DCS
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No more details in the article.Do they indicate how long one is able to ‘coast’ before auto stop (ops didn’t mean that ) of the injectors?
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No more details in the article.Do they indicate how long one is able to ‘coast’ before auto stop (ops didn’t mean that ) of the injectors?
While in agreement with most the part about coasting wasting fuel is a bit sketchy, guess they ain’t never coasted down a hill toward a fueling station.Can watch the whole video or only form 3:35 about approaching stop sign / red light.
On surface streets I just go into neutral when I anticipate a red and/or I got enough space to roll in neutral when I see a stop sign. Never had any issues with my other stick shifts with this driving style - but wonder if the pony is anything special?I typically shift down the gears when I'm coming to a stop, been doing it for years. I have not heard much about coasting to neutral written in stone on how to drive a manual to be honest, just users opinions on the matter. How do you typically drive it?
Coasting the clutch pedal depressed? Holy cow - that’s the worst ever thing one can do. I mean to roll no pedal depressed!Can watch the whole video or only form 3:35 about approaching stop sign / red light.
Situational awareness is the key if one wants to coast in neutral. Driver distractions have to be minimal of one wants to coast.Freewheeling. Although I will admit this particular feat may have been accomplished while coasting down a long steep windy road once or twice - just gotta make sure to put it back in the correct gear.
Keep rpm's around 3k giving time for synchros to spin up befoe shifting.Then 1 to 2 hand at 2 o'clock side of shift ball bringing it back toward you and down,2 to 3rd hand at 6 o'clock side of ball bringing it straight up allowing the center spring to work 3 to 4th, hand at 12 o'clock front of ball bringing it straight down(easiest shift). 4 to 5th hand at 9 o'clock side push up away toward 1 o'clock, 5th to 6th hand at 9 o'clock keeping pressure to overcome centering spring and bring down. Do not rest hand on shifter when not shifting. Your hand only needs to touch the shifter when shifting. I have been driving manuals for over 57 years including 3,4,6,16 speed transmissions. Hope this helps.
Fair points - but the reason i posted this was in relation to the ford owners manual which states something along the lines of not to roll in neutral..since this is my first pony - I’m trying to understand the reason for the same.
Agreed driving skills cannot be unlearnt after a certain age - but willing to tweak it if my pony is all fine in the long run.
PS - i like to keep my babies around for a long time. Read long time!
^ This. When slowing down, leaving it in gear allows you to better maintain control (i.e. accelerate if need to to change lanes to avoid hitting a stopped vehicle).It's more about maintaining control of the vehicle and being able to accelerate if the need suddenly arises. Leave it in gear, it isnt wearing the clutch any extra and is somewhat saving your brakes.