Clutch down or up?

[southtj]

When you pull up to a light and stop do you keep the clutch pushed down or do you keep your foot off of it until the light changes? I never knew which way to do it so for 9 years on my TJ every time I was stopped I held the clutch in and had the transmission in first ready for when the light changed. I did end up having to replace the throw out bearing after 75,000 miles but not sure if that's related. Now on the new JK I'm not sure what to do. I've been keeping my foot off and transmission in neutral until I'm about ready to move then I'll clutch and gear. Which is better, up or down?

 

[Jester32]

Depends on the situation I guess. I keep mine up and watch the other light. When it turns yellow I grab first or second. If your waiting for a turning light I keep it in so I don't miss my mark and make the drivers behind me mad.

 

[TerryMason]

I just leave it in Drive

 

[wwch99tj]

Keep my foot off and watch the other lights to get ready when they change

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