11-02-2015, 05:34 AM
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On the slippery slope
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Austin and Palm Springs
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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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11-02-2015, 01:07 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Chandler, AZ
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Originally Posted by JayG
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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For a newb this method is going to be tough. I'd think for most the handbrake method is easier to understand and apply.
My daughter's Mini has hill assist which I think is just cheating. 
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11-02-2015, 03:31 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2015
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man I'd love hill assist! I think the hardest part will be in stop and go traffic going up hill. 
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11-02-2015, 05:53 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Orange County, CA
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Originally Posted by mordeeb
man I'd love hill assist! I think the hardest part will be in stop and go traffic going up hill. |
Mordeeb, like someone mentioned already,
If you use the parking brake (while pressing the button at the same time..!), the P brake will hold the car on the hill while you start moving forward with the clutch.
Using the p brake it's actually much simpler that sounds and will give you a piece of mind knowing that the car will Not roll backwards.
Good luck!
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11-02-2015, 05:59 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Orange County, CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mordeeb
man I'd love hill assist! I think the hardest part will be in stop and go traffic going up hill. |
Mordeeb, like someone mentioned already,
If you use the parking brake on the steep hills (while pressing the button at the same time..!), the P brake will hold the car on the hill while you start moving forward with the clutch.
Using the p brake it's actually much simpler that sounds and will give you a piece of mind knowing that the car will Not roll backwards.
Good luck!
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