Popping sounds when shifting - LotusTalk

comptalk · 07-15-2009, 08:12 PM

Occasionally, today, I heard popping sounds after shifting out of second and third. No problems on the others. What could this be?

catapult · 07-15-2009, 08:14 PM

Is it the exhaust? Mine nearly always pops when hard shifting.

comptalk · 07-15-2009, 08:16 PM

Not sure. It does seem to come from the rear, not the gearbox. Smooth shifting too, but as soon as I am in the gear, a pop sound is heard.

Randy Chase · 07-15-2009, 08:28 PM

If it is popping because you lifted off the throttle (when you shift) this is quite normal depending on the type of exhaust you have.

comptalk · 07-15-2009, 08:30 PM

Weird. Never heard this from other manual cars. What I am I doing wrong specifically? Letting go to fast?

Randy Chase · 07-15-2009, 08:38 PM

No. It is normal.

comptalk · 07-15-2009, 08:40 PM

Thanks. Was worried for a sec.

07-15-2009, 08:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
comptalk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 117	Popping sounds when shifting Occasionally, today, I heard popping sounds after shifting out of second and third. No problems on the others. What could this be?

07-15-2009, 08:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,175 Images: 761	If it is popping because you lifted off the throttle (when you shift) this is quite normal depending on the type of exhaust you have. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! http://www.facebook.com/randychase 1991 Toyota MR2. AutoX Beast 2006 Noble M400. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Canyon Carver. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle. On Order: Lotus Evora Next: McLaren MP4-12C

07-15-2009, 08:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,175 Images: 761	No. It is normal. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! http://www.facebook.com/randychase 1991 Toyota MR2. AutoX Beast 2006 Noble M400. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Canyon Carver. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle. On Order: Lotus Evora Next: McLaren MP4-12C

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07-15-2009, 08:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
catapult Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,569	Is it the exhaust? Mine nearly always pops when hard shifting.

07-15-2009, 08:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
comptalk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 117	Not sure. It does seem to come from the rear, not the gearbox. Smooth shifting too, but as soon as I am in the gear, a pop sound is heard.

07-15-2009, 08:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
comptalk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 117	Weird. Never heard this from other manual cars. What I am I doing wrong specifically? Letting go to fast?

07-15-2009, 08:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
comptalk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 117	Thanks. Was worried for a sec.

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