[Shaneartistry]

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?

[davidmct-M3]

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.

Different strokes for different folks 🙂

[Chad11491]

I've never blipped the throttle in first or reverse to get moving in any car, I've always smoothly engaged the clutch.

[Info@mad-us.com]

These new cars have a pretty good antistall. I would let the clutch grab slightly before applying any throttle.

[fanofbmwe46]

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

[Asindhidude]

Originally Posted by Chad11491

I've never blipped the throttle in first or reverse to get moving in any car, I've always smoothly engaged the clutch.

Same. In routine driving, usually just let out the clutch slowly. No need for throttle.

[weingarm]

No throttle blip necessary in 1st or reverse. Never had any problems doing it this way.

[bhmax16]

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.

[Higgy_CSL]

Originally Posted by Shaneartistry

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?

I don’t have any good comments to your question, however I will let you know that if you are worried about clutch wear just an FYI… clutch is not covered under warranty as it is considered a wear item. You must purchase an extended maintenance package for coverage. If you are interested in an extended maintenance package PM me as I will give you a good deal and it’s a no brainer as long as you don’t add a bunch of power adding mods.

[Shaneartistry]

Originally Posted by Higgy_CSL

I don’t have any good comments to your question, however I will let you know that if you are worried about clutch wear just an FYI… clutch is not covered under warranty as it is considered a wear item. You must purchase an extended maintenance package for coverage. If you are interested in an extended maintenance package PM me as I will give you a good deal and it’s a no brainer as long as you don’t add a bunch of power adding mods.

All good. I figured clutch isn’t covered. I don’t keep my vehicles long enough to worry about extended warranties. I was just curious to hear how others engage the clutch.

[MichaelB1969]

Originally Posted by bhmax16

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.

What he said. I've driven a manual for ~30 years and never "blipped" the throttle upon takeoff. Sure, I blip it for heel and toe downshifts, but never to get the car moving from a start.

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).