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

 

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 .

 

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.

 

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.

 

Starting in second is for UPS or FedEx drivers

 

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

 

+1 on starting in 2nd.

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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!

 

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.

 

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

 

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

Just use first thats why its there

 

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

 

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