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Opinion On Automatic to Manual
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In modern autos with electric handbrakes. You stop. Handbrake auto engages. You touch accelerator and handbrake releases and you move off. It’s how they’ve been for years.NBLondon said:
If you're in Neutral - you should be putting the handbrake on.motorguy said:You should be keeping your foot on the brake anyway when stationary.
I enjoy the involvement of choosing the appropriate gear when driving an open but winding road. Don't get as much opportunity as I would like though... So maybe a modern auto with paddles is the way to go?0 -
True.NBLondon said:
If you're in Neutral - you should be putting the handbrake on.motorguy said:You should be keeping your foot on the brake anyway when stationary.
I enjoy the involvement of choosing the appropriate gear when driving an open but winding road. Don't get as much opportunity as I would like though... So maybe a modern auto with paddles is the way to go?
Thats pretty much the conclusion we drew RE: changing to an auto.
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I always pop my auto into neutral when stopped. Keeping your foot on the break whilst still in drive is a sure way of premature wearing.0
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