Mike's-EM2
New Member
Hey guys 
I'm new to this site and the world of civics. So here's my case. I wrecked my DA (automatic 91 integra ls) earlier this month and tomorrow I'm going to pick up my new car; a 2001 Civic LX 5 speed. Now I've driven a manual before, but it was in my girlfriend's dad's F350 which was certainly nothing like a small civic. I stalled quite a bit and I could hardly start from the top of a hill. While going up a hill, I also couldn't control the truck from bucking. So I'm going to pick up my EM2 tomorrow and I'm gonna have to drive it home which is a 45 minute drive. Me being somewhat new to driving 5 speed, my question is when slowing down, should I attempt to downshift, or just throw the car in neutral and brake? I really don't want to cause premature damage to the clutch while I'm still learning to drive the car. Any help is greatly appreciated.
I'm new to this site and the world of civics. So here's my case. I wrecked my DA (automatic 91 integra ls) earlier this month and tomorrow I'm going to pick up my new car; a 2001 Civic LX 5 speed. Now I've driven a manual before, but it was in my girlfriend's dad's F350 which was certainly nothing like a small civic. I stalled quite a bit and I could hardly start from the top of a hill. While going up a hill, I also couldn't control the truck from bucking. So I'm going to pick up my EM2 tomorrow and I'm gonna have to drive it home which is a 45 minute drive. Me being somewhat new to driving 5 speed, my question is when slowing down, should I attempt to downshift, or just throw the car in neutral and brake? I really don't want to cause premature damage to the clutch while I'm still learning to drive the car. Any help is greatly appreciated.