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Originally Posted by elenien
There are a couple of hills I'm pretty sure I would be halfway down the second my foot is off the break  Given my reaction time at any rate... (well, that and my inability to operate the break and gas at the same time...)
Though I have noticed that the FRS is much more friendly than some of the cars I've driven. It seems like a great car to learn on. |
You don't use the handbrake or try to transition quickly. The OP has the proper method.
Foot on brake. Clutch out until you feel it grab but not stall. Foot off brake. The car will not move now, at all. Not in SF or anywhere else. I've done this offroad on hills where all I could see was sky.
Now you add gas while letting the clutch out to move the car.
The whole transition takes but a moment and will not wear on the clutch. The handbrake is overly complicated and trying to rev, clutch out, and let go of the brake all at once makes for a jerky start and some clutch wear.