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When sitting still, are you in neutral?
Posted by BrianG (more from BrianG) on Tue, 2 Aug 2005 09:00:05
In Reply to: Tips for driving a [Saab] manual transmission?, KeithB, Tue, 2 Aug 2005 08:35:28
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I drove a 1990 stick shift Camry for years in Boston traffic and never had any trouble. The hydraulic clutch feel was very similar to the Saab clutches (a late 9000, '01 9-3, and a 9-3SS) that I've tried. The gear shift was very notchy with long throws.
What I would do is sit in neutral (no clutch) when not moving, use the clutch & 1st to creep, and sit in 2nd (with occasional clutch to prevent the enging from lurching) when the traffic moved a little. 2nd on that car was good til 40 mph or so I avoided 3rd unless I was on clearer roads. I don't recall ever getting fatigued unless it was a looong traffic jam, maybe an hour or more. I guess part of the trick is to let some space open up in front of you so you don't have to shift as often.
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Posts in this Thread:
- Tips for driving a [Saab] manual transmission?, KeithB, Tue, 2 Aug 2005 08:35:28
- some guesses, jp, Wed, 3 Aug 2005 12:31:24
- Good Jetta commercial, Erik, Wed, 3 Aug 2005 07:16:59
- '02 9-3 -- my left leg knee gets sore periodically >>, Sebastian, Tue, 2 Aug 2005 22:36:31
- It sounds like your shift points are too early, J, Tue, 2 Aug 2005 11:44:05
- When sitting still, are you in neutral?, BrianG, Tue, 2 Aug 2005 09:00:05 <-- Viewing This Message
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