Howard Winter wrote:

> In fact a good way to get moving in snow in a manual is to use 2nd or
> 3rd, because they have less torque which is what you want to avoid
> wheelspin. Not for the novice, though, because it's easy to cook the
> clutch. 

I never understood that line of reasoning. Too much torque is not a problem
at all in snow or ice, the problem is if you change the wheel rpm abruptly.
Driving with a careful gas foot does the same thing, and does it in a more
controlled way. I rather control the rpm with the gas than with the clutch
and/or the motor being at its limit... :)

Gerhard

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