LARRY907

Posted this on 6mt. also.
I just traded in my '05 G35 a/t for an '08 G37s 6mt. Jan. 1st. Wow, what a great car. This is not my first stick, and I often drive my g/f Altima mt. My question is about starting off in 2nd gear. Does anyone else do this? Will this harm the transmission? Just seems like first gear is a waste on this car. Of course I don't do this all the time, especially when cars in front of me at stop light. Thanks for your feedback guys.

Larry

sbmwg37s

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The first Gear is necessary for this car.

the only time uou can start with the second gear is when the car is already rolling.

Other than that, its a waste of gas, the clutch ,the engine and the transmission .

Mantis3024

I start in 2nd gear 95% of the time. I usually lightly rev it up to 1.5krpm and ease out the clutch. I dont see any harm in it since the rpms are low. I only use first gear if I want a quick takeoff. Though I almost always start in 2nd when there ARE cars in front of me at a stop light, since they tend to go slow anyway.

AndrewDDS

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I only start in 2nd gear if the roads are wet, icy, or snow covered. If I have any doubts as to my ability to get good traction, then I stay out of 1st gear at all costs. But when the pavement is dry and the temperatures are high, I always use 1st.

SOLISIMO

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Starting in second is for UPS or FedEx drivers

aliiin

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i always start in 1st... that's why they made it right? unless i'm rolling.... and i want to baby the engine/tranny

Mike

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+1 on starting in 2nd.

This engine is more than capable; VVEL allows for no-lug WOTing from 700RPM on.

pfizzle

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I usually start in 2nd if there is snow/rain...

Frank

The only thing that starting is 2nd will do is prematurely wear out the clutch. But if you dont drive like a jackass the clutch will prob still last you 100k miles.

oOmikeyboy

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No damage will be done?! Thats interesting.. i really don't like how 1st gear is so over-torquey, if starting in 2nd is fine, i'm going to try it!

Mike

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Even starting in 2nd, the clutch can be fully engaged by the time you're going 3-4 MPH.

Yes, you can go WOT at low RPM, but the engine will automatically severely restrict up to ~2000RPM.

Again, as iterated above by Frank, if you're riding your clutch, it'll wear it out quickly. Only do this on a daily basis if you can get the car moving smoothly without going over 1000RPM or so.

myk1013

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dude, I feel the same way. I'll try it later when I get off work.

VIP G

if you guys wanted to be lazy you should have gotten autotragic.

Just use first thats why its there

chasemyaccord

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If I'm rolling just a little bit, I'll start in 2nd. Otherwise, it's 1st.

I started in 4th gear accidentally one time...that didn't work

gan78mao

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^LOL i tried starting on 3rd, it works fine, but it sounds like the car is in pain LOL