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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 10:56 AM
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Sad a guy asks a question and gets a lot of really sarcastic comments...I don't get it. Maybe there should be a thread where all of you can approve the thread prior to posting. I thought this was a forum where people can go to ask questions and learn. I have seen some really bad questions but this is not one of them.

To try and answer your question...like Dchap said the trans is a syncro trans but not to do damage you have to be at the right RPM to do it, not recommended.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Red Bull
Sad a guy asks a question and gets a lot of really sarcastic comments...I don't get it. Maybe there should be a thread where all of you can approve the thread prior to posting. I thought this was a forum where people can go to ask questions and learn. I have seen some really bad questions but this is not one of them.

To try and answer your question...like Dchap said the trans is a syncro trans but not to do damage you have to be at the right RPM to do it, not recommended.
Oh I don't think there are a lot of sarcastic comments, maybe a couple off topic. The issue was discussed and answered. Even some advice given. It's okay, but lets hear from the OP - did you get the answer you were looking for?
 
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by sikamini
Oh I don't think there are a lot of sarcastic comments, maybe a couple off topic. The issue was discussed and answered. Even some advice given. It's okay, but lets hear from the OP - did you get the answer you were looking for?
Well maybe were reading diffrent posts...maybe the OP decided it wasn't worth hanging around..wouldn't blame him either.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 11:41 AM
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As long as OP isn't muscling the stick to neutral, it is just another way to skin a cat. If you get my meaning.

Originally Posted by sikamini
I think he's just trying to sneak up on an aggie!
The time proven method of sneaking up on an Aggie is 1) approach at a moderate pace 2) when within 50 yards, yell "look a (beer truck, female, stray dog, whatever)" and point. 3) bag the Aggie while he looks
 
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Red Bull
Well maybe were reading diffrent posts...maybe the OP decided it wasn't worth hanging around..wouldn't blame him either.
There are a few sarcastic comments, but there are a few people out there who do not know that you can drive a standard without using a clutch by matching revs. Not to say these poster didn't know that....

Originally Posted by 4xAAA
As long as OP isn't muscling the stick to neutral, it is just another way to skin a cat. If you get my meaning.



The time proven method of sneaking up on an Aggie is 1) approach at a moderate pace 2) when within 50 yards, yell "look a (beer truck, female, stray dog, whatever)" and point. 3) bag the Aggie while he looks
Thanks for the tip! I'll keep them in mind the next time I pass through! Now does it work on female aggies too?
 
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by sikamini
Now does it work on female aggies too?
Yes, just yell "look *** sale" (shoe, purse, earing).

 
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Old Feb 19, 2009 | 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by sonichris
sheesh... ask a simple question... i normally don't do this because to me it's just second nature to use the clutch, so i don't even think about it. but if i feel lazy or i'm in stop and go traffic i'll start doing it to keep my leg from getting tired.

or hell, sometimes i do it just to do it and go, "wow, that was supercool! i just pulled it out of gear without using the clutch and it was very smooth and effortless and doesn't cause ANY damage whatsoever. i'm going to post it on NAM because i'm sure my fellow mini aficionados will ALSO think this is supercool and will have nothing but nice things to say."


Originally Posted by Noegel
That's an unnecessary comment... the OP was just asking if it was okay. It's not like they were bragging about it like you seem to think. It is a legitimate motoring question. Not everyone knows everything there is to know about the automobile...
dude, you totally missed what i was trying to say. i was sick of all of the sarcastic comments being made (like when people come in and say things like "get a slushbox"), when the OP had a simple question, that i tried to answer a simply as possible, by saying "yes".
 
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