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industrial86 · 11-02-2012, 06:29 PM

Hola,

This isn't a FR-S specific question, and I am not a professional driver..I have questions basic driving method. I am not exactly new at manual driving, but I want to get solid conclusive answers for these questions.

Here are my 2 questions:

A) Burning the clutch: I am under the impression it is only really possible to burn the clutch if you either engage the clutch while revving Too HIGH and or ride the clutch halfway for prolonged periods of time. A normal low RPM balanced engagment of the clutch on first gear shouldn't theoretically burn anything right?

B) I know you maintain more control over the vehicle if you downshift to a stop, BUT is there anything actually wrong with Pressing down to disengage the clutch/using the brake to come to a stop? if you are are sitting at a Redlight in 1st gear and have the Clutch fully pressed down to disengaged...this Shouldn't damage the car at all right?

Realistically is there a MAJOR advantage to downshifting to a stop? Should i be sitting at red lights in neutral...then shifting into 1st on green? It's more personal preference, correct?

Thanks!

11-02-2012, 06:29 PM	#1
industrial86 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Fr-S Location: C.A. Posts: 12 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	To the manual FR-S drivers Hola, This isn't a FR-S specific question, and I am not a professional driver..I have questions basic driving method. I am not exactly new at manual driving, but I want to get solid conclusive answers for these questions. Here are my 2 questions: A) Burning the clutch: I am under the impression it is only really possible to burn the clutch if you either engage the clutch while revving Too HIGH and or ride the clutch halfway for prolonged periods of time. A normal low RPM balanced engagment of the clutch on first gear shouldn't theoretically burn anything right? B) I know you maintain more control over the vehicle if you downshift to a stop, BUT is there anything actually wrong with Pressing down to disengage the clutch/using the brake to come to a stop? if you are are sitting at a Redlight in 1st gear and have the Clutch fully pressed down to disengaged...this Shouldn't damage the car at all right? Realistically is there a MAJOR advantage to downshifting to a stop? Should i be sitting at red lights in neutral...then shifting into 1st on green? It's more personal preference, correct? Thanks!