What I am doing wrong for smooth shifts?

[rondocap]

Thank you guys, a lot of good information. My next step is to further practice my shifting to make it a bit quicker and smooth, hopefully that should solve this issue.

The hardest part for me was the initial 1st gear from a stop, but now I am getting the hang of it and have not stalled much.

[shadrach74]

Originally Posted by rondocap

Thank you guys, a lot of good information. My next step is to further practice my shifting to make it a bit quicker and smooth, hopefully that should solve this issue.

The hardest part for me was the initial 1st gear from a stop, but now I am getting the hang of it and have not stalled much.

Go to a level parking lot and practice getting underway at idle with nothing but the clutch... No throttle! Just get very familiar with where the clutch grabs. Once you can do that, add a bit of throttle, and then a bit more...and so on.

[Meir]

Originally Posted by rondocap

Thank you guys, a lot of good information. My next step is to further practice my shifting to make it a bit quicker and smooth, hopefully that should solve this issue.

The hardest part for me was the initial 1st gear from a stop, but now I am getting the hang of it and have not stalled much.

Another option for you, is to find a local friend on the forum that will take your car for a spin. Or even better let you ride his
Then you know for sure if something wrong with your car.

[dbear61]

I would think a medical forum would be more appropriate for discussing problems with shifting, but oh well.

Whenever I have difficulty shifting, I eat about a dozen prunes or take a good laxative. Within a short time, my shifts are as smooth as ever.

Don't overdo it, though, or you'll be shifting almost non-stop the rest of the day and won't be able to wander very far from the bathroom.

Oh... wait... shifting? Ohhhhhh. Never mind.

Hey, just trying to make you feel at home.

As others have stated, practice, practice, practice. I've been driving stick for over 30 years and after my first five months of owning a Boxster, I still don't shift smoothly every time.

Welcome aboard, and have fun!

Bear