umm.... i started learning on the street, my wife started at the parking lot. and i was talking about driving the car off after 3 hours. learned it for 3 hours back in 1996 and 2003 i went into the dealership and drove off my is3

 

Next lesson: Learning to shift without using the clutch. lol. I've seen ppl do it, but can't figure out how

Ed

 

Clutchless shifting is all about perfect rev matching and complete lack of mechanical sympathy. No matter how you do it, you are still going to crunch the gears. I have watched a mate Start his car in first (no clutch - starter motor pushed the car!), then continue to change gears all the way to 4th without the clutch

I can do it, but i choose not to!

P.S. I tought my gf to drive manual in about 2 days (she had only driven Auto before), about 3 lessons in total. Some people are just naturals...

 

Clutchless shifting ? I won't try that with my car.

 

Thanks for the feedback u guys, learned a lot. Now gonna go try on my uncle's RX8 Hope this goes well.

 

but i WILL try powershifting

 

here's a good link

http://www.waycoolinc.com/z3/essenti...e/shifting.htm

 

Cool link, can't believe i read the whole thing but i learned a whole lot more. THanks

 

Yes, clutchless shifting is very bad for regular cars especially those w/ synchro cars, which would be 99.99% of us here!