R56 re: Buying a 2009 Mini, haven't driven a manual trans in 8+ yrs

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Aug 22, 2011 | 06:39 PM

#26

jkylefulton

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Neutral

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From: Michigan

Had a lovely 40 minute drive home from the dealership, and only rode the clutch one time. Once I got used to gliding to a stop / putting the car into neutral instead of riding the clutch, it was really natural. And I think I found first gear's 'sweet spot' for taking off without applying gas - I only stalled out once! :P

Anyhow, love the car, and thanks so much for the help, guys and gals!

Aug 22, 2011 | 08:24 PM

#27

dannyhavok

6th Gear

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From: Vancouver Island, Canada

That's great, congratulations on the new ride! You're in for a lot of fun!

Aug 22, 2011 | 08:27 PM

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JEdwards

1st Gear

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From: Upstate SC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neitherfanboy

Wow, such a charmingly backhanded apology. Yes, sir, its a public forum, which means anyone can comment, it does not, however, mean anyone can be rude.

Someone with 30+ years of using a clutch does not necessarily know everything about a clutch, you can always learn something new. You find as you get older that you know less than you thought you did when you were younger (about anything and everything).

"--yet, sadly, accidental rudeness occurs alarmingly often. Best to say nothing at all, my dear man." Ablus Dumbledore

I have only been on this forum for a couple of months but anytime I have seen Neitherfanboy post anything it has always been very positive. 30+ years on a clutch means a lot of wisdom comes with those years. Thank you for your comments Neitherfanboy.

Aug 22, 2011 | 08:41 PM

#29

Neitherfanboy

3rd Gear

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From: Alameda

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Originally Posted by JEdwards

Thanks! I appreciate the positive feedback a lot!

Aug 31, 2011 | 07:58 PM

#30

gokartowner

1st Gear

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From: Yelm, Wa

Anyone experience grinding into 2nd gear, expecially on decel? I own a 2007 Cooper, 6sp.

Aug 31, 2011 | 08:28 PM

#31

bakesonaplane

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From: Round on the ends and HI in the Middle

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Originally Posted by gokartowner

Anyone experience grinding into 2nd gear, expecially on decel? I own a 2007 Cooper, 6sp.

I didn't experience any grinding per say. But on my aunts 2010, 2nd gear seemed to no matter what you did to it, always have a little hiccup when shifting up into it from 1st. Every other gear was butter smooth, but 2nd gear for some reason just always caught weird. I tried everything...more RPM's, less RPMs, trying to elongate the shift, shorten the shift....always caught funny.

...I ride motorcycles and drive all sorts of manual cars...so I don't THINK it was anything I was doing. Because I don't have that problem in any of the other vehicles I operate that are manual transmissions...