3.73 gears...starting in second??

[lazarus870]

I always hear people say they start in second since first is so short. I tried to start in 2nd a few times and it makes a shudder sound like it didn't like it. This was on flat surface too. Should I be giving it a lot more throttle or is that normal?

I did it out of curiosity. I don't mind starting in first, though if i want to stay smooth, it revs up really fast and either I go gentle and everybody passes me or I give it gas to keep up and shift right away.

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[fionic]

I always hear people say they start in second since first is so short. I tried to start in 2nd a few times and it makes a shudder sound like it didn't like it. This was on flat surface too. Should I be giving it a lot more throttle or is that normal?

I did it out of curiosity. I don't mind starting in first, though if i want to stay smooth, it revs up really fast and either I go gentle and everybody passes me or I give it gas to keep up and shift right away.

not enough throttle. smooth starts for me.

 

[Charles147]

not enough throttle. smooth starts for me.

^^ this. Sounds like you are lugging the engine

 

[DarkSubRosa]

I've started in second on an incline, smooooooth as butta. You need more throttle.

 

[Buzzard Bait]

Will there be any long term damage to the clutch or anything else from starting in second?

 

[DarkSubRosa]

I wouldn't think so unless you're slipping the clutch, 2nd is a gear just like first is.

 

[Macfarland]

I also have 3.73 gears and it's my first stick shift. On a flat surface, I always start with 1st or if I slow to under 5 mph I downshift to 1st as well usually mountain type speed bumps. I start with 2nd if I'm on a downhill street or if I'm racing someone.

 

[lazarus870]

I just took it for another drive. Looks like I wasn't using enough gas. Looks like for around the neighbourhood round abouts etc. it still enjoys 1st for crawlin' around. But off the line I can see that second works too.

 

[brandonsmash]

I've switched over from starting in second to going 1st-3rd-5th. It seems to work better for my driving style. YMMV.

 

[paul123]

I have 3.55 gears, and I don't imagine yours will feel all that different.

I would just start off in 1st. Otherwise you will either have to slightly lug the engine, or spin up some more RPMs and wear the clutch a little faster.

 

[DarkSubRosa]

1st gear is best gear for acting a fool in

 

[Buzzard Bait]

I wouldn't think so unless you're slipping the clutch, 2nd is a gear just like first is.

That's good, I hate first gear unless.......

1st gear is best gear for acting a fool in

.... this. :clap2: Not that I would ever do that. :bolt:

 

[Khyber]

1st gear is best gear for acting a fool in

all i could think of lol.

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[Waldorf]

all i could think of lol.

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That is all...

 

[x_man586]

I have the 3:55's and if I am going slightly downhill I can start in second, however I like going 1,3,5 especially in town.

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