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Originally Posted by The HACK
Why would you need to keep your foot hovering the clutch pedal in traffic? In almost all the naturally aspirated 6 cylinder BMWs built in the last 20 years (even the 4 cylinders), when you release the gas pedal it is almost like pressing the brakes since the engine braking effect on a HIGH compression engine is so strong.
In the MZ4 Coupe, because of the LONG stroke, 6 cylinders, and HIGH compression, when I release the throttle in 1st or 2nd in traffic it's almost like throwing out anchors. 2nd gear is SOOOOOOO damn long I can almost drive home from Orange County during rush hour and never touch the brakes nor the clutch (that's more a testament to how sh*tty traffic is than anything else).
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Hmm, I haven't noticed that but I actually rarely drive the Z4 in traffic. I was thinking of driving a manual in general. Thanks for the tip, maybe I don't even need to engage the clutch while turning either if that's the case. I normally drive local roads with few traffic lights at 35-40 and turn at 25 or so.