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Practice taking off without gas, yes clutch only, 1-2-3 gear Also, when driving, press the clutch only 1/2 way, rather than until you hit the floor

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Old 12-13-2014, 09:30 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Practice taking off without gas, yes clutch only, 1-2-3 gear
Also, when driving, press the clutch only 1/2 way, rather than until you hit the floor
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Also, when driving, press the clutch only 1/2 way, rather than until you hit the floor
Why? A beginner should always be taught to push the pedal all the way to the floor. His syncros will thank him later.
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Why? A beginner should always be taught to push the pedal all the way to the floor. His syncros will thank him later.
That's always what I thought too. Get to where it's second nature, and then figure out how little clutch pedal travel you can use and still shift smoothly.
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