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r/ManualTransmissions•
Raymo89

Question about rolling stops

I've been driving manual for about a month now and I'm getting the hang of stop and gos, up shifting and downshifting.

The one thing that I'm struggling with is rolling stops. Let's say I'm coming up to a light slowing down to less than 5mph, I put the clutch in but then it turns green. I throw it into first and then I treat it as I am starting from a dead stop. However, when I try this, my car starts shaking and it seems like I'm lugging my engine so I completely stop then do a start from a dead stop.

What can I do to fix this?

Posted Apr 8, 2022, 12:13 AM UTC

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Garet44•

When you do a start from a slow roll, it's exactly the same as starting from a dead stop, except you can release the clutch a bit quicker since you already have some momentum. That said, you still need to be fairly gentle with the clutch and it helps to pause on the bite point of the clutch and give it a little gas to help it along. It takes some practice to get good at.

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PhinaLII•

I would recommend starting in 2nd if you're coasting at all. I wouldn't start in 1st unless there's some incline coming. Also lightly get on the gas before you start letting the clutch out

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Raymo89OP•

If I do this, I would have to slip the clutch for longer, right?

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Phyllis_Kockenbawls•

Just a little bit.

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shotgoto•

You probably need (more) gas. You want to raise the rpm because the wheel speed you were rolling at probably requires you to be at a little higher engine rpm. Hey, at least your car lets you put it into first gear!

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unoehoo•

In the scenario you described, use 2nd instead of 1st. Slip it as you would for 1st from a stop.

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SedimentSock82•

Even if I am barely moving I put it in second

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Crocodile3717•

Find out what your stall speed is. Mine is 4mph. If I’m starting from a rolling stop from about 6mph, I’ll give some gas while at the bite point like I’m starting from a complete stop. However since your already moving you don’t need to be on the clutch for long. If your going a little bit faster place it into second and rev match then go on.

If your car starts jerking around it’s because

  1. Letting go of the clutch too fast
  2. Not giving enough gas( Give around 1000-1,500)
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