Riding the clutch

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six
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Riding the clutch

Post by six »

I hear it all the time, and hear that a lot of new standard drivers do it. But what is it exactly, riding the clutch? Is it when you rest your foot on the clutch while driving? I can't seem to figure out what that means besides that it is extremely bad for the clutch.
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Post by mkracer89 »

Yes, that is what it means. You are also right about it being bad for the clutch.
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and also when you have the clutch in for extended period of time while moving.
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Post by s4rge »

:o also when noobs turn a corner they hold in the clutch padel lol.

Riding the clutch on a turn fearing they car will stall if there turning slow. Its not going to stall, but if your in 2nd it will lug alittle if the turn is slow enough. Me being in a mustang i turn corners slow as heck so my back end doesnt whip out and break loose.
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