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Re: C.R. Krieger, Clutch Question
"C.R. Krieger" <warp2_shadow@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>
> R@L wrote:
>> "432rew" <here@hoome.c.cds.aos> wrote in message
>> news:1105ti510bdttb2@corp.supernews.com...
>> > C.R. Krieger,
>> >
>> > I have a question for you. From reading one of your posts, it has
> become
>> > apparent to me that I ride the clutch sometimes and would like to
> figure
>> > out how to get away from it. I'm not new to manual transmission,
> but
>> > every car I have had before my A4 has been old. Can you give me
> some
>> > instruction on how to transistion from a stop without putting too
> much
>> > wear on the clutch plates?
>> >
>> > Rob
>>
>> Sorry, my name is not Krieger.
>
> Don't apologize. We can't *all* be Kriegers. Not even the 'Kruegers'
> that *call* themselves Kriegers ...
>
>> Try driving away without touching the gas pedal for some time until
> you get
>> the hang of it.
>
> That will usually involve significant slippage.
Not much, any car will roll when just releasing the clutch without using the
throttle.
It's meant to get the feel of it.
>
>> Don't put your left foot on the ground but use it free air.
>
> I'm not sure *what* that means.
>
Just move your foot on the clutch without resting it on the floor.
Ronald
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>
> R@L wrote:
>> "432rew" <here@hoome.c.cds.aos> wrote in message
>> news:1105ti510bdttb2@corp.supernews.com...
>> > C.R. Krieger,
>> >
>> > I have a question for you. From reading one of your posts, it has
> become
>> > apparent to me that I ride the clutch sometimes and would like to
> figure
>> > out how to get away from it. I'm not new to manual transmission,
> but
>> > every car I have had before my A4 has been old. Can you give me
> some
>> > instruction on how to transistion from a stop without putting too
> much
>> > wear on the clutch plates?
>> >
>> > Rob
>>
>> Sorry, my name is not Krieger.
>
> Don't apologize. We can't *all* be Kriegers. Not even the 'Kruegers'
> that *call* themselves Kriegers ...
>
>> Try driving away without touching the gas pedal for some time until
> you get
>> the hang of it.
>
> That will usually involve significant slippage.
Not much, any car will roll when just releasing the clutch without using the
throttle.
It's meant to get the feel of it.
>
>> Don't put your left foot on the ground but use it free air.
>
> I'm not sure *what* that means.
>
Just move your foot on the clutch without resting it on the floor.
Ronald
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Re: C.R. Krieger, Clutch Question
"C.R. Krieger" <warp2_shadow@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>
> R@L wrote:
>> "432rew" <here@hoome.c.cds.aos> wrote in message
>> news:1105ti510bdttb2@corp.supernews.com...
>> > C.R. Krieger,
>> >
>> > I have a question for you. From reading one of your posts, it has
> become
>> > apparent to me that I ride the clutch sometimes and would like to
> figure
>> > out how to get away from it. I'm not new to manual transmission,
> but
>> > every car I have had before my A4 has been old. Can you give me
> some
>> > instruction on how to transistion from a stop without putting too
> much
>> > wear on the clutch plates?
>> >
>> > Rob
>>
>> Sorry, my name is not Krieger.
>
> Don't apologize. We can't *all* be Kriegers. Not even the 'Kruegers'
> that *call* themselves Kriegers ...
>
>> Try driving away without touching the gas pedal for some time until
> you get
>> the hang of it.
>
> That will usually involve significant slippage.
Not much, any car will roll when just releasing the clutch without using the
throttle.
It's meant to get the feel of it.
>
>> Don't put your left foot on the ground but use it free air.
>
> I'm not sure *what* that means.
>
Just move your foot on the clutch without resting it on the floor.
Ronald
news:1107539386.237891.268860@o13g2000cwo.googlegr oups.com...
>
> R@L wrote:
>> "432rew" <here@hoome.c.cds.aos> wrote in message
>> news:1105ti510bdttb2@corp.supernews.com...
>> > C.R. Krieger,
>> >
>> > I have a question for you. From reading one of your posts, it has
> become
>> > apparent to me that I ride the clutch sometimes and would like to
> figure
>> > out how to get away from it. I'm not new to manual transmission,
> but
>> > every car I have had before my A4 has been old. Can you give me
> some
>> > instruction on how to transistion from a stop without putting too
> much
>> > wear on the clutch plates?
>> >
>> > Rob
>>
>> Sorry, my name is not Krieger.
>
> Don't apologize. We can't *all* be Kriegers. Not even the 'Kruegers'
> that *call* themselves Kriegers ...
>
>> Try driving away without touching the gas pedal for some time until
> you get
>> the hang of it.
