new manual driver - advice needed
02-08-2007, 09:04 AM
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Re: new manual driver - advice needed
On Feb 6, 11:59 pm, "canoe" <kanu.cha...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I recently got a new Audi A3 2.0T stick shift. This is my first manual
> transmission car. My question is what is the best way to drive over
> speed bumps since my apartment complex has around 6 of them and I
> don't feel comfortable driving them. Here is what I've tried:
> 1) Drive in first, slow down over bump using brake - car shudders on
> braking, does not feel smooth
> 2) Drive in first, slow down pressing clutch - requires very slow
> release of clutch, afraid of clutch wear and if not done correctly,
> car jumps
> 3) Drive in second, slow down using brake - can't really slow down
> much, fear of stalling if revs drop below idle
>
> None of these methods seem to be working very well for me. Please
> advise.
>
> Thanks for your input.
> Canoe
Hard to say without knowing how large or wode the bumps are - but if
you would typically be driving in, say, second gear in the parking
lot, then just push out the clutch pedal as you reach the bump, ride
over it, then resume driving in whatever gear you were in BEFORE the
speed bump. You should not lose much speed over the bump. It's
probably easier to do this in second gear, as first is pretty low in
most cars.
And if you do slow down while driving by downshifting, make sure you
'blip' the throttle to match the revs. In other words, as you push the
clutch pedal out, you rev the engine slightly to try and match where
the engine will be revving when you release the clutch pedal and
engage the lower gear. It's an acquired skill, and can be more
difficult if your car has a drive-by-wire throttle (which yours, in
all likelihod, doesn't have). Otherwise, just slamming it into a lower
gear will cause excess wear and tear on both the clutch and
transmission.
Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA
> Hi all,
>
> I recently got a new Audi A3 2.0T stick shift. This is my first manual
> transmission car. My question is what is the best way to drive over
> speed bumps since my apartment complex has around 6 of them and I
> don't feel comfortable driving them. Here is what I've tried:
> 1) Drive in first, slow down over bump using brake - car shudders on
> braking, does not feel smooth
> 2) Drive in first, slow down pressing clutch - requires very slow
> release of clutch, afraid of clutch wear and if not done correctly,
> car jumps
> 3) Drive in second, slow down using brake - can't really slow down
> much, fear of stalling if revs drop below idle
>
> None of these methods seem to be working very well for me. Please
> advise.
>
> Thanks for your input.
> Canoe
Hard to say without knowing how large or wode the bumps are - but if
you would typically be driving in, say, second gear in the parking
lot, then just push out the clutch pedal as you reach the bump, ride
over it, then resume driving in whatever gear you were in BEFORE the
speed bump. You should not lose much speed over the bump. It's
probably easier to do this in second gear, as first is pretty low in
most cars.
And if you do slow down while driving by downshifting, make sure you
'blip' the throttle to match the revs. In other words, as you push the
clutch pedal out, you rev the engine slightly to try and match where
the engine will be revving when you release the clutch pedal and
engage the lower gear. It's an acquired skill, and can be more
difficult if your car has a drive-by-wire throttle (which yours, in
all likelihod, doesn't have). Otherwise, just slamming it into a lower
gear will cause excess wear and tear on both the clutch and
transmission.
Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA
02-08-2007, 09:04 AM
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Re: new manual driver - advice needed
On Feb 6, 11:59 pm, "canoe" <kanu.cha...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I recently got a new Audi A3 2.0T stick shift. This is my first manual
> transmission car. My question is what is the best way to drive over
> speed bumps since my apartment complex has around 6 of them and I
> don't feel comfortable driving them. Here is what I've tried:
> 1) Drive in first, slow down over bump using brake - car shudders on
> braking, does not feel smooth
> 2) Drive in first, slow down pressing clutch - requires very slow
> release of clutch, afraid of clutch wear and if not done correctly,
> car jumps
> 3) Drive in second, slow down using brake - can't really slow down
> much, fear of stalling if revs drop below idle
>
> None of these methods seem to be working very well for me. Please
> advise.
