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steve318ti · 12-07-2007, 12:38 AM

Hi,
I drove manual cars all my life, but the last 4 years I had an automatic car.
Now I have my Baby ( my Ti) and I use for commute everyday. I was driving 15" oem wheels untill last sunday when I got my 17" Miglia's the car handles like a dream, but now I use a little more gas. Driving every day thinkign wich is the best way to save money driving I start thinking if I am a good driver.
I wonder if there is a rule when you have to switch from 1st gear to 2nd gear and so on!
I drive and basically dont look at the revolutions I just "feel" the car.
I know sounds weird.

I wonder if someone knows a better way to know:
When you have to switch gear up or down?
How step in the gas pedal after swicht: slow? fast? sinchronizing with the clutch?
When I have to use 1st, 2nd or when I need to use the 5th?
Any other rule or tip?

I will apreciate any comment or suggestions!

12-07-2007, 12:38 AM	#1
steve318ti Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shelton, CT Posts: 154 iTrader: (0) Photo Gallery	Driving Lessons in a Manual Ti! Hi, I drove manual cars all my life, but the last 4 years I had an automatic car. Now I have my Baby ( my Ti) and I use for commute everyday. I was driving 15" oem wheels untill last sunday when I got my 17" Miglia's the car handles like a dream, but now I use a little more gas. Driving every day thinkign wich is the best way to save money driving I start thinking if I am a good driver. I wonder if there is a rule when you have to switch from 1st gear to 2nd gear and so on! I drive and basically dont look at the revolutions I just "feel" the car. I know sounds weird. I wonder if someone knows a better way to know: When you have to switch gear up or down? How step in the gas pedal after swicht: slow? fast? sinchronizing with the clutch? When I have to use 1st, 2nd or when I need to use the 5th? Any other rule or tip? I will apreciate any comment or suggestions!