Newbie Question...need a little help

MRK20 · 10-21-2007, 12:23 AM

Hey guys, I have a Taffy White Si Sedan and I love it. It's my first stick car. I've left the week behind where I worried if and when I would stall. I don't have to worry about that anymore. Now I'm concentrating on driving smoothly. I can do it okay for the most part EXCEPT when going from 1st to 2nd, because of the large drop on the tach. Do people step on the clutch a little while longer than usual here? Do you step on the gas a little more. A combination of both?? Just wondering if I can get some advice

NorthPipeSi · 10-21-2007, 12:30 AM

Apply more power as you need it when brining the clutch out for 2nd gear, nice and smooth try to keep the rev's 2200+. You'll get the hang of it!

***Nikeman*** · 10-21-2007, 12:37 AM

Im with ya man. I havent stalled since the first week I've had the car. Im still trying to get the smoothness down though. Just a little rough here and there, but im getting there. Im subscribed for the advice too

MRK20 · 10-21-2007, 12:51 AM

Just came back from blockbuster...man is it hard driving with sandals...reminded me of that first week again...

AllShowNoGo · 10-21-2007, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MRK20

Just came back from blockbuster...man is it hard driving with sandals...reminded me of that first week again...

i have "designated" driving shoes, where i'll only wear certain pairs of shoes to drive, and bring the appropriate shoes to change into when i get to the destination, so yea i understand what ya mean.

as far as 1st to 2nd, just remember that smoothness is the key. do what you need to make it a smooth shift without riding the clutch (i.e. feather it). 1st gear is the most dangerous gear IMO, and once u master that, the rest of the gears are easy.

Jardiniboy · 10-21-2007, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MRK20

Just came back from blockbuster...man is it hard driving with sandals...reminded me of that first week again...

If you have a hard time using sandals use bare feet. But I usually drive with shoes on and sometimes I have extra shoes in my trunk or I put them in if I'm gonna be using uncomfortable shoes like dress shoes. Then I just switch shoes when I get to my destination.

MRK20 · 10-21-2007, 03:50 AM

Dress shoes suck too...i've been doing job interviews and so I understand. I don't usually do those or sandals. What do I use you ask...why...Nike SB dunks of course!

Jardiniboy · 10-21-2007, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MRK20

Dress shoes suck too...i've been doing job interviews and so I understand. I don't usually do those or sandals. What do I use you ask...why...Nike SB dunks of course!

I use nike SB dunks too sometimes. But I usually like to use my running shoes because it way lighter than the SB's.

***Nikeman*** · 10-21-2007, 11:54 AM

Ya if I dont use the same pair of shoes everytime it feels weird to drive it...idk why

10-21-2007, 12:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
MRK20 Senior Member Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Age: 20 Posts: 2,373 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Newbie Question...need a little help Hey guys, I have a Taffy White Si Sedan and I love it. It's my first stick car. I've left the week behind where I worried if and when I would stall. I don't have to worry about that anymore. Now I'm concentrating on driving smoothly. I can do it okay for the most part EXCEPT when going from 1st to 2nd, because of the large drop on the tach. Do people step on the clutch a little while longer than usual here? Do you step on the gas a little more. A combination of both?? Just wondering if I can get some advice

10-21-2007, 12:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
*Nikeman* www.607motorsports.com Join Date: May 2007 Location: Corning, NY Age: 20 Posts: 3,646 Ted iTrader: 4 / 100%	Im with ya man. I havent stalled since the first week I've had the car. Im still trying to get the smoothness down though. Just a little rough here and there, but im getting there. Im subscribed for the advice too __________________ Northeast Crew Member #23

10-21-2007, 11:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
*Nikeman* www.607motorsports.com Join Date: May 2007 Location: Corning, NY Age: 20 Posts: 3,646 Ted iTrader: 4 / 100%	Ya if I dont use the same pair of shoes everytime it feels weird to drive it...idk why __________________ Northeast Crew Member #23

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10-21-2007, 12:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
NorthPipeSi Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ft. Sask, Alberta Posts: 17 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Apply more power as you need it when brining the clutch out for 2nd gear, nice and smooth try to keep the rev's 2200+. You'll get the hang of it!

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MRK20 Senior Member Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Age: 20 Posts: 2,373 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Just came back from blockbuster...man is it hard driving with sandals...reminded me of that first week again...

10-21-2007, 03:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
MRK20 Senior Member Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Age: 20 Posts: 2,373 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Dress shoes suck too...i've been doing job interviews and so I understand. I don't usually do those or sandals. What do I use you ask...why...Nike SB dunks of course!