Shifting N to D

gary88 · 10-09-2012, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by itrswong

oh well, I accept it is a safety features. No more saving gas habit.

You actually use more gas throwing it in neutral compared to just lifting off the throttle and coasting to a stop. Foot off gas = injectors shut off = no gas being used and engine braking slowing you down. Putting the car in neutral = gas being used to keep it at idle RPM, and it's just a generally unsafe thing to do in case of an emergency maneuver.

andrew_b · 10-09-2012, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by itrswong

oh well, I accept it is a safety features. No more saving gas habit.

You aren't saving any gas by being in N. in fact, quite the opposite.

Turn on the instant MPG display in your dash, and watch it go to 99.9 every time you coast in D, with no throttle applied. The car is smart enough to not inject gas to the cylinders when coasting under no throttle.

QUiKSR20 · 10-09-2012, 09:26 AM

This has to be candidate for post of the year.

weaksauce · 10-09-2012, 10:12 AM

I have a 6MT and I find it strange that I have to push in the clutch. It is very annoying when I leave the clutch out and come to a complete stop in gear. The car lurches and stalls. It scares the people both in front of me and behind me. Is there any possible way to bypass or am I just being stupid/weirdo?

RaceBlood · 10-09-2012, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by weaksauce

I have a 6MT and I find it strange that I have to push in the clutch. It is very annoying when I leave the clutch out and come to a complete stop in gear. The car lurches and stalls. It scares the people both in front of me and behind me. Is there any possible way to bypass or am I just being stupid/weirdo?

You need to get a Automatic, I suggest you swap cars with the poster, then he can play with his shifter all day and you can not be scaring people all day..just dont meet at same intersection, at same time....

J3NGOe90 · 10-09-2012, 10:50 AM

just buy a 6spd manual and problem solved

weaksauce · 10-09-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RaceBlood

..just dont meet at same intersection, at same time....

Agreed, the universe may implode on itself if we ever met at the same intersection...

MrQuickR1 · 10-09-2012, 11:18 AM

I too had noticed this when doing work and maintenance on the car in the driveway. I thought it was odd but it doesn't effect me in any way. I was curious as to why you need a foot on the brake from N to D but I am sure it is some kind of safety? Kids in the car fucking around?
I don't like to flame but I honestly don't know why anyone would drop into N while driving, especially coming up to a red light. BMW to a Kia, no matter what the car is, that is a poor habit to get into.

QUiKSR20 · 10-09-2012, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MrQuickR1

I too had noticed this when doing work and maintenance on the car in the driveway. I thought it was odd but it doesn't effect me in any way. I was curious as to why you need a foot on the brake from N to D but I am sure it is some kind of safety? Kids in the car fucking around?
I don't like to flame but I honestly don't know why anyone would drop into N while driving, especially coming up to a red light. BMW to a Kia, no matter what the car is, that is a poor habit to get into.

It serves 0 purpose it accomplishes nothing I cant even believe someone would do this let alone post about it.

dd243372 · 10-09-2012, 11:45 AM

guess the only solution is to put it in park next time my foot gets tired at a red light..

Turb0Surge · 10-09-2012, 12:22 PM

Dumbest thread I've read in a while. The car won't shift without you holding the break so you don't f up the transmission. Same way it won't shift if you try to rev up the car in manual and slam it into D.

If you want to rev it up at stoplights and/or launch like you're vin deisel in a 10 second car, switch to a manual transmission. And when you do, buy a racing clutch... Because an OEM clutch won't take your bs for long.

Turb0Surge · 10-09-2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by edirtaynine

some of you kids must be 16 and this is your first time driving your own car.

^ this

jvsxn · 10-10-2012, 08:42 AM

Thug life it and pull your e-brakes instead. I'm sure that's a lot better than raping your tranny.

Newman028 · 10-10-2012, 10:50 AM

Is this a real thread?

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MrQuickR1 Second Lieutenant 41 Rep 284 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I too had noticed this when doing work and maintenance on the car in the driveway. I thought it was odd but it doesn't effect me in any way. I was curious as to why you need a foot on the brake from N to D but I am sure it is some kind of safety? Kids in the car fucking around? I don't like to flame but I honestly don't know why anyone would drop into N while driving, especially coming up to a red light. BMW to a Kia, no matter what the car is, that is a poor habit to get into.
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Turb0Surge Lieutenant Colonel 91 Rep 1,555 Posts Drives: BLACK e90 335i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lincoln, CA iTrader: (0)	Dumbest thread I've read in a while. The car won't shift without you holding the break so you don't f up the transmission. Same way it won't shift if you try to rev up the car in manual and slam it into D. If you want to rev it up at stoplights and/or launch like you're vin deisel in a 10 second car, switch to a manual transmission. And when you do, buy a racing clutch... Because an OEM clutch won't take your bs for long. __________________
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