anyone else start in 2nd gear? - Page 2

crf-sti · 05-11-2008, 07:47 AM

ok, thanks for the input guys. i always start in 2nd (on flat gound) and never have any problems with the engine bogging. i just take off like normal at about 1000k rpm's and don't have to make the cluch slip or engine bog to get her moving, 1st is just too short to me and our cars have plenty of power to do it, i dunno, that's just me.

quick question for the 07 Sti owners out there:
how much taller are your gears then us '04,'05,'06 guys? for example, in my 05 i'm at about 3100-3200k rpm's when at 80mph in 6th, what rpm's are you at when cruising at 80mph?

shockey` · 05-11-2008, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by WESTI

i start in 2nd gear only if im going down a hill and as soon as i let go of the brake i start rolling

same. if im on a downhill grade ill usually start in 2nd.

***snorky*** · 05-11-2008, 09:25 AM

I'll start in second if I have any momentum whatsoever, say at a stop sign. I'll also start in second when making a left turn at a light. Mid turn shifts annoy me.

prerunrigg · 05-11-2008, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by crf-sti

ok, thanks for the input guys. i always start in 2nd (on flat gound) and never have any problems with the engine bogging. i just take off like normal at about 1000k rpm's and don't have to make the cluch slip or engine bog to get her moving, 1st is just too short to me and our cars have plenty of power to do it, i dunno, that's just me.

quick question for the 07 Sti owners out there:
how much taller are your gears then us '04,'05,'06 guys? for example, in my 05 i'm at about 3100-3200k rpm's when at 80mph in 6th, what rpm's are you at when cruising at 80mph?

i thought it was only 4th and 5th that are different?? no?

page2334 · 05-11-2008, 12:05 PM

i've rolled out from 3rd many times, our cars are like a 5 speed with 1st as a underdrive

Mykl · 05-11-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 4banger

Fun little car. That is the car that I learned how to drive stick on. I use to get her rolling in sixth all time, thinking I was in reverse.

I really enjoyed that car. Tight gearbox with a good differential and torquey little engine. The only thing I hated about it was the completely unadjustable rear suspension. I might get BBQ'd for saying this, but stock for stock I thought it was more fun to drive than my old WRX was.

4banger · 05-11-2008, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mykl

I really enjoyed that car. Tight gearbox with a good differential and torquey little engine. The only thing I hated about it was the completely unadjustable rear suspension. I might get BBQ'd for saying this, but stock for stock I thought it was more fun to drive than my old WRX was.

I know, I thought my STi was kinda slow by comparison until I went stage 2. I had my rear beam bent to gain some 'adjustability' back there, which helped a lot.

Peleg · 05-11-2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by crf-sti

ok, thanks for the input guys. i always start in 2nd (on flat gound) and never have any problems with the engine bogging. i just take off like normal at about 1000k rpm's and don't have to make the cluch slip or engine bog to get her moving, 1st is just too short to me and our cars have plenty of power to do it, i dunno, that's just me.

quick question for the 07 Sti owners out there:
how much taller are your gears then us '04,'05,'06 guys? for example, in my 05 i'm at about 3100-3200k rpm's when at 80mph in 6th, what rpm's are you at when cruising at 80mph?

For my 04 I think 80 MPH @ 6th is at 3500 but I'll have to double check.

Cova · 05-15-2008, 03:07 PM

From a complete stop, I use first - if I have any momentum at all I'll use second.

Except occasionally in winter - starting from a stop on really slippery ice (like, studded tires required ice, not just a bit of snow or whatever, snow tires handle that fine), starting in second is actually much easier. It's not really a concern in the new STI due to AWD and traction-control, but in my previous car (2002 RSX Premium) that was often the only way I could get it moving, especially if it was uphill and nicely polished ice from other idiots spinning their tires too much.

***Szumita*** · 05-15-2008, 03:09 PM

sometimes haha

blackxsti · 05-20-2008, 07:36 PM

ive always done it when im on a rolll!

