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Old 05-06-2012, 02:07 PM
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Starting uphill in a manual 240D

I'm just learning how to drive a stick, and the biggest issue I have is starting from a stopped position while on a grade. I'll have both feet on the clutch and brake, and I'm not quick enough yet to move forward without rolling back quite a few feet. When I try, I end up killing it. I've seen people say on manual cars to use the E-brake on hills, but from what I've seen that only works with an incremental (lever) brake, not a full-release one like on the 240D.

Any suggestions/tips from you 4-speed owners out there?
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