Stoopid Question

I never had an F1 before and so far I love it. Since it was delivered and no one showed me how to drive it, I have a stupid question. When upshifting if i don't take my foot off the accelerator it is jerky, if I lift my foot off for a split second the shift it's smooth. Which is the proper way to shift? Or are both OK just different feelings?

 

Both okay, just different feelings.

 

Thanks

 

Keep throttle the same through-out the shift.

 

+1

 

Agreed. Same on downshift. Best upshifts are pedal all the way down!!

 

Proper way is to shift with pushed throttle. You should not release your foot.... I think its also noticed in user book. And with sport mode on you should push as much as possible

 

Thanks all!!!

 

(reprinted From The Auto Gallery May Monthly News Letter)

Driving The F1 Transmission


There is, according to Ferrari North America, a proper way to drive the F1 transmission. Of course the right paddle is for upshifting and the left paddle for downshifting. When at a stop and in first gear, always ease onto the accelerator. Do this even if a quick start is desired. This is because the clutch system is electronic, and “goosing” the gas from a dead stop will greatly shorten clutch life.


When upshifting, unlike with a manual transmission, do not let up on the gas. The F1 computer will “blip” the gas on each upshift, and if one lets up on the gas, the computer can become confused. This is also true with downshifting unless slowing or coming to a stop. In this instance, if downshifting while slowing, one should let up on the gas. However, it is never recommended to downshift into a high RPM in order to use the engine to “brake” the car, for this creates excess wear and tear. The brakes are there for braking! And when slowing the car to a stop, the F1 computer will automatically downshift to lower gears until first gear is reached when the car is almost stopped. Therefore, it is not necessary to continue to downshift through the gears when stopping. Finally, when sitting at a red light, the car can remain in first gear. It is not necessary to shift into neutral (by pulling both paddles at once) while waiting for the light to change.

The biggest problem that can lead to premature clutch wear is backing up hills in reverse. When this occurs sometimes the smell of burning clutch material is present. The best policy is to try not to get into situations where driving in reverse up a long and/or steep hill is required.

Finally, a good tip comes directly from our service department for those owners of new Ferraris with the F1 transmission. Although not required by Ferrari North America, it is a good idea to change the gear oil when the car hits its first 1000 miles. This is because as the transmission is breaking in, small bits of silicone break off an end up in the gear oil reservoir and can be recycled into the transmission.

The gear oil change can be done at any authorized Ferrari service department, and only takes an hour to perform, so one can wait for their car if so desired. As mentioned, this is not mandatory, but it is cheap insurance.