Driving a manual when your shoe/sneaker is wet.....squeaky noise...

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Old 08-20-2004, 12:18 AM
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Driving a manual when your shoe/sneaker is wet.....squeaky noise...

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Just wondering if you guys has the same issue. It might be the way I release the clutch. But this problem's been bothering me for many many years. I wonder if getting the racing metal pedals would help. Are they slippery though? Anyway, whenever my shoe/sneaker is wet and when I press in the clutch and when letting go, it makes that rubber/water squeaking noise (kinda like when you run a basketball court and come to a sudden stop). When my brother drives my car he doesn't make the noise when his shoe is wet. It bothers me especially when there are passengers in the back asking me what those noises are. Basically my sole is on the carpet and when I let go of the clutch, my sole stays, I just backoff my foot a little. How do you guys do it?
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Old 08-20-2004, 01:27 AM
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It's probably that the sole of your brother's shoe is different enough that it doesn't make that noise.
One thing that you could do to lessen the noise it to lift your foot with the clutch. Or keep a towel in the car and wipe the soles on it.
But really :whocares:
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Old 08-20-2004, 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by biker
It's probably that the sole of your brother's shoe is different enough that it doesn't make that noise.
One thing that you could do to lessen the noise it to lift your foot with the clutch. Or keep a towel in the car and wipe the soles on it.
But really :whocares:
+1.

Kinda don't you think?

Oh and this thread doesn't belong here. Moving it for ya.
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Old 08-20-2004, 03:44 AM
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Old 08-20-2004, 03:50 AM
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Only if the thread sours up.
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Old 08-20-2004, 08:21 AM
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I gotta agree with biker on this one. :whocares:

Besides, if you mind so much, buy a different pair of shoes. Buy a pair that has proper real rubber soles.
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go barefoot and drive without your shoes...
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You probably slide your foot across the pedal when you release it. Your bro doesn't.


















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Old 08-20-2004, 11:42 AM
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Oh, I've heard wraping your pedal in lambs wool helps.

So are you saying you didnt get your free pair of anti-squeak solution from the dealer? Might want to compain about that...Take it in...
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Alright, this thread has run its course. I recommend you get a pair of driving shoes like these:





J/K

Sorry you got such a hard time on just your second post mikeee2. Welcome aboard.
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