 Starting from a Stop in 1st Gear - Need tips, My fifth day driving stick |
 Sep 24, 2005 - 7:57 AM
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Well, I just got a Manual GT Hatchback, and yesterday was essentially my fifth day of driving stick. I drove it in "real" bumper-to-bumper traffic for the first time, and that was an enlightening experience. My start from a stop is only smooth about half the time, if that, so it was pretty stressful. Any tips or instructions on how to get a smooth start every time? I need very specific info on the clutch and gas pedal position (or RPMs) at the point the car should start moving. I try to remember exactly how I managed a smooth start when I do it, but that is difficult at this time. Thanks!
P.S. Any other tips on making driving stick a more enjoyable experience would be great too! |
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Sep 24, 2005 - 9:05 AM
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its only going to be stressfull for the 1st few weeks... after that it becomes second nature.
its always better to give it a little bit more gas (under 2 grand) and let the clutch out smoothly. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Sep 25, 2005 - 11:00 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Virginia Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE(lagos @ Sep 24, 2005 - 7:05 AM) its only going to be stressfull for the 1st few weeks... after that it becomes second nature. its always better to give it a little bit more gas (under 2 grand) and let the clutch out smoothly. [right][snapback]337897[/snapback][/right] Eureka! I finally got it down! I was letting out the clutch pretty smoothly, but was not giving it enough gas (probably 1,000 RPM or less) once the clutch was engaging. I pushed it up to 2,000 RPM and now the car is catching gear a lot smoother. I'm hooked now! |
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Celicav Starting from a Stop in 1st Gear - Need tips Sep 24, 2005 - 7:57 AM
Digndoug All MTs work the same for the most part, but all a... Sep 24, 2005 - 8:49 AM Rjb23 You don't need to but its bad for the clutch i... Sep 24, 2005 - 10:46 AM jgreening We all went through what you are describing. Just... Sep 24, 2005 - 12:22 PM flipside97LTD Just don't take a girl out while you're le... Sep 24, 2005 - 12:53 PM
Celicav QUOTE(flipside97LTD @ Sep 24, 2005 - 10:53 AM... Sep 24, 2005 - 5:26 PM devilsden97 try feathering the gas, and yes let the clutch out... Sep 24, 2005 - 1:41 PM lagos just remember...once u get the hang of it, youll n... Sep 24, 2005 - 5:29 PM Celicav QUOTE(lagos @ Sep 24, 2005 - 3:29 PM)just rem... Sep 24, 2005 - 5:32 PM Mystify. QUOTE(lagos @ Sep 24, 2005 - 5:29 PM)just rem... Oct 7, 2005 - 7:16 PM SSJChar when i was learning(which was like 3 weeks ago) i ... Sep 24, 2005 - 6:53 PM AMCMoe Like digndoug said, Let the clutch out a little bi... Sep 25, 2005 - 9:18 PM purplegt4 hmm...keep it steady @ about 4.5 grand and drop th... Sep 25, 2005 - 9:43 PM StreetRacing10PSI just give it a lil more gas and be gental on the c... Sep 25, 2005 - 9:46 PM dustin15brown I was on one stop sign with a decent incline for o... Sep 25, 2005 - 11:49 PM anubis0108 QUOTE(dustin15brown @ Sep 25, 2005 - 11:49 PM... Oct 10, 2005 - 2:08 AM tin_foil I've had some bad experiences driving automati... Oct 8, 2005 - 11:23 PM anubis0108 QUOTE(Celicav @ Sep 24, 2005 - 7:57 AM)Well, ... Oct 10, 2005 - 2:05 AM cyb593 my oppion since i just learned a couple months ago... Oct 11, 2005 - 10:56 PM |
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