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I've done it both ways, but probably only use the handbrake less than one percent of the time. When I do, it's not because I'm on a hill, it's because I'm on a hill and some idiot is about 1" from my back bumper. I feel pretty good about my clutch technique, but why take a chance in that situation?
Not a big fan of the "ride the clutch" phrase. The goal is to get the clutch engaged and NOT "ridden" or slipping as quickly as possible but smoothly whenever you shift. Holding the car in place with the clutch partially engaged is a bad idea. Just get rolling.
Someone mentioned that the handbrake should be left to the drifting crowd. When I drove a FWD Celica, I admit I had fun in the winter time swingin' the back end around using the handbrake on snowy roads, but it was easy to break traction in those conditions. I can't imagine using a handbrake for drifting on dry roads. I'm assuming you've all SEEN what a parking brake shoe looks like? It's a little wimpy piece of nothing, designed to hold the car still when it's ALREADY still. Use it a few times for emergency stops, and it'll be worn out. Do those folks ENJOY replacing ebrake shoes?!?! Personally, I'll pass. It's one of my least favorite car jobs. How do folks use it for drifting and not kill the pads in one session?
T - nice message, but no worries. We could see the sly grin...
Barry
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