POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post
My friend told me that on a 911 you should start in 2nd gear when starting from a complete stop... I dont drive like this, but is what he says true?
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POST 2Original post
this only goes for the tiptronics..they automatically start out of 2nd gear...but a stick should go out of 1st gear!
POST 3Original post
For a manual, wouldn't starting from 2nd gear be harder on the clutch? It was always my assumption (and we all know what happens when I assume) that starting in 2nd gear was primarily to improve fuel efficiency.
POST 4Original post
Why would they put a first gear if you weren't meant to use it? I can see the advantage in the snow however.
POST 5Original post
That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard.
POST 6Original post
I think this sums it up quite nicely. Your friend is a fool.
POST 7Original post
My triptronic starts in 2nd gear. Anyone know why? I noticed it and have manually put it in 1st on occasion at slow speeds, but the RPMs seem to rise quickly necessitation a switch to 2nd gear.
POST 8Original post
Auto trannies do it to avoid slipping in wet weather and to get better mileage...if you floor it is should start off in first. In a manual its best to get things started in first since you don't have a torque converter.
POST 9Original post
Funny, but to the point!
POST 10Original post
Yes, Rob does have a certain way with words. Sometimes his comments get me laughing so hard, my wife thinks I'm reading dirty jokes in the net!
POST 11Original post
I would think that starting out in 2nd gear with a manual tran would result in lugging the engine thus most certainly being the stupidest thing you could do to your engine.
POST 12Original post
Both these echo my opinion quite nicely
POST 13Original post
Another vote for the exercie in stupidity
POST 14Original post
I 2nd that.
POST 15Original post
3rd
POST 16Original post
The proper way to launch the 911 is by starting off in reverse. This provides you with the most torque available to the wheels. Once you obtain approximately 30 mph, a hard turn of the wheel should allow you to spin the car around and continue forward by shifting into 2nd gear. When you approach a stop light, apply the emergency brake and turn the wheel hard, allowing you to get into a backward position again where you start the process all over again. This technic is particularly benefitial to those not wanting to risk wearing out their 1st gear synco's.
POST 17Original post
Oh, ****!!! Someone is going to think you are serious and actually try this!
POST 18Original post
My friend told me the best way to stop was to launch a boat anchor out the window.
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