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#2,501
#2,501
I'm glad that you went for the manual transmission and you bought new. It's becoming more and more difficult to sell cars with manual transmissions. I don't think our beloved 3 pedal setups are going to see the end of the decade, and that is a shame.

As far as hill starts go, it's just the same thing as flat starts, just accelerated. Find your bite point and GO! Don't sweat the clutch too much. You'll slip it more than usual, but you will be fine.

I'm glad they have stuff like automatic rev-match and hill-start assist. These are things I had to learn over many years, and would turn many would be MT drivers to AT. Luckily the manufacturers have continued to make things better.
 
#2,502
#2,502
Nerd-Vol said:
I'm glad that you went for the manual transmission and you bought new. It's becoming more and more difficult to sell cars with manual transmissions. I don't think our beloved 3 pedal setups are going to see the end of the decade, and that is a shame.

As far as hill starts go, it's just the same thing as flat starts, just accelerated. Find your bite point and GO! Don't sweat the clutch too much. You'll slip it more than usual, but you will be fine.

I'm glad they have stuff like automatic rev-match and hill-start assist. These are things I had to learn over many years, and would turn many would be MT drivers to AT. Luckily the manufacturers have continued to make things better.
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The manual is so fun to drive I'm loving it. It makes me feel like I'm actually controlling the car it's a blast. And I love the rev matching, I love hearing my engine roar it's awesome. I roll my windows down and don't even listen to music anymore :)
 
#2,503
#2,503
volinbham said:
Technically yes (depends on the hill) - it's called the friction point. However, I wouldn't rely on the clutch to hold the car; not good for the clutch and depending on how big the friction point is you might stall.

I'd recommend getting used to where the friction point is as you bring your leg back and try to time the move from brake to gas just before or at that time.

Practice is the best thing. Keep at it and you'll get it covered.

Pretty soon you'll be rev matching downshifts
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Yep. He's actually slipping the clutch when he does that. But in my experience it won't hurt it. He's learning and he will have it down before he causes any premature wear.
 
#2,504
#2,504
I appreciate all the advice from you all. Even you ford man :) it's helped me out a lot. Would love to meet some of y'all in Knoxville this year especially if y'all have some classic cars :)
 
#2,506
#2,506
Nerd-Vol said:
I'm glad that you went for the manual transmission and you bought new. It's becoming more and more difficult to sell cars with manual transmissions. I don't think our beloved 3 pedal setups are going to see the end of the decade, and that is a shame.

As far as hill starts go, it's just the same thing as flat starts, just accelerated. Find your bite point and GO! Don't sweat the clutch too much. You'll slip it more than usual, but you will be fine.

I'm glad they have stuff like automatic rev-match and hill-start assist. These are things I had to learn over many years, and would turn many would be MT drivers to AT. Luckily the manufacturers have continued to make things better.
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Certain cars will always have a stick option (Mustang, Civic, etc) IMO.
 
#2,508
#2,508
knucklehead_vol said:
No. I think you're talking about dipping. It's some sort of plastic, I think, that will peel off.
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I asked someone with it they said it's vinyl. It's paint on the bottom with vinyl over it. Think in going to keep my car black. It's a pain to keep clean, Anyone got some advice on keeping a black on black camaro clean?
 
#2,509
#2,509
Berry4Heisman14 said:
I asked someone with it they said it's vinyl. It's paint on the bottom with vinyl over it. Think in going to keep my car black. It's a pain to keep clean, Anyone got some advice on keeping a black on black camaro clean?
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1) Clean it up really well with quality car care products.

2) Put it in the garage.

3) Keep a car cover on it.

4) Get something else to drive, while it sits in the garage.
 
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1972 Grad said:
1) Clean it up really well with quality car care products.

2) Put it in the garage.

3) Keep a car cover on it.

4) Get something else to drive, while it sits in the garage.
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Garage isn't an option at the moment. However I've got one of those car covers that literally fits over the car like a glove on the way. Cost me 289 bucks but it's worth it
 
#2,514
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Berry4Heisman14 said:
I'm able to get to the friction point on flat surfaces pretty quick now, I just get nervous and rattled on hills especially when there's people behind me. I just have to block them out afterall I'm sure they'd rather wait on me than me rollback and hit them :)
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Do you use the hand break? (Does car even
Have a hand break?). Good to have one when stopped on a steep incline while somebody behind you pulls up to your bumper.

Not a good idea at all IMO to rev the engine and release the clutch enough to stay on a hill. Fried clutch in older cars... maybe new cars with a manual shift have a mechanism that doesn't damage the clutch plates. Main thing though is practice. You'll eventually get the timing down where you'll be able to give the perfect amount of throttle after releasing the brake while simultaneously letting the clutch out the exact amount that won't stall the car or let it roll backwards even an inch. It just takes practice.
 
