ok so i posted a thread before about my clutch...to make the long story short im replacing my clutch...

So my main question is wat is the best way to drive a manual RX-8. I bought the 2004 rx8 used w 45k like 2yrs ago, now it is close to 71k and i need to replace it.

now that im gettin a new one i just want to make sure i drive it the best way possible. Im a casual driver who doesnt drive much n just drives to work n school nd reg. stuff. Is downshifting bad?

when im making a turn i usually brake n shift down to 2nd gear nd then continue from there...should i just shift to N nd then get bak into gear? I just find tht stupid..

Any suggestions?

 

just normally drive for like 400-500 miles, no dumping clutch haha

 

When downshifting, the goal is to match as closely as possible, the engine RPM equivalent to the road speed in that gear. This means "blipping" the throttle before the shift, and keeping on the gas to keep that rpm as the clutch is engaged. If you just downshift and let out the clutch with your foot off the gas, the synchronizer rings have to make up all the difference. That's a lot of energy dissipating through a small bit of soft metal. Once the synchros wear out, the tranny will grind unless you do rev-match. Matching revs while turning and braking gets more complicated. Look up "heel-toe driving".

 

so basically this method is sumwat the same as double clutchin?

 

how long do i have to drive for so i can brake in the clutch?