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So every now again while taking off in 1st I will either not give the car enough acceleration or let the clutch out too fast. It will result in either stalling or the revs drop so low it's like the car is about to stall but then I give it enough so that it recovers and I'll take off as normal
I believe it's similar to lugging?
And what damage will it cause if any when the engine has no revs to it and if so. Wouldn't stalling do the same
Sorry newbie here. Still learning manual owned autos up until now

Hoges wrote:how long you been driving for and driving the lancer?

Hoges wrote:how long you been driving for and driving the lancer?

Been driving for around 3 years now
Auto and The occasional manual.
I've had the lancer about 3 weeks now

I agree it comes down to just getting used to the car.

That said the traction control can kick in if your wheel slip causing the engine power to be cut and feeling like it's stalling. Try turning it off and see if this helps.

So am I going to cause any damage to the car though or is it nothing to worry about?

Modern cars are pretty tough so I wouldn't worry too much, over time you'll get used to it. I've been driving over 20 years and it took me a few months to get used to my CJ.

Alright awesome. So is there anything I can do to combat that? Such as bumping up the idle or anything or is That all computer controlled

The engine idle speed is all controlled by the ECU, but your right foot is what's responsible for anything else.

As everyone else has said, it takes while to get used to a manual. It's a matter of "training" your feet to do the right things at the right times. I've been driving for 20+ years and I still screw things up now and again.

A tiny bit more throttle and a bit less clutch might help with your taking off. (But so long as you aren't kangaroo hopping along the road, you've got it mostly right. )

Me too, my first test drive in the VRX it was like I'd not driven a manual in years. Doesn't help I often drive 3 different vehicles a week. The Lancer a small 3 ton truck and an auto Pathfinder. To top things off the truck's GB has R where first normally is.

The biggest issue I have with the VRX is the traction control, in the old CC coupe there is none and often I'll just light up the inside wheel to get a good start, not much but just enough to hear it break traction.