First gear help / tips ?

MJB · 12-13-2014, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tnav

Clutch is fully engaged 1/2 way, since it's hydraulic, you're right for old school cars. Try it in your car and you will thank me

I've been driving manuals for a little while now, thanks. For a beginner, he should be going to the floor with the pedal. I understand that the engagment point is about half way, but if he isn't in the sweet spot, he is going to be putting stress on the syncros. "Can't find it, grind it".

*OP, I forgot to mention, always keep your left foot on the dead pedal until you are ready to shift.

Merv · 12-13-2014, 10:06 AM

For me,I rest my heel on the floor and use the top of my foot to feather the clutch out. Probably helps that I have size 13 feet!

Just lots of practice man. Enjoy your new whip.

MJB · 12-13-2014, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merv

For me,I rest my heel on the floor and use the top of my foot to feather the clutch out. Probably helps that I have size 13 feet!

Just lots of practice man. Enjoy your new whip.

Dead pedal or resting your foot on the floor is fine. Just trying to emphasize to OP that you don't want to rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving. You can wear out the clutch real quick that way.

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Merv Track Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Vancouver B.C Posts: 518 Drives: 11 GM grey sport tou Rep Power: 16	For me,I rest my heel on the floor and use the top of my foot to feather the clutch out. Probably helps that I have size 13 feet! Just lots of practice man. Enjoy your new whip.