>
> Thanks for your input.
> Canoe
Hard to say without knowing how large or wode the bumps are - but if
you would typically be driving in, say, second gear in the parking
lot, then just push out the clutch pedal as you reach the bump, ride
over it, then resume driving in whatever gear you were in BEFORE the
speed bump. You should not lose much speed over the bump. It's
probably easier to do this in second gear, as first is pretty low in
most cars.
And if you do slow down while driving by downshifting, make sure you
'blip' the throttle to match the revs. In other words, as you push the
clutch pedal out, you rev the engine slightly to try and match where
the engine will be revving when you release the clutch pedal and
engage the lower gear. It's an acquired skill, and can be more
difficult if your car has a drive-by-wire throttle (which yours, in
all likelihod, doesn't have). Otherwise, just slamming it into a lower
gear will cause excess wear and tear on both the clutch and
transmission.
Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA
> Hi all,
>
> I recently got a new Audi A3 2.0T stick shift. This is my first manual
> transmission car. My question is what is the best way to drive over
> speed bumps since my apartment complex has around 6 of them and I
> don't feel comfortable driving them. Here is what I've tried:
> 1) Drive in first, slow down over bump using brake - car shudders on
> braking, does not feel smooth
> 2) Drive in first, slow down pressing clutch - requires very slow
> release of clutch, afraid of clutch wear and if not done correctly,
> car jumps
> 3) Drive in second, slow down using brake - can't really slow down
> much, fear of stalling if revs drop below idle
>
> None of these methods seem to be working very well for me. Please
> advise.
>
> Thanks for your input.
> Canoe
Hard to say without knowing how large or wode the bumps are - but if
you would typically be driving in, say, second gear in the parking
lot, then just push out the clutch pedal as you reach the bump, ride
over it, then resume driving in whatever gear you were in BEFORE the
speed bump. You should not lose much speed over the bump. It's
probably easier to do this in second gear, as first is pretty low in
most cars.
And if you do slow down while driving by downshifting, make sure you
'blip' the throttle to match the revs. In other words, as you push the
clutch pedal out, you rev the engine slightly to try and match where
the engine will be revving when you release the clutch pedal and
engage the lower gear. It's an acquired skill, and can be more
difficult if your car has a drive-by-wire throttle (which yours, in
all likelihod, doesn't have). Otherwise, just slamming it into a lower
gear will cause excess wear and tear on both the clutch and
transmission.
Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA
02-08-2007, 09:04 AM
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Re: new manual driver - advice needed
On Feb 6, 11:59 pm, "canoe" <kanu.cha...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I recently got a new Audi A3 2.0T stick shift. This is my first manual
> transmission car. My question is what is the best way to drive over
> speed bumps since my apartment complex has around 6 of them and I
> don't feel comfortable driving them. Here is what I've tried:
> 1) Drive in first, slow down over bump using brake - car shudders on
> braking, does not feel smooth
> 2) Drive in first, slow down pressing clutch - requires very slow
> release of clutch, afraid of clutch wear and if not done correctly,
> car jumps
> 3) Drive in second, slow down using brake - can't really slow down
> much, fear of stalling if revs drop below idle
>
> None of these methods seem to be working very well for me. Please
> advise.
>
> Thanks for your input.
> Canoe
Hard to say without knowing how large or wode the bumps are - but if
you would typically be driving in, say, second gear in the parking
lot, then just push out the clutch pedal as you reach the bump, ride
over it, then resume driving in whatever gear you were in BEFORE the
speed bump. You should not lose much speed over the bump. It's
probably easier to do this in second gear, as first is pretty low in
most cars.
And if you do slow down while driving by downshifting, make sure you
'blip' the throttle to match the revs. In other words, as you push the
clutch pedal out, you rev the engine slightly to try and match where
the engine will be revving when you release the clutch pedal and
engage the lower gear. It's an acquired skill, and can be more
difficult if your car has a drive-by-wire throttle (which yours, in
all likelihod, doesn't have). Otherwise, just slamming it into a lower
gear will cause excess wear and tear on both the clutch and
transmission.
Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA
> Hi all,
>
> I recently got a new Audi A3 2.0T stick shift. This is my first manual
> transmission car. My question is what is the best way to drive over
> speed bumps since my apartment complex has around 6 of them and I
> don't feel comfortable driving them. Here is what I've tried:
> 1) Drive in first, slow down over bump using brake - car shudders on
> braking, does not feel smooth
> 2) Drive in first, slow down pressing clutch - requires very slow
> release of clutch, afraid of clutch wear and if not done correctly,
> car jumps
> 3) Drive in second, slow down using brake - can't really slow down
> much, fear of stalling if revs drop below idle
>
> None of these methods seem to be working very well for me. Please
> advise.
>
> Thanks for your input.
> Canoe
Hard to say without knowing how large or wode the bumps are - but if
you would typically be driving in, say, second gear in the parking
lot, then just push out the clutch pedal as you reach the bump, ride
over it, then resume driving in whatever gear you were in BEFORE the
speed bump. You should not lose much speed over the bump. It's
probably easier to do this in second gear, as first is pretty low in
most cars.
And if you do slow down while driving by downshifting, make sure you
'blip' the throttle to match the revs. In other words, as you push the
clutch pedal out, you rev the engine slightly to try and match where
the engine will be revving when you release the clutch pedal and
engage the lower gear. It's an acquired skill, and can be more
difficult if your car has a drive-by-wire throttle (which yours, in
all likelihod, doesn't have). Otherwise, just slamming it into a lower
gear will cause excess wear and tear on both the clutch and
transmission.
Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA
02-09-2007, 03:55 PM
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Re: new manual driver - advice needed
On Feb 7, 4:59 am, "canoe" <kanu.cha...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I recently got a new Audi A3 2.0T stick shift. This is my first manual
> transmission car. My question is what is the best way to drive over
> speed bumps since my apartment complex has around 6 of them and I
> don't feel comfortable driving them. Here is what I've tried:
> 1) Drive in first, slow down over bump using brake - car shudders on
> braking, does not feel smooth
> 2) Drive in first, slow down pressing clutch - requires very slow
> release of clutch, afraid of clutch wear and if not done correctly,
> car jumps
> 3) Drive in second, slow down using brake - can't really slow down
> much, fear of stalling if revs drop below idle
>
> None of these methods seem to be working very well for me. Please
> advise.
>
> Thanks for your input.
> Canoe
Probably would have been better off waiting before buying a brand new
motor until you had some kind of driving instruction and test!
> Hi all,
>
> I recently got a new Audi A3 2.0T stick shift. This is my first manual
> transmission car. My question is what is the best way to drive over
> speed bumps since my apartment complex has around 6 of them and I
> don't feel comfortable driving them. Here is what I've tried:
> 1) Drive in first, slow down over bump using brake - car shudders on
> braking, does not feel smooth
> 2) Drive in first, slow down pressing clutch - requires very slow
> release of clutch, afraid of clutch wear and if not done correctly,
> car jumps
> 3) Drive in second, slow down using brake - can't really slow down
> much, fear of stalling if revs drop below idle
>
> None of these methods seem to be working very well for me. Please
> advise.
>
> Thanks for your input.
> Canoe
Probably would have been better off waiting before buying a brand new
motor until you had some kind of driving instruction and test!
02-09-2007, 03:55 PM
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Re: new manual driver - advice needed
On Feb 7, 4:59 am, "canoe" <kanu.cha...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I recently got a new Audi A3 2.0T stick shift. This is my first manual
> transmission car. My question is what is the best way to drive over
> speed bumps since my apartment complex has around 6 of them and I
> don't feel comfortable driving them. Here is what I've tried:
> 1) Drive in first, slow down over bump using brake - car shudders on
> braking, does not feel smooth
> 2) Drive in first, slow down pressing clutch - requires very slow
> release of clutch, afraid of clutch wear and if not done correctly,
> car jumps
> 3) Drive in second, slow down using brake - can't really slow down
> much, fear of stalling if revs drop below idle
>
> None of these methods seem to be working very well for me. Please
> advise.
