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Old 06-06-2001, 07:45 AM
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How many of u guys cruise to a light in Nuetral...I know I do this alot...is that bad?
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Old 06-06-2001, 07:57 AM
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Originally posted by RICOiz704
How many of u guys cruise to a light in Nuetral...I know I do this alot...is that bad?
i don't think it's bad. It's all in your style of driving. Some people use the gears to slow down, some people just use the breaks. I'm not a mechanic or anything so i don't know if there is harm. I doubt there is besides increased brake wear.
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Yup. I cruise to a stop light in neutral. I figure that brakes are made for braking, gearboxes aren't. Now, when I'm in a spirited driving mood where I need to quickly transition from slo to go, then I use the gearbox. Otherwise, let the brakes wear out doing what they were meant to do, and let the tranny do what it does best.

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Old 06-06-2001, 10:48 AM
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How many of u guys cruise to a light in Nuetral...I know I do this alot...is that bad?
see, buy an automatic and you wont have to worry about this
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Old 06-06-2001, 11:21 AM
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as long as your foot is not on the clutch in the process you are fine

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How many of u guys cruise to a light in Nuetral...I know I do this alot...is that bad?
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Old 06-06-2001, 11:22 AM
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see, buy an automatic and you wont have to worry about this

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Old 06-06-2001, 11:25 AM
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been there done that... needed the change but thanks guys for the info....I can almost start in first without touching the gas..is that signs of a good or bad clutch.....
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Old 06-06-2001, 11:26 AM
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Originally posted by G-ride95Max


see, buy an automatic and you wont have to worry about this



I think this was a flame for Sprintmax......
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Old 06-06-2001, 11:56 AM
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You are well on your way to clutch mastery, my friend
Have you tried engaging 1st while stopped on a hill, going up?? Without the use of the e-brake?? That's the hardest, and you usually have the car roll back just a little as you're engaging 1st gear. When I 1st learnt stick (after knowing autos for 5 years I may add) I concentrated on the hill part. After that, it was cake

The hardest part about learning stick is getting going in 1st. The rest is child's play.

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been there done that... needed the change but thanks guys for the info....I can almost start in first without touching the gas..is that signs of a good or bad clutch.....
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Old 06-06-2001, 12:07 PM
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Blip the throttle
Downshift
Apply brake
clutch in and **** to neutral.

What really bugs me is seeing people rock back and forth at a stop light... put the damn thing in neutral and save your clutch!!!

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Old 06-06-2001, 12:10 PM
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Originally posted by Lordrandall
Blip the throttle
Downshift
Apply brake
clutch in and **** to neutral.

What really bugs me is seeing people rock back and forth at a stop light... put the damn thing in neutral and save your clutch!!!
<sarcasm, but really reality in the VE30DE world>
Edited, real-world Version:

TICK TICK TICK TICK
Downshift
TICK TICK TICK TICK
Apply brake
TICK TICK TICK TICK
clutch in and **** to neutral.
TICK TICK TICK TICK
</sarcasm, but really reality in the VE30DE world>
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Old 06-06-2001, 12:12 PM
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I do not engage in Flame wars.. I am a lover .. not a fighter
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I think this was a flame for Sprintmax......
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Old 06-06-2001, 12:16 PM
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Originally posted by bill99gxe


<sarcasm, but really reality in the VE30DE world>
Edited, real-world Version:

TICK TICK TICK TICK
Downshift
TICK TICK TICK TICK
Apply brake
TICK TICK TICK TICK
clutch in and **** to neutral.
TICK TICK TICK TICK
</sarcasm, but really reality in the VE30DE world>
I really wish I knew what you were talking about Bill.
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Old 06-06-2001, 12:20 PM
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Originally posted by Lordrandall
I really wish I knew what you were talking about Bill.
Equations:

VE30DE = VTCs
VTCs = TICK TICK TICK TICK

SprintMax = Lover, not fighter

bill99gxe = evil :vampire:

Any questions?
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Old 06-06-2001, 12:33 PM
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Originally posted by bill99gxe


Equations:

VE30DE = VTCs
VTCs = TICK TICK TICK TICK

SprintMax = Lover, not fighter

bill99gxe = evil :vampire:

Any questions?
One more to add... Fear automagics.
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Old 06-06-2001, 12:46 PM
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Originally posted by Y2KevSE


One more to add... Fear automagics.
Hmmmmm.....so:

Automagic = fear

5-speed = Automagic * 2 = Automagic + Automagic = fear + Automagic = Fear automagics

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Old 06-06-2001, 12:48 PM
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Originally posted by dwapenyi
You are well on your way to clutch mastery, my friend
Have you tried engaging 1st while stopped on a hill, going up?? Without the use of the e-brake?? That's the hardest, and you usually have the car roll back just a little as you're engaging 1st gear. When I 1st learnt stick (after knowing autos for 5 years I may add) I concentrated on the hill part. After that, it was cake

The hardest part about learning stick is getting going in 1st. The rest is child's play.

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If you live close to SF, then drive around there for about an hour. . . You will have 5-speed driving mastered. . . Some of those hills will very much shorten the life of your clutch. . . But it is fun.
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Old 06-06-2001, 01:31 PM
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Originally posted by bill99gxe


Equations:

VE30DE = VTCs
VTCs = TICK TICK TICK TICK

SprintMax = Lover, not fighter

bill99gxe = evil :vampire:

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Originally posted by bill99gxe


Equations:

VE30DE = VTCs
VTCs = TICK TICK TICK TICK

SprintMax = Lover, not fighter

bill99gxe = evil :vampire:

Any questions?
Yeah, you forgot:

VG30E = Constantly falling HP after 4900 RPM

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Originally posted by Lordrandall


Yeah, you forgot:

VG30E = Constantly falling HP after 4900 RPM

TICK TICK TICK TICK TICK TICK
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Old 06-06-2001, 03:01 PM
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Originally posted by bill99gxe



TICK TICK TICK TICK TICK TICK

Woah, here comes Jeff! Better watch out Bill!!

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Originally posted by Lordrandall



Woah, here comes Jeff! Better watch out Bill!!

Randy,

Wait....gotta go update my profile with the boycott pic.

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Originally posted by bill99gxe


Hmmmmm.....so:

Automagic = fear

5-speed = Automagic * 2 = Automagic + Automagic = fear + Automagic = Fear automagics
Yes, my friend.

Automagic = 2 X as powerful as 5 speed.

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