How to drive V8V Sportshift 1 (09)
Discussion
Hi Guys,
soon to be an owner of a V8 Vantage (09) Sport-shift 28000 miles Tungsten silver
Having test driven both manual and Sport-shift, I opted for sport shift as the driving experience was much more enjoyable.
I do understand it is driving a manual without a clutch pedal and really enjoyed the drive once i'd understood the paddles are a must use and how to shift smoothly.
My questions relate to trying to ensure longeivity (as much as possible) for the clutch:
1. When in traffic, I know the crawl feature is similar to slipping the clutch in manual (until it hits 6mph when the clutch is fully engaged).
- So is it best when in crawling traffic to avoid moving forward slowly with the cars, instead wait until there is a gap, speed up to close the gap and come to a halt?
- Does this mean when slowing to a halt and coming anywhere below 6mph the clutch is beginning to disengage and slip until the full halt?
2. I am right in saying i should avoid reversing up gradients or with full lock (e.g. around corners) to avoid clutch wear due to the high gearing?
3. How best to move off when I release the break pedal, let it crawl to 6mph / add a little gas (until the clutch is fully engaged) and then begin to give more throttle to my desired acceleration (i.e. avoiding big launches)?
4. I have heard that 1 click on the handbrake disables the crawl feature, is this correct?
Thanks for the help
soon to be an owner of a V8 Vantage (09) Sport-shift 28000 miles Tungsten silver
Having test driven both manual and Sport-shift, I opted for sport shift as the driving experience was much more enjoyable.
I do understand it is driving a manual without a clutch pedal and really enjoyed the drive once i'd understood the paddles are a must use and how to shift smoothly.
My questions relate to trying to ensure longeivity (as much as possible) for the clutch:
1. When in traffic, I know the crawl feature is similar to slipping the clutch in manual (until it hits 6mph when the clutch is fully engaged).
- So is it best when in crawling traffic to avoid moving forward slowly with the cars, instead wait until there is a gap, speed up to close the gap and come to a halt?
- Does this mean when slowing to a halt and coming anywhere below 6mph the clutch is beginning to disengage and slip until the full halt?
2. I am right in saying i should avoid reversing up gradients or with full lock (e.g. around corners) to avoid clutch wear due to the high gearing?
3. How best to move off when I release the break pedal, let it crawl to 6mph / add a little gas (until the clutch is fully engaged) and then begin to give more throttle to my desired acceleration (i.e. avoiding big launches)?
4. I have heard that 1 click on the handbrake disables the crawl feature, is this correct?
Thanks for the help
Edited by arinb12 on Tuesday 20th September 13:15
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