Is my M/T technique ok?

vipor · 10-22-2009, 10:52 AM

The 1500rpm start is fine, but I've been shooting for the 1100 mark instead. Really depends on if you're going uphill (go for more rpms then). 1st gear in the Z can be jerky, so just get used to it.

When stuck on a small hill I like to play with my clutch and rock with the music to pass the time. Gets you a better feel for where your engauge point is, but I'm sure it does put unneccessary wear on the clutch.

There have been many times where I just hold the gas and clutch just right to keep the rpms about 1k and not move while on a hill waiting for the cars in front of me to move. Anything to fight the monotony

Pharmacist · 10-22-2009, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

There have been many times where I just hold the gas and clutch just right to keep the rpms about 1k and not move while on a hill waiting for the cars in front of me to move. Anything to fight the monotony

enjoy replacing your clutch before your car's first anniversary

vipor · 10-22-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

enjoy replacing your clutch before your car's first anniversary

hahah yeah maybe. it's been a little A.D.D. habit of mine across many cars. it's not every time though, so maybe i'll get two years out of it

maybe i'll just do it more often so i have an excuse to upgrade that brick of a flywheel...

Matt · 10-22-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

enjoy replacing your clutch before your car's first anniversary

I drove my last manual for 40,000 miles and engine-braked 99.9% of the time and never needed to replace the clutch. Hell, I even taught my GF how to drive manual, and she burnt it up a little!

"Engine-braking" or down-shifting is a perfectly acceptable method of braking, and the way I look at it...it's better. It puts me in the position to accelerate out (if the light turns green) or avoid disaster (someone coming behind me not braking).

One group says you'll need to replace the brakes every year, the other group will say you'll replace the clutch every year. I think both groups are over-exaggerating a bit.

Pharmacist · 10-22-2009, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

I drove my last manual for 40,000 miles and engine-braked 99.9% of the time and never needed to replace the clutch. Hell, I even taught my GF how to drive manual, and she burnt it up a little!

"Engine-braking" or down-shifting is a perfectly acceptable method of braking, and the way I look at it...it's better. It puts me in the position to accelerate out (if the light turns green) or avoid disaster (someone coming behind me not braking).

One group says you'll need to replace the brakes every year, the other group will say you'll replace the clutch every year. I think both groups are over-exaggerating a bit.

No no I wasn't talking about that. I was referring to his stated habit of holding the car stationary up a slope by revving the engine and slipping the clutch instead of holding it with his brakes. Here is his quote:

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There have been many times where I just hold the gas and clutch just right to keep the rpms about 1k and not move while on a hill waiting for the cars in front of me to move. Anything to fight the monotony

Matt · 10-22-2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

No no I wasn't talking about that. I was referring to his stated habit of holding the car stationary up a slope by revving the engine and slipping the clutch instead of holding it with his brakes.

Oh yikes! My bad. Holding your position by riding the clutch is horrible. I have a bad habit on a hill to let myself roll back and forth a few inches to let everyone know I'm driving a stick, but using that full-time to keep you on a hill....yikes!

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vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 43 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	The 1500rpm start is fine, but I've been shooting for the 1100 mark instead. Really depends on if you're going uphill (go for more rpms then). 1st gear in the Z can be jerky, so just get used to it. When stuck on a small hill I like to play with my clutch and rock with the music to pass the time. Gets you a better feel for where your engauge point is, but I'm sure it does put unneccessary wear on the clutch. There have been many times where I just hold the gas and clutch just right to keep the rpms about 1k and not move while on a hill waiting for the cars in front of me to move. Anything to fight the monotony __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers Last edited by vipor; 10-22-2009 at 10:52 AM. Reason: bad engrish!