Oh, Veeky Forums. What are some not so obvious do's and don't's about driving a manual to prolong the life of my car. Only asking because I'm new to manuals, and clutch replacements are expensive. I was given this semi-old 90k mi/144k km manual to drive and the clutch is already slipping. That shit is expensive.
So I already know the obvious shit, like don't ride the clutch, at stoplights and shit. Don't rest your hand on the gear lever. Don't rest your foot on the clutch pedal. But what are some tiny tidbits no one will tell you? I know a lot of it is newer drivers wear the clutch more than experienced ones, but I just want to be safe with it.
Jack Gray
don't try to stick it up your ass and act like a faggot
Dylan Martin
Revmatch when downshifting instead of spinning the engine up with the clutch. Use handbrake or heeltoe on hill starts.
Ryan Turner
>Revmatch when downshifting Not OP, I think that people think I'm trying to tell them to hurry up when I rev match and someone is in front of me.
Jaxon Hall
Nobody can hear you unless your exhaust is really loud.
Nolan Evans
Don't slip the clutch excessively.
Don't coast in neutral.
That's about it really.
Clutch replacement isn't a big of a deal as you're making out, only retards wear out a clutch prematurely.
Justin Baker
>Don't coast in neutral What's wrong with this? To clarify, you mean when you're coming up to a red light, taking it out of gear and releasing everything while you slow to a stop? If that's what you mean, then what should I do instead? Downshift my way down to first and then stop? I don't know honestly. What's wrong with that way?
>revmatch instead of spinning the engine I don't think I understand. When I downshift, I get to low enough speed, clutch in, change gears, tap the gas till I'm about 1500-2000 revs, clutch off, and it feels smooth. Is that bad?
Thanks for putting up with me, btw
Ian Ramirez
this. with the right tools and access, a clutch job is your saturday morning at best. cost wise, if you put 1/4 of a cent aside for every mile you drive, you'd be well covered by the time it needs replacement
Grayson Long
Don't hold your hand on the stick while driving, you will wear out the synchros in your gear box.
