Tigerwoods Turbocharged February 19, 2011 Share February 19, 2011 Step on the BRAKES ! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetabout777 1st Gear February 19, 2011 Share February 19, 2011 erm not at 50kph im talking about 20 kph to 10 kph....brake in and clutch in together. correct? Yea, that sounds right. Very low speed situation mah.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic February 19, 2011 Share February 19, 2011 Wouldn't this affect the engine in the long run? In a positive way, engine feels lighter when revved often enough. Of course when downshifting, give it some gas first to smoothen out the transition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alantyc Clutched February 19, 2011 Share February 19, 2011 that would take alot of work wouldnt it? y not stop it in gear with the foot brake? It may sound like its alot of work.. but in actual fact its not. Anyhow... manual does requires more skills & work in driving. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alantyc Clutched February 19, 2011 Share February 19, 2011 The right way is to brake until reaching idle RPM den shift to neutral. No need down shift for engine brake unless u tracking. I believe this way was taught in driving centres? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Requiemdk 1st Gear February 19, 2011 Share February 19, 2011 (edited) I tie a rope to my steering wheel then jump out and pull the car to a stop. No seriously, why not consolidate all your questions about driving manual transmission cars into one thread? And many of them have been discussed before already, e.g. this thread we're in right now. It's not as if braking is rocket science, manual or auto or DSG or SST or whatever newfangled transmission is out there. As far as commuting is concerned, there's very little difference in using a manual transmission from an auto one. Hardworking driver - footbrake, downshift to use engine brake until near idle rpm then clutch in till stop. Pull the handbrake, get into first gear and get ready to move off. Slightly less hardworking - don't bother with the handbrake and first gear. Normal driver - don't bother with the downshift. Lazy/crazy driver - don't bother with the footbrake until last possible moment. Late braking is fashionable. Initial D driver - Handbrake and countersteer. Stop? For what? Edit: Why does my post randomly come with advertisements? Like the words "steering wheel" now seem to randomly link to something... Edited February 19, 2011 by Requiemdk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sony 1st Gear February 19, 2011 Share February 19, 2011 as above put a brick in front Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sony 1st Gear February 19, 2011 Share February 19, 2011 do you brake in and clutch in together? brake then clutch in? then release brake again? or put to neutral then brake? discuss... i do the first as i find its the best for optimal fuel consumption press the brake, clutch in, down gear, engine brake.. brake further.. car stop, neutral, pull hand brake, remove seat belt, open door, put a brick in front, go back to car, put on seat beat, wait..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sony 1st Gear February 19, 2011 Share February 19, 2011 and i find that putting to neutral will consume more fuel....for the current vehicle...due to the engine needing fuel not to stall? I think if in front, no car or object but only red light.. then go ahead.. stopping will drink more fuel.. not good for going green.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoytusa84 1st Gear February 19, 2011 Share February 19, 2011 Gradual brake til car slow then put neutral then stop.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nzy Twincharged February 19, 2011 Share February 19, 2011 I believe this way was taught in driving centres? Nope. THe way I was taught is to downshift to at least 3rd gear. If not get 2 points for not using engine brake. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuelsaver Supercharged February 19, 2011 Share February 19, 2011 do you brake in and clutch in together? brake then clutch in? then release brake again? or put to neutral then brake? discuss... i do the first as i find its the best for optimal fuel consumption drop gear engine brake, brake, clutch in, return to neutral. in fact, dunno since when prefer to engine brake first den brake to minimize brake dust.. hate washin wheels so often.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea901 1st Gear February 21, 2011 Share February 21, 2011 switch off the engine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfenstar 3rd Gear February 21, 2011 Share February 21, 2011 i think he would blow his engine if he did that Its a car not a porcelain doll. I do the same. Engine braking is the best. Full control minimal fuel consumption Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mllcg 3rd Gear February 21, 2011 Share February 21, 2011 engine braking. clutch in first, drop gear then brake. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thugstercena Clutched February 21, 2011 Share February 21, 2011 clutch in, neutral, switch off engine and let it cruise and brake lor. save fuel. just that no power steering. -.- kidding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weiling Neutral Newbie February 21, 2011 Share February 21, 2011 I'm doing the first option too. Understand from a few Car Owner Manual that it's not advisable to put neutral then brake....will cause wear n tear to dunno what. Really? Opps. I always put to neutral first over some distance before the traffic light and tap on the brakes for it to stop. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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