Starting from a Stop in 1st Gear - Need tips, My fifth day driving stick Options

[Celicav]

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!

[cyb593]

my oppion since i just learned a couple months ago but on a very good clutch i think it was a stage 3 on a 90 celica gts is stall it out in ur neighborhood and see where the clutch stalls out at(thats where it will catch). so u know exactly where it starts to catch and so when u are in traffic can ease onto the gas and pull the clutch all the way to where it starts to catch. if u know the exact location it is a piece of cake after that. just know the car. just mess with that thought.