Stupid question, but google failed me so now it's your guys' turn. Are you able to shift into and out of gear without the clutch when the car is OFF? I didn't think so but my dad said you could and took my shifter and shoved it into gear when we were getting out. Is this alright on the tranny or not? (as you can tell i'm only a surface deep car nut when it comes to drivetrain)

Thanks,
Zach

 

Yes, you can. The point of the clutch is to disengage power from the engine to the transmission, but since your engine's off, there's no need.

 

I thought it might be something like that. Thanks!

 

Hi Itjpunk7!! I live near Springfield, MO! Nice to hear from a fellow Missourian!

 

what town are you in? are you a member of kcminiclub.com?