This reversing up a slope thing..

[milu]

For boring reasons I prefer to reverse my V8V into the garage.
However it is up a slight slope,around 5% I reckon
Obviously I only use light throttle and don't ever smell the clutch. Bad idea? Clutch is 15k miles old but I've only done 800 of those.

[Buster73]

Anyone got a clue ?

[V8V Pete]

Try using zero throttle, easing the clutch peddle up very gently and rely on the anti-stall software. Works very well and results in less slipping of the clutch so lower chance of overheating it. I think the anti-stall got better in the later cars but don't have details.

[milu]

I generally take a couple of bites at it whilst avoiding hitting the wall lol

[Graze01]

Milu

the problem I have is that its almost impossible to fully release the clutch as the rear view is so limited (even with the camera on the new one - which i have to say I still dont trust completely)

So the tendency is to ride it or slip it (depending on the slope) and thats what does the damage

I just try & avoid it at all costs

Graeme

[V8V Pete]

Obviously you can't get a manual car moving without slipping the clutch because that's how it works. The thing that really does the damage (to the friction plate) is slipping it at high revs and overheating it. Hence why using the anti-stall is a good idea. It enables you to reverse in a controlled way, at manageable speed whilst slipping the clutch at the lowest engine speed possible without stalling. Try it.

[bogie]

As per Petes advice above, release clutch really slowly, then let the anti stall take over. Once you get used to it you will wonder what all the fuss was about.

From 2012 on (I think) all models have the hill hold to save you clutch slipping on hill starts. The car will hold the brake for you until you move off.

[RL17]

Cameras on newer ones/parking sensors on rear plus keeping nose of car/splitter away from wall etc must make it the better solution plus

getting in car and starting up engine and driving off with no fuss/reversing manoeurvres etc must be best reason.

[milu]

As above. A few good reasons to back in. Plus better door opening room since I park on the right side of my garage.
I’ll try the anti stall method but to be honest I only use tick over revs anyway since it’s a gentle slope
Thanks all

[johns355]

I’ve needed a new clutch on my last 3 cars partly due to me reversing on full lock up my inclined short drive into my garage. Didn’t realise how bad it was for my clutch until reading on here! Ever since I had the uprated clutch on my 08 V8vr 20 months ago I just drive straight in now. It doesn’t look so good when I open the garage doors but I’m sure will pay dividends on my wallet!

[milu]

johns355 said:

I’ve needed a new clutch on my last 3 cars partly due to me reversing on full lock up my inclined short drive into my garage. Didn’t realise how bad it was for my clutch until reading on here! Ever since I had the uprated clutch on my 08 V8vr 20 months ago I just drive straight in now. It doesn’t look so good when I open the garage doors but I’m sure will pay dividends on my wallet!

Is it steep?

[Oilchange]

Would’ve thought this exercise would be a basic requirement of any car...