jasonrxeight

I just bought a 2009 RX-8 R3 with 6000 miles on it. this is my first manual car.

when I'm moving slowy in first gear, theres a whining sound as I let go the gas.

no sound when accelerating, just when decelerating using engine brake.

plz, help. thanks

Mazurfer

In my opinion, that's not that unusual. However.............can't really think of a case where I'm actually decelerating in 1st gear very much if at all. Why would you really do that to any extent?

jasonrxeight

I noticed that when I was driving around in a parking lot

nothing when accelerating tho, gear goes in smoothly.

rot8te

That's normal (as far as I know), all manual cars tend to whine in first gear at low speed. The only scenario where you'll ever really do this is in bumper to bumper traffic. I have an R3 also, she wines subtly if first gear in general, but you really hear it if you decelerate. Usually, I just put in the clutch and brake to a stop or to slow down rather than engine break to decelerate at such a low speed.

SayNoToPistons

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My Rx8 whine in 1st and 2nd on and off the gas.

jasonrxeight

so it seems fine, hope nothing is broken or anything.

I sold my 2002 Maxima auto bought this R3, what a amazing piece of engineering.

SayNoToPistons

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It's broken.

jasonrxeight

oopsy, hope its covered under warrenty

Mazurfer

Exactly!

Mazurfer

Meh.....not much whine at all in 2nd IMO.

jasonrxeight

nah, 2nd is fine, first seems normal with a little whine

jasonrxeight

oh, another question
when I try do a sprint launch say 4000rpm, I can hear chriping sound from under the car. is it the clutch? dont think its the wheels.

Lebren

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Im not sure you're going to get an answer with that information, can you be more specific?

jasonrxeight

like when you let the clutch slip more when you rev high, I hear some kind chirping sound. dont think its the wheels spining tho.

CrazyJek

My car whines in reverse. Its really loud too when i floor it going backwards.

SayNoToPistons

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Reverse is a straight cut gear instead of helically cut like the forward gears. Why the hell are you flooring it in reverse?

greg985

I floor it in reverse out of my parking spot every morning, it helps the engine warm up faster plus its really fun

HaydonGS

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Any low gear will whine and especially reverse.
Greg...how big is your parking spot??

dynamho

OP, what you describe sounds normal to me.
I guess that kind of sound might be alarming to anyone who've never driven a manual transmission before.

wazup_shorty

fisrt gear whines for me too, I supose it must be normal since its been doing it since day 1. I think its the way the first gear is made , probably a bit wider than the other one for improve durability under stress, IMO anyway

Mazurfer

^..................exactly....now that the OP knows this, the rest of the thread is just retarded!

jasonrxeight

haha, its not

Mazurfer

Guess I was just whining then??????

Mazurfer

I see the need for a new motor in your future!

CrazyJek

Guess you didnt pick up the sarcasm... Im playing follow the leader with everyone else in the thread.

For clarification... i know why reverse whines, and no, i dont floor going backwards lol...