question about rev matching
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Originally Posted by Moddiction,Jan 20 2011, 07:44 PM
I'm assuming you meant rev matching?
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Originally Posted by whiteflash,Jan 21 2011, 12:47 AM
There should be a driving competency test required for an S, especially an AP1. Knowing this, actually scares me.
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Originally Posted by ikeyballz,Jan 20 2011, 09:45 PM
Thank you for some more negative attitude, devildog. Please get yourself an S2000 before even commenting on this thread. You don't know what the 2nd gear crunch feels like.
If you are questioning my ability to drive a manual....
I learned how to drive stick when I was 13 on a 5 speed '85 280ZX. I took my drivers test in a manual 87 corolla. I had a 1975 pickup with a rod operated clutch, a 1995 neon with a cable operated clutch, a 97 SS with a hydraulic (normal) clutch, and now I have this S. I learned how to heel-toe when I was 16-17, I learned how to no-clutch up/down shift around the same time. I've driven mostly any common car that comes in manual, since I happen to be the "car guy" and friends usually ask me to drive their car if they're drunk or fix their car, or to check a manual car to see if its working properly.
If you are questioning my ability to drive a manual....
I learned how to drive stick when I was 13 on a 5 speed '85 280ZX. I took my drivers test in a manual 87 corolla. I had a 1975 pickup with a rod operated clutch, a 1995 neon with a cable operated clutch, a 97 SS with a hydraulic (normal) clutch, and now I have this S. I learned how to heel-toe when I was 16-17, I learned how to no-clutch up/down shift around the same time. I've driven mostly any common car that comes in manual, since I happen to be the "car guy" and friends usually ask me to drive their car if they're drunk or fix their car, or to check a manual car to see if its working properly.
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It would have to be engaged for you to rev up. you engage the clutch, hit the gas pedal to the right rpm and shift into the gear at the same time.
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Originally Posted by shandy7894,Jan 20 2011, 11:22 PM
It would have to be engaged for you to rev up. you engage the clutch, hit the gas pedal to the right rpm and shift into the gear at the same time.
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Originally Posted by gtg749m,Jan 20 2011, 03:24 PM
This is what I do and I'm not saying its the 'correct' way.
If I'm in 4th at 40 mph and can take the turn at 10-15 mph, I'll...
1) clutch out
2) brake
3) make the turn
4) while im making the turn I...
5) clutch in
6) rev match (b/c at this point my revs are at idle)
7) clutch out and go
And I know good practice is to downshift all the way to the turn, so your car is always in gear just in case, but I'm lazy like that
If I'm in 4th at 40 mph and can take the turn at 10-15 mph, I'll...
1) clutch out
2) brake
3) make the turn
4) while im making the turn I...
5) clutch in
6) rev match (b/c at this point my revs are at idle)
7) clutch out and go
And I know good practice is to downshift all the way to the turn, so your car is always in gear just in case, but I'm lazy like that
where did you learn to drive?
now i'm not surprised there are so many wrecked ones
it's not the car, it's the driver.
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Originally Posted by TheSteel,Jan 20 2011, 01:28 PM
Agreed. The first week or three I was taking too long upshifting and the revs would drop near idle and it was jerky. But once your shifting quickly the rev's match perfectly every shift.
I have a questions for the more informed then. When I approach a turn I'll disengage the clutch, brake hard and start going for the gear which I know I need to be in for the turn. Some times when going from 3rd or 4th gear into first the shifter fights me on putting it into first. I've actually had to ride the clutch through more then one turn. Any ideas? (22k miles btw)
I have a questions for the more informed then. When I approach a turn I'll disengage the clutch, brake hard and start going for the gear which I know I need to be in for the turn. Some times when going from 3rd or 4th gear into first the shifter fights me on putting it into first. I've actually had to ride the clutch through more then one turn. Any ideas? (22k miles btw)
And WTF
@ shifting into first from 3rd or 4th!? As far as I can tell, there is NO cornering situation with the S2000 where you should be shifting into 1st at any (significant) speed. 1st only goes to what... 40~ MPH on AP1? I wouldn't shift into 1st at anything higher than 15-20 MPH. 2nd is usually the lowest you should go, you should always be in VTEC while cornering, or close to it. ALSO, the transmission has a lock-out on 1st that prevents you from shifting into 1st at too high of a speed which is probably what you're 'fighting'. It's supposed to keep idiots from blowing 1st. And here you are forcing it in... again, WTF. Riding the clutch while going through those corners after trying to rape your transmission into 1st gear is the icing on the cake. 
Going through corners with the clutch in is not only inefficient, but also dangerous. I realize you were asking for help, but stop doing that crap. It's bad for your car, dangerous for your safety and just plain wrong.
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Originally Posted by gtg749m,Jan 20 2011, 04:24 PM
This is what I do and I'm not saying its the 'correct' way.
If I'm in 4th at 40 mph and can take the turn at 10-15 mph, I'll...
1) clutch out
2) brake
3) make the turn
4) while im making the turn I...
5) clutch in
6) rev match (b/c at this point my revs are at idle)
7) clutch out and go
And I know good practice is to downshift all the way to the turn, so your car is always in gear just in case, but I'm lazy like that
If I'm in 4th at 40 mph and can take the turn at 10-15 mph, I'll...
1) clutch out
2) brake
3) make the turn
4) while im making the turn I...
5) clutch in
6) rev match (b/c at this point my revs are at idle)
7) clutch out and go
And I know good practice is to downshift all the way to the turn, so your car is always in gear just in case, but I'm lazy like that
My God, there are a lot of uninformed people that have horrible manual transmission driving habits/skills getting a hold of S2000's. I should expect this sort of crap after meeting so many manual transmission drivers that are not technically proficient AT ALL, even after driving for years.
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Originally Posted by chengstar,Jan 21 2011, 12:33 AM
........?????????????????????????????????????????? ??
where did you learn to drive?
now i'm not surprised there are so many wrecked ones
it's not the car, it's the driver.
where did you learn to drive?
now i'm not surprised there are so many wrecked ones
it's not the car, it's the driver.