>
> Thanks for your input.
> Canoe
Probably would have been better off waiting before buying a brand new
motor until you had some kind of driving instruction and test!
> Hi all,
>
> I recently got a new Audi A3 2.0T stick shift. This is my first manual
> transmission car. My question is what is the best way to drive over
> speed bumps since my apartment complex has around 6 of them and I
> don't feel comfortable driving them. Here is what I've tried:
> 1) Drive in first, slow down over bump using brake - car shudders on
> braking, does not feel smooth
> 2) Drive in first, slow down pressing clutch - requires very slow
> release of clutch, afraid of clutch wear and if not done correctly,
> car jumps
> 3) Drive in second, slow down using brake - can't really slow down
> much, fear of stalling if revs drop below idle
>
> None of these methods seem to be working very well for me. Please
> advise.
>
> Thanks for your input.
> Canoe
Probably would have been better off waiting before buying a brand new
motor until you had some kind of driving instruction and test!
02-09-2007, 03:55 PM
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Re: new manual driver - advice needed
On Feb 7, 4:59 am, "canoe" <kanu.cha...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I recently got a new Audi A3 2.0T stick shift. This is my first manual
> transmission car. My question is what is the best way to drive over
> speed bumps since my apartment complex has around 6 of them and I
> don't feel comfortable driving them. Here is what I've tried:
> 1) Drive in first, slow down over bump using brake - car shudders on
> braking, does not feel smooth
> 2) Drive in first, slow down pressing clutch - requires very slow
> release of clutch, afraid of clutch wear and if not done correctly,
> car jumps
> 3) Drive in second, slow down using brake - can't really slow down
> much, fear of stalling if revs drop below idle
>
> None of these methods seem to be working very well for me. Please
> advise.
>
> Thanks for your input.
> Canoe
Probably would have been better off waiting before buying a brand new
motor until you had some kind of driving instruction and test!
> Hi all,
>
> I recently got a new Audi A3 2.0T stick shift. This is my first manual
> transmission car. My question is what is the best way to drive over
> speed bumps since my apartment complex has around 6 of them and I
> don't feel comfortable driving them. Here is what I've tried:
> 1) Drive in first, slow down over bump using brake - car shudders on
> braking, does not feel smooth
> 2) Drive in first, slow down pressing clutch - requires very slow
> release of clutch, afraid of clutch wear and if not done correctly,
> car jumps
> 3) Drive in second, slow down using brake - can't really slow down
> much, fear of stalling if revs drop below idle
>
> None of these methods seem to be working very well for me. Please
> advise.
>
> Thanks for your input.
> Canoe
Probably would have been better off waiting before buying a brand new
motor until you had some kind of driving instruction and test!
02-09-2007, 03:55 PM
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Re: new manual driver - advice needed
On Feb 7, 4:59 am, "canoe" <kanu.cha...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I recently got a new Audi A3 2.0T stick shift. This is my first manual
> transmission car. My question is what is the best way to drive over
> speed bumps since my apartment complex has around 6 of them and I
> don't feel comfortable driving them. Here is what I've tried:
> 1) Drive in first, slow down over bump using brake - car shudders on
> braking, does not feel smooth
> 2) Drive in first, slow down pressing clutch - requires very slow
> release of clutch, afraid of clutch wear and if not done correctly,
> car jumps
> 3) Drive in second, slow down using brake - can't really slow down
> much, fear of stalling if revs drop below idle
>
> None of these methods seem to be working very well for me. Please
> advise.
>
> Thanks for your input.
> Canoe
Probably would have been better off waiting before buying a brand new
motor until you had some kind of driving instruction and test!
