[JRossKline]

I have a 2000 manual. And when I start in 1st and then 2nd the car jerks ever so slightly like when you're going 5 mph in 1st. Idk if that helps you understand. It doesn't feel like the clutch is slipping or there's a broken tooth so i don't know.

Any help/suggestions/opinions would be great. This is my first manual so it could just be my driving

When I start in first (e.g. from a stop sign) I rev the engine to around 1000-1500 while engaging the clutch slowly (probably 2 seconds to fully engaged) And then 1 second when shifting to higher gears. Am i doing it right?

Thanks,
Ross

 

[cyclehead]

...When I start in first (e.g. from a stop sign) I rev the engine to around 1000-1500 while engaging the clutch slowly (probably 2 seconds to fully engaged) And then 1 second when shifting to higher gears. Am i doing it right? ...

That sounds like good shifting practice to me. If you release the clutch suddenly at the end of the stroke, it might jerk a little. Get a friend who is comfortable with a clutch to drive your car, and ride along. See if it acts the same.

 

[plebian]

Check the clutch fluid.

 

[OldMan]

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[JRossKline]

Check the clutch fluid.

How? And where?

 

[OldMan]

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[Evo_Mr-S]

My spider jerks weirdly from first to second as well, no matter how slowly i slip the clutch i can never get 1st to 2nd right.

 

[JRossKline]

My spider jerks weirdly from first to second as well, no matter how slowly i slip the clutch i can never get 1st to 2nd right.

Exactly! It's really weird. No matter how many different ways i do it, it never starts just right. Maybe i'm just a perfectionist. XD

 

[GuySmily]

Are you guys talking about the feeling of lost power right as you get back on the throttle in 2nd, almost like a misfire?

That feeling is finally gone after I installed my new 6spd + lightweight flywheel. The 1st-2nd ratios are the same, so maybe the lighter flywheel lessened the resistance so it bogs down a little less between shifts.

 

[Evo_Mr-S]

That could be it, I believe I have the stock flywheel resurfaced. I kinda figured it was either the pressure plate or flywheel wasn't at par.