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Hey guys, Just bought a G37 S and i love it. I am kind of new to the manual
tranny world and was wondering about a few things..
1. Is it bad to rev the engine while holding down the clutch? Hence riding
the clutch?
2. While upshifting, how da heck do i keep myself from jerking. I have
never had a trouble with my friends RSX clutch engage was so low and light
but with this G.. its so high and heavy. Iv tried everything, giving a
little gas before the engagement point, giving gas after engagement pt, and
just engaging it den giving it gas. (Definitely a nooby question but any
help will be nice)
3. After my break in period, I wana push the car to the max. Anyone tell me
the appropriate RPMs I should shift such as, 1st gear to 3000 RPM and 2nd
to... 3rd to...
Dats about it. THankss
dangphilzill
Anyone else own a g37 S manual?
I get these strange chirping sounds from the car sometimes.. And sometimes
when i press down on the clutch i hear a clank or a clunk. Is that normal?
Other than that, had this car for about 4 days and i love it!
dangphilzill
We actually had one at work I loved it
1. if the clutch is all the way down no its not bad...just wasting gas...if
the clutch is even partially engaged and you are revving, you are burning
it up, but if you think you slowly do this every time you start..just dont
do clutch stands on hills and try to hold it by slipping the clutch for 5
minutes.
2. try to release the pedal using your foot, not leg it will be smoother.
the clutch in the g37 to me seemed to kinda pop up like acura TL and such,
so just be very gentle with it. it will take time but youll get it. pivot
your ankle
3. there is no appropriate RPM, its a manual trans, it gives you the choice
and control. for city driving I shift low. highway driving in the middle
(my car has less torque and power so downshifting is essential). i cant gun
it anymore till my trans gets fixed, but you get the idea. take your time
and get comfortable with the car. GL
Also I heard that holding the clutch down at a light for a minute or so
wears the pressure plate and such..simply keep it in neutral and foot on
the brake when it goes green get in gear and go...youll get in the habit of
this later, if you are just learning stick taking off at a good pace might
be a problem
newyorker
are you holding down the accelerator while pressing in the clutch?? If you
have any concerns with your car, take it to the dealership. when you pay
big money for a car, and problems arise, get them fixed at their cost, dont
ignore them. thats why you have a warranty
newyorker
This thread is prime example of why you guys in the States (and surrounding
areas?) should have to take your driving test in a car with manual gears in
order to legally be allowed to drive one unaccompanied. Surely if a driver
has no experience in such driving they won't be competent? Or is there
something I'm missing here?
Cliffy
I dont know, but I need his money more than he does lol
nighthawk
thanks for the adviceeeee.
hmm i admit i havent constantly driven a manual transmission car for my
whole 21 years of life. and was a bit cocky driving my friends stick RSX
and rx8f for a year off an on that I could just jump right into a car and
coast along. everyone starts from somewhere no? haha but i do manage to get
myself here to there quite well minus those little surges here and there so
thats why im just asking for some advice.
im just having a bit of trouble with this clutch that is WAYYYYYY off the
floor dats all.
dangphilzill
