Re: 16V Scirocco (tranny blow up)

[Shawn C Meze <skerocdriver@juno.com>]

On Wed, 29 Sep 1999 12:20:10 -0400 16v Jason <jason@scirocco.org> writes:
>When your vehicle is moving, you are required to be 
>in a gear with the clutch engaged, period.
>gear abruptly (or worse, engaging 1st instead of 3rd) could upset the
>chassis and lead to a skid.
>German driving instructors often recommend _not_ being in too high of 
>a gear around town.  
>tap in case I had to make a quick getaway (like accelerate and change 
>Also, downshifting as you're slowing for a light is usually also frowned
>upon.  The recommended technique is to stay in gear (3rd in most cars
>around town) until you've slowed to idle.  this helps beginning drivers
not
>get stressed and stall the engine.  However, while sitting at a light,
>experienced drivers are taught to wait in neutral.


Bottom line here, WHATEVER. 

Its your car, drive it however the hell you want. Shift when you want, do
whatever you want to your car. its YOUR car. 


              Shawn Meze
86' Jetta GLi           82' Scirocco GTi
The Fastest, Quickest, Cleanest and
best looking Scirocco in all of San Diego!
http://www.Geocities.com/MotorCity/Speedway/1308/index.htm

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