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Old 02-11-2009, 11:23 AM
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Has anybody ever figured out the secret to getting a smooth 2nd or 3rd gear shift in these pigs? I may get a sweet feeling shift 1 out of 5 times. I just can't figure out the secret.
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Old 02-11-2009, 11:26 AM
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Double declutch?
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Old 02-11-2009, 11:27 AM
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my 2-3 is perfect. its 1-2 i need to get better at.
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Old 02-11-2009, 11:29 AM
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I just rip it as hard as possible. It's not that notchy for me.
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Old 02-11-2009, 11:44 AM
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1-2 is the most difficult IMO
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Old 02-11-2009, 11:51 AM
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I agree here...im terrible at 1-2...never like butter but 1 for 5
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Old 02-11-2009, 12:12 PM
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Default 2nd, espc stock when 1st takes you nowhere.
cars love gunning it behind me only to get pissed for the inevitable lag btwn 1-2
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Old 02-11-2009, 12:21 PM
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best way to keep 1-2 smooth is to shift fast and hard. I hate doing that in this car
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You nailed it...same thing happens to me at lights all the time. Then i blow them away in 2-3
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Whats the best/smoothest 1-2 shift point you think? 3.5-4k?
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