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Originally Posted by minigearhead
how about the 6MT guys that have been driving them for 20 years?
also, my dad taught me to depress the clutch, and not worry about moving shifter into neutral until I stop because a depressed clutch means neutral. Maybe theres a small difference but not a tangible one for experienced manual drivers.
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Yeah, I was taught that as well. There is a little more wear on the throw out bearing, but that is pretty insignificant-especially compared to the impact you are trying to avoid.
I've found that it is even more important to worry about following distance and paying attention to the vehicle in front of you. Whatever theoretical advanatage either transmission may/may not have, you can't beat situational awareness and not doing dumb things like tailgating.