ok before i learn any bad habits advice on driving a manual...

a_o_smith · 07-05-2006, 12:46 PM

i get the general idea but whats the best for the tranny etc. (ie: down-shifting to a stop rather than coasting with clutch in).

maaliish · 07-05-2006, 12:59 PM

Many ride the clutch and that is a bad habit.

TTinCT · 07-05-2006, 01:06 PM

i call it double clutching...but seeing as the tranny is synchromesh....it is not really needed.

TTschwing · 07-05-2006, 01:08 PM

I always double clutch, rev match and downshift though....Old habits from the early (MG non-syncro) days...:-)

a_o_smith · 07-05-2006, 01:22 PM

HugeTTs · 07-05-2006, 01:24 PM

The last time I heard "double clutch" was when Dom was yackin at spilner on the fast and the furious....

What exactly is it. I never downshift... hah I'm actually bad at it... when I do have to downshift I rev it up to match the RPM's though.

maaliish · 07-05-2006, 01:25 PM

I would suggest keeping it in a gear til RPMs drop to say 2.5-3K and then coasting down in neutral.

maaliish · 07-05-2006, 01:28 PM

maaliish · 07-05-2006, 01:32 PM

again and put it into gear. Basically every time you take it out of gear or put it into gear you engage the clutch.

TTschwing · 07-05-2006, 01:40 PM

As you pass through neutral there will be little to no wear on the syncros, and the engagement, as the engine is once again connected to the trans, will be super smooth if you do it right..It's such a force of habit for me, I almost can't downshift without doing this...

The 3.2 guys have a small German fella inside the computer that does this for their lazy buTTs....:-)

07-05-2006, 12:46 PM	#1
a_o_smith AudiWorld Super User Account #: 73987 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 11,154	ok before i learn any bad habits advice on driving a manual... i get the general idea but whats the best for the tranny etc. (ie: down-shifting to a stop rather than coasting with clutch in). __________________ Present: 2001 TT 225hp TQM, Valentine One, K40 laser diffuser, and an L7 in the trunk 2008 CBR600RR, Graffiti, integrated tail, F/E, PCIII & exhaust on the way Past: 2001 ming 2.8 >>[?] means i have no idea what im talking about >>My tech articles: tip recode for everyone, dissable running lights, O2 sensor replacement, Lemmiwinks explanation, TT sub install >Questions on theses? email me: aosmith@gmail >>pic poster >>>Manual Tranny Tips, TT Front Plate Removal >>>>Linkedin

07-05-2006, 12:59 PM	#2
maaliish Senior Member Account #: 10954 Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 8,770	coasting is fine. Downshifting is really not required but if done properly is fine. Many ride the clutch and that is a bad habit. __________________ 2001 225Coupe. 2006 A4 3.2Q-Auto. Sell me your OEM sport suspension!!! (must be for 3.2Q). Performance (TT): ICE: CarComp (removed). Pyle 2x200 bridged amp Alpine type R 10" Aesthetics: Axis Staggered 19s. Votex Chin. Caractere Grill. Osir full CF spoiler. Paint and clear headlights with Osir corners. 3.2 rear valance. Next? TCarbon FMIC INSTALLED! Full silicone hoses INSTALLED! 3" DP with high flow CAT. Votex sides.

07-05-2006, 01:06 PM	#3
TTinCT AudiWorld Super User Account #: 6744 Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 24,717	speed matching the clutch and flywheel is always good>>> i call it double clutching...but seeing as the tranny is synchromesh....it is not really needed. __________________ _____________________________________ Only 29,000 posts to catch SCHWING!!! _____________________________________ TT-East Questions and Answers here TT-East ________________________________________ TT-East 2008 Primary Organizer TT-East 2007 Primary Organizer TT-East 2006 Primary Organizer TT-East 2005 Attendee CT GTG Coordinator CT MOD Day Headquarters "self proclaimed" --------------------------------------- TT-East 2008 courtesy of McPaudiTT Linky to pics of Mods,Cars and Shows Link to the TT-FAQ's...if it ain't here, then ask!!! "thou shalt not flash a Porsche to get out of the way, or be damned to breathe his exhaust for eternity" - Someone wise TRACK THOUGHT- Don't brake until you see God.... then when you do see God, count to three, then brake! AIM name - EINTT Current Automotive inventory... 2006 Mercedes Benz R350 2001 Audi TT 225 1977 Porsche 911s 1961 Porsche 356b

