[Navigator]

Odd question.... but I have a manual and usually start from stops in second rather than first.

Out of curiosity, how fast could the SS (or other Camaro engines, if anyone has tried it) go 0-60 starting in second?

[Drags1998]

Your rite, This is an ODD question, I would GUESS 6-6.5 Sec. and would be VERY HARD on the Clutch!!!!!

[Co2SS]

What's is your purpose for starting in 2nd??? I hear it is really healthy on the clutch....

[Navigator]

Originally Posted by Co2SS

What's is your purpose for starting in 2nd??? I hear it is really healthy on the clutch....

Laziness, to be honest. A lot of my drive is stop or yield signs every block or two. Usually just leave it in second rather than shift gears until I am through with that part of the commute. I'm not launching out of second or anything.

Is it really that hard on the clutch to start in second for normal, everyday driving? I've always understood that there's generally no reason to start in first if you don't want to. Doesn't this car have enough torque in second where that's not really an issue?

[modru2004]

Originally Posted by Navigator

Laziness, to be honest. A lot of my drive is stop or yield signs every block or two. Usually just leave it in second rather than shift gears until I am through with that part of the commute. I'm not launching out of second or anything.

Is it really that hard on the clutch to start in second for normal, everyday driving? I've always understood that there's generally no reason to start in first if you don't want to. Doesn't this car have enough torque in second where that's not really an issue?

as long as you aren't lugging the engine and aren't reving high on your second gear starts there shouldn't be any additional wear or tear.

[Lerch98]

starting in second is like driving a car with a low final drive ratio.
You do have to use more clutch

I always use first gear, but many times short shift into second.

[JamesNoBrakes]

Originally Posted by Navigator

Laziness, to be honest. A lot of my drive is stop or yield signs every block or two. Usually just leave it in second rather than shift gears until I am through with that part of the commute. I'm not launching out of second or anything.

Is it really that hard on the clutch to start in second for normal, everyday driving? I've always understood that there's generally no reason to start in first if you don't want to. Doesn't this car have enough torque in second where that's not really an issue?

It would be way better to start in 1st and skip gears, like go to 3rd or 4th.

You have the torque, but if you want to not abuse the car, start in first and skip the gears you don't need.