The issue of driving a manual car was pointed out to me and I had to go improve my driving technique

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N (Neutral) strategy

Subsequently, the "Avoid stepping on manholes.I was driving with a conscious "I've got to get out of the way" when my car approached a traffic light. I saw that the light was already red, so I put the car in N (neutral) and coasted to a stop.

Then, if you look at the ...A car in front of you suddenly turns on its hazard lights before the traffic light and stops.So I quickly hit the brake, put the car in first gear again, and started off, only to stop at a red light. Then my husband called me.

If you're going to put the car in N (neutral), you should do it right before you come to a stop at a red light, when the car in front of you has stopped and all you have to do is stop.
So, like now.When the car in front of you suddenly stops, you can't apply torque to avoid it as quickly as possible.Noya.

And. 'Yeah, that's true, butIt's a pain to have to go from 3 to 2 to 1... every time you stop and have to worry about shift shock every time you do.So, as soon as I saw a red light, I would turn it to N," I said.

I went to the trouble of writing "Three, two, one.You don't have to drop down to "N" gear, just slow down in 2nd or 3rd gear and step on the clutch just before the engine starts to feel sluggish. It is not a good idea to coast in N gear so far ahead.If you forget to put the car in N (neutral) and step on the gas pedal, it will go "boom" and you will be in a panic.So, if you rely on that kind of neutral strategy, you'll never make it.

And.

Well, I don't have any more words to reply, but you are right (-_-)

Then, a few days later. My husband said this to me.

Next, Porsche Truck Experience at the site of the former Nanki-Shirahama Airport in Wakayama, Japan.(Driving school held by Porsche)Mina-chan, I'd like you to participate in this event with my Boxster.

And.

Eee...eee! No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no!

No, I can't do that! I'm going to freak out and break the clutch or the engine or something.Hey, isn't that Boxster guy bubbling over with white eyes?I can't do it, I'll end up in a state like 'I can't do it! I said.

If you want to learn how to drive a manual Porsche more, you should try to get a manual Porsche.Porsche Truck Experience (PTE)I'm free that weekend, too. I'm free that weekend, too, and I'll go with the kids.

And.(By the way, here is an article about my previous participation in warmup+ with a Panamera)

I'm at the Porsche Truck Experience "Warm Up Light +"!

I checked the website and found that there were still slots available... (explosion). I ended up signing up for the November 23rd (Saturday) Precision (Level 2).

I wonder if any readers are signing up at the same time...I feel like I can handle the challenge if I participate in a BMW 320i...but it's a Boxster GTS and all...I'll do my best.

Mina.

Mother of three children, and the owner of the Porsche blog "A Porsche Came to Our House". Until a few years ago, I was not interested in cars at all, but when my husband bought a Porsche, I became...

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  1. isi

    Reading the article reminded me that I used to use the "neutral strategy" (lol) when I first started MT.
    But I don't do it now because as your husband said, neutral is dangerous when you need to start and stop the car at a moment's notice. When the road is clear and there are no cars in front or behind me, I sometimes put the car in neutral to mimic PDK coasting, but I wonder if it helps fuel economy.

    I have participated in warm ups in PTE, formerly known as PDE. I remember it was the lowest class, but it was still exciting enough, and the Gs generated by full acceleration and sudden stops made for a great show. I hope you will be able to participate in full physical condition.

    • Mina.Mina.

      Mr. Ishi.

      I'm getting used to driving a manual transmission itself, but I'd say I'm completely intimidated by the Porsche.
      It's the same MT car, and the Boxster is usually easier to drive, but I feel like I'm completely in the mood (laughs).

      But the neutral strategy is still no good...!

      I see you attended warm up!
      Precision also seems to be quite similar in what it does.

      I'll do my best on the day!

  2. bar duck

    Nice to meet you.
    Manholes are slippery on rainy days, so I avoid running through them too.
    The joints of highway piers, which are steel sections, are also slippery and sometimes make me cringe.
    Be especially careful at joints where there are corners.

    • Mina.Mina.

      Mr. Bardach.

      >The joints of highway piers, which are steel sections, are also slippery and sometimes make me cringe.

      As you say, it's scary at the highway joints...
      I too have had my share of near-misses.
      I'll be careful about manholes and joints, especially in the rain!

