I have an 03 A4 Avant 1.8T 5-Speed.


The clutch in my car catches at the very top (when the clutch is nearly at the top) of the travel distance of the pedal.

Is it necessary that I fully depress the clutch (push it all the way to the floor) when shifting gears?

I find that I can drive the car much smoother and engage gears faster when I depress the clutch 3/4 of the way to the floor. However, I don't want to prematurely wear out the clutch componenets.

Thanks for your help!

 

as long as the gears dont crunch when changing the clutch is open enough so damage unlikely and when you have to press all the way to the floor its time for a new clutch

 

no you dont even really have to use the clutch, that is if you can gear match.

 

I wouldn't reccomend not using the clutch in a synconized transmission...unless you want to be replacing it.

 

Thanks folks!