I recently got a stickshift car (2001 Altima) I know how to drive it, and I know the fundamentals of driving a manual transmission car (downshifting, engine breaking, double clutching etc.). I have one problem though, when I am in first gear, and shift into second gear the car kind of slows down, it isn't violent or anything, but I would like the shift to be a little smoother. If I want to accelerate really fast, it slows me down. I don't what the problem is, is it me? Maybe I'm not shifting fast enough, but I do shift pretty fast. Is it the car? I don't know every thing is fine with the car. Please help.
2007-03-16 11:39:32 · 7 answers · asked by hockeynut3319 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
The car doesn't slow down when I let the clutch up it just slows down when I actually push the clutch pedal in. Say I'm driving in first, as soon as I push in the clutch pedal the car slows down, when I let the clutch up everything goes smooth the slowdown jerk is when I actually push it in.
2007-03-19 12:32:55 · update #1
you need to get the feel of it and really pay attention when you are shifting.
2007-03-16 11:43:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No need to double declutch on synchromesh gear boxes. If you want to accelerate fast,then hit the red,dip clutch quickly and knock it up one,just take a few or no revs off,your clutch won't last long though. For smooth driving,practise makes perfect,when changing up normally,take foot of gas,dip clutch and go into next higher gear all in one movement,changing down,dip clutch,touch the gas slightly, that's so the engine doesn't slow you too fast,and slip into lower gear all at same time. Won't take long,you'll soon get used to it
I can't understand how you can pass your test in an automatic,then drive a car with gear lever,thought they were two seperate licences
2007-03-16 11:54:10 · answer #2 · answered by keeprockin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem is you're not giving it enough gas when you let out the clutch. Try just a little more. It takes some getting used to, so practice for a while and you'll get better.
2007-03-16 11:45:22 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to let out the clutch in even unis ion to pressing down on the accelerator
the more you shift gears the smoother you will get.Its just getting the feel for it.all cars are different
2007-03-16 11:45:38 · answer #4 · answered by tuppenybitz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PRACTICE. Let the clutch out a little slower, too fast causes the jerk when it grabs. Every vehicle is different and even us veterans have to sometimes re-learn a new vehicle.
2007-03-16 11:52:17 · answer #5 · answered by pancakes & hyrup 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just don't think about it. After a while it just becomes automatic. You learn to raise and lower the accelerator at the right time and never even feel the shift.
2007-03-16 11:44:44 · answer #6 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you will get used to it with practice, i used to just rev the engine a little bit as i let the clutch out. now i dont even use the clutch (other then starting and stopping)
2007-03-16 11:43:28 · answer #7 · answered by Tammy B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