Embarrassing moment

Matticus91 · 10-29-2015, 11:01 AM

Today is SUPER nice out, or at least compared to the last month of weather around here (DC). So I had the windows open, sunroof open, music playing, and was enjoying my 3.7 mile commute to work when I pull up to a red light. My shoes were wet from the ground which was still damp from last night's rain, and I was not paying enough attention to how little of my shoe was actually on the clutch...

I'm sure you can all see where this is going...

The light turns green, I'm at the front of the pack and have an open road in front of me - I get a slight rush as I begin to anticipate the acceleration - I start to let the clutch out and WHAM it slips right out from under my foot. I stall right there in spectacular teeth-jarring and cringe-worthy fashion with a long line of cars behind me.

Quickly I hit the start button and sure enough I stall AGAIN. By this time I've received a few honks and the light has been green for a solid 10 seconds that feels like all but an eternity. Three's the charm so I finally get off the line and hold my head down in shame as I roll to the next light and my fellow commuters pile up in the lanes around me with looks of disappointment.

I've been driving manual transmissions for years and have hardly ever stalled so this was definitely not my best moment!

Just wanted to share the somewhat entertaining start to my morning

B777flyboy · 10-29-2015, 11:06 AM

Lol. Happens to all!

inFamousKicks · 10-29-2015, 11:18 AM

It happens. Don't sweat it.

Yeineken · 10-29-2015, 11:34 AM

So you're the one responsible for this morning traffic jam.

Gray_Panther · 10-29-2015, 11:43 AM

What a loser!!!

MightyMouseTech · 10-29-2015, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by B777flyboy

Lol. Happens to all!

TWSS?

tock172 · 10-29-2015, 12:22 PM

I've only stalled my 135i twice, but both times were strange. The cabin is so isolated from the engine it's almost difficult to sense when it's on the verge. Most recently, I stupidly put the transmission in 3rd instead of 1st and tried to pull out of a driveway and immediately stalled. The good thing is that the start button fires up the engine quickly.

Esteban · 10-29-2015, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

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Originally Posted by B777flyboy

Lol. Happens to all!

TWSS?

Premature stalling.

Matticus91 · 10-29-2015, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tock172

I've only stalled my 135i twice, but both times were strange. The cabin is so isolated from the engine it's almost difficult to sense when it's on the verge. Most recently, I stupidly put the transmission in 3rd instead of 1st and tried to pull out of a driveway and immediately stalled. The good thing is that the start button fires up the engine quickly.

You're right about the isolation. Between the DMFW, the CDV, and all the insulation, it's gummy as hell!

6MT_Addict · 10-29-2015, 01:51 PM

Lol OP as I'm reading this walking down the street, a dump truck does the exact same thing! Don't sweat it

Matticus91 · 10-29-2015, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 1AddictsAnonymous

Lol OP as I'm reading this walking down the street, a dump truck does the exact same thing! Don't sweat it

Lol!! Glad I'm not alone!

Esteban · 10-29-2015, 02:32 PM

Hey Matticus91, not making fun of you... just having some fun. I've stalled a manual in the past... I think every manual driver has done it at least once.

Matticus91 · 10-29-2015, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by EvenEsteban

Hey Matticus91, not making fun of you... just having some fun. I've stalled a manual in the past... I think every manual driver has done it at least once.

Haha I know I'm not one to take offense, if I was I wouldn't post stories like this

My gf got a kick out of it too since she has been learning manual recently

chris82 · 10-29-2015, 03:08 PM

I've done worse haha, don't sweat it

ShocknAwe · 10-29-2015, 03:42 PM

Been there done that.

chunho01 · 10-30-2015, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Matticus91

I've been driving manual transmissions for years and have hardly ever stalled so this was definitely not my best moment!

*Checked*

Happened with my first car, Honda Civic VIII. Stalled twice at the traffic, brushed it off like a man.

Think of it this way, would be super embarassing if yours was a convertible.

Lucky1 · 10-30-2015, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by chunho01

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Originally Posted by Matticus91

I've been driving manual transmissions for years and have hardly ever stalled so this was definitely not my best moment!

*Checked*

Happened with my first car, Honda Civic VIII. Stalled twice at the traffic, brushed it off like a man.

Think of it this way, would be super embarassing if yours was a convertible.

