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Znewb · 09-15-2009, 09:05 AM

I am new to driving stick, and I dont have a problem stalling or with starting on hills etc. I am just worrying about burning out the clutch too quickly. Anyway i just wanted to see check if I am downshifting incorrectly.

To downshift: I take my foot off the gas, depress the clutch and shift to the next lower gear, and as I am coming off the clutch i am blipping the gas to get my rpms higher so i dont buck the car.

I read that pressing the gas while the clutch is engaged is harmful so whats the deal?

09-15-2009, 09:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
Znewb Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 20 Drives: 2009 370z m6 Rep Power: 15	HELP! Need Adivce on 6MT I am new to driving stick, and I dont have a problem stalling or with starting on hills etc. I am just worrying about burning out the clutch too quickly. Anyway i just wanted to see check if I am downshifting incorrectly. To downshift: I take my foot off the gas, depress the clutch and shift to the next lower gear, and as I am coming off the clutch i am blipping the gas to get my rpms higher so i dont buck the car. I read that pressing the gas while the clutch is engaged is harmful so whats the deal?