>
> That will usually involve significant slippage.
Not much, any car will roll when just releasing the clutch without using the
throttle.
It's meant to get the feel of it.
>
>> Don't put your left foot on the ground but use it free air.
>
> I'm not sure *what* that means.
>
Just move your foot on the clutch without resting it on the floor.
Ronald
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Re: C.R. Krieger, Clutch Question
"C.R. Krieger" <warp2_shadow@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>
> R@L wrote:
>> "432rew" <here@hoome.c.cds.aos> wrote in message
>> news:1105ti510bdttb2@corp.supernews.com...
>> > C.R. Krieger,
>> >
>> > I have a question for you. From reading one of your posts, it has
> become
>> > apparent to me that I ride the clutch sometimes and would like to
> figure
>> > out how to get away from it. I'm not new to manual transmission,
> but
>> > every car I have had before my A4 has been old. Can you give me
> some
>> > instruction on how to transistion from a stop without putting too
> much
>> > wear on the clutch plates?
>> >
>> > Rob
>>
>> Sorry, my name is not Krieger.
>
> Don't apologize. We can't *all* be Kriegers. Not even the 'Kruegers'
> that *call* themselves Kriegers ...
>
>> Try driving away without touching the gas pedal for some time until
> you get
>> the hang of it.
>
> That will usually involve significant slippage.
Not much, any car will roll when just releasing the clutch without using the
throttle.
It's meant to get the feel of it.
>
>> Don't put your left foot on the ground but use it free air.
>
> I'm not sure *what* that means.
>
Just move your foot on the clutch without resting it on the floor.
Ronald
news:1107539386.237891.268860@o13g2000cwo.googlegr oups.com...
>
> R@L wrote:
>> "432rew" <here@hoome.c.cds.aos> wrote in message
>> news:1105ti510bdttb2@corp.supernews.com...
>> > C.R. Krieger,
>> >
>> > I have a question for you. From reading one of your posts, it has
> become
>> > apparent to me that I ride the clutch sometimes and would like to
> figure
>> > out how to get away from it. I'm not new to manual transmission,
> but
>> > every car I have had before my A4 has been old. Can you give me
> some
>> > instruction on how to transistion from a stop without putting too
> much
>> > wear on the clutch plates?
>> >
>> > Rob
>>
>> Sorry, my name is not Krieger.
>
> Don't apologize. We can't *all* be Kriegers. Not even the 'Kruegers'
> that *call* themselves Kriegers ...
>
>> Try driving away without touching the gas pedal for some time until
> you get
>> the hang of it.
>
> That will usually involve significant slippage.
Not much, any car will roll when just releasing the clutch without using the
throttle.
It's meant to get the feel of it.
>
>> Don't put your left foot on the ground but use it free air.
>
> I'm not sure *what* that means.
>
Just move your foot on the clutch without resting it on the floor.
Ronald
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Re: C.R. Krieger, Clutch Question
On Fri, 4 Feb 2005 22:19:47 +0100, "R@L" <reply@usenet.com> wrote:
>"C.R. Krieger" <warp2_shadow@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:1107539386.237891.268860@o13g2000cwo.googleg roups.com...
>>> Try driving away without touching the gas pedal for some time until
>> you get
>>> the hang of it.
>>
>> That will usually involve significant slippage.
>
>Not much, any car will roll when just releasing the clutch without using the
>throttle.
>It's meant to get the feel of it.
This is how shifting gears is taught in motorcycle safety courses, and
very effectively, too.
>"C.R. Krieger" <warp2_shadow@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:1107539386.237891.268860@o13g2000cwo.googleg roups.com...
>>> Try driving away without touching the gas pedal for some time until
>> you get
>>> the hang of it.
>>
>> That will usually involve significant slippage.
>
>Not much, any car will roll when just releasing the clutch without using the
>throttle.
>It's meant to get the feel of it.
This is how shifting gears is taught in motorcycle safety courses, and
very effectively, too.
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Re: C.R. Krieger, Clutch Question
On Fri, 4 Feb 2005 22:19:47 +0100, "R@L" <reply@usenet.com> wrote:
>"C.R. Krieger" <warp2_shadow@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:1107539386.237891.268860@o13g2000cwo.googleg roups.com...
>>> Try driving away without touching the gas pedal for some time until
>> you get
>>> the hang of it.
>>
>> That will usually involve significant slippage.
>
>Not much, any car will roll when just releasing the clutch without using the
>throttle.
>It's meant to get the feel of it.
This is how shifting gears is taught in motorcycle safety courses, and
very effectively, too.
>"C.R. Krieger" <warp2_shadow@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:1107539386.237891.268860@o13g2000cwo.googleg roups.com...
