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Offline Jap4447

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Can't get smooth gear changes
« on: November 04, 2013, 08:18:57 am »
Iv had plenty of cars and never had a problem changing gears smoothly, now have an edition 30 which will not go into gear smoothly without jerking, mainly 1st and 2nd. Only time Iv had it smooth is when I come off the clutch very slowly. These cars are meant to be driven fast so don't know what's up with the car! Anybody any ideas?

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Re: Can't get smooth gear changes
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2013, 08:52:49 am »
Presume it is manual.
Only thing controlling the clutch is you ;)

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Re: Can't get smooth gear changes
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2013, 12:13:43 pm »
If the DMF is knackered it can be difficult to drive smoothy too. Do you get any knocking noises as the clutch bites?
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Re: Can't get smooth gear changes
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2013, 12:33:23 pm »
If the DMF is knackered it can be difficult to drive smoothy too. Do you get any knocking noises as the clutch bites?

I get a knocking rumble noise when the clutch is bites, is that DMF... done 120k on it.

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Re: Can't get smooth gear changes
« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2013, 02:06:09 pm »
No noises when changing gears, just very jerky like you would get with a bad gear change. Iv had over 10 different manual cars and never had a problem. Just thought it could be mechanical, maybe engine mounts or clutch related.