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Old 10-19-2006 | 02:27 AM
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*Need help W/ 1st gear*

Everytime i takeoff from first, theres something making the car stop then go...its not bad driving either. I NEED HELP!!
Old 10-19-2006 | 11:02 AM
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Learn how to drive a stick .... in da RIGHT WAY.

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Old 10-19-2006 | 11:08 AM
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That sounds like you not working the clutch right there buddy. Slow and steady until you get it right...
Old 10-20-2006 | 02:29 AM
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look man....ive been driving sticks for 5 yrs now... had a 98 type r, 00 civic si, and this rx8 is really different... i dont know if the clutch is slipping
Old 10-20-2006 | 07:19 AM
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Is the car new? I mean...did you buy it new? I usually rev to 1.5krpms...and slowly lift up on the clutch...I learned stick shift on this rx8...and yes it was hard in the beginning...I jerked so much...now I only do it a few times a month. Try going to a parking lot...putting it in first gear....dont touch the gas at all...and just gradually lift the clutch up...does your car go?
Old 10-20-2006 | 07:56 AM
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Perhaps you are being too liberal with the revs and causing the TCS to trigger the rear brakes?
Old 10-20-2006 | 09:51 PM
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the car is used and i bought it w/ 5000 miles on it.... its really hard to explain... you have to drive it to see for yourself... thanks a lot though guys...
Old 10-20-2006 | 11:30 PM
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Sound like Hesitate/Hiccup. There's must be something wrong with the car (ignition, MAF sensors, intake, etc).

I occasionally experience this when engine is still cold in the morning. When you're in 1st, step on the gas when rpm < 4k, the car just hesitated (rocking back and forward). To avoid this, you will need to go light/back off on the throttle until the engine fully warmed. Look like the engine is dumping excessive fuel when cold. That is with M Level flash I had. I just recently completed the recall that bring it to the T flash, no more hiccups, or at least I have not experienced any yet.

Perhaps there is an after market filer installed? I removed the intake screen and installed the K&N filter in the OEM box and you don't even know it's there.
Old 10-21-2006 | 12:12 AM
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is this something that i should let the dealer take a look at?
Old 10-21-2006 | 01:01 AM
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Jack-rabbit start is always bad for any car. Make sure the temperature gauge is, at least, close to the middle before you do any hi performance stunts; otherwise, you are in for lots of wear and tear ... with $$$ repairs down the road.
Old 10-21-2006 | 08:46 AM
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It probably needs to be warmed up before you gun it. It's got a cold-temperature rev-limiter - for a damn good reason, too.

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