Whatup. Not a big deal but i was just wondering if when u guys are about to slow down to come to a stop sign or something and u put ur foot on the clutch and put it in first before u stop (knowing ur not gonna release the clutch until u start to go again in 1st) its like hard to put it in like u have to give it a little push. but while im at a complete stop its just normal when i put it in to 1st. I dno if its just my car or u guys too? Im just guessing that it might be like a safety thing so when ur driving u dont accedently put it in 1st. Thanks

 

Pretty normal 1st isnt syncroed like the rest of them.

 

you can rev match if you want it to go in a little easier. but your going to have to do it pretty smoothly

 

I would recommend treating 1st gear the same as reverse. I never engage it unless from a stop, as there isn't really a need to do otherwise. The reduced wear and tear by doing this is definitely worth it.

 

It's normal, what you said. Like ^, I never goto first even when Im about to come to a complete stop. I just put it in N and use the brake, and keep it at N until the green light comes on, then I shift to 1st. I never engage the clutch and leave gear at 1st at a full stoplight.

 

yea, when i slow down, i put it in neutral, and slow down. brakes are alot cheaper than a transmission, and as stated above.. treat first like reverse. if you must, second gear is as low as id go.

 

Just a note for future reference. If you want to be taken seriously, write like an adult.

 

+10000
same here

 

This guy has it right.

When coming up to a stop, rev-match into second to use engine braking if you want.

A good rule of thumb is to never downshift into first unless you are fully stopped. If you really need it to go up an incline in a parking garage, etc, try engaging first when you are going under 10mph.

When the tranny is working against your shifting pattern, it's trying to tell you something.

 

No Im not downshifting into first im just putting into first while im rolling with my foot still on the clutch so i can start going again right after i come to a stop you know

 

Even with the clutch in all the advice still applies. The clutch doesn't disconnect your gears from the rolling wheels, only from the engine.

 

oh alright i get it, thanks guys ill keep this in mind