Curious: Stickshift Drivers

Aija · 01-13-2008, 06:10 PM

How many of you guys actually launch off first gear without touching the gas pedal (perhaps traffic), meaning, you just let go of the clutch slowly and let the car start off.

Does this put too strain on the clutch? Since its usually not as smooth.

PiperD · 01-13-2008, 06:30 PM

I don't do it. Dunno if it strains the clutch more (probably not) but it seems dangerous because of an increased risk of stalling.
Even in traffic I always use the gas pedal. But you an reduce the need to stop/go with appopriate spacing, and noting what's going on a further up the road.

exo-ak-dk · 01-13-2008, 06:34 PM

i also use the gas pedal

wj4 · 01-13-2008, 06:39 PM

I always feather.

BCoBaby · 01-13-2008, 06:44 PM

Never ride the clutch sonn

CaptChaos · 01-13-2008, 06:50 PM

I only do that if I am crawling in stop-and-go traffic.

DrGP · 01-13-2008, 06:57 PM

Not Me

Deveray · 01-13-2008, 07:19 PM

Almost never, perhaps in very slow traffic to minimize gas.

Gearcraft · 01-13-2008, 09:05 PM

rarely.

Tommy420 · 01-13-2008, 09:07 PM

I do it sometimes...I don't think the OP is talking about "riding" the clutch...he's simply talking about letting go of the clutch slowly and then being completely off the clutch...dpending on the traffic situation, I have done this...but I do this more when backing up.

Safety2213 · 01-13-2008, 09:10 PM

I do it all the time.

Its a great way to teach someone to drive a stick shift. They really grasp the concept quickly

Arustik1 · 01-13-2008, 09:13 PM

I used to do this, but stopped recently and feel the car starts better with gas first...

ElCapitan · 01-13-2008, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobbyP

I do it all the time.

Its a great way to teach someone to drive a stick shift. They really grasp the concept quickly

+1

It is a very safe way to teach someone to drive stick without damaging the clutch.

Darkkilla · 01-13-2008, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobbyP

I do it all the time.

Its a great way to teach someone to drive a stick shift. They really grasp the concept quickly

yeah i use it when i teach people but i always feather never hold that sweet spot...

scm6079 · 01-13-2008, 10:03 PM

In slow traffic I do it regularly... but not in normal open driving.

raleedy · 01-13-2008, 10:04 PM

It's good technique: smooth and gradual, and low wear on the friction parts because of minimum rpms. The ECU keeps the engine running with no problems unless you are a clutch klutz.

Aija · 01-13-2008, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tommy420

I do it sometimes...I don't think the OP is talking about "riding" the clutch...he's simply talking about letting go of the clutch slowly and then being completely off the clutch...dpending on the traffic situation, I have done this...but I do this more when backing up.

yea, im not talking about riding the clutch.

This is actually the first manual car I've owned (i did know how to drive 6-speed based on friends cars).. and i barely discovered this clutch thing. I always feather the gas a little while releasing the clutch for the smooth ride. However, in reverse i find myself letting go of the clutch very slowly.

MTV · 01-13-2008, 10:48 PM

Give it gas. It'll prematurely wear the clutch if you don't.

jimmy330xi · 01-13-2008, 10:54 PM

I do it if I'm stuck in reallly slow traffic, but most the time I like revving my engine just a little bit, I love that sound.

MTV · 01-13-2008, 11:16 PM

If anything, just blip the throttle to get the revs up a little bit and hold the clutch at friction point till the revs drop. Then blip it again.

!Xoible · 01-13-2008, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aija

How many of you guys actually launch off first gear without touching the gas pedal (perhaps traffic), meaning, you just let go of the clutch slowly and let the car start off.

Does this put too strain on the clutch? Since its usually not as smooth.

i do in traffic, or when im fucking around at a traffic light. i also do it when i back up. but in normal driving i wouldnt do it unless i feel like hearing some people pissed behind me honking

it's not any more wear on clutch unless u ride the clutch, and play like I do at traffic lights...

fibercus · 01-13-2008, 11:32 PM

rarely do that, feather mostly.

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Deveray Private First Class 10 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2010 535i X-Drive Touring Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Almost never, perhaps in very slow traffic to minimize gas.
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Tommy420 peace.love.health.happine ss 47 Rep 631 Posts Drives: 2008 335i e92 Montego/Blk lthr Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I do it sometimes...I don't think the OP is talking about "riding" the clutch...he's simply talking about letting go of the clutch slowly and then being completely off the clutch...dpending on the traffic situation, I have done this...but I do this more when backing up. __________________ 2008 335i e92 Montego blue/black leather, alum brush trim, MT, ZSP, ZPP, nav, ipod/usb, sirius, alum brush e-brake, alum pedals, 35% Madico For pics of my ride, go to www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108628
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Safety2213 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i Manual M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: BG iTrader: (1)	I do it all the time. Its a great way to teach someone to drive a stick shift. They really grasp the concept quickly
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raleedy Colonel 160 Rep 2,248 Posts Drives: 2016 228i 6-speed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (0)	It's good technique: smooth and gradual, and low wear on the friction parts because of minimum rpms. The ECU keeps the engine running with no problems unless you are a clutch klutz.
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MTV Banned 241 Rep 1,906 Posts Drives: E60 M5, Volvo S60R Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montreal iTrader: (1)	Give it gas. It'll prematurely wear the clutch if you don't.
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jimmy330xi Captain 57 Rep 615 Posts Drives: '06 330xI, '04 YZF R1 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Germany iTrader: (1)	I do it if I'm stuck in reallly slow traffic, but most the time I like revving my engine just a little bit, I love that sound. __________________ '06 330Xi, '04 CBR600RR, '04 YZF-R1, '06CBR600RR, '10 S1000RR M-tech, Injen, Hamann, Remus, KW, Breyton
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MTV Banned 241 Rep 1,906 Posts Drives: E60 M5, Volvo S60R Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montreal iTrader: (1)	If anything, just blip the throttle to get the revs up a little bit and hold the clutch at friction point till the revs drop. Then blip it again.
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fibercus Captain 35 Rep 830 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: US iTrader: (4)	rarely do that, feather mostly.
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