Messed up downshift - how bad did i fuk up ?

[fumanchu1]

Originally Posted by WGMGR

I had that problem but i stopped using first (untill recently) because it was the only gear i couldnt get smooth.

Is holding the clutch untill 4mph considered riding?

Depends on how long it takes you to get to the 4mph lol, I associated clutch riding more to rev than speed when clutch is released(although one does go with the other). Basically manual shifting is basically a balance point(think seesaw) between clutch and throttle. Ideally, you want to reach your clutch pressure point at about the same time as you reach the minimal throttle required (rev) to engage the clutch without stalling the engine. To make sure you know where the clutch pressure point is and to ensure you do not ride the clutch what I can recommend is practice taking off(from a flat surface not a hill) without touching the throttle.

Once you are able to do that all the time than you will know/remember where the pressure point is (muscle memory and subconscious) and you will know when to start giving a bit of gas on the throttle (basically the point where the clutch starts to inch the car forward and affect the engine's rev).

This has been "How to practice driving manual cars 101" Brought to you in part by Arby's. Arby's because you like to fight with your stomach

[olsonpg]

More of these posts?!?! Where do you guys come from???

But seriously, let me know if your going to part out.

[3nl]

It's a sports car, don't worry about the clutch. As long as you don't single it out for abuse it'll last plenty long. If you are balancing just above the stall point, you're going slow. And if your going slow, your not going fast so what's the point?

Put the car in 2nd with your hand on the shifter - step on the gas and let off and feel the shifter move around. Learn to do your shifts with the direction it naturally wants to move and you will never miss a shift until you get too carried away with your left foot.

[MisterSheep]

Did somebody say part out?!?!

[paulca]

Did you smell the clutch burning?

No? Not trying hard enough yet.

[Timmy_Jones]

Originally Posted by Packofcrows

hahahah the twins arent a Hyundai or a Kia. That wont break it. I did this like 50x's in one week until I learned the clutch. Dont worry unless you ride the clutch or dump it.

I also had issue with shifting from 2nd to 1st and not pressing clutch all the way down so it would kick 1st out or grind.

You can't drive properly and mindlessly take shots at car companies who have completely turned around their vehicles and reputations recently, please don't take advice from this guy.

[Packofcrows]

Originally Posted by Timmy_Jones

You can't drive properly and mindlessly take shots at car companies who have completely turned around their vehicles and reputations recently, please don't take advice from this guy.

Maybe i shouldve said FIAT.

[Timmy_Jones]

Originally Posted by Packofcrows

Maybe i shouldve said FIAT.

FIAT has just been idiotic to take their small car image and purposely make them fat and bloated to (unfortunately) match what the US is looking for in a vehicle.

Most cars nowadays don't have major issues, you could maybe pick on GM and how a lot of their older vehicles caught fire and they are just now owning up to it.

[Braces]

@OP: Better post it to carfax. Diminished resale. :<)