> Hi all,
>
> I recently got a new Audi A3 2.0T stick shift. This is my first manual
> transmission car. My question is what is the best way to drive over
> speed bumps since my apartment complex has around 6 of them and I
> don't feel comfortable driving them. Here is what I've tried:
> 1) Drive in first, slow down over bump using brake - car shudders on
> braking, does not feel smooth
> 2) Drive in first, slow down pressing clutch - requires very slow
> release of clutch, afraid of clutch wear and if not done correctly,
> car jumps
> 3) Drive in second, slow down using brake - can't really slow down
> much, fear of stalling if revs drop below idle
>
> None of these methods seem to be working very well for me. Please
> advise.
>
> Thanks for your input.
> Canoe
Probably would have been better off waiting before buying a brand new
motor until you had some kind of driving instruction and test!
02-09-2007, 04:09 PM
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Re: new manual driver - advice needed
Sly wrote:
> On Feb 7, 4:59 am, "canoe" <kanu.cha...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>Hi all,
>>
>>I recently got a new Audi A3 2.0T stick shift. This is my first manual
>>transmission car. My question is what is the best way to drive over
>>speed bumps since my apartment complex has around 6 of them and I
>>don't feel comfortable driving them. Here is what I've tried:
>>1) Drive in first, slow down over bump using brake - car shudders on
>>braking, does not feel smooth
Shudders on braking? Something wrong there.
>>2) Drive in first, slow down pressing clutch - requires very slow
>>release of clutch, afraid of clutch wear and if not done correctly,
>>car jumps
You will wear clutch out.
>>3) Drive in second, slow down using brake - can't really slow down
>>much, fear of stalling if revs drop below idle
The car has an anti-stall, even if you take your foot off the clutch and
have your foot off the accelerator, it will very gradually increase the
revs to prevent a stall.
>>None of these methods seem to be working very well for me. Please
>>advise.
As you arrive at the speed bump, you should have enough momentum (even
at a slow speed) to put it into neutral, foot off the clutch and let the
car go over the speed bump. Then stick it into second and go. (For a
diesel stick it into first).
> On Feb 7, 4:59 am, "canoe" <kanu.cha...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>Hi all,
>>
>>I recently got a new Audi A3 2.0T stick shift. This is my first manual
>>transmission car. My question is what is the best way to drive over
>>speed bumps since my apartment complex has around 6 of them and I
>>don't feel comfortable driving them. Here is what I've tried:
>>1) Drive in first, slow down over bump using brake - car shudders on
>>braking, does not feel smooth
Shudders on braking? Something wrong there.
>>2) Drive in first, slow down pressing clutch - requires very slow
>>release of clutch, afraid of clutch wear and if not done correctly,
>>car jumps
You will wear clutch out.
>>3) Drive in second, slow down using brake - can't really slow down
>>much, fear of stalling if revs drop below idle
The car has an anti-stall, even if you take your foot off the clutch and
have your foot off the accelerator, it will very gradually increase the
revs to prevent a stall.
>>None of these methods seem to be working very well for me. Please
>>advise.
As you arrive at the speed bump, you should have enough momentum (even
at a slow speed) to put it into neutral, foot off the clutch and let the
car go over the speed bump. Then stick it into second and go. (For a
diesel stick it into first).
02-09-2007, 04:09 PM
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Re: new manual driver - advice needed
Sly wrote:
> On Feb 7, 4:59 am, "canoe" <kanu.cha...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>Hi all,
>>
>>I recently got a new Audi A3 2.0T stick shift. This is my first manual
>>transmission car. My question is what is the best way to drive over
>>speed bumps since my apartment complex has around 6 of them and I
>>don't feel comfortable driving them. Here is what I've tried:
>>1) Drive in first, slow down over bump using brake - car shudders on
>>braking, does not feel smooth
Shudders on braking? Something wrong there.
>>2) Drive in first, slow down pressing clutch - requires very slow
>>release of clutch, afraid of clutch wear and if not done correctly,
>>car jumps
You will wear clutch out.
>>3) Drive in second, slow down using brake - can't really slow down
>>much, fear of stalling if revs drop below idle
The car has an anti-stall, even if you take your foot off the clutch and
have your foot off the accelerator, it will very gradually increase the
revs to prevent a stall.