>>> Try driving away without touching the gas pedal for some time until
>> you get
>>> the hang of it.
>>
>> That will usually involve significant slippage.
>
>Not much, any car will roll when just releasing the clutch without using the
>throttle.
>It's meant to get the feel of it.
This is how shifting gears is taught in motorcycle safety courses, and
very effectively, too.
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Re: C.R. Krieger, Clutch Question
On Fri, 4 Feb 2005 22:19:47 +0100, "R@L" <reply@usenet.com> wrote:
>"C.R. Krieger" <warp2_shadow@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:1107539386.237891.268860@o13g2000cwo.googleg roups.com...
>>> Try driving away without touching the gas pedal for some time until
>> you get
>>> the hang of it.
>>
>> That will usually involve significant slippage.
>
>Not much, any car will roll when just releasing the clutch without using the
>throttle.
>It's meant to get the feel of it.
This is how shifting gears is taught in motorcycle safety courses, and
very effectively, too.
>"C.R. Krieger" <warp2_shadow@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:1107539386.237891.268860@o13g2000cwo.googleg roups.com...
>>> Try driving away without touching the gas pedal for some time until
>> you get
>>> the hang of it.
>>
>> That will usually involve significant slippage.
>
>Not much, any car will roll when just releasing the clutch without using the
>throttle.
>It's meant to get the feel of it.
This is how shifting gears is taught in motorcycle safety courses, and
very effectively, too.
#37
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Re: C.R. Krieger, Clutch Question
"Gio" wrote
> To be realistic: percent-wise...what is the most common way of shifting a
> gear worldwide? Manual or automatic?
Worldwide I'm not sure, but in the US it's definitely automatic that's in
majority. Some car models aren't even available with a manual option, not
even if you pay extra. Most people learn how to drive and pass their
driving exams without ever learning what a clutch is and without ever seeing
one. Which is not bad, just different
Cheers,
Pete
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Re: C.R. Krieger, Clutch Question
"Gio" wrote
> To be realistic: percent-wise...what is the most common way of shifting a
> gear worldwide? Manual or automatic?
Worldwide I'm not sure, but in the US it's definitely automatic that's in
majority. Some car models aren't even available with a manual option, not
even if you pay extra. Most people learn how to drive and pass their
driving exams without ever learning what a clutch is and without ever seeing
one. Which is not bad, just different
Cheers,
Pete
#39
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Re: C.R. Krieger, Clutch Question
"Gio" wrote
> To be realistic: percent-wise...what is the most common way of shifting a
> gear worldwide? Manual or automatic?
Worldwide I'm not sure, but in the US it's definitely automatic that's in
majority. Some car models aren't even available with a manual option, not
even if you pay extra. Most people learn how to drive and pass their
driving exams without ever learning what a clutch is and without ever seeing
one. Which is not bad, just different
Cheers,
Pete
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Re: C.R. Krieger, Clutch Question
"Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Gio" wrote
>> To be realistic: percent-wise...what is the most common way of shifting a
>> gear worldwide? Manual or automatic?
>
> Worldwide I'm not sure, but in the US it's definitely automatic that's in
> majority. Some car models aren't even available with a manual option, not
> even if you pay extra. Most people learn how to drive and pass their
> driving exams without ever learning what a clutch is and without ever
> seeing one. Which is not bad, just different
Hiya Pete....
Yeah, i know "Los Americanos" is born with automatic shifting per se, and
are having BIG problems when they visit europe. But here in europe, most
cars are manuals - but more and more auto-trannys are showing up. But i
think the reason for the manual popularity here, is that automatic is WAY
more expensive when you buy your new ride.
Hell....i´m back to manual again, after i sold my A4. And i MISS MY
TipTronic!!! *sigh*
--
H.a.n.d.
Gio
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>
> "Gio" wrote
>> To be realistic: percent-wise...what is the most common way of shifting a
>> gear worldwide? Manual or automatic?
>
> Worldwide I'm not sure, but in the US it's definitely automatic that's in
> majority. Some car models aren't even available with a manual option, not
> even if you pay extra. Most people learn how to drive and pass their
> driving exams without ever learning what a clutch is and without ever
> seeing one. Which is not bad, just different
Hiya Pete....
Yeah, i know "Los Americanos" is born with automatic shifting per se, and
are having BIG problems when they visit europe. But here in europe, most
cars are manuals - but more and more auto-trannys are showing up. But i
think the reason for the manual popularity here, is that automatic is WAY
more expensive when you buy your new ride.
Hell....i´m back to manual again, after i sold my A4. And i MISS MY
TipTronic!!! *sigh*
--
H.a.n.d.
Gio