Changing Gears - Page 2

Stan_Lite · 02-09-2007, 15:48

Would never be in that position.

When approaching a red light I am in whatever gear I was in before I spotted it, riding the clutch, ready to slam on the anchors at the last possible minute. If the light turns green, I select a gear to match my speed (easy since the clutch is already in) and floor the SOB

Nutcase · 02-09-2007, 16:44

Pull away in 2nd, all the vehicles I drive have waay too low gearing in 1st to do anything above 5mph.

If my Dad were behind the wheel, he'd be in 4th and try and pull away in that

Will · 02-09-2007, 16:56

On the bike it doesn't matter too much as you can gain a lot of speed in pretty much any speed.

Haly · 02-09-2007, 17:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nutcase

If my Dad were behind the wheel, he'd be in 4th and try and pull away in that

That's what my Dad does

I'd pull away in second, never had a problem doing so.

Desmo · 02-09-2007, 21:21

I quite often pull away in second, but then I'm quite a lazy driver sometimes

Will · 02-09-2007, 21:22

I thought you had an automatic?!

Zirax · 02-09-2007, 22:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Hoff

I thought you had an automatic?!

No, a manual but he drives it like an automatic

"****ing get in there" *ccccrrrunch*

And we are off, good 'o

Flibster · 03-09-2007, 00:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Hoff

Personally if I was at the front, I'd drop it down to first and nail it

[Punch and Judy mode]

Thats the way to do it!

[/Punch and Judy mode]

Desmo · 03-09-2007, 07:39

My car is a manual

The BM is an auto, but even then, if you pull away gently it still uses 2nd

mejinks · 03-09-2007, 15:58

Hmm, you could do a hillstart in third in mine, but not recommended.

I agree with Jarp.

02-09-2007, 15:48	#11
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	Would never be in that position. When approaching a red light I am in whatever gear I was in before I spotted it, riding the clutch, ready to slam on the anchors at the last possible minute. If the light turns green, I select a gear to match my speed (easy since the clutch is already in) and floor the SOB __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

02-09-2007, 16:56	#13
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	On the bike it doesn't matter too much as you can gain a lot of speed in pretty much any speed. __________________ *No No!*

02-09-2007, 21:21	#15
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	I quite often pull away in second, but then I'm quite a lazy driver sometimes __________________

02-09-2007, 21:22	#16
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I thought you had an automatic?! __________________ *No No!*

03-09-2007, 07:39	#19
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	My car is a manual The BM is an auto, but even then, if you pull away gently it still uses 2nd __________________

02-09-2007, 16:44	#12
Nutcase Moonshine Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chelmsford, innit! Posts: 3,979	Pull away in 2nd, all the vehicles I drive have waay too low gearing in 1st to do anything above 5mph. If my Dad were behind the wheel, he'd be in 4th and try and pull away in that