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Smooth start

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by stormdk, Aug 16, 2014.

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  1. stormdk

    stormdk Karting

    Aug 10, 2014
    73
    Sweden
    Hi

    quick question

    Do you guys get a smooth start when you press the gas peddle?
    I have noticed that there is a bit of a jerky motion, nothing bad but it is there.

    And when you down shift, do you remove the pressure from the gas peddle or do you keep a constant level of pressure?

    thx
     
  2. RBK

    RBK F1 Rookie

    Jul 27, 2006
    3,105
    Calif and Nev
    Full Name:
    Bob
    No need or purpose to relasing throttle. I sometimes experience a very (almost imperceptible) hesitation. However, most noticeable and not always, when slowing down and then speeding up, say anticipating a full stop at a stop light and then it turns green , catching the transmission in the middle of a change. Best
     
  3. FE458IT

    FE458IT Formula Junior

    Jul 17, 2013
    445
    Toronto
    It will jerk a bit sometimes when you initially hit the gas, takes a bit getting used to as to how to accelerate smoothly.

    Owners manual for 2015 says keep foot on gas when downshifting.

    I get a little jerkiness when i downshift at city speeds, im probably downshifting when I don't need to, hey its fun, we all probably do it when we should just let the car handle the downshifts.

    Downshifts at higher speeds are much smoother.
     
  4. lamarmotte

    lamarmotte Karting

    Feb 5, 2014
    194
    France
    Hi,

    I have the same problem, jerk in first gear from off. Impossible to start smoothly without jerk.

    I have a 2011 458 with 3000 miles only.

    how to cure ?
     

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