Car jerks if not shifted at right rpm???, What could cause this? Options

[str8thugginit4ya]

Hey guys, I know you're probably thinking from the title that I'm probably not shifting and driving the car right. But, I like to think that I'm an okay driver and I know a thing or two about how to drive a manual. My main problem that I have is that whenever I'm shifting from 1st to 2nd, or any gear for that matter, and I don't rev match it perfectly it jerks a LOT. Now I compared the jerking to my brothers Infiniti G20, and whenever I don't rev match perfectly when shifting, the clutch just catches the gear back and goes on driving. No jerking or anything. Could it be my bushings that are bad in my suspension? Or maybe my clutch needs changing?I know for a fact that I don't ride the clutch, but what could be going wrong. I'm not saying that I'M not doing anything wrong here, but I just wanted to know if this is a sign of something going bad??? Any help would be appreciated.


-Thanks, Ryan

[VieT9sD]

I believe anyone who owns a celica gt could relate to this. our transmission is just like this, it gives our car a sporty feel. if you ever have the chance, test drive a 350z (sport car) and a g35 (luxury car). though they both share the same engine, the transmission is completely different and you can feel it while you're driving. you'll find the 350z transmission will feel like our celica ( in a way), while the g35 will feel really smooth even if you don't "rev match perfectly."

[str8thugginit4ya]

I believe anyone who owns a celica gt could relate to this. our transmission is just like this, it gives our car a sporty feel. if you ever have the chance, test drive a 350z (sport car) and a g35 (luxury car). though they both share the same engine, the transmission is completely different and you can feel it while you're driving. you'll find the 350z transmission will feel like our celica ( in a way), while the g35 will feel really smooth even if you don't "rev match perfectly."

I was thinking something like that. My brother suggested to me that I should try changing all the bushings with the polyurethane ones and see if that helps with the jerking. Because he said that since his car is more of a luxury car the suspension is made for a smooth ride, where my Celica is a more sport tuned. He said if I were to change the bushings, then I would feel less of a jerk. Hey, if anyone has a better idea, I'd love to hear it. But it kind of annoys me whenever I have anyone in my car, and they're like why does your car jerk like that? I also do have Tein springs installed on the car.