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MrJester · 08-07-2007, 07:51 PM

this being the first and only clutch car I have driven I have to say it only took me like 5min to get the hang of it. About 2 days to fully get the Hang of it and not kill it taking off from a stop. But now it is smooth as can be I love it.

Rich Norman · 08-08-2007, 10:04 PM

My new Yaris is typical I suppose. It's very light on the clutch ( and high pedal ) and the shifting feels firm, yet notchy.

Meant to remind that this is economy car material folks.

Pars · 08-09-2007, 01:41 AM

The popular economy cars tend to have some of the nicest feeling clutch&shift action in the business. It's the heavy weight that have to work real hard to simulate the same feel.

If you're willing to get on the gas early and keep the revs up, initial take-off on the Yaris is a breeze. It's the experience driver who instinctively tend to be very gentle on the gas during take-up, which could make it a little tricky on fussy Yaris that needs to be worked in.

ChinoCharles · 08-09-2007, 12:41 PM

After using a DSM clutch for a long time, this thing is a welcome change. I might stall a couple times a year due to carelessness. It isn't the cars fault... I mean, who blames the car?

08-08-2007, 10:04 PM	#20
Rich Norman View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 12	My new Yaris is typical I suppose. It's very light on the clutch ( and high pedal ) and the shifting feels firm, yet notchy. Meant to remind that this is economy car material folks. __________________ Rich Norman SAE/IATN 2007 Polar White Yaris HB

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08-07-2007, 07:51 PM	#19
MrJester View User's Garage Drives: homo Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Homo Posts: 149	this being the first and only clutch car I have driven I have to say it only took me like 5min to get the hang of it. About 2 days to fully get the Hang of it and not kill it taking off from a stop. But now it is smooth as can be I love it.

08-09-2007, 01:41 AM	#21
Pars Drives: 07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 418	The popular economy cars tend to have some of the nicest feeling clutch&shift action in the business. It's the heavy weight that have to work real hard to simulate the same feel. If you're willing to get on the gas early and keep the revs up, initial take-off on the Yaris is a breeze. It's the experience driver who instinctively tend to be very gentle on the gas during take-up, which could make it a little tricky on fussy Yaris that needs to be worked in.

08-09-2007, 12:41 PM	#22
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	After using a DSM clutch for a long time, this thing is a welcome change. I might stall a couple times a year due to carelessness. It isn't the cars fault... I mean, who blames the car?