Whats supposed to be the benefits of a heavy clutch? Is a car

Heavier clutches are USUALLY high-performance items designed to withstand lots of power, emphasis on USUALLY. It can also be the sign of a failing part in the whole system.

All in all, it's a matter of feel and of preference. To a complete newbie, maybe the heavy feel of the pedal may push his foot off the clutch's bite point faster than he'd like, making for a clunky drive. I personally found the bite point easier to find and gauge with a heavier clutch. Heavy clutches USUALLY have short pedal travel as well.

>>16480329
Also there's cable vs hydraulic. Pretty much any cable clutch is going to be a bit of a bitch.

Also what is considered "riding the clutch" just started driving manual and poeple keep telling me this.

then they say to learn manual you got to put it in first and release the clutch slowly until the car starts creeping forward?

Is that riding the clutch?

>>16480493
No. It means don't apply any pressure if you are not going to be changing gear. The dead pedal is for your left foot to rest on until such time as you do, then you move it to the clutch pedal and depress it, move the stick to your desired gear, release while you apply gas, move your foot back.

>>16480493
You kind of have work the clutch in first and reverse, ideally you want to release it completely or have it fully depressed with minimal time in between. But you also want your take-offs to be smooth.

Riding the clutch is anytime the clutch is slipping (when not fully depressed or fully retracted). This can cause excessive wear and you'll probably smell it.

>>16480505
>>16480655

riding the clutch is essentially pressing the clutch when not needed.

>>16480662
No it's unnecessary partial depression

>>16480676

I put it very badly. This is what I meant.

how about having it at the biting point to creep forward a bit slowly an snore controlled

is that considered riding the clutch

>>16480709
Yes, you're better off letting it bite to start rolling, then fully depress it again. The more you let the clutch slip, the more it will wear.