People seem to get very close in Austin, and the hills here are pretty steep. What I've done is peel out, because I'm not good enough with the handbrake to use it without stalling 33% of the time.
Originally posted by: ThisIsMatt
Re-read N8's post and my agreement with itOriginally posted by: RaySun2Be
Originally posted by: ThisIsMatt
I think we have a winner folks...Originally posted by: N8Magic
Personally if i'm on a steep hill, i'll stay on the normal brake pedal until it's time to move.
When it's time to move, I let the clutch out slowly until it starts to grab, and release the pressure on the brake pedal. This ensures you don't roll backwards, and limits wear on the clutch.
That's all very well and good IF you have a hand brake, and not a foot brake like I do in my S10.
Much better to learn how to manage the brake, gas and clutch pedals without depending on a handbrake. Just takes some practice.
One can also learn to shift up and down the gears without using the clutch. Handy in case the clutch linkage breaks.
(happened to me one time in a work truck. had to learn real quick. drove the thing around several days without a working clutch pedal before the owner got it fixed. Got to where I could up and down shift all gears, although downshifting into granny gear was a pain)
You weren't the only one... for some reason someone else thought I was talking about the handbrake too.Originally posted by: RaySun2Be
DOH!
Sorry about that, looks like we are actually in agreement. :Q
I'm an idiot today, as I've forgotten how to read
Originally posted by: DaLeroy
Originally posted by: mithrandir2001
Originally posted by: DaLeroy
Originally posted by: BachelorNumber1
You need to set the handbrake when stopped on a hill. It prevents the car from rolling backwards, but allows forward motion. So, when its time to go, you just drive forward as normal. Once you have the forward motion, you release the handbrake.
I'm willing to bet that 30-50% of people who post on Anandtech have got NO idea what they're talking about. Have you ever even BEEN in a car? The amount of bullsh*t that is thrown around here as gospel truth is unbelievable!!!!!!! :disgust:
Hmmm, actually I think the advice is pretty sound. Use the handbrake, just release it before the car actually goes forward (which the parking brake will allow if you give the engine enough throttle).
He wrote 'It prevents the car from rolling backwards, but allows forward motion" A handbrake stops the back wheels from turning. Of course applying enough acceleration is going to let you move forward, as would applying enough force to the front of the car make it move backwards with it on. But it isn't DESIGNED to allow the car to move forward with it on. It lets you do hill-starts, but you don't DRIVE forward with the handbrake on, you release it at the clutch 'grabbing' point!
Originally posted by: Stifko
I like to stay in 1st gear and not use the brake at all. Try to balance the clutch so the car doesn't go forward or roll back. Then when the light changes, just give some gas and let the clutch out.
Give me a big enough engine and your normal breaks will allow forward/backward motion too...lol. The ebrake is a direct cable (as opposed to hydrualic) connected to your rear brakes. Unless you yank it up really hard it's not nearly as much braking power as your normal brakes.Originally posted by: BachelorNumber1
Originally posted by: DaLeroy
Originally posted by: mithrandir2001
Originally posted by: DaLeroy
Originally posted by: BachelorNumber1
You need to set the handbrake when stopped on a hill. It prevents the car from rolling backwards, but allows forward motion. So, when its time to go, you just drive forward as normal. Once you have the forward motion, you release the handbrake.
I'm willing to bet that 30-50% of people who post on Anandtech have got NO idea what they're talking about. Have you ever even BEEN in a car? The amount of bullsh*t that is thrown around here as gospel truth is unbelievable!!!!!!! :disgust:
Hmmm, actually I think the advice is pretty sound. Use the handbrake, just release it before the car actually goes forward (which the parking brake will allow if you give the engine enough throttle).
He wrote 'It prevents the car from rolling backwards, but allows forward motion" A handbrake stops the back wheels from turning. Of course applying enough acceleration is going to let you move forward, as would applying enough force to the front of the car make it move backwards with it on. But it isn't DESIGNED to allow the car to move forward with it on. It lets you do hill-starts, but you don't DRIVE forward with the handbrake on, you release it at the clutch 'grabbing' point!
Step 7 explains it. Handbrakes/parking brakes will allow forward (maybe backwards too) motion but it will take a toll on the brakes if you do it for too long.