Learning Manual Techniques

[vaironl]

Hello Everyone,

I've finally feel like I've gotten the clutch basics down. Specially now, with my short shifter.

I feel that I lack expertise in many areas, though.

There are points in which I'm in traffic, already moving at a slow speed, and if I place the car into second gear it's relatively slow at about 1 rpm. But, if a place the car into first gear I get small launch which doesn't look good at all.

Also, my downshiting is horrible. I never downshift into first. But going from any other gears down I give a small jab to the gas release the clutch and it doesn't feel smooth at all (I get a small jump from the car).

Finally, I would like to ask, is my Yaris the only one which feels extremely inconsistent on the first and sometimes second gear, usually on a cold star. For example, if I'm in first gear and press lightly on the gas I get some jerking motion.

Please share your experiences with me.
This contributes to me making a good arrival at car meets too.