Learning Manual Techniques

[dj92]

Originally Posted by ilikerice

I when slowing down, I normally just hold the clutch in while braking til I feel that I am about to speed up or need to keep the speed. I then put it into the gear I feel is necessary for the situation.

I'm doing so as well, also because I don't have to slow down the motor's rotatory mass.
Because of the throttle's delay, I would even have to fight the rest of the engine's urge to hold it's velocity.
Doesn't feel good to hurt your beloved car

I got some criticism from a quite experienced driver (daily driver with 2*50km, no accidents over the last decades), however I feel more comfortable driving like this, also because slowing down is quite easier and faster.

I have to admit that I don't really mind rev matching (of course I don't let it jump for 1k rpm or more, it's rather 500 rpm).
I had to do it precisely with the 190D I used to drive (not sold of course :P ), otherwise it would shake heavily, but my 1l gas engine has far less rotatory mass, so it gives me just a small hop ;)