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Question for stickshift drivers
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| cbxzcm |
First let me describe an example scenario:
You are momentarily stopped in heavy bumper-to-bumper traffic. The car in front of you moves forward a bit and you also move a bit to follow the traffic (about 1 foot. A little more, a little less) then stop again and repeat the whole process until the traffic clears up.
I know that "riding the clutch" shortens the life of the clutch itself, but during the time you move forward a little, is it ok to ride the clutch since you don't have enough time to release the clutch all the way without rear ending the car in front of you? |
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| Astronaut |
I know this situation....and hate it.:(
Sometimes I just wait until I have more space to go, even if the
car in front of me goes away about 2 or 3 meters.I dont follow it
immediately, just wait more, so I dont have to move and stop....move
and stop....
and you cant do anything but "riding the clutch"....:(
but anyway, I prefer manual shifting, thats cool:cool: |
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| ABTsportsline |
i iknow you know this, but just so ya know, when you are stopped, but have the clutch depressed, this is not "riding the clutch".... the only thing you could ever wear out is the clutch spring, but those last 100K miles.... you'll be fine...
the only time you are "riding the clutch" in traffic is for that 1-2 secs when you are inching forward and kinda still on the clutch... its not the best for the car, but it is ok... cars are designed knowing that most of their life will be in traffic - the clutch can hang... :D
Hope i could help!
-ABT- |
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| Viceroy |
I know exactly what you mean! I hate freakin traffic! I think that
is what is contributing to a lot of my frustration with things lately.
Every day when I either go to work/school I hit traffic...rrr...it sucks so much!
I do the same thing...that is, wait for a lot of room in front of me and then get it going in 1st and then keep it going as long as I can...rather than riding it.
I LOVE MANUAL! I will never drive anything automatic ever again!
It's so much better...
Steve |
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| kluba_702 |
| yeah, i do the same thing only i let the clutch out a little (while in gear) and immediately shift into neutral and just coast ever slow slowly. depending on the speed of the traffic i can usually time so dont't have have to give it gas again for while. takes practice, but there is plenty of time for that. traffic SUX!!!:whip: |
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| Lilith |
Clutches are surprisingly resiliant little creatures Ive found, for many years I used to have to drive in peak hour traffic going to work in Sydney with a manual car and I only managed to blow the clutch out of one car.
Then I got a gearbox mechanic to replace it with a better one that dosent slip under heavy load, get a 'Brass Button' type clutch if your really worried about burning them out. They are nigh indestructable! I had a 300ZX twin turbo putting out 302 horsepower at the wheels and it was the only thing strong enough to stop it slipping. They do take some getting used to though, its more of an On-Off type of affair than what you'd be used to driving in your mums car or little sedan.
Like the others said wait a few metres before going forward and leave the car in nuetral once youre rolling with the clutch out.
Either that or get a 4wd and drive on the medium strip :D
Lili the former 'rev head' |
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| Fraggle |
ya, so long as it doesn't slip while u're driving then nothing to worry about
tho if u are worried, u should listen to Lilith...u save tyre tread by driving on the grass :D:D:D hehehe!!!
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