Whats the best method for taking off from stoplight/sign and not jumping like I just learned how to drive a standard? The harder I try to keep from doing it the worse it gets. Seems like when I'm by myself it's hardly noticable. Wife gives me crap at every takeoff. Stage fright I guess. Any tips would be helpful.

 

Don't dump the clutch, but don't let it try to slip either. A little quicker engagement than the oem clutch seems to work the best for me.

 

If she has a problem with the way you drive, tell her to get out and walk.

 

Yeah that always works unitl you get home and all of your crap is in the yard LOL!!!!

 

It will take you time but you will find a way of you own.
I take off in first every time and just let the clutch out gently then start to give it the gas then I am in 2nd gear in the next second or so.

 

To stop the jumping I find it much easier to take off in first, though you will have a hard time doing that jumping out in traffic (you know, that whole 0-5 MPH before you need to shift). Second does take some work, ease into it and a little quicker where is really starts grabbing. Takes a few weeks of consistent driving to really get good with it.