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...Any tips to shift quicker without being jerky?
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Practice, practice, practice. Drive a lot.
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2. For city driving, what RPMs do you guys normally shift at for best MPG? What gear do you stay in for 35mph and 45mph zones?
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I'm usually in 3rd gear in 35mph zones and 4th gear in 45mph zones. But really this is up to you and your driving style.
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3. When coming to a stop light or a stop sign do you guys clutch in then shift into neutral or let the car coast in a specific gear until a certain rpm before stopping?
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You'll get as many answers to this as there are drivers, but I usually downshift into 2nd gear (or a higher gear if I am going particularly fast) and use clutch control to allow the engine to help decelerate the car. This does cause clutch wear, but I have never had to have repairs to the clutch of any car I have ever driven.
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4. Am I wearing the clutch down if I am in traffic and completely depressing the clutch? I normally don't do this unless its stop and go traffic and I know I'll need to move soon otherwise I stop and put it in neutral.
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No. Fully engaging the clutch does not cause clutch wear.
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Any other tips for MT driving is also appreciated. I didn't have anyone teach me how to properly drive a MT. Practically drove it off the lot with 0 experience and just driving it with instinct.
Thanks 
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Practice, practice, practice. Drive a lot.