Miata Mailing List: June 1997, Message #12
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From: 	richard sorrentino <sorrentino@SSCL.UWO.CA>

Subject: "riding the clutch"

Date: 	Sun, 1 Jun 1997 11:21:24 -0500



I would like to ask the list's wisdom on exactly what "riding

the clutch" is and what gear we should have the car in when

idle. I am told that driving schools now tell their students

that "riding the clutch" occurs when you have the clutch pedal

down while idling, and therefore you should keep the car in neutral

to avoid this. Is this correct? I always thought riding the clutch

was when the clutch pedal was needlessly down while the car is

in motion. Please advise.

thanks,

Richard and Old Red '90 (who is in mourning over the rain yesterday,

today and tomorrow)