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Old 09-18-2003, 12:45 PM
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Someone told me I should shift into first gear before reverse. Do you do this? should I?
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Old 09-18-2003, 12:54 PM
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NO. i don't see the point, really...
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Default Used to do that on my Spitfire, but
only because the reverse synchro was shot; only way I could go to reverse without grinding.
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Nah... as long as you are in a complete stop before releasing the clutch you are fine.
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No. I used to do that on my FIAT 500...
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Default If the car sits in neutral with the clutch out then...
many times it will grind into reverse. I always go to first gear before reverse in that situation.
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Thats how I usually park...I guess I can't be doing any damage by shifting into first before reverse
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Default Don't park with the car in neutral. Then you're relying only on your parking brake for stoppage.
Keep the car in gear to assure less movement
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my driveway I flat, I only park it in gear when on a hill. Benefits of parking in gear on flat?
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Only if you get a grinding noise (because there's no synchro on reverse)
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