Hand on shift knob = BAD - Page 2 - United Bimmer Community

**TJsBimm** · 05-21-2006, 02:19 PM

there's nothing else to do BUT put your hand on the shift in an auto. One foot action isn't very satisfying. Not a stab at anyone just personal preference.

**MrWonka** · 06-06-2006, 12:48 AM

Is keeping your foot on the clutch when you're stopped or just rolling to a stop sign for a longer then avg. distance actually bad for it? I usually keep my foot on the clutch when Im stopped just so if when it turns green I can just pop it right into 1st, I also play around with the shifter alot if Im at a light, guess I better stop now...

Mike

**Dudesky** · 06-06-2006, 05:26 AM

Yes, very bad. Wean thyself of such bad habits, and forgive thyself for being bad to your bimmer

Always place your left foot on the footrest to break that habit; don't ride the pedal. Don't be in a rush to get moving when the light turns green, let the bastards behind you wait- they're not gonna buy you a new clutch. In time, once you get the mechanics down, you'll get faster and faster at it.

**MrWonka** · 06-06-2006, 04:16 PM

Yea ill try to put my foot on footrest, good pt. I also heard that rolling to a stop by putting it into neutral and having the clutch in while rollin for like a good amount of time can also be bad? Anyone know about that

**BMWLotAttendant** · 06-06-2006, 06:44 PM

I'm not buying it.

I do it ALL the time.

Nothing has happend yet.

**Numark318i** · 06-06-2006, 06:53 PM

Two hand driver. Unless im shifting or cruising.

I have heard about this from a couple of people. Not sure if its true..but why not believe.

**Dudesky** · 06-06-2006, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWLotAttendant

I'm not buying it.

I do it ALL the time.

Nothing has happend yet.

You don't count . . do it to the same car all the time, and see what happens

**BMWLotAttendant** · 06-06-2006, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dudesky

You don't count . . do it to the same car all the time, and see what happens

Good point. Never thought of that.

**Dudesky** · 06-08-2006, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrWonka

Yea ill try to put my foot on footrest, good pt. I also heard that rolling to a stop by putting it into neutral and having the clutch in while rollin for like a good amount of time can also be bad? Anyone know about that

Here's a writeup I just did on the subject, hope it helps:

http://www.unitedbimmer.com/forums/t...-operates.html