Manual Shifting Click
05-04-2019, 01:09 AM
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Manual Shifting Click
Hi guys, I have a 2015 991.1, manual, 14k km’s on it. So, I’m kind of new to the brand but can you help me out with a question?
When I shift from first to second, or second to third (mostly felt in the lower gears) it sort of clicks when I get the shifter in the bottom of the shift gates. I usually shift between 3k to 3.5k rpm. I’ve owned other manual cars, but I’ve never seen this behaviour. I clutch in, slide the shifter out of, let’s say, first gear and pull it down to second. When I get to the point that the shifter is almost at the bottom of the gate - it seems to slot in or click (without the sound), almost like the shifter fits into a notch - release the clutch and I’m in the new gear.
Is this simply a characteristic of Porsche? Is this normal? Again, it happens predominately in the lower gears.
moreover, what rpm gives you the best shifting - I find shifting from first to second a little rough if I’m not around 3,500 or above. I’ve driven manual for over a decade.
Thanks for your help and comments
When I shift from first to second, or second to third (mostly felt in the lower gears) it sort of clicks when I get the shifter in the bottom of the shift gates. I usually shift between 3k to 3.5k rpm. I’ve owned other manual cars, but I’ve never seen this behaviour. I clutch in, slide the shifter out of, let’s say, first gear and pull it down to second. When I get to the point that the shifter is almost at the bottom of the gate - it seems to slot in or click (without the sound), almost like the shifter fits into a notch - release the clutch and I’m in the new gear.
Is this simply a characteristic of Porsche? Is this normal? Again, it happens predominately in the lower gears.
moreover, what rpm gives you the best shifting - I find shifting from first to second a little rough if I’m not around 3,500 or above. I’ve driven manual for over a decade.
Thanks for your help and comments
05-04-2019, 08:55 AM
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You have less than 9,000 miles on that tranny. Those shifts (1 to 2, and 2 to 3) are a bit notchy. Your trans will improve with more miles and more muscle memory.
When the car is cold, and the oil below 190 you should shift at max 4,000 rpm. Once up to temp (>190), I shift most often in the powerband of 4,500-5,500.
Do you have Sport Chrono?
When the car is cold, and the oil below 190 you should shift at max 4,000 rpm. Once up to temp (>190), I shift most often in the powerband of 4,500-5,500.
Do you have Sport Chrono?
05-05-2019, 08:20 AM
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You have less than 9,000 miles on that tranny. Those shifts (1 to 2, and 2 to 3) are a bit notchy. Your trans will improve with more miles and more muscle memory.
When the car is cold, and the oil below 190 you should shift at max 4,000 rpm. Once up to temp (>190), I shift most often in the powerband of 4,500-5,500.
Do you have Sport Chrono?
When the car is cold, and the oil below 190 you should shift at max 4,000 rpm. Once up to temp (>190), I shift most often in the powerband of 4,500-5,500.
Do you have Sport Chrono?
I got a 2013 MT C2S. The shifting definitely gets better when the car warms up. 190 degree oil temperature rule. I am gonna follow it.