Under heavy acceleration, after I let off the gas and push the clutch I can feel revs under the clutch like the gas is still being applied? Is this normal under heavy acceleration? I am a newbie when it comes to manuals.

 

Yes, unfortunately that is a trait of many newer cars; basically, when you let off the gas, the engine's computer keeps the throttle slightly open. This is done for emissions... I'm not 100% sure how it works, but it has something to do with burning residual fuel in the combustion chambers.
You'll get used to it.

 

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Ok, I shift smooth when releasing the clutch pedal fast. I also read that you should engage the clutch in .5 seconds or faster. Everyone I talk to says to release the clutch slowly when shifting?? When I release the clutch pedal slowly like 2 seconds my car jerks, but when I release the clutch pedal fast, like .5 seconds or faster it is smooth. What is up?

 

0.5 seconds would be considered "slow" when engaging clutch. This is the time from the clutch starts to engage to full engagement.

I can't imagine even trying to engage a clutch through 2 seconds.

I don't think I've ever timed myself but on my CL I probably engage in 0.1 seconds or so.

In any case, generally driving smoothly is the correct method. As long as you keep it smooth you'll adapt a technique to engage the clutch.

The "BAD" thing for clutches are slippage, where clutch is not fully disengaged nor fully engaged. This causes clutch wear leading to clutch replacement. That's way you are cautioned not to drive with your foot on the clutch all the time.

Good luck, don't worry, you'll figure it out naturally.

 

When you say you engage the clutch in 0.1 seconds, that means you go from having the clutch pedal pushed all the way down and then released in 0.1 seconds? Is that called dropping the clutch?

 

Anyone else feel the revs under the clutch under heavy acceleration?

 

The main goal is to use the clutch pedal in the shortest interval possible WITHOUT dropping the clutch or producing herky-jerky movements to the driveline/car (which puts added strain on all driveline components). Your best bet is to try to emulate an automatic transmition in smoothness and speed.