[Argess]

To tell you the truth, my main problem with 1st is that I can't tell what''s going on. If the tires are spinning, I can't tell. If I over-rev it, I can't tell that either. It's like I only have a tiny fraction of a second before I decide that 2nd might be a better place to be. PLus letting off the gas a bit to shift from 1st to second creates a bit of a hesitation due to a tiny bit of engine braking...which I guess is my technique...so there's quite a lurch...read "delay" when I make the shift.

I wold think I should hit 30 mph or so in first before I shift, but it seems like I only do about 30 feet before I decide "this isn't good" for the engine/car.

I only drive on the street, so track tires are out. At the time, all I could find in the correct sizes were the BFGs. I think Michelin did make them, but discontinued that rear size before I was ready to install any tires. Summit has street tires, but I was unfamiliar with the brand names and/or reputation of the tires they had. I really think my tires arn't the main issue, it's the way I drive that could use improvement. On the other hand, I do limit myself to about 1/2 throttle during 2nd gear and 3rd gear runs as I am worried about losing traction.