Steep start

[Loren]

Not going to hurt anything by using the handbrake to keep from rolling back when starting on a hill. It's just seen as "bad form" by us stick-shift snobs. :)

[Shijima]

If it feels good, do it.

[bkrownd]

Originally Posted by Loren

Not going to hurt anything by using the handbrake to keep from rolling back when starting on a hill. It's just seen as "bad form" by us stick-shift snobs. :)

OTOH, not using the handbrake is considered bad form in many countries. They think we don't know how to drive in the US.

[Zaphod]

Originally Posted by bkrownd

OTOH, not using the handbrake is considered bad form in many countries. They think we don't know how to drive in the US.

This is true, I've always felt like people should practice using the hand brake anyway.

But I've actually had a master cylinder fail, so I do know the value of being proficient with the cable brake should the hydraulic system go out

[talnlnky]

Originally Posted by Loren

Not going to hurt anything by using the handbrake to keep from rolling back when starting on a hill. It's just seen as "bad form" by us stick-shift snobs. :)

Well.... I would bet there are no stick shift snobs that live in Seattle then, cause there are some mean hills with plenty of stops on them.