OK, I Give Up...I can't shift this thing!!
03-17-2008, 10:11 AM
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OK, I Give Up...I can't shift this thing!!
First, I've gone through the requisite squeekly clutch fix, etc....
I've had this for six months and I swear I can't take off smoothly in first gear. Its darn near impossible. I've had manual trannies all my life and never this kind of behavior.
Is it the 4.10 gears?
I feel like there is a very small rpm range to make it work. Most of the time I barely give it any gas, let out the clutch, and away I go. But, a very high percentage of times I do the EXACT same technique and I literally squeel the tires, or pop the clutch. Its driving me nuts. I almost feel like the clutch is slipping.
HELP!!!!
Curious to hear some other opinions. THanks.
I've had this for six months and I swear I can't take off smoothly in first gear. Its darn near impossible. I've had manual trannies all my life and never this kind of behavior.
Is it the 4.10 gears?
I feel like there is a very small rpm range to make it work. Most of the time I barely give it any gas, let out the clutch, and away I go. But, a very high percentage of times I do the EXACT same technique and I literally squeel the tires, or pop the clutch. Its driving me nuts. I almost feel like the clutch is slipping.
HELP!!!!
Curious to hear some other opinions. THanks.
03-17-2008, 10:15 AM
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My Jeep and me have similar issues as you. It is much more difficult to drive than my TJ Rubicon w/ the 5 speed. Of course, it's a whole lot different than the Cayman. I guess it takes some getting used to. I would say the gears don't have anything to do with it. It's the clutch/pedal action.
03-17-2008, 10:16 AM
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I almost always start in 2nd unless I'm on a slope or pulling something. Seems to be a lot smoother. Other 6 speeds I've driven have been the same way. 1st is almost like a Underdrive (oposite of overdrive) and seems to work best when under more load.
03-17-2008, 10:19 AM
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Yeah, I've heard that here before a few months back...starting in second. Guess I was afraid I'd fry the clutch (doesn't need any help, ha)
03-17-2008, 10:20 AM
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x2 -- This is my approach. I think that's why this jeep is a 6 speed. Good luck.
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03-17-2008, 10:32 AM
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I sometimes in cold start situations tend to hit the gas slightly more to get her to go. By habit I jumped into a car with turbo and I peeled out so for comparison ,it's no turbo.