Maserati GT MC shift gear changes
Maserati GT MC shift gear changes
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Jonny TVR

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4,548 posts

302 months

Friday 18th December 2015
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Maserati GT MC shift gear changes .. as I change gear I have started coming off the accelerator as I do it .. like you would on a manual. In order to make the shifts smoother .. is this what others do?

NarrinRad

151 posts

196 months

Saturday 19th December 2015
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Yes

Also put the ignition key in but wait a few seconds until most of the dashboard lights go offf then start it up, you should find its less jerky at low speed and when reversing etc.

Hope you like it, Iam on my second one now, upgraded to the Stradale.


Jonny TVR

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4,548 posts

302 months

Saturday 19th December 2015
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Thanks for the advise. Is the stradale a lot quicker??

NarrinRad

151 posts

196 months

Saturday 19th December 2015
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Not quicker but a lot better in terms of handling, feels more planted and gives me more confidence. Top whack is around 185 mph

The noise in race mode is exhilarating.

I hope your pleased with your GT, I think they are beautiful and extremely comfy.






sjc

15,602 posts

291 months

Saturday 19th December 2015
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I never came off the throttle when I was pushing on, I loved the way it banged into the next gear.It does smith it out when your in sport mode but driving gently though .
As per above, when turning on let everything settle before you fire it, and there is also some debate that if you depress the throttle a couple of times while the lights are up then start it that helps as well.You'll be amazed at the improved smoothness when cold.

AMDB9

2,717 posts

228 months

Saturday 19th December 2015
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You are on the wrong forum mate...if you want to talk masers come over to sportsmaserati where a great bunch await you wink

Pork

9,455 posts

255 months

Saturday 19th December 2015
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Curious, what does it say in the owners manual? I know the GranSport says not to lift off. On other CC/F1/SMG cars, I tend to just curl my toes up a little rather than lift off.

Contigo

3,122 posts

230 months

Sunday 20th December 2015
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You are doing it wrong if you lift. Neither the CambioCorsa or Duo Select Gear boxes need a lift off so just keep your foot planted. The MCS is the same!


ryandoc

276 posts

176 months

Sunday 20th December 2015
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I find that if I'm not actually accelerating hard'ish, as in pushing down on the pedal, and just cruising then a little then a little lift helps. If I'm able to be making good progress then I don't lift.

Similar as changing down is you take your foot off and change down its a slightly awkward change I find that it's a bit smoother changing down when you are breaking

Jonny TVR

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4,548 posts

302 months

Tuesday 22nd December 2015
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Thanks for the advise guys