STUKA · 05-20-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gametime36

I usually start in 6th.

LOL
I start in first every time. No reason to burn the clutch.

**Fletch07STI** · 05-20-2008, 08:10 PM

Ill start in first and if I need to downshift from second, ill rev match into first

laueddy · 05-20-2008, 08:13 PM

Sure, I put did a transmission swap from my 6MT to a CVT =P

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Originally Posted by vandersti

I'm with you, I hate to shift...

tb202 · 05-20-2008, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by crf-sti

ok, thanks for the input guys. i always start in 2nd (on flat gound) and never have any problems with the engine bogging. i just take off like normal at about 1000k rpm's and don't have to make the cluch slip or engine bog to get her moving, 1st is just too short to me and our cars have plenty of power to do it, i dunno, that's just me.

quick question for the 07 Sti owners out there:
how much taller are your gears then us '04,'05,'06 guys? for example, in my 05 i'm at about 3100-3200k rpm's when at 80mph in 6th, what rpm's are you at when cruising at 80mph?

i'll have to double check, but i believe when i'm crusing 80mph in 6th i'm at 3500 rpms

05-11-2008, 07:47 AM	#16
crf-sti STI Driver Car: 05 CGM STI Stg 2 Fav Mod: sways Location: Sonoma, CA Posts: 260 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: anyone else start in 2nd gear? ok, thanks for the input guys. i always start in 2nd (on flat gound) and never have any problems with the engine bogging. i just take off like normal at about 1000k rpm's and don't have to make the cluch slip or engine bog to get her moving, 1st is just too short to me and our cars have plenty of power to do it, i dunno, that's just me. quick question for the 07 Sti owners out there: how much taller are your gears then us '04,'05,'06 guys? for example, in my 05 i'm at about 3100-3200k rpm's when at 80mph in 6th, what rpm's are you at when cruising at 80mph? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

05-11-2008, 09:25 AM	#18
*snorky* killer ants in your pants Car: OBP05MURDEREDOUTFTW Fav Mod: Fullerton's Qrack on my car Location: Chicagoland Posts: 3,380 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (21)	Re: anyone else start in 2nd gear? I'll start in second if I have any momentum whatsoever, say at a stop sign. I'll also start in second when making a left turn at a light. Mid turn shifts annoy me.

05-11-2008, 12:05 PM	#20
page2334 STI Driver Car: 06 SGM STI Fav Mod: 13.1@100 bone stock Location: MO Posts: 229 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: anyone else start in 2nd gear? i've rolled out from 3rd many times, our cars are like a 5 speed with 1st as a underdrive

05-15-2008, 03:07 PM	#24
Cova Lurker Car: WRB 08 STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: anyone else start in 2nd gear? From a complete stop, I use first - if I have any momentum at all I'll use second. Except occasionally in winter - starting from a stop on really slippery ice (like, studded tires required ice, not just a bit of snow or whatever, snow tires handle that fine), starting in second is actually much easier. It's not really a concern in the new STI due to AWD and traction-control, but in my previous car (2002 RSX Premium) that was often the only way I could get it moving, especially if it was uphill and nicely polished ice from other idiots spinning their tires too much.

05-15-2008, 03:09 PM	#25
*Szumita* i eat cones Car: 06 sti - steel gray Fav Mod: catless Location: ma & ri Posts: 5,904 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: anyone else start in 2nd gear? sometimes haha

05-20-2008, 07:36 PM	#26
blackxsti Amateur STI Driver Car: OBP 05' STI Fav Mod: blacked out headlights ;) Posts: 29 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: anyone else start in 2nd gear? ive always done it when im on a rolll!

05-20-2008, 08:10 PM	#28
Fletch07STI Gold Member Car: Silver 07 STI Fav Mod: Stage 1 Cobb AP Location: Chico, San Diego.. CA Posts: 187 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: anyone else start in 2nd gear? Ill start in first and if I need to downshift from second, ill rev match into first