#2,515
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Thunder Good-Oil said:
Do you use the hand break? (Does car even
Have a hand break?). Good to have one when stopped on a steep incline while somebody behind you pulls up to your bumper.

Not a good idea at all IMO to rev the engine and release the clutch enough to stay on a hill. Fried clutch in older cars... maybe new cars with a manual shift have a mechanism that doesn't damage the clutch plates. Main thing though is practice. You'll eventually get the timing down where you'll be able to give the perfect amount of throttle after releasing the brake while simultaneously letting the clutch out the exact amount that won't stall the car or let it roll backwards even an inch. It just takes practice.
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My car has a handbrake it's just a little button on my console though. I hope eventually I can do like you said and make it quick without thinking
 
#2,516
#2,516
Berry4Heisman14 said:
My car has a handbrake it's just a little button on my console though. I hope eventually I can do like you said and make it quick without thinking
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You will with practice. I hardly ever roll back any with my 2 old cars. I am quick off the brake and quick on the gas. Clutch pedal stays on the floor until time to go. The new car (VW) won't roll back for a second or two after you release the brake.
 
#2,517
#2,517
1972 Grad said:
You will with practice. I hardly ever roll back any with my 2 old cars. I am quick off the brake and quick on the gas. Clutch pedal stays on the floor until time to go. The new car (VW) won't roll back for a second or two after you release the brake.
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It's really easy on bigger hills in my car with hill assist. However hill assist doesn't turn on when I'm on smaller hills even if they're big enough to cause some roll back
 
#2,518
#2,518
Couple of manual transmission questions for you guys. Where do you all have your seats usually? Right now I've got mine super close bc for some reason it helps me judge when the biting point is. However ive been considering moving my seat back since I've gotten better and using just the heels of my foot for the clutch. What do y'all do? Do I have to engage the clutch completely when stopping? Last question, I usually get my clutch ready to the biting point when waiting st a light to turn green so I'm ready to go immediately since I'm not good enough to let off the clutch and give gas simultaneously. Is this bad for the clutch even though I'm on,my brake as well until I give gas?
 
#2,521
#2,521
Berry4Heisman14 said:
Couple of manual transmission questions for you guys. Where do you all have your seats usually? Right now I've got mine super close bc for some reason it helps me judge when the biting point is. However ive been considering moving my seat back since I've gotten better and using just the heels of my foot for the clutch. What do y'all do? Do I have to engage the clutch completely when stopping? Last question, I usually get my clutch ready to the biting point when waiting st a light to turn green so I'm ready to go immediately since I'm not good enough to let off the clutch and give gas simultaneously. Is this bad for the clutch even though I'm on,my brake as well until I give gas?
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My seat is based on where I am comfortable.

When I'm at a stop I leave the car in neutral.

You are putting extra wear on the clutch by letting it slip like that. Not a ton, but I wouldn't make it a habit.
 
#2,522
#2,522
Berry4Heisman14 said:
Couple of manual transmission questions for you guys. Where do you all have your seats usually? Right now I've got mine super close bc for some reason it helps me judge when the biting point is. However ive been considering moving my seat back since I've gotten better and using just the heels of my foot for the clutch. What do y'all do? Do I have to engage the clutch completely when stopping? Last question, I usually get my clutch ready to the biting point when waiting st a light to turn green so I'm ready to go immediately since I'm not good enough to let off the clutch and give gas simultaneously. Is this bad for the clutch even though I'm on,my brake as well until I give gas?
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When I am at a stop , on a hill or flat, I have my right foot on the brake , and left foot pushing clutch in near the floor. When the light changes to green, I begin letting out the clutch while changing my right foot to give it gas.

The only time I put the car in neutral is if I am at a long red light, and my left leg needs a rest. I never let the clutch off the floor unless I am driving away from the light.

Edit: I also have the seat where it is comfortable, and where I can push the clutch pedal to the floor.
 
#2,523
#2,523
Berry4Heisman14 said:
Couple of manual transmission questions for you guys. Where do you all have your seats usually? Right now I've got mine super close bc for some reason it helps me judge when the biting point is. However ive been considering moving my seat back since I've gotten better and using just the heels of my foot for the clutch. What do y'all do? Do I have to engage the clutch completely when stopping? Last question, I usually get my clutch ready to the biting point when waiting st a light to turn green so I'm ready to go immediately since I'm not good enough to let off the clutch and give gas simultaneously. Is this bad for the clutch even though I'm on,my brake as well until I give gas?
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I sit relatively close - I like to have my elbows almost at my body and I want a slight bend in my leg with the clutch fully engaged.

Take a look at stock car or other closed wheel race drivers. They sit close and have elbows at body for leverage on the wheel.

The way back, lay back style may look cool but it's not the best way to control your vehicle.
 
#2,525
#2,525
Thanks for the responses. Sounds like I just need to practice more and more until I can let off the clutch and give gas simultaneously instead of pre loading the clutch. Just gonna take practice and stalling :)
 
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