<VV> Re: VirtualVairs Digest, Vol 13, Issue 45

[J R Read_HML]

Yes, I know folks who make it a practice to go to neutral at red lights 
(probably before the car has even stopped rolling).  The idea being that it 
is easier on the pilot bushing.  I do it myself sometimes, but not always. 
The flip side of that coin is that there is sometimes that embarrassing 
moment when the light goes green before you expected and you can't seem to 
find first gear.

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Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Padgett" <pp2 at 6007.us>
>
> Something is tickling my mind about being told to always shift into 
> neutral when stopping rather than holding the clutch in. I would expect a 
> badly slipping clutch to be worst case for the bushing since both the 
> shaft is turning and you are generating a lot of heat. Riding the clutch 
> would have the same effect.
>
> Padgett
>
>