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Originally Posted by spennycc
Thanks for all the input so far!
So just to be clear steps to getting off in a hurry ( say left in an intersection )
1- Be in first gear, clutch all the way down. and right foot on break
2- bring clutch up right before biting point.
* now to actually go *
3- Engage biting point and give it some gas ( 3k RPM? )
4- Full come off clutch ( and probably prepare to head to 2nd gear shortly )
Is this roughly correct?
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This car is incredibly easy to drive smooth. There are a lot of nannies that will help even the novice so learn how to use them to your advantage.
For example, as previously mentioned (and related to #3), you slowly start releasing the clutch pedal and the car will on its own move forward. You do not need to add any throttle and if you do, it should be minimal until you are fully off the clutch. Do NOT rev to 3k RPM and ride the clutch as you will burn it up in no time, burn rubber or worse, wreck when the car lurches forward on you unexpectedly.
Shift around 2.5k to 3k rpm for leisurely driving. No need to get into aggressive driving until you've mastered driving at a normal pace first.
Most importantly, do not rush to upshift and make sure you put the clutch in all the way for every shift BEFORE you move the shifter to change gears. I've seen many older E46 and E39s with mangled synchros from folks ramming the shifter from gear to gear without pushing the clutch in all the way.
Downshifts are easy in this car as the car will automatically revmatch for you. All you need to do is gently move the shifter from one gear to another in a nice fluid motion with minimal force. It will just glide into gear (this applies to upshifts as well, by the way).
Know that driving a manual transmission properly is going to take time and practice. In fact most people never learn to do it well, even if they can technically operate a manual transmission car. good luck and have fun.