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09-11-2006, 08:55 PM | #31 | |||
Candy White GTI
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LoL what was wrong with it? Ha Ha Ha cold and ruthless.... as per usual. Good to see things have not changed.
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09-11-2006, 09:15 PM | #32 | ||
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i just tell it as i see it
and sean...........you suck with "smoothness" |
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09-11-2006, 10:00 PM | #33 | ||
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A good way to learn the friction point is to be pointed up on the slightest incline, and try to keep the car in the same position by constantly adjusting the accelerator and clutch, no brakes at all (cept for the handbrake for starting off). Don't do it for more than 3 mins at a time because its get really hot, good way to wear out your clutch.
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10-11-2006, 02:35 AM | #34 | |||
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10-11-2006, 08:28 AM | #35 | ||
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What???
Now Josh......thats a load of crock LOL.....so your trying to tell me that with the clutch fully in and i put it in reverse that its my fault that it gets a little Crunch...thats like the 3rd time that its happened.......and if thats all you got to go on lol....pffft you know nothing...hehehehehe
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10-11-2006, 08:28 AM | #36 | |||
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10-11-2006, 10:48 AM | #37 | |||
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10-11-2006, 11:01 AM | #38 | |||
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10-11-2006, 11:17 AM | #39 | ||
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Ive had a little crunch in the fiesta once or twice when i was getting into reverse.. the car wasnt even moving at all. I noticed sometimes it didnt like to go all the way into reverse and you had to try it again.
If at that time you removed foot from clutch it made a weird crunchy noise. I learnt to be carefull after the second time. Never happened again
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10-11-2006, 12:14 PM | #40 | |||
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10-11-2006, 03:47 PM | #41 | ||
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try sticking it in 5th before reverse, seems to line up the synchros.
to the topic starter, try a search for 'G25' on youtube... |
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10-11-2006, 04:09 PM | #42 | ||
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Im gonna pester my bros tonight to teach me tomorrow as it looks to be very nice weather. Ill let you knows how i go.
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10-11-2006, 08:20 PM | #43 | ||
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what you gonna push for....POLO or mx-5
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10-11-2006, 10:26 PM | #44 | ||
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Hi Damo!
well i am also going to learn lol but i am flat chat that when the xr4 get announced ill learn then hehe then when im 26 ill sell it and buy an exige S :p lol |
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10-11-2006, 10:32 PM | #45 | ||
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but why wait until you're 26
130k is just spare change |
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10-11-2006, 11:19 PM | #46 | |||
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If it is, then perhaps the complete challenge of driving isn't suited to such a person.... :
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11-11-2006, 05:52 AM | #47 | ||
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Hmm, yeah maybe it is I that's retarded. :(
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11-11-2006, 11:35 AM | #48 | ||
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i figure if i dont eat i should have teh spare change by then lol
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11-11-2006, 12:28 PM | #49 | ||
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Why stop at the S? Its only 130k...
This one's a bargain at 145k... with a supercharger
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11-11-2006, 03:12 PM | #50 | ||
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Isnt that the Exige S ? with a super charger ?
Correct me please i would love a faster lotus hahaha |
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11-11-2006, 03:15 PM | #51 | ||
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I'm sure they're GREAT on the track but not big fan of them.
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11-11-2006, 03:54 PM | #52 | ||
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Manual is easy to learn.... the engine will tell you when to change gears. So listen to it !
Taking off is easy, as long as you remember to balance the revs with the clutch to avoid stalling or bunny hopping. As someone else said earlier, don't worry about smoothness now, that comes with experience and refinement. Just concentrate on the basics. Good Luck |
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11-11-2006, 04:25 PM | #53 | ||
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Yep the engine tells you alright, that revlimiter is a good thing
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12-11-2006, 02:08 PM | #54 | ||
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The rev limiter in the fiesta feels like your just ran into a bunch of pillows.
I have felt the limiter in other cars and they are usually quite harsh in comparison.
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12-11-2006, 03:18 PM | #55 | |||
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Well, I've been in a Lotus Exige Cup 240R : On topic - I picked up my Fiesta in Manual on a Saturday. On wednesday I went to re-sit my red P exam. Passed with flying colours. Just, you need to really learn that friction point. Oh, and also trust yourself. It isn't that hard. After 28 years of driving Automatic, my mother learnt on my Renault Clio! And trust me, it is EXTREMELY hard to get the clutch right :togo:
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12-11-2006, 06:26 PM | #56 | |||
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12-11-2006, 06:29 PM | #57 | |||
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Yea, you forgot to also mention there are 'stage' upgrades too. Only about 4 or 5 240R Cups in Australia...
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17-11-2006, 08:45 AM | #58 | ||
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so damo how are you progressing so far?
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17-11-2006, 10:22 AM | #59 | ||
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Yeah, well havent had any chance as yet but will be at home with the Polo so ill beg em to take me for a spin.
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17-11-2006, 02:32 PM | #60 | ||
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Good luck with the manual Damo!
Dad's been teaching me with his Laser and boy! I took ages to cross a set of lights! Wish you all the best man!
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