Proper Way to Slip Clutch?

[mikerez]

Hello All,

I've been driving stick-shifts for several years now and am not a newbie to 5-speeds. However, I was wondering if anyone can offer up some suggestions as to the best way to shift gears on the 2002 330Ci?

I always match RPMs in 1st gear
Usually match in 2nd
And rearly match in 3-5 (unless accelerating hard)

However, it seems like I have to slowly slip the clutch into gear or the car will bob and jerk. I'm just a little worried that riding the clutch too much might cause un-needed ware.

Also, I've found that giving just a bit of gas when shifting in the upper gears does help a lot with a smooth transition, however I always thought that you shouldn't have to "double clutch" if not driving hard.

Any thoughts?

[turboman318]

in the lower gears it's always more "sensitive" when making gear changes driving normally. to get that smooth shifting effect you have to "slip" the clutch which is normal.