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Originally Posted by mordeeb
Hi all,
Just got a Boxster 2001 base model with about 54k miles. This is my first manual car although I had a motorcycle prior. I notice many people mention starting off in 2nd but I am having a tough time with hill stops. I have too many times burnt up the clutch and smell rubber when I park afterwards. Any advice?
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WTF???
What "many people" are recommending this?
A Tip will normally start in 2nd, but I have never heard of starting in 2nd with a stick in a Boxster.
As many have said, practice, practice, practice.
Try a little blip of the throttle to get the revs up slightly before engaging the clutch on a hill. It does require some quick footwork, but with some practice you won't roll back more than a few inches, even on a steep hill.
You can also try kind of a heel/toe method. Right foot on the brake and give it some gas with the heel as you let out the clutch
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