Transmission gearing

[eric.schwartz.]

I would never start from dead stop in 2nd. Usually I shift into second at 10mph and downshift to first when I'm doing 10 or below. Starting from 2nd will reduce your clutch life.

Every now and then, I'll start off in 1st gear, but again, its such a short gear, and the transmission is geared for higher revs, sometimes it just doesn't feel as though it would make a difference.

 

[squiggy]

Excellent read about skip shifting:

http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/1026367-someone-explain-why-skip-shifting-is-bad/