Today, we were out in the 5 Mile Pass OHV Recreational Area. My friend used to ride ATVs there years ago. It was only the second time for me. We stumbled on an obstacle called “Wayne’s World” where a white Toyota Forerunner with a manual was trying to get through. Every time he started getting crossed up or couldn’t make forward progress, he kept pushing in the clutch and roll backwards out of control for a few feet before he could get on the brakes.
I can’t say much because there was no way I was ready to try Wayne’s World in my Rubicon. I have to give the driver of the Toyota much respect for his determination. But it seemed to me if he’d simply let it stall then restarted the engine with the clutch engaged, there would have been less drama.
Good point about the 4:1 t case. I don’t stall out nearly as often with lower gears.
I’ve driven stick shifts all my life. I find it easier to let the engine stall and restart it with the clutch engaged than to try juggling the handbrake, clutch and throttle to get going again. If stalling isn’t cool, then I’m not cool. But I’d rather be the uncool guy replacing a starter motor than a cool guy replacing a clutch pack.