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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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when i stop in front of red light, if i step fully in clutch and brake and use first gear , will it hurt the clutch wear?
Old Jul 19, 2008 | 03:38 PM
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Are you talking about doing a burnout? I don't speak retard so i'm having trouble comprehending.
Old Jul 19, 2008 | 04:35 PM
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Great street encounter!!!!
Old Jul 19, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by zSpeedzkwy,Jul 19 2008, 06:26 PM
when i stop in front of red light, if i step fully in clutch and brake and use first gear , will it hurt the clutch wear?
Simple answer..No.
Old Jul 23, 2008 | 08:27 AM
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keeping the clutch depressed, while leaving the car in gear at a stop will not 'wreck' your car perse...

any time you have pressure on the clutch pedal, you put pressure on the throw-out berring. You will be wearing your car, but not wrecking it.
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