, gear goes in smoothly.
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That's normal (as far as I know), all manual cars tend to whine in first gear at low speed. The only scenario where you'll ever really do this is in bumper to bumper traffic. I have an R3 also, she wines subtly if first gear in general, but you really hear it if you decelerate. Usually, I just put in the clutch and brake to a stop or to slow down rather than engine break to decelerate at such a low speed.
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That's normal (as far as I know), all manual cars tend to whine in first gear at low speed. The only scenario where you'll ever really do this is in bumper to bumper traffic. I have an R3 also, she wines subtly if first gear in general, but you really hear it if you decelerate. Usually, I just put in the clutch and brake to a stop or to slow down rather than engine break to decelerate at such a low speed.
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oh, another question
when I try do a sprint launch say 4000rpm, I can hear chriping sound from under the car. is it the clutch? dont think its the wheels.
when I try do a sprint launch say 4000rpm, I can hear chriping sound from under the car. is it the clutch? dont think its the wheels.
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fisrt gear whines for me too, I supose it must be normal since its been doing it since day 1. I think its the way the first gear is made , probably a bit wider than the other one for improve durability under stress, IMO anyway
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For clarification... i know why reverse whines, and no, i dont floor going backwards lol...