Getting into 2nd smoothly
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Originally Posted by db2797
Yes I frequently take off from 2nd as well. I have the 3.73 gears and in normal driving, starting from 2nd works perfectly.
To the OP. Take a look at where your RPM's are when you first start in 2nd. Now when you shift from 1st to 2nd, notice where the RPM's have dropped to and when 2nd engages, watch where those RPM's "lurch" to. What you need to do is rev matching. Try revving your RPM's up to where your 2nd gear engages and then slip the clutch. It'll be smooth as butter
Many people only think of rev matching during downshifting. But many times, you also need to do it with upshifting. Especially if you have more aggressive gearing.
To the OP. Take a look at where your RPM's are when you first start in 2nd. Now when you shift from 1st to 2nd, notice where the RPM's have dropped to and when 2nd engages, watch where those RPM's "lurch" to. What you need to do is rev matching. Try revving your RPM's up to where your 2nd gear engages and then slip the clutch. It'll be smooth as butter
Many people only think of rev matching during downshifting. But many times, you also need to do it with upshifting. Especially if you have more aggressive gearing.
I will definitely give that a try tomorrow! I'm pretty used to rev matching while downshifting but never really considered it while up shifting. It makes perfect sense though. Thanks a lot!
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Originally Posted by The Dude
Yeah that...sorry OP but it sounds a lot like operator error in your case. At what RPM are you shifting from first to second?
Haha I'm starting to see its my error which is ok, I wanted to make this thread to find out exactly!! I usually shift around 3000-3200 rpm. If its under that usually skip shift engages and wants to lock out 2nd gear
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Originally Posted by blackpony12
Haha I'm starting to see its my error which is ok, I wanted to make this thread to find out exactly!! I usually shift around 3000-3200 rpm. If its under that usually skip shift engages and wants to lock out 2nd gear
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Originally Posted by AlsCobra
You should be able to shift in any gear you want with ease. Can the skip shift and put a MGW in it. Be done with it.
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Originally Posted by blackpony12
I'm definitely looking into the MGW short throw shifters. Any suggestions on where I could get one at a decent price?
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Originally Posted by AlsCobra
MGW directly. Just google and order straight from them. They are built to order I believe.
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The MGW retains the reverse lockout exactly the same as the stock shifter, push shifter down, left, forward
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Couldn't agree more. Almost 4k on my 2013 and not one issue with shifting any of the six gears. Love it.
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