Rolling on neutral from any gear, downhill, etc.

**vtec-NA.th** · 19-10-2007 11:38 AM

When I stop at lights for a while I put it into neutral with my foot on the brakes.

I thought that's what you're supposed to do?

**xenonkuraz** · 19-10-2007 11:53 AM

Clutch in while stationary? Sore calf ftw.

**power_of_dreams** · 19-10-2007 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by JasonGilholme

thats because the trip computer doesn't take into account injector duty cycle. it only takes into account RPM and pays no notice to load on the engine.

You'll find taht you'll still get the same amount of k's out of a tank no matter which way you do it (unless you drive down hill for 400km's striahg lol).

Either way, fuel consumption should be the last thing on your mind. i'd be more concerned about vehicle control.

Fair call. But if I'm travelling along and I can see the light turn red 50m in front of me. I will continue to pop it in neutral.

**JasonGilholme** · 19-10-2007 02:02 PM

still better to keep it in gear/change down gears as you approach the light. Gives you more control and its also easier on your brakes.

**tinkerbell** · 19-10-2007 02:18 PM

easier on brakes but worse for clutch/gearbox...???

hmmm, i know which one is cheaper to replace...

**aaronng** · 19-10-2007 02:23 PM

^^

**tinkerbell** · 19-10-2007 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by power_of_dreams

But if I'm travelling along and I can see the light turn red 50m in front of me. I will continue to pop it in neutral.

i am not sure if anyone is saying that you shouldn't do this?

EDIT: whoops, except for JasonGilholme...

**wlan-11g** · 19-10-2007 03:07 PM

What I usually do is put it down a gear and apply the brakes also, best of both worlds i guess!

**JasonGilholme** · 19-10-2007 03:38 PM

hahah yeah i use the brakes as well lol. I usually only change down a gear or two to help out. Rev matching makes the change smoother and doesn't wear at the clutch as much.

**bennjamin** · 19-10-2007 03:54 PM

i generally leave it in 3rd and coast to the lights/stop , and quickly 2nd then 1st once about to stop. Foot onto brake then onto handbrake and in gear / clutch in. Fark who knows its what i do lol

**JasonGilholme** · 19-10-2007 03:56 PM

hahah. I normally go to third. and then second at around 30 - 40 ks and then once i'm stopped i pop it into neutral with foot on the brake. Then when i know the lights are gonna chance, first gear. foot off brake etc etc etc.. lol