07-05-2006, 01:08 PM	#4
TTschwing AudiWorld Uber User Account #: 13940 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 53,321	Yup...Brakes are cheaper than clutches! I always double clutch, rev match and downshift though....Old habits from the early (MG non-syncro) days...:-) __________________ no sig, Not here

07-05-2006, 01:22 PM	#5
a_o_smith AudiWorld Super User Account #: 73987 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 11,154	what about putting the car in neutral letting the clutch out and coasting? __________________ Present: 2001 TT 225hp TQM, Valentine One, K40 laser diffuser, and an L7 in the trunk 2008 CBR600RR, Graffiti, integrated tail, F/E, PCIII & exhaust on the way Past: 2001 ming 2.8 >>[?] means i have no idea what im talking about >>My tech articles: tip recode for everyone, dissable running lights, O2 sensor replacement, Lemmiwinks explanation, TT sub install >Questions on theses? email me: aosmith@gmail >>pic poster >>>Manual Tranny Tips, TT Front Plate Removal >>>>Linkedin

07-05-2006, 01:24 PM	#6
HugeTTs AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 102013 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,021	Double clutch... The last time I heard "double clutch" was when Dom was yackin at spilner on the fast and the furious.... What exactly is it. I never downshift... hah I'm actually bad at it... when I do have to downshift I rev it up to match the RPM's though. __________________ Aviator/Black 01225QC Modshack Stage 3 3.2 bumper/spoiler/valance GIAC91 "Custom" Exhaust Scangauge And stuff I probably forgot.

07-05-2006, 01:25 PM	#7
maaliish Senior Member Account #: 10954 Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 8,770	Thats the way it should be :) allthough if you are lets say at 5K RPM and you want to slow down, I would suggest keeping it in a gear til RPMs drop to say 2.5-3K and then coasting down in neutral. __________________ 2001 225Coupe. 2006 A4 3.2Q-Auto. Sell me your OEM sport suspension!!! (must be for 3.2Q). Performance (TT): ICE: CarComp (removed). Pyle 2x200 bridged amp Alpine type R 10" Aesthetics: Axis Staggered 19s. Votex Chin. Caractere Grill. Osir full CF spoiler. Paint and clear headlights with Osir corners. 3.2 rear valance. Next? TCarbon FMIC INSTALLED! Full silicone hoses INSTALLED! 3" DP with high flow CAT. Votex sides.

07-05-2006, 01:28 PM	#8
maaliish Senior Member Account #: 10954 Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 8,770	yep, same here. Its a good habbit to acquire. I also double clutch upshifting when its cold. __________________ 2001 225Coupe. 2006 A4 3.2Q-Auto. Sell me your OEM sport suspension!!! (must be for 3.2Q). Performance (TT): ICE: CarComp (removed). Pyle 2x200 bridged amp Alpine type R 10" Aesthetics: Axis Staggered 19s. Votex Chin. Caractere Grill. Osir full CF spoiler. Paint and clear headlights with Osir corners. 3.2 rear valance. Next? TCarbon FMIC INSTALLED! Full silicone hoses INSTALLED! 3" DP with high flow CAT. Votex sides.

07-05-2006, 01:32 PM	#9
maaliish Senior Member Account #: 10954 Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 8,770	just as it sounds. You engage the clutch, take it out of gear...let go of clutch, engage the clutch again and put it into gear. Basically every time you take it out of gear or put it into gear you engage the clutch. __________________ 2001 225Coupe. 2006 A4 3.2Q-Auto. Sell me your OEM sport suspension!!! (must be for 3.2Q). Performance (TT): ICE: CarComp (removed). Pyle 2x200 bridged amp Alpine type R 10" Aesthetics: Axis Staggered 19s. Votex Chin. Caractere Grill. Osir full CF spoiler. Paint and clear headlights with Osir corners. 3.2 rear valance. Next? TCarbon FMIC INSTALLED! Full silicone hoses INSTALLED! 3" DP with high flow CAT. Votex sides.

07-05-2006, 01:40 PM	#10
TTschwing AudiWorld Uber User Account #: 13940 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 53,321	And if you REV match (Blip the throttle) on the Clutch release..>>> As you pass through neutral there will be little to no wear on the syncros, and the engagement, as the engine is once again connected to the trans, will be super smooth if you do it right..It's such a force of habit for me, I almost can't downshift without doing this... The 3.2 guys have a small German fella inside the computer that does this for their lazy buTTs....:-) __________________ no sig, Not here

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