  3. esta

    I see that running with the car in N is called the neutral strategy. I had never heard of it before.
    I use it in MT, but only when I can confirm from the road conditions, etc., that neither my car nor the other car has the option of changing lanes.
    In my normal driving, what do the people driving around me want to do next? They are leaning to the left, so do they want to make a left turn? I try to observe and make predictions. I also like to observe (laughs).
    I also believe that you can't afford it, you have to make it (laughs).

    I'm looking forward to seeing Mina brilliantly maneuvering and dashing around in her Boxster! (^^)

    • Mina.Mina.

      Mr. Esta.

      >I see that running with the car in N is called the neutral strategy. I had never heard of it before.
      No, it was just a couple of people talking on their own (laughs).
      As Esta said, it is really important to check the situation and operate properly.

      I'm getting used to driving a manual transmission vehicle itself.
      When it comes to Porsche, I am completely swallowed up by its presence... (laughs)
      I'll make sure I get used to it!

      I look forward to seeing you again in Ashi Ari!

  4. PorscheDreamer

    Hello. Is it a neutral strategy?
    In the old days, we were told to always put the car in gear while driving, but now that we live in an age where PDKs and the like will disengage the clutch and coast on their own, I am trying various things with manuals as well. You may say that this is an evil way.

    In chess and other games, professionals use AI as a reference, but I think it is imaginative to use PDK as a reference. I have very little experience with PDK, so I am guessing, but I think that PDK instantly selects the best gear for the next operation even if it is coasting. Is it the neutral strategy of manual? I think it would be good if we could always be aware of the vehicle speed and put the car in the most appropriate gear when necessary. If we talk only about the movement of the shift lever, putting the car in neutral is almost half the operation. If I want to coast from 50 km/h while decelerating, and if I need a little acceleration in the city, in the case of my 991.2, I can put it in 4th gear for 40 km/h and 3rd gear for 30 km/h. If I want quick acceleration even at 40 km/h, I can put it in 2nd gear while blipping a little. If you want quick acceleration even at 40 km/h, you can put the car in 2nd gear while blipping a little. However, since there seems to be no difference in fuel consumption between accelerating off the gas pedal and coasting in 6th or 7th gear, I am beginning to think that coasting is not necessary. Since the only thing they are aware of is the vehicle speed and the gear that matches it, coasting or not is not really relevant.

    • Mina.Mina.

      PorscheDreamer.

      Thank you for everything!

      >I think it is possible to use PDK as a reference in terms of image.

      Well...you are certainly right about that.
      The PDK system is indeed able to instantly select and smoothly change gears according to the situation.
      It would be nice if we could be aware of that same kind of movement, wouldn't it?

      There's still a part of me that's pretty intimidated by the atmosphere just because it's a "Porsche with a manual transmission."
      From now on, I hope to drive many MT Porsche cars and get used to them.

  5. Tap

    I was hoping that I might be able to say hello to Mina-san since you are attending PTE, but of course you are in Kansai....

    I will be attending Precision in Fuji in October!

    I'm really looking forward to seeing the training programs of European manufacturers, as the curriculum is often tailored to the characteristics of that manufacturer's cars. (From the menu, I'm assuming it's mostly fixed to 2nd gear.)

    I looked at the PTE web site to see if there was any difference between the racing course at Fuji and the airport site in Kansai, but it seems that instead of the main course experience at Fuji, there is a full-throttle challenge and a test ride of the latest models in Kansai.

    (Depending on the pace of the lead driver, the experience on Fuji's main course, which is very wide, is quite boring, if not yawn-inducing, so the Kansai program looks better.

    I'm really looking forward to the up-date on your PTE participation now!

    • Mina.Mina.

      Mr. Tap.

      >I will be attending Precision in Fuji in October!
      Oh yes!
      Actually, my husband is taking the Master at Fuji in October, and I was thinking of following him as a family.
      But the dates are not the same as Precision... too bad>.Instead of the main course trial run at Fuji, I see that there will be a full-throttle challenge and a test ride of the latest models in Kansai.
      Certainly, being led around the Fuji course makes you want to drive faster if you are used to it ^^;.
      I've never driven a car at an airport before (of course w/o a car), so I'm very excited and nervous about it.

      I will blog about it again!