Best way to engage clutch on 996
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I've had the car for a few days now and as strnage as it sounds since I've owned 3 stick cars, I just want to make sure I'm doing it as smoothly as possible while maximizing clutch life.
The clutch seems to start engaging around mid-point of travel and that's when I'll start giving her gas (gas to around 1k rpm) and slowly let the rest go.
I can also just fully get the car moving by slowing releasing the clutch the whole way and then adding gas...is this a better way?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
The clutch seems to start engaging around mid-point of travel and that's when I'll start giving her gas (gas to around 1k rpm) and slowly let the rest go.
I can also just fully get the car moving by slowing releasing the clutch the whole way and then adding gas...is this a better way?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Originally Posted by s14roller
I've had the car for a few days now and as strnage as it sounds since I've owned 3 stick cars, I just want to make sure I'm doing it as smoothly as possible while maximizing clutch life.
The clutch seems to start engaging around mid-point of travel and that's when I'll start giving her gas (gas to around 1k rpm) and slowly let the rest go.
I can also just fully get the car moving by slowing releasing the clutch the whole way and then adding gas...is this a better way?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
The clutch seems to start engaging around mid-point of travel and that's when I'll start giving her gas (gas to around 1k rpm) and slowly let the rest go.
I can also just fully get the car moving by slowing releasing the clutch the whole way and then adding gas...is this a better way?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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I find the lighter-weight flywheel winds down a lot quicker than other cars. With the speed at which I am shifting (not that fast), I find the optimal shift point for me is 4200 rpms. If I am granny-shifting at lower rpms, it helps not to take your foot off the throttle completely during shifts.
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Step 1. Fully depress the throttle untill you hear the teltale burpburpburp of the rev limiter kicking in.
Step 2. Depress the clutch with just the very side or tip of your big toe (using your left foot).
Step 3. Quickly slide your left foot off the clutch pedal so that it snaps up and engages as quickly as possible.
If done correctly this should result in massive tire / clutch wear. You will know that you have completed this procedure correctly when the cabin is filled with the expensive arroma of burnt clutch
Step 2. Depress the clutch with just the very side or tip of your big toe (using your left foot).
Step 3. Quickly slide your left foot off the clutch pedal so that it snaps up and engages as quickly as possible.
If done correctly this should result in massive tire / clutch wear. You will know that you have completed this procedure correctly when the cabin is filled with the expensive arroma of burnt clutch
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Originally Posted by JES1680
Step 1. Fully depress the throttle untill you hear the teltale burpburpburp of the rev limiter kicking in.
Step 2. Depress the clutch with just the very side or tip of your big toe (using your left foot).
Step 3. Quickly slide your left foot off the clutch pedal so that it snaps up and engages as quickly as possible.
If done correctly this should result in massive tire / clutch wear. You will know that you have completed this procedure correctly when the cabin is filled with the expensive arroma of burnt clutch![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Step 2. Depress the clutch with just the very side or tip of your big toe (using your left foot).
Step 3. Quickly slide your left foot off the clutch pedal so that it snaps up and engages as quickly as possible.
If done correctly this should result in massive tire / clutch wear. You will know that you have completed this procedure correctly when the cabin is filled with the expensive arroma of burnt clutch
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You forgot Step 0: First, lower your Civic...
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Originally Posted by riad
Best way to engage clutch on 996
I use my left foot. Anytime I try using another appendage it just chafes.
I use my left foot. Anytime I try using another appendage it just chafes.
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Originally Posted by JES1680
Step 1. Fully depress the throttle untill you hear the teltale burpburpburp of the rev limiter kicking in.
Step 2. Depress the clutch with just the very side or tip of your big toe (using your left foot).
Step 3. Quickly slide your left foot off the clutch pedal so that it snaps up and engages as quickly as possible.
If done correctly this should result in massive tire / clutch wear. You will know that you have completed this procedure correctly when the cabin is filled with the expensive arroma of burnt clutch![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Step 2. Depress the clutch with just the very side or tip of your big toe (using your left foot).
Step 3. Quickly slide your left foot off the clutch pedal so that it snaps up and engages as quickly as possible.
If done correctly this should result in massive tire / clutch wear. You will know that you have completed this procedure correctly when the cabin is filled with the expensive arroma of burnt clutch
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but what fun are these cars if you drive them like a 3 cyl geo
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LOL...i guess it's to be expected due to the nature of the question. I just hate the thought that I "could" be burning the clutch a tad if I'm adding a little gas before I engage her higher up...
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Yes, I find the Porsche to be an odd Beast.
I have owned several manual cars in the past, & had the Porsce close to a year now, but I still find myself being very conscious of taking off from a dead stop in the P-car for some reason......
I have owned several manual cars in the past, & had the Porsce close to a year now, but I still find myself being very conscious of taking off from a dead stop in the P-car for some reason......
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