OT: Question on general driving.
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OT: Question on general driving.
When accelerating in 2nd gear (normal acceleration), if traffic conditions force you to slow down, is it best to (1) just release the gas and allow the engine to slow you down; applying brakes if necessary? or (2) clutch in and use the brakes to slow down. The reason why I ask is because I have always just let off the gas, but it seems to jerk the car a good bit. Am I doing anything that can damage the car in the long run by this? Sorry if this seems like a silly question, but I've never really had any formal training when it comes to manual transmission. I've kind of had to learn everything on my own. Thanks for any input!
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Re: OT: Question on general driving. (kf_Type-R)
(2) clutch in and use the brakes to slow down.
With the clutch in, the car is no different from sluding in neutral, which is improper (and a bad habit). Just let off the gas gradually to minimize jerk, then apply brakes as necessary.
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Re: OT: Question on general driving. (4-1-1)
good luck downshifting to first smoothly at any speed faster than 5 mph
[Modified by dLo GSR, 10:38 AM 5/19/2002]
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Re: OT: Question on general driving. (MISFIT)
I hate to sound like an absolute dumbass but could somebody please explain what rev matching is.. and how to do it.
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I hate to sound like an absolute dumbass
here ya go... http://integra.vtec.net/driving/dclutch.html
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Re: OT: Question on general driving. (4-1-1)
Would you downshift into 1st or put the car into neutral coming to a full stop?
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