I'd rather stall than grind a gear or over rev a motor on down shift. There are worse things than stalling. Its just like when someone trips when walking over uneven pavement and people around laugh. In that case just laugh it off too and go over and talk to any cute girls that are laughing at you, they'll respect the confidence

Overpar56 · 10-30-2015, 08:28 PM

Wet shoes? You need a new pair of shoes then

Just kidding. I've done it so much with my old mazdaSpeed6 that it looked like I was in drivers ed.

drunkenup · 10-30-2015, 09:58 PM

At least you didn't forget to take it out of gear while in bumper to bumper standstill.. I'll let you imagine what that looked like. I did it twice in a row

Lucky1 · 10-30-2015, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by drunkenup

At least you didn't forget to take it out of gear while in bumper to bumper standstill.. I'll let you imagine what that looked like. I did it twice in a row

Don't worry, I'm sure someone just mistook it for that newfangled engine stop-start feature all the German kids are talking about

10-29-2015, 11:01 AM	#1
Matticus91 Brigadier General 3475 Rep 3,722 Posts Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (6)	Embarrassing moment Today is SUPER nice out, or at least compared to the last month of weather around here (DC). So I had the windows open, sunroof open, music playing, and was enjoying my 3.7 mile commute to work when I pull up to a red light. My shoes were wet from the ground which was still damp from last night's rain, and I was not paying enough attention to how little of my shoe was actually on the clutch... I'm sure you can all see where this is going... The light turns green, I'm at the front of the pack and have an open road in front of me - I get a slight rush as I begin to anticipate the acceleration - I start to let the clutch out and WHAM it slips right out from under my foot. I stall right there in spectacular teeth-jarring and cringe-worthy fashion with a long line of cars behind me. Quickly I hit the start button and sure enough I stall AGAIN. By this time I've received a few honks and the light has been green for a solid 10 seconds that feels like all but an eternity. Three's the charm so I finally get off the line and hold my head down in shame as I roll to the next light and my fellow commuters pile up in the lanes around me with looks of disappointment. I've been driving manual transmissions for years and have hardly ever stalled so this was definitely not my best moment! Just wanted to share the somewhat entertaining start to my morning __________________ "Tobias" 2013 135i ///M-Sport 6MT • Pure Stage 1 • XDI 35 HPFP • 404whp/440wtq IG: msteelio91
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Yeineken Colonel 1301 Rep 2,093 Posts Drives: '11 135i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Delmarva Peninsula iTrader: (3) Garage List '11 135i [8.20] '16 Ford Hatchback [0.00] '15 X5 [10.00]	So you're the one responsible for this morning traffic jam. __________________ Pyrat Clone
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tock172 Beachtown Bill Collector 582 Rep 1,062 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW 135i [0.00] 1999 Lexus LS400 [0.00] 1985 BMW 325e [0.00]	I've only stalled my 135i twice, but both times were strange. The cabin is so isolated from the engine it's almost difficult to sense when it's on the verge. Most recently, I stupidly put the transmission in 3rd instead of 1st and tried to pull out of a driveway and immediately stalled. The good thing is that the start button fires up the engine quickly. __________________ 2012 BMW 135i Space Grey Metallic M-Sport DCT Dinan S2
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6MT_Addict Captain 283 Rep 888 Posts Drives: 08 135i M Sport 6MT, 15 X3 35i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [10.00]	Lol OP as I'm reading this walking down the street, a dump truck does the exact same thing! Don't sweat it __________________ 2015 Cosmic Blue Metallic Wrapped X3 35i ///M Sport Full 3M Vinyl Wrap \| Flat Black Grilles
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Esteban Major General 43592 Rep 7,224 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Hey Matticus91, not making fun of you... just having some fun. I've stalled a manual in the past... I think every manual driver has done it at least once. __________________
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chris82 Brigadier General 827 Rep 3,856 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NY NY iTrader: (8) Garage List 2009 BMW 128i [9.80]	I've done worse haha, don't sweat it
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ShocknAwe 1Addict 3233 Rep 7,893 Posts Drives: E82 Mutt, M57 Truck Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charleston iTrader: (22)	Been there done that. __________________ 2010 135i 6MT Jet Black N54/3 FE82 Mutt \| BUILD THREAD \| GARAGE SALE
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Overpar56 Proud AARP member in good standing 28 Rep 635 Posts Drives: Me nuts Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Skyline, Chile iTrader: (0)	Wet shoes? You need a new pair of shoes then Just kidding. I've done it so much with my old mazdaSpeed6 that it looked like I was in drivers ed. __________________ 2012 135i DCT, Lemans Blue/black leather, PPK1, PE, Stoptech Sport rotors and Sport pads, unhealthy crackles and burbles and an aging demonic driver.
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drunkenup Captain 214 Rep 988 Posts Drives: 2009 135i, 2021 F150 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	At least you didn't forget to take it out of gear while in bumper to bumper standstill.. I'll let you imagine what that looked like. I did it twice in a row __________________ MHD \| BMS \| VRSF \| APEX \| RECARO \| TC Kline \| BERK \| Turner Motorsport \| Eibach \| BMW Performance
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