If I LOSE one more BEEPING race....help experts!
06-17-2009 | 05:24 PM
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If I LOSE one more BEEPING race....help experts!
ARGHHH! All my years racing around and shifting quickly, no car has frustrated me like my beloved 2006 GT.
WHAT IS THE FRICKIN' SECRET TO CONSISANT FAST 1st-TO-2nd GEAR SHIFTS WITHOUT GRINDING?
I learned right away in 2006 you can't pull the shifter at a slight angle toward you when shifting. GRIND!
I learned you have to pull the shifter STRAIGHT down. Trouble is, sometimes I still grind, especially if I shift FAST and at real high RPM's.
EXPERTS: What's the secret? I get the jump off the line then end up embarrassed when GRIND...................????
WHAT IS THE FRICKIN' SECRET TO CONSISANT FAST 1st-TO-2nd GEAR SHIFTS WITHOUT GRINDING?
I learned right away in 2006 you can't pull the shifter at a slight angle toward you when shifting. GRIND!
I learned you have to pull the shifter STRAIGHT down. Trouble is, sometimes I still grind, especially if I shift FAST and at real high RPM's.
EXPERTS: What's the secret? I get the jump off the line then end up embarrassed when GRIND...................????
06-17-2009 | 05:27 PM
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meh - i never lose . See link below LOL
but to help with your problem . Try shifting a little earlier in 1st - say 7500ish . I garantee you will be be just as quick and never grind your gears
but to help with your problem . Try shifting a little earlier in 1st - say 7500ish . I garantee you will be be just as quick and never grind your gears
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06-17-2009 | 05:31 PM
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Redline oil...will try.
And nope on the tranny abuse. I rarely race. Oh, I drive aggressively but when I do race I fear the grind because the thing is so sensitive. In my 3-years I probably have 6 grinds and the timing of some TICK ME OFF. Like yesterday's G35. Had him off the line and then GRIND...then the lane ended. CRAP!
And nope on the tranny abuse. I rarely race. Oh, I drive aggressively but when I do race I fear the grind because the thing is so sensitive. In my 3-years I probably have 6 grinds and the timing of some TICK ME OFF. Like yesterday's G35. Had him off the line and then GRIND...then the lane ended. CRAP!
06-17-2009 | 05:32 PM
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Redline oil...will try.
And nope on the tranny abuse. I rarely race. Oh, I drive aggressively but when I do race I fear the grind because the thing is so sensitive. In my 3-years I probably have 6 grinds and the timing of some TICK ME OFF. Like yesterday's G35. Had him off the line and then GRIND...then the lane ended. CRAP!
And nope on the tranny abuse. I rarely race. Oh, I drive aggressively but when I do race I fear the grind because the thing is so sensitive. In my 3-years I probably have 6 grinds and the timing of some TICK ME OFF. Like yesterday's G35. Had him off the line and then GRIND...then the lane ended. CRAP!
06-17-2009 | 05:41 PM
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To go faster you must slow down. Brake later, accelerate sooner, give yourself more time to get into the next gear. Time is made in the corners, not during shifts.
If I catch you street racing in your 8, I'll personally steal your engine from you.
If I catch you street racing in your 8, I'll personally steal your engine from you.
06-17-2009 | 05:47 PM
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Yes, I think you are 100% correct. On my past cars (Mazda Protege's, 323 and '82 Rx7) I could shift super fast and in one tug. This tranny doesn't like that into 2nd. It's almost like I have to shift in 2 movements.....1st to middle and down into 2nd. Like a pa-pa movement.
06-17-2009 | 05:48 PM
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06-17-2009 | 06:37 PM
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^soooo that the way your supposed to do it 
i always thought 1st gear was to push down on the shift, and go all way to the right then down...i heard that the best way to launch was to rev to 9k and SLOWLY feather the clutch
i always thought 1st gear was to push down on the shift, and go all way to the right then down...i heard that the best way to launch was to rev to 9k and SLOWLY feather the clutch
06-17-2009 | 06:39 PM
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i am not sure who taught you how to drive dozer. but you have been doing it all wrong. i suggest you follow the diagram that i layed out eariler. its the secret to success.
06-17-2009 | 06:39 PM
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alright, fine!!!!
If Alfy is going to give away the super secret JDM shifting pattern then I guess I should tell you how to NEVER lose another race.
All you'll need is THIS!
If Alfy is going to give away the super secret JDM shifting pattern then I guess I should tell you how to NEVER lose another race.
All you'll need is THIS!
06-17-2009 | 06:42 PM
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Yes, I think you are 100% correct. On my past cars (Mazda Protege's, 323 and '82 Rx7) I could shift super fast and in one tug. This tranny doesn't like that into 2nd. It's almost like I have to shift in 2 movements.....1st to middle and down into 2nd. Like a pa-pa movement.
06-17-2009 | 06:42 PM
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06-17-2009 | 08:41 PM
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06-17-2009 | 08:50 PM
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