Smooth gear changes
Discussion
During relatively enthusiastic in my porsche 996tt driving i find the gear change between 1st and 2nd very jerky when letting off the throttle fully before disengaging the clutch because the enginge slows too much too fast. I have now started keeping a light throttle on to maintain enough revs to keep the change smooth.
Usually i change at about 3500-4000RPM but will usually use the throttle to keep the engine at about 2500RPM during the gear change to try and match the wheel speed in 2nd gear.
Is this technique ok for the engine and clutch because i have read many conflicting articles on the web, some saying you HAVE to take off the gas completely and others saying you can keep it on.
What is the best method for preserving the clutch?
Thanks for the help, i'm very scared of hurting my car and really appreciate any advise!!!!!
Usually i change at about 3500-4000RPM but will usually use the throttle to keep the engine at about 2500RPM during the gear change to try and match the wheel speed in 2nd gear.
Is this technique ok for the engine and clutch because i have read many conflicting articles on the web, some saying you HAVE to take off the gas completely and others saying you can keep it on.
What is the best method for preserving the clutch?
Thanks for the help, i'm very scared of hurting my car and really appreciate any advise!!!!!
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