>>None of these methods seem to be working very well for me. Please
>>advise.
As you arrive at the speed bump, you should have enough momentum (even
at a slow speed) to put it into neutral, foot off the clutch and let the
car go over the speed bump. Then stick it into second and go. (For a
diesel stick it into first).
> On Feb 7, 4:59 am, "canoe" <kanu.cha...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>Hi all,
>>
>>I recently got a new Audi A3 2.0T stick shift. This is my first manual
>>transmission car. My question is what is the best way to drive over
>>speed bumps since my apartment complex has around 6 of them and I
>>don't feel comfortable driving them. Here is what I've tried:
>>1) Drive in first, slow down over bump using brake - car shudders on
>>braking, does not feel smooth
Shudders on braking? Something wrong there.
>>2) Drive in first, slow down pressing clutch - requires very slow
>>release of clutch, afraid of clutch wear and if not done correctly,
>>car jumps
You will wear clutch out.
>>3) Drive in second, slow down using brake - can't really slow down
>>much, fear of stalling if revs drop below idle
The car has an anti-stall, even if you take your foot off the clutch and
have your foot off the accelerator, it will very gradually increase the
revs to prevent a stall.
>>None of these methods seem to be working very well for me. Please
>>advise.
As you arrive at the speed bump, you should have enough momentum (even
at a slow speed) to put it into neutral, foot off the clutch and let the
car go over the speed bump. Then stick it into second and go. (For a
diesel stick it into first).
02-09-2007, 04:09 PM
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Re: new manual driver - advice needed
Sly wrote:
> On Feb 7, 4:59 am, "canoe" <kanu.cha...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>Hi all,
>>
>>I recently got a new Audi A3 2.0T stick shift. This is my first manual
>>transmission car. My question is what is the best way to drive over
>>speed bumps since my apartment complex has around 6 of them and I
>>don't feel comfortable driving them. Here is what I've tried:
>>1) Drive in first, slow down over bump using brake - car shudders on
>>braking, does not feel smooth
Shudders on braking? Something wrong there.
>>2) Drive in first, slow down pressing clutch - requires very slow
>>release of clutch, afraid of clutch wear and if not done correctly,
>>car jumps
You will wear clutch out.
>>3) Drive in second, slow down using brake - can't really slow down
>>much, fear of stalling if revs drop below idle
The car has an anti-stall, even if you take your foot off the clutch and
have your foot off the accelerator, it will very gradually increase the
revs to prevent a stall.
>>None of these methods seem to be working very well for me. Please
>>advise.
As you arrive at the speed bump, you should have enough momentum (even
at a slow speed) to put it into neutral, foot off the clutch and let the
car go over the speed bump. Then stick it into second and go. (For a
diesel stick it into first).
> On Feb 7, 4:59 am, "canoe" <kanu.cha...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>Hi all,
>>
>>I recently got a new Audi A3 2.0T stick shift. This is my first manual
>>transmission car. My question is what is the best way to drive over
>>speed bumps since my apartment complex has around 6 of them and I
>>don't feel comfortable driving them. Here is what I've tried:
>>1) Drive in first, slow down over bump using brake - car shudders on
>>braking, does not feel smooth
Shudders on braking? Something wrong there.
>>2) Drive in first, slow down pressing clutch - requires very slow
>>release of clutch, afraid of clutch wear and if not done correctly,
>>car jumps
You will wear clutch out.
>>3) Drive in second, slow down using brake - can't really slow down
>>much, fear of stalling if revs drop below idle
The car has an anti-stall, even if you take your foot off the clutch and
have your foot off the accelerator, it will very gradually increase the
revs to prevent a stall.
>>None of these methods seem to be working very well for me. Please
>>advise.
As you arrive at the speed bump, you should have enough momentum (even
at a slow speed) to put it into neutral, foot off the clutch and let the
car go over the speed bump. Then stick it into second and go. (For a
diesel stick it into first).
