I was taught driving manual by my father, and far I as know, I have to step down the clutch when changing gears.
However, do I have to step down the clutch when shifting into neutral? I feel like its impossible to shift into neutral from 1st and 2nd gear without clutch, but 3rd and 4th gears are fine without clutch.
Any thoughts?

Thanks a lot.

 

By nitro I assume you mean neutral. My practice has been to always engage the clutch when shifting into any position including neutral. What do others think.

 

Clutch for everything. And if youre going too slow then brake wth the clutch so you dont stall.

If youre in 3rd or any gear you push down and put it in neutral. You need to use the clutch when you shift all the time too

And when youre backing up

 

Far as I thought, clutch is like a lock, it is required when shifting into any gear. Without clutch, u shouldn't be able to shift at all.

However, when shifting into neutral from 3rd and 4th, it worked even without stepping down the clutch.

 

Youre right
Thats not normal though. Take it to the dealer!

 

Well, I just googled it. And looks like lots of ppl are having the same issue. Or it's not even an issue since every manual car has it.

 

What size and brand tires are you running in the rear?

 

stock and 225/17

 

Are you saying the tires and wheels you have are stock size? You need to make sure you're running the same diameter as stock if they're not.

 

Yup, they are stock. Didn't even change a bit.

 

I think I mixed up your two threads. I didn't realize this was about 3rd and 4th gear. I'll say this about that, it's perfectly normal and easy to be able to pull out of 3rd and 4th without engaging the clutch

 

Lol. That's what I thought. Btw, the new tires and wheels ill put on my v6 are also stock wheels. Just bigger and wider.

 

Clutch is everything.

 

Good question! ...and here are some good answers...

'Stang fans,
You are correct! It is recommended that you engage the clutch while shifting. That includes shifting into gears and shifting out of gears.

pcpctc520 and 11SHELBYGT500,

Although it is possible to go from 3rd and 4th gear into neutral without using the clutch, it is always recommended. It may seem easier because there is less tension, but not using the clutch may eventually do harm to your transmission.


I hope that helps. Have a wonderful evening!
Andrea

 

While technically you can shift without the clutch through all gears...I don't do it in my mustang much BUT I used to do it in my truck all the time mostly because it was a POS...but I would go with what everybody else says use your clutch...your car is a bit nicer than the truck was...

 

Finally some answer from official.
This is really helpful. Thanks a lot.

 

You're very welcome, pcpctc520; anything to help my loyal Mustang fans. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns you have in the future.

Andrea

 

One issue I have right now. I just recently purchased a set of 10 GT wheel to switch my V6 stock wheels.
They look really nice, but the front wheels rub when making a full lock turn (either left or right).
So, I searched online and looks like steering stop help. My question is, will the wheel spacers help as well.

Thanks

Mike

 

I'm not buying the "steering stop" alibi. Lol

I'm running 255/40/18s in front and have made some crazy hard turns with no rubbing.

 

Mine are only 245. Not sure why they rub.