"The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message
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Albert wrote:
Adrian wrote:
Tekky gurgled happily, sounding much like
they
were saying:

Those would do me a couple of years of driving

Me too. I was taught to drive using my gearbox to slow down,
rather
than depend on the brakes.

What costs most, pads or a new gearbox?

If your gear changing skills are that poor, have you considered
having driving lessons or buying an automatic?

Of course you can change gear without the clutch - which also costs
a damn site more than pads - but it won't do the synchromesh any
good so you **** both up.

Not if you are good at heel and toe..

I've driven miles without a clutch. Only problem is starting..just
do it in first gear, and you more or less can start the whole car on
the starter. Assumongte clutch is stick engaged of course.

Slipping clutches are bad news. That of course what you get if you
are crap at changing gears and you use engine braking.

I've also driven Buckingham to Cambridge with no brakes on a Friday
night. I was soaked with perspiration when I finished. Because all I
had was the engine and the handbrake (chafed hydraulic line) I
didn't dare go fast.

Couldn't you find another car to tow? )