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by fa22raptorf22
Sun Jul 10, 2011 10:19 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: My stick shift bloopers...
Replies: 5
Views: 2361

Re: My stick shift bloopers...

Ive sorta done this before... But a clutch that only holds about 30 ft/lbs, saves me from all stalls :/
by fa22raptorf22
Sun Jul 10, 2011 7:06 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: randomness
Replies: 3
Views: 974

randomness

I thought I would share from my phone, yet another first in a manual vehicle... Barefoot heel toe downshifting!! It was a strange feeling.. toes curled around brake and edge of foot for the throttle. Anyone else?
by fa22raptorf22
Sun May 29, 2011 1:57 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Let off gas paddle when clutch in
Replies: 15
Views: 5254

Re: Let off gas paddle when clutch in

FDSpirit wrote:We lives a lonely life. But yes, I also give it a little bit of throttle as I begin to release the clutch.
Depends if you have torque or not.

Friends diesel vw... I would no gas every start, even on very steep hills. Couldn't get the thing to stall... ever.
by fa22raptorf22
Sun May 29, 2011 1:53 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Starting a Car w/ Engine Already Running
Replies: 58
Views: 10468

Re: Starting a Car w/ Engine Already Running

I agree with all of the above, and I think that we all understand what is going on here. Im not even sure why we are discussing it... HA :lol: But yes, the amount of clamping force can be changed just by increasing or decreasing torque/power sent through the clutch. Rather I should say that the effe...
by fa22raptorf22
Wed May 25, 2011 11:11 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Starting a Car w/ Engine Already Running
Replies: 58
Views: 10468

Re: Starting a Car w/ Engine Already Running

A clutch is not fully engaged until it has reached the end of its travel. Negative. Once the clutch stops slipping, it is fully engaged. You should know that a clutch can become fully engaged before the pressure plate springs have applied 100% of their tension. The rotational speeds of the drivetra...
by fa22raptorf22
Mon May 16, 2011 6:58 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: clutchless shifting
Replies: 17
Views: 5731

Re: clutchless shifting

Believe it or not, with the clutch up in neutral, by pushing against a syncro for a split second is a good way to tell the health of your syncros. Also, 1/2 a second isn't going to kill it. Plus the first gear syncro isn't ever really used much (maybe just if you autoX or something)
by fa22raptorf22
Mon May 16, 2011 6:53 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Shifting from 4th to 5th smoothly
Replies: 18
Views: 8396

Re: Shifting from 4th to 5th smoothly

I try to explain this to so many people, but most fail to understand for some reason. As you move to higher gears, the difference in rpm is much smaller. What you want to do, with all shifts, but more so with the higher gears, is crack the throttle as you shift. The goal is to crack the throttle eno...
by fa22raptorf22
Thu Apr 28, 2011 6:11 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Jockey Shifter
Replies: 10
Views: 2235

Re: Jockey Shifter

That is very interesting. I never knew that there were car-like shifters on earlier motorcycles. And also, that has to be one of the dumber things to have a foot operated clutch on a bike. Not a good idea aha! But yeah, Ive never really been a fan of the console mount shifters in the EP3 and Element...
by fa22raptorf22
Thu Apr 28, 2011 5:55 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: High pitched noise, same for hills or WOT
Replies: 15
Views: 5060

Re: High pitched noise, same for hills or WOT

Ill have to check with him, but I dont think either of his impreza's have that problem. I know mine makes funky sounds if I floor it at low rpm in something other than 1st. Honestly, thats something that you arent supposed to do anyway. Older cars would ping/knock/whatever. The sound may just be the...
by fa22raptorf22
Thu Apr 28, 2011 5:45 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Driving Stick is Stressing Me Out - Help !
Replies: 47
Views: 9001

Re: Driving Stick is Stressing Me Out - Help !

To sum some things up... As we have all said before: 1) The clutch is DESIGNED to SLIP 2) Simply avoid un-necessary slippage as much as possible to lengthen its life. 3) Stalling not only is not bad for the engine, rather it is a sign of the operator simply being too gentle. 4) When downshifting, NO...
by fa22raptorf22
Thu Apr 28, 2011 5:27 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: High pitched noise, same for hills or WOT
Replies: 15
Views: 5060

Re: High pitched noise, same for hills or WOT

Friend has the same car.

Whistling sound on clutch engagement only? Or even wheel completely engaged at low rpm?

Mine makes grating/grunting noises at low rpm 2nd gear, part throttle.
by fa22raptorf22
Sun Apr 24, 2011 11:13 am
Forum: Manuals in the News
Topic: Is Third Pedal An Anti Theft Device
Replies: 6
Views: 2782

Re: Is Third Pedal An Anti Theft Device

I would say that most people who are smart enough to get into a car could drive a three peddler.

However, I think its a good security device to keep your friends from messing with your car.
Hell, one jumped in mine one day and couldn't figure out how to start it and gave up
by fa22raptorf22
Sun Apr 24, 2011 11:10 am
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Drving Before Car is Warmed Up
Replies: 37
Views: 7122

Re: Drving Before Car is Warmed Up

Just to make this clear: Do whatever you want in order to minimize excessive slippage of the clutch as well as shock to the drivetrain. Its a balance between shock and slippage, as well as fuel use. And also, you can have a clutch in a scenario where it is halfway out, and not slipping. As long as t...
by fa22raptorf22
Sun Apr 24, 2011 10:55 am
Forum: New Member Introductions
Topic: New from WV
Replies: 24
Views: 6704

Re: New from WV

I read that as new from VW.. I was hoping for something good ahha!
by fa22raptorf22
Sun Apr 24, 2011 10:53 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Post your Current mileage
Replies: 948
Views: 108249

Re: Post your Current mileage

Hmm, ill be running larger diameter tires... gunna have to check on the odometer.

Im about 71,000 now, last tank was 400 miles to 10 gallons w/ AC on :) WIN