Is this okay?

AllShowNoGo · 03-20-2008, 06:45 PM

Basically, in Tampa, Florida, I RARELY ever encounter inclines, esp. in parking lots. Well today I parked on a really steep incline, not knowing at first until I got back to my car. AFter I start my car back up, I put it in first gear and am "feathering" the clutch while having the gas pushed in a bit as well. It wasn't the fact that I was rolling back a bit that got me to panic, but how a pedestrian out of NOWHERE walks behind me, and then I pushed the gas even more, while the clutch was pushed in a bit (the rpms got to about 3.5k), but I did not pop the clutch or spin the tires and went about my own way. I was going forward because there was nothing in front of me and decided to go forward rather than back out, but still looked behind me b/c I knew the car would roll back a bit.

I should be fine right?

NOTE: I did NOT hit the pedestrian and yes I turned my head and looked behind me before I began moving.

pkkid · 03-20-2008, 06:48 PM

I don't see a problem.. :)

**ImTheVoiceOfGod** · 03-20-2008, 06:49 PM

So, you are worried that hitting 3.5k while feathering the clutch is harmfull??

I R Confuzed

AllShowNoGo · 03-20-2008, 07:30 PM

3.5k = pretty high for feathering clutch = premature wear on clutch.

plus, consider the fact that i hardly ever vtec my Si (ie i prolly drive my si VERY economically).

**ImTheVoiceOfGod** · 03-20-2008, 07:31 PM

Unless you are sitting there doing that for a couple hours, you are ok.

AllShowNoGo · 03-20-2008, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImTheVoiceOfGod

Unless you are sitting there doing that for a couple hours, you are ok.

okay just making sure. and thanx.

**ImTheVoiceOfGod** · 03-20-2008, 07:32 PM

wErd up homie

03-20-2008, 06:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
AllShowNoGo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tampa/Gainesville Age: 23 Posts: 1,940 Jason iTrader: 0 / 0%	Is this okay? Basically, in Tampa, Florida, I RARELY ever encounter inclines, esp. in parking lots. Well today I parked on a really steep incline, not knowing at first until I got back to my car. AFter I start my car back up, I put it in first gear and am "feathering" the clutch while having the gas pushed in a bit as well. It wasn't the fact that I was rolling back a bit that got me to panic, but how a pedestrian out of NOWHERE walks behind me, and then I pushed the gas even more, while the clutch was pushed in a bit (the rpms got to about 3.5k), but I did not pop the clutch or spin the tires and went about my own way. I was going forward because there was nothing in front of me and decided to go forward rather than back out, but still looked behind me b/c I knew the car would roll back a bit. I should be fine right? NOTE: I did NOT hit the pedestrian and yes I turned my head and looked behind me before I began moving.

03-20-2008, 06:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
ImTheVoiceOfGod Soup-R-Charged! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Camp Buehring Age: 27 Posts: 26,867 Corsport Fanboi iTrader: 18 / 100%	So, you are worried that hitting 3.5k while feathering the clutch is harmfull?? I R Confuzed __________________ Know the California Vehicle Laws! Save yourself a ticket! ImTheVoiceOfGod's Welcome Back BBQ November '08!!

03-20-2008, 07:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
ImTheVoiceOfGod Soup-R-Charged! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Camp Buehring Age: 27 Posts: 26,867 Corsport Fanboi iTrader: 18 / 100%	Unless you are sitting there doing that for a couple hours, you are ok. __________________ Know the California Vehicle Laws! Save yourself a ticket! ImTheVoiceOfGod's Welcome Back BBQ November '08!!

03-20-2008, 07:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
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03-20-2008, 06:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
pkkid Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,532 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I don't see a problem.. :)

03-20-2008, 07:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
AllShowNoGo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tampa/Gainesville Age: 23 Posts: 1,940 Jason iTrader: 0 / 0%	3.5k = pretty high for feathering clutch = premature wear on clutch. plus, consider the fact that i hardly ever vtec my Si (ie i prolly drive my si VERY economically).