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m4a1mustang · 09-03-2009, 11:45 PM

It definitely takes some practice since only the very top 25% of the pedal travel actually has any control over the clutch. It's all very quick. You'll get the hang of it with more practice.

Supragtsxr · 09-03-2009, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

It definitely takes some practice since only the very top 25% of the pedal travel actually has any control over the clutch. It's all very quick. You'll get the hang of it with more practice.

U described exactly what I was trying to explain. The very top of the clutch actually engages...but it happens quite quickly. i LUV this car i really wanna make this work.

09-03-2009, 11:54 PM

Takes practice. Just dont get frustrated and you will be ok. I was able to hop right into a car and drive manual because of my experience on bikes and 4wheelers. But damn my first 4wheeler it was a PAIN to learn to start off on blacktop!

Supragtsxr · 09-04-2009, 12:36 AM

Ok back again from yet another pratice run.

I tried launching it lower but to me it seems to bog. At what RPM are u completely off the clutch? i when i get it off the line it jerks back and forth really bad. Plz explain.

*Edit* Is that clutch burn i smell? how much is this gonna cost me if i keep practicing lol?

09-04-2009, 12:39 AM

sounds like you start riding it too high if you smell it burning. Piggybacking aka jerking is typical for newbs so its ok. Just go easy on the feet with a 2k release.

Supragtsxr · 09-04-2009, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by blue660r01

sounds like you start riding it too high if you smell it burning. Piggybacking aka jerking is typical for newbs so its ok. Just go easy on the feet with a 2k release.

'It's ok' as in...'the clutch will last a while before u burn it out.'
or
'It's ok' as in...'you'll only have to replace the entire transmission. Hope u have deep pockets'

*edit* I am terrified of traffic tommorow morning. I'm also thinking about taking the day off, although i shouldnt.

kannibul · 09-04-2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supragtsxr

'It's ok' as in...'the clutch will last a while before u burn it out.'
or
'It's ok' as in...'you'll only have to replace the entire transmission. Hope u have deep pockets'

*edit* I am terrified of traffic tommorow morning. I'm also thinking about taking the day off, although i shouldnt.

Burning the clutch is OK when it's new - helps it "break in" faster and get smoother on grab...

But, I wouldn't recommend it much outside of the occasional "oopsie"

I bought my truck with 50K on it, and I burned the **** out of the clutch one night by taking off in 5th gear and flooring it, more or less just to see if it would do it. (barely!) - it burned the clutch HORRIBLY - I mean to the point where it wouldn't grab at all...lol.

140K on it now, and the clutch is still ok. It's showing it's age now...

The truck just won't die. Gotta give it to Ford, they make the ranger damn near bullet proof.

09-04-2009, 12:44 AM

Is this your daily?

Supragtsxr · 09-04-2009, 12:45 AM

Yes it's my daily; and is there anyway i can chat with you directly? I'm spamming the refresh button lol

09-04-2009, 12:46 AM

hit me up on AIM.....its the same name as I got here

Supragtsxr · 09-04-2009, 12:47 AM

I'm installing AIM right now. dont go to sleep plz!

09-04-2009, 12:48 AM

Oh Ill be up

Supragtsxr · 09-04-2009, 09:00 AM

Amagad Blue! my internet died last night, I'll spam ya next time i see u on. My wireless is always giving me headache. I did manage to get to work ok; i only stalled out twice...fortunately no one was behind me.

polarity · 09-04-2009, 02:04 PM

What helped me out with my first stick was taking the car somewhere without traffic (get a friend or parent who knows how to drive a stick to get it there with you).

Setup away from traffic/people/anything that will make you nervous or less focused on what you're trying to do, from there it gets pretty easy actually.

Let the clutch out slowly, while giving the car a little gas. You can start off at higher RPM if you want, but if your sitting in heavy traffic and try to dump the clutch at 2k rpm you're likely to rear end the poor bastard in front of you. Try to keep the RPM at or below 1k, the real trick here is just doing it over and over, pay close attention and see at what point the clutch actually starts to engage, once the car starts to roll it's easy sailing from there, continue to let the clutch out slowly and just keep rolling (dont worry about giving it more gas yet, this is just to learn the feeling of the clutch. Once you're rolling put the clutch to the floor, take it out of gear, come to a stop and start over.

