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Originally Posted by incutebus

Hi everyone, just picked up a fx300 and I had a few questions about breaking it in.

1) How high of an RPM should I rev to get into 1st? Doesn't really matter but just don't get carried away. The issue arises if you are slipping the clutch at higher RPMs
2) How would I downshift? i.e 6th cruising down to 30mph need to go into 4th, do I set it into 4th and just ease out the clutch without gas? Or do I use a bit of gas and rev match to 4th? Use all the gears and either ease it out for a slow shift or rev match for a faster one. There is no one answer there since different driving styles need different actions.
3) If I mainly have to go towards the highway, any speeds I shouldn't pass? Once the clutch is engaged it doesn't care how fast you are going. Just don't get a ticket.
4) RPM's to shift at? Impossible to answer due to the different requirements for situations. There is never one certain RPM to shift at. Again just don't slip the clutch.
5) How long can I hold a clutch at the engagement point before it starts burning? LOL do I need to say it again? Don't slip the clutch. It could start to burn instantly or after several minutes all depending on how much contact is being made.
6) Any other tips? Concerns? Don't over think this just shift when you feel you need to shift for the driving conditions. Try to have clutch in or clutch out as much as possible. Anytime you have to have it partially engaged (yes there are times you must) is when you are risking damage.

Thanks everyone!

*P.S this is for a different car, but the other car community sucks **** and hasn't answered this question so figured I'd go back to my original fr-s community*

The clutch on different cars may vary slightly but the principles remain the same.