[Pawtuckett]

Originally Posted by Gasoline Fumes

If I'm at a red light with the engine off, I'll be in 1st gear with the clutch depressed and my hand on the key. There isn't much delay. And I watch the lights on the other street if I can see them.

I bump start as much as I can, but I won't sit idling at a light.

Originally Posted by Fat Charlie

When I'm approaching a red I'll bump if I know it's about to change- usually only if the left turners are already moving. Otherwise, I've got time. When I'm first at the light my "crank & go" time is always competitive with the guy in the other lane's "notice the light has changed and move foot to the gas" time. Two weeks ago someone got moving before me, but it doesn't happen often.

Keep in mind, I'm not doing stop light drag racing, I'm just trying to react quickly and get the car moving in around the same time other drivers expect someone to move in. If I'm several spots back, I just crank it when I see brake lights start shutting off.

What they said.