You will probably stall the car quiet a few times. Once you have the hang of that, next part would be to follow the exact same steps.. Clutch out slowly around the 1k rpm mark, this time when the clutch is almost fully engaged (your foot off the pedal) start giving it more gas. Then go ahead and drive around a bit, shift to second, and move the car to the starting point and do it again. If you can get the car out of first, the rest of it is nothing =)

With about 30 min of sitting on an empty street or parking lot you'll be driving it like it was an automatic not even thinking about it anymore. You'll love the car so make sure you take your time and enjoy it.

-William

Supragtsxr · 09-04-2009, 03:28 PM

I must say you guyz are providing excellent information. I had no idea id be able to get the car to move without hitting the gas and simply being cautious of the clutch take up point. I am definately going to try this before i leave the parking lot to head home. I'll keep ya posted on how things go.

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09-03-2009, 11:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	Takes practice. Just dont get frustrated and you will be ok. I was able to hop right into a car and drive manual because of my experience on bikes and 4wheelers. But damn my first 4wheeler it was a PAIN to learn to start off on blacktop!

09-04-2009, 12:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
Supragtsxr Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 81 Drives: '09 Black Base+Sport Rep Power: 16	Ok back again from yet another pratice run. I tried launching it lower but to me it seems to bog. At what RPM are u completely off the clutch? i when i get it off the line it jerks back and forth really bad. Plz explain. Edit Is that clutch burn i smell? how much is this gonna cost me if i keep practicing lol?

09-04-2009, 12:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	sounds like you start riding it too high if you smell it burning. Piggybacking aka jerking is typical for newbs so its ok. Just go easy on the feet with a 2k release.

09-04-2009, 12:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	Is this your daily?

09-04-2009, 12:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
Supragtsxr Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 81 Drives: '09 Black Base+Sport Rep Power: 16	Yes it's my daily; and is there anyway i can chat with you directly? I'm spamming the refresh button lol

09-04-2009, 12:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	hit me up on AIM.....its the same name as I got here

09-04-2009, 12:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
Supragtsxr Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 81 Drives: '09 Black Base+Sport Rep Power: 16	I'm installing AIM right now. dont go to sleep plz!

09-04-2009, 12:48 AM	#12 (permalink)
blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	Oh Ill be up

09-04-2009, 09:00 AM	#13 (permalink)
Supragtsxr Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 81 Drives: '09 Black Base+Sport Rep Power: 16	Amagad Blue! my internet died last night, I'll spam ya next time i see u on. My wireless is always giving me headache. I did manage to get to work ok; i only stalled out twice...fortunately no one was behind me.

09-04-2009, 02:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
polarity Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 166 Drives: [2009 370Z] Rep Power: 17	What helped me out with my first stick was taking the car somewhere without traffic (get a friend or parent who knows how to drive a stick to get it there with you). Setup away from traffic/people/anything that will make you nervous or less focused on what you're trying to do, from there it gets pretty easy actually. Let the clutch out slowly, while giving the car a little gas. You can start off at higher RPM if you want, but if your sitting in heavy traffic and try to dump the clutch at 2k rpm you're likely to rear end the poor bastard in front of you. Try to keep the RPM at or below 1k, the real trick here is just doing it over and over, pay close attention and see at what point the clutch actually starts to engage, once the car starts to roll it's easy sailing from there, continue to let the clutch out slowly and just keep rolling (dont worry about giving it more gas yet, this is just to learn the feeling of the clutch. Once you're rolling put the clutch to the floor, take it out of gear, come to a stop and start over. You will probably stall the car quiet a few times. Once you have the hang of that, next part would be to follow the exact same steps.. Clutch out slowly around the 1k rpm mark, this time when the clutch is almost fully engaged (your foot off the pedal) start giving it more gas. Then go ahead and drive around a bit, shift to second, and move the car to the starting point and do it again. If you can get the car out of first, the rest of it is nothing =) With about 30 min of sitting on an empty street or parking lot you'll be driving it like it was an automatic not even thinking about it anymore. You'll love the car so make sure you take your time and enjoy it. -William

09-04-2009, 03:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
Supragtsxr Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 81 Drives: '09 Black Base+Sport Rep Power: 16	I must say you guyz are providing excellent information. I had no idea id be able to get the car to move without hitting the gas and simply being cautious of the clutch take up point. I am definately going to try this before i leave the parking lot to head home. I'll keep ya posted on how things go.