ebrake snapped and my 997 rolled into a hydrant!!!!!!
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11-29-2005 | 05:42 PM
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Originally posted by FineProperty
I'm thinking the gear ratio of 1st is higher, giving the car more holding capacity over 2nd. Stop on a hill (stay in the car), put car in 2nd, leave handbrake off, and you may feel the car roll through the compression of the motor as it chugs backwards. If it's a big enough hill, it might even happen in first.
I'm thinking the gear ratio of 1st is higher, giving the car more holding capacity over 2nd. Stop on a hill (stay in the car), put car in 2nd, leave handbrake off, and you may feel the car roll through the compression of the motor as it chugs backwards. If it's a big enough hill, it might even happen in first.
You know, your two strongest buddies help get your car rolling (preferably downhill), then you pop the clutch to get the motor going; well try that in 1st gear and you'll always get the motor to turn over. But try that in 2nd gear and usually the rears will just lock up and the car comes to an abrupt halt. I went through this experience with my first few cars in High School unfortunately
So to me, leaving the car in 2nd gear is the better choice.
Am I the only one seeing it this way, or am I just a blooming idiot
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