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by BlkGrandAm
Wed Sep 27, 2006 10:12 am
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Friction point
Replies: 6
Views: 1337

I just watched the video on the site of a gentle launch now i was trying to watch the leg movement and to me it did not look like he holds the clutch at the friction point for a second mind you he more than likely a pro
by BlkGrandAm
Wed Sep 27, 2006 9:46 am
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Friction point
Replies: 6
Views: 1337

Friction point

IS it correct to say that when you are trying to find the friction point of the clutch you release it until you feel the car start to move mind you i'm applying no gas at this point either but when you are at a stop sign or at a stop on the road you just let the clutch up to the friction point were ...
by BlkGrandAm
Wed Sep 20, 2006 4:41 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Looking for Good Tips from Pro's
Replies: 16
Views: 2963

One other question when starting out in first is not tecnically bad to hold the clutch at the friction point for the split second and then let it release all the way when shifting from first to second
by BlkGrandAm
Wed Sep 20, 2006 9:01 am
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Looking for Good Tips from Pro's
Replies: 16
Views: 2963

I've also heard that you could check the clutch by the amount of pedal travel they say if it catches as soon as you start letting of out the clutch it is good but if it catches almost near the end of travel that is bad some how i do not think this is the best way to test because i heard from others ...
by BlkGrandAm
Wed Sep 13, 2006 9:12 am
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Looking for Good Tips from Pro's
Replies: 16
Views: 2963

get on a hwy on ramp and put it in 3rd at low revs, like lugging range. after the clutch is fully engaged in 3rd, floor it. if the revs shoot up and you go nowhere, the clutch is on its way out. if the engine struggles and you gradually accelerate in proportion to the revs rising, the clutch is fin...
by BlkGrandAm
Tue Sep 12, 2006 9:48 am
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: correct way to upshift from 1-2 2-3 3-4 5
Replies: 17
Views: 4213

correct way to upshift from 1-2 2-3 3-4 5

What is the correct method of upshifting is it clutch in shift to second release clutch slowly to friction point hold for split second then release slowly and accelerate or should you just clutch in shift to second let clutch out all the way and accelerate

what is your method
by BlkGrandAm
Tue Sep 12, 2006 8:57 am
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Looking for Good Tips from Pro's
Replies: 16
Views: 2963

Looking for Good Tips from Pro's

What is the best way to try an fiqure out if the clutch on a car is good or not reason i ask is because i'm looking to buy a manual car privately i can drive manual but i'm not a pro who has been driving them every day for the last year or so please list some good tips

Thank you
by BlkGrandAm
Tue Apr 11, 2006 10:24 am
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: downshifting at highway speeds
Replies: 11
Views: 2085

downshifting at highway speeds

What is the proper way to pick up speed on the highway lets say you are doing 120 kmh and you want to pick up speed fast and go around 140 - 150 but in this situation you want to shift and not just stomp on the gas pedal.
by BlkGrandAm
Wed Feb 15, 2006 5:27 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Highway Off Ramp
Replies: 4
Views: 1639

Highway Off Ramp

Ok lets say your doing 120 KM Hr coming off the highway your in 5th gear
and the lights are red at the top of the ramp what gear would you stay in to get to the top off the ramp.

better yet if you were in this situation what would you do
by BlkGrandAm
Wed Jun 22, 2005 10:16 am
Forum: Canada
Topic: FS: 1998 Chevy Cavalier Z24
Replies: 0
Views: 4721

FS: 1998 Chevy Cavalier Z24

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by BlkGrandAm
Wed Aug 25, 2004 1:06 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: When coming to a stop what do you do
Replies: 20
Views: 7664

Situation is not required it's when you stop the vehicle for any reason and what is your preference neutral and brake or downshift
by BlkGrandAm
Wed Aug 25, 2004 9:36 am
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: When coming to a stop what do you do
Replies: 20
Views: 7664

When coming to a stop what do you do

Do you push the clutch and put it in neutral and coast to a stop or down shift which do you think is better