nosediving! :(

s197stallion · January 8th, 2011, 07:52 AM

i just bought a 2007 shelby gt500 and i love it, but the only problem im having right now is shifting precisely while im racing, it nosedives everytime i shift which causes me to lose a lot of time. All my other gts have been automatic so im kind of new at this. Any pointers or tips would help on how to shift a lot better. THanks.

SWEET2KSTANG · January 8th, 2011, 08:01 AM

suspension upgrades

Calogero6685 · January 8th, 2011, 08:24 AM

I learned real fast that its hard to be a hot shot when you can't properly shift. At first I honestly never rev matched, I just waited for the rpms to drop down within something ridiculous like 400 within what I thought it was going to be. I didn't start feathering until I watched my dad drive my car. Once you get daily driving down, then just start building rpms every now and then and get the feel of listening and watching your rpms and how they drop from gear to gear. Personally, when I'm just playing around I'll, hit 4,500 rpms between shifts and that's my most controlled shifting area, which is smoother than my daily driving shifting, but when I'm going all out, I just rip through the gears as fast as I can. Weather or not that creates too much stress on components are here nor there, because if I'm doing that kind of driving than ill expect the consequences when the occur.

Calogero6685 · January 8th, 2011, 08:26 AM

Oh yeah, and suspension like project warhorse said.

Sorry, I cant remember your username... I always look at you Sig...

SWEET2KSTANG · January 8th, 2011, 08:34 AM

one day it will be rolling again, i promise

DickH · January 8th, 2011, 04:31 PM

You are probably taking too long to shift, just take your time to get used to the car and feel comfortable with it. Just be nice with the car, fast shifts don't need to be forceful.

Calogero6685 · January 9th, 2011, 02:38 AM

Actually if the front end is dropping then that's letting go of the gas before you put the clutch in which at those rpms, it'll feel like downshifting because inertia wants to move you forward, but since you're still engaged, its going to put all that stress on your gears and like I said before, it'll feel like downshifting until you put the clutch in. When you're going hard, build momentum.

Don't give your engine a chance to unnecessarily drop rpms.

Thumbie · January 9th, 2011, 08:01 PM

^ this is probably the problem. think about clutching before letting off

January 8th, 2011, 07:52 AM	#1
s197stallion Newbie 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Odessa, Tx Posts: 49 iTrader: 0 reviews	nosediving! :( i just bought a 2007 shelby gt500 and i love it, but the only problem im having right now is shifting precisely while im racing, it nosedives everytime i shift which causes me to lose a lot of time. All my other gts have been automatic so im kind of new at this. Any pointers or tips would help on how to shift a lot better. THanks. __________________ MODS: dyno tune, jlt cai, udp, 4:10, pacesetter l/t with o/r h pipe, detroit rocker cams, borla catback exhaust, 75 wet shot, lower control arms, lowering springs

January 8th, 2011, 08:01 AM	#2
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,540 iTrader: 8 reviews	suspension upgrades __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

January 8th, 2011, 08:34 AM	#5
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,540 iTrader: 8 reviews	one day it will be rolling again, i promise __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

January 8th, 2011, 04:31 PM	#6
DickH MM Fanatic 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 4,188 iTrader: 2 reviews	You are probably taking too long to shift, just take your time to get used to the car and feel comfortable with it. Just be nice with the car, fast shifts don't need to be forceful. __________________ 2003 Mustang gt - usual mods - slowly working on 5.4 swap 2004 srt4 - Stock DD/winter beater Click here for your tuning needs Before asking a gearing related question click THIS link and enjoy all your saved time.

January 9th, 2011, 08:01 PM	#8
Thumbie Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Cobra 14.2@102 (I suck) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,621 iTrader: 0 reviews	^ this is probably the problem. think about clutching before letting off __________________ 2001 Cobra with SRA swap, modded for twisties MM Cobra Club Member #76

January 8th, 2011, 08:24 AM	#3
Calogero6685 Because Racecar 2012 Mustang GT Premium Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 2,037 iTrader: 0 reviews	I learned real fast that its hard to be a hot shot when you can't properly shift. At first I honestly never rev matched, I just waited for the rpms to drop down within something ridiculous like 400 within what I thought it was going to be. I didn't start feathering until I watched my dad drive my car. Once you get daily driving down, then just start building rpms every now and then and get the feel of listening and watching your rpms and how they drop from gear to gear. Personally, when I'm just playing around I'll, hit 4,500 rpms between shifts and that's my most controlled shifting area, which is smoother than my daily driving shifting, but when I'm going all out, I just rip through the gears as fast as I can. Weather or not that creates too much stress on components are here nor there, because if I'm doing that kind of driving than ill expect the consequences when the occur.

January 8th, 2011, 08:26 AM	#4
Calogero6685 Because Racecar 2012 Mustang GT Premium Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 2,037 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oh yeah, and suspension like project warhorse said. Sorry, I cant remember your username... I always look at you Sig...

January 9th, 2011, 02:38 AM	#7
Calogero6685 Because Racecar 2012 Mustang GT Premium Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 2,037 iTrader: 0 reviews	Actually if the front end is dropping then that's letting go of the gas before you put the clutch in which at those rpms, it'll feel like downshifting because inertia wants to move you forward, but since you're still engaged, its going to put all that stress on your gears and like I said before, it'll feel like downshifting until you put the clutch in. When you're going hard, build momentum. Don't give your engine a chance to unnecessarily drop rpms.

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