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Old 07-13-2014, 06:24 PM   #41 (permalink)
figit090
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Originally Posted by jedi_sol View Post
bump starting really depends on the speed at which your driving.

if im going 20mph...then i'll bump start in 4th
if im going 40mph...then i'll bump start in 5th
if im going 50+mph...then i'll bump start in 6th

Anything slower than 20mph, then i'll just use the key/starter because, like you said, i dont want to prematurely wear the clutch because bump starting at such a slow speed causes the car to jerk a lot.

Therefore, engine off coasting is mostly beneficial at speeds faster than 25mph
Nice thank you again! Looks like I might be looking into a starter button AND a kill button for my next car's shifter, if there's room.

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