Is it best to have a slightly higher idle speed in a manual shift?
 

The idle speed for a 2000 accord at normal operating temperature is said to be somewhere between 650-750 (Haynes). Just wondering if it would be best to be 750 if your car is manual. Would this help initially getting into gear as opposed to a lower end idle speed?

Won't help, as you need to work the throttle as you engage the clutch regardless of your idle speed.

With Honda's idle-control system, if you try to "adjust" your idle, the ECU will fight against your adjustment. The result is your IACV will no longer be operating at it's "sweet spot" for good idle control.

Makes sense. Figured I was going out on a limb, anyway. Better to ask and know than to not ask and wonder. Thanks!

Raising the idle speed can also be not good whether stick or auto. On the extreme side, you are risking the car jerking forward (or reverse) once you engage the gear. Does not accomplish anything. Other negative is more fuel consumption.

I never planned on increasing the idle speed above 750. All I meant was, if/when I get this car, I'm going to check the idle speed to see if it needs adjusted in the first place. (if it's above 750 or below 650). The normal is 650-750, and I was asking if 750 would be better than 650. Since it doesn't matter, I'll just make sure it's somewhere within range.

Go through this procedure in the link.
https://www.hondaaccordforum.com/for...e-speed-38734/