Do you skip gears while driving? (for manual transmission)

[Ithunk]

as above for stick shift transmission

[Octopus]

Usually when down-shift.

[Lectrosphere]

as above for stick shift transmission

 

i used to start off with gear 2... but heard from my friends in the long run dunno what will happen... since den i guai guai follow suit

[Lectrosphere]

Usually when down-shift.

 

same same!

[Ithunk]

Usually when down-shift.

 

examples?

[Ithunk]

i shift from 5 to 2 or 4 to 2 depending....

[Ithunk]

i used to start off with gear 2... but heard from my friends in the long run dunno what will happen... since den i guai guai follow suit

 

i dont think anything will happen.....except tt u will burn more fuel? since gear 1 is meant for moving off

[Lectrosphere]

i shift from 5 to 2 or 4 to 2 depending....

 

wah 5 to 2 very hiong.. engine brake?

[Ithunk]

wah 5 to 2 very hiong.. engine brake?

 

no definitely not....foot brake then change

[Ithunk]

foot brake till i feel the car bog...then i will change....which is below 750 rpm to 1500 rpm

[Octopus]

examples?

 

Example 1:

Cruising at 5th gear....someone E-brake, I too...traffic speed up again, drop 3rd gear (skip gear) to catch up.

 

Example 2:

Cruising at 5th gear, approaching a bend...tap brake to slow down....apex of bend, drop 3rd gear (skip gear) to accelerate off.

 

Example 3:

Cruising at 5th gear, saw traffic light turning red from far....drop neutral and cruise....traffic light turn green again as I almost reach, drop 2nd or 3rd gear (skip gear) to accelerate

[questionedfish]

more often 5-3 or 4-2.

 

seldom skip while accelerating

[Octopus]

i used to start off with gear 2... but heard from my friends in the long run dunno what will happen... since den i guai guai follow suit

 

Previously got chance to drive company lorry, usually start from 2nd gear.

[Ithunk]

Example 1:

Cruising at 5th gear....someone E-brake, I too...traffic speed up again, drop 3rd gear (skip gear) to catch up.

 

Example 2:

Cruising at 5th gear, approaching a bend...tap brake to slow down....apex of bend, drop 3rd gear (skip gear) to accelerate off.

 

Example 3:

Cruising at 5th gear, saw traffic light turning red from far....drop neutral and cruise....traffic light turn green again as I almost reach, drop 2nd or 3rd gear (skip gear) to accelerate

 

do u take on a corner without dropping gear?

[Octopus]

more often 5-3 or 4-2.

 

seldom skip while accelerating

 

Unless cruising at expressway you saw a chio bu went pass and you want to catch up, then drop a gear to get more torque.

 

Or you see a opening at the faster lane and want to squeeze in, then drop a gear would help you pick up to their speed faster.

[Octopus]

do u take on a corner without dropping gear?

Yes, if no hurry then enter the bend at optimium speed and gear, and light press on the accelerator all the way out of the bend. Usually this way is faster to clear the bend, smoother too.

[Ithunk]

Example 1:

Cruising at 5th gear....someone E-brake, I too...traffic speed up again, drop 3rd gear (skip gear) to catch up.

 

Example 2:

Cruising at 5th gear, approaching a bend...tap brake to slow down....apex of bend, drop 3rd gear (skip gear) to accelerate off.

 

Example 3:

Cruising at 5th gear, saw traffic light turning red from far....drop neutral and cruise....traffic light turn green again as I almost reach, drop 2nd or 3rd gear (skip gear) to accelerate

 

from what i know 5th gear is over drive....so normally its 4th or 3rd when taking on corners....and of course it depends on how much power u want...lol

 

driving manual as a function is easy....but to totally be an expert in manual is a whole different ball game...expert meaning knowing when is the optimal rpm to upshift downshift etc.

[Ithunk]

Yes, if no hurry then enter the bend at optimium speed and gear, and light press on the accelerator all the way out of the bend. Usually this way is faster to clear the bend, smoother too.

 

haha...ok thanks