04-04-2023, 01:43 PM | #1 |
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question for 6MT drivers and clutch wear
Picked up my 6MT G80 recently. I’ve had a few manuals in the past and have always blipped the throttle before slowly releasing the clutch in 1st and reverse.
I realized on the G80 if you let out the clutch slowly in 1st and reverse on level ground, the vehicle will pull without stalling. Which method is best for the vehicle? |
04-04-2023, 02:16 PM | #2 |
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When i had manuals for nearly 40 years I didn’t blop the throttle as you’d just spin up the clutch plate which would then slow via friction as the clutch was released. I used to put a little throttle (to avoid any stall) as the clutch started to bite then adjust throttle as necessary for speed needed.
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04-04-2023, 05:58 PM | #5 |
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On all my prior bmw manuals I’d blip it just a bit a millisecond before letting out clutch to grab point. Never needed a clutch replaced. Even after 100k miles driving and this tactic
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04-04-2023, 08:57 PM | #8 |
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I've never "blipped" the throttle in any manual vehicle and I've been driving manuals exclusively for the past 22 years. Apply throttle normally and smoothly engage clutch. This is anecdotal, but I have had a 2007 328xi for the past 12 years as my beater and it's still on the original clutch at 153k miles.
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Normally I let off the clutch until it gets close to it's catch point, then from there I let off the clutch more smoothly while applying enough throttle to ensure a smooth takeoff. When done right, you shouldn't feel like you are "riding" the clutch at all. Nor should you feel like you've had to apply excessive throttle (which would then require you to ride the clutch to ensure a smooth takeoff). |
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