From 1st to 2nd, or going from neutral to 1st? After backing out of a spot, I'll sometimes get a little jolt as I put it in S.GranTurismoInjection said:I have DSG and my shit jerks like a motherfucker.
It's all in the left foot. I know that sounds stupid, but unfortunately some folks come out to my work and don't know how to shift. The biggest thing that helps is the fact that you have to control your left foot. Just because you feel the clutch starting to mesh doesn't mean you can dump the clutch. Whatever rate you begin moving your left foot, continue all the way through the motion until you're completely off the clutch. Foot sensitivity is so important in driving whether you're racing, or just going to the store.Mataleao said:Ahh (relieved I'm not the only one). I'm new to manual shifting too and the only experience I've had is driving my girlfriend's mini cooper S. I can go from dead stop in first and get going without jerking and feel a constant acceleration on the mini pretty consistenly. I've found the GTI requires more skill to get it to do that. I can't really find the answer but so far the best i can do is to find the engagement point, rev to about 1500, let the clutch out slightly (possibly slipping it) until it gets going and hold it there for just a wee bit more as it rolls then let it the clutch out quickly but gradually while applying more gas. And as far as 1st to 2nd, I find that holding the clutch slightly longer is the key. Basically gas..clutch/shift to 2nd..hold clutch for another sec then back on the gas <-still not full proof but it works. The rest of the way is pretty smooth. But then again, I'm a newb so I might be doing it all wrong. Anyone else have any advise opinion on this?
OK, yeah, on occasion it's terrible. Almost always when it's cold. Always in manual mode. I get going from a stop, click into second, and there's a long wait (unusually long), and then Bang - throw you forward in your seat Bang - into second.GranTurismoInjection said:I have DSG and my shit jerks like a motherfucker.
Practice, and experience. I drove all kinds of big trucks my hole life, tractor trailers, CDLs you name it ive prolly drove or sat in the passenger seat. 10 speeds 13 speeds, anyways what im getting at is they are all there own beast, and know one can really describe how to do it. Just try, its possible.dgm said:Ok, whats the trick with shifting from 1st to 2nd without the big jerk? I'm not new to manual, though its been 5 years, I just can't seem to get that 1-2 transition as smooth as I'd like it to be.
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I gotta agree 100% with PMAZ. It's all in the Left Foot. I have had no jerking motions with my FAST through any of the gears (N thru 6) and in fact think it's the best manual tranny I've ever owned.PMAZ said:It's all in the left foot. I know that sounds stupid, but unfortunately some folks come out to my work and don't know how to shift. The biggest thing that helps is the fact that you have to control your left foot. Just because you feel the clutch starting to mesh doesn't mean you can dump the clutch. Whatever rate you begin moving your left foot, continue all the way through the motion until you're completely off the clutch. Foot sensitivity is so important in driving whether you're racing, or just going to the store.