6-speed owners... question about how you shift
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Melting Slicks
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6-speed owners... question about how you shift
Hey folks. I was curious how you handle the transmission when in traffic or stopped at a light. Let's say you are stopped at a red light and will be there for awhile. Do you:
A) Leave the car in first (in gear) with the clutch in and foot on brake
or
B) Take the car out of gear, clutch out and foot on brake
or
C) Take the car out of gear, clutch in and foot on brake
or
D) Take the car out of gear, cluth out and foot off brake
Is either one "better" for the transmission? I know this may sound like a dumb question... you never know until you just ask! :) :cheers:
Patrick :jester
[Modified by Patman36, 6:16 PM 1/17/2002]
A) Leave the car in first (in gear) with the clutch in and foot on brake
or
B) Take the car out of gear, clutch out and foot on brake
or
C) Take the car out of gear, clutch in and foot on brake
or
D) Take the car out of gear, cluth out and foot off brake
Is either one "better" for the transmission? I know this may sound like a dumb question... you never know until you just ask! :) :cheers:
Patrick :jester
[Modified by Patman36, 6:16 PM 1/17/2002]
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Re: 6-speed owners... question about how you shift (Patman36)
I always use choice B. I believe it is easier on the clutch but, I don't have scientific evidence to back it up. It will be interesting to see the other responses you get. :D
Pro
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Re: 6-speed owners... question about how you shift (Patman36)
Choice B. Sitting there with the clutch fully depressed can get tough if its a long light. In Florda the light sequence is very predictable. I push in the clutch and shift into first just before the light turns green.
[Modified by Jim Finke, 4:52 PM 1/17/2002]
[Modified by Jim Finke, 4:52 PM 1/17/2002]
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Re: 6-speed owners... question about how you shift (Patman36)
The better question is when car and driver tested the corvette they said that their numbers were slightly slower than general motors. They made a comment that GM had a test driver that shifted without using the clutch. Anyknow know the trick? Many people that have ridden in my corvette say I shift so fast they wonder if I use the clutch. :crazy:
Pro
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Re: 6-speed owners... question about how you shift (Patman36)
B) Take the car out of gear, clutch out and foot on brake
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Re: 6-speed owners... question about how you shift (Patman36)
The answer is B Bob!! LOL!!! I don't want to keep the clutch pushed in for up to 3 minutes waiting at a light, not to mention that there is no point in keeping the throwout bearing pushed in for an extended period of time. IMHO.
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Melting Slicks
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Re: 6-speed owners... question about how you shift (MitchAlsup)
D) out of gear, clutch out, foot off brake (when possible).
This minimizes the possibility of warping rotors.
This minimizes the possibility of warping rotors.
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Melting Slicks
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Re: 6-speed owners... question about how you shift (ACCURATE)
E. B and D wherever applicable :D
Sometimes if it is only going to be a short stop I will leave it in gear with the clutch in and my foot on the brake.
Sometimes if it is only going to be a short stop I will leave it in gear with the clutch in and my foot on the brake.
