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05-14-2009, 08:11 AM

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Perhaps turn it to ACC, put it in neutral, then put it back to ON? Since we have electric power steering, it'll assist even if the engine is off, if the key is in ON (try it, go on a small hill, put it in ON, roll down slowly while turning the wheel, it takes a couple of seconds but the PS kicks in). Plus you have enough vacuum left in the booster for at least 2 hard stops

I'm guessing that this would be much easier to do in a controlled forethought situation, than when you're fearing for your life... but that's just me (and my brother).

05-14-2009, 08:16 AM

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05-14-2009, 09:08 AM

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I'm guessing that this would be much easier to do in a controlled forethought situation, than when you're fearing for your life... but that's just me (and my brother).

Practice makes perfect!

05-15-2009, 10:48 AM

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I read in the manual that its better to put tranny on N when at stoplight.. reason?
because it "said" it will lessen the tear on your brake pad (any part of the brake system not sure though) and will save u gas... thats what Im doin in my 09 tc...

05-15-2009, 10:54 AM

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with a manual, U should put it into Neutral at stops. if you don't you have the clutch pressed in and that puts extra strain (wear and tear) on the clutch..

05-15-2009, 10:57 AM

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what i meant by manual is the booklet with full of information

What your saying is true about stick shift.. it prevent your clutch from burning,..

05-15-2009, 11:03 AM

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ahhh. man. I must be tired....

05-15-2009, 12:36 PM

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what i meant by manual is the booklet with full of information

What your saying is true about stick shift.. it prevent your clutch from burning,..

Its not your clutch, its the throwout bearing. If you're going to be stopped for a while with a manual, its better to put it in neutral and let the clutch out so there is no load on the throwout bearing. For short stops though, leaving it in gear and holding the clutch in will produce negligible wear to the throwout bearing, which is much more easily replaced than synchro cones anyway.