[Marty McFlew]

Is it ok to rest our hands on the stick while driving? Back in the day old skool manuals it was a no no because it would put pressure on the syncros and cause wear. I think its no longer an issue in modern manuals...is that true?

[Jeb114]

I have a 1970 GTO that I purchased new, I always rest my hand on the shiftier never had a problem. Same Tran's still in the car.

[sureshshanmugam79]

I found this on youtube and makes sense to me. I don't do it.

[BradfordCamaro]

I do. This car and previous cars.
Never had an issue.

[Emig5m]

I lightly keep my hand on the stick (that's what she said, lol) but don't really apply pressure on the stick. Man this just doesn't sound good, lol... but anyway, I never had a problem and I've been driving stick since my 1987 f150 and have kept my hand on the stick (LMAO) most of the time!

[fastball]

It’s probably ok but I might not put much pressure on it. I tend to rest both hands on the steering wheel when I’m not shifting.

[Rusty35]

You really shouldn't drive your car, when you are driving on pavement it creates friction on your tires causing them to wear out.

You really shouldn't sit in your car either, siting in the seat puts pressure on the foam padding and causes distortion of the foam.

[Emig5m]

Originally Posted by fastball

It’s probably ok but I might not put much pressure on it. I tend to rest both hands on the steering wheel when I’m not shifting.

Even with a automatic I find having both hands on the steering wheel uncomfortable.

[jlagman]

Originally Posted by Rusty35

You really shouldn't drive your car, when you are driving on pavement it creates friction on your tires causing them to wear out.

You really shouldn't sit in your car either, siting in the seat puts pressure on the foam padding and causes distortion of the foam.

I don't rest my hand on the shifter, but I agree with your sentiment.

[germanicus]

Its a good idea to keep both hands on the wheel. If you need to do an evasive maneuver, one hand is bad news.

[MotownBoy]

I'm 75. My "standard" driving position with a stick is my left wrist over the steering wheel and my right hand on the stick. Never had a problem with tranny & my last accident was over 50 years ago.

With the 2SS, my arm is on the armrest gripping the stick.

[Rusty35]

Originally Posted by germanicus

Its a good idea to keep both hands on the wheel. If you need to do an evasive maneuver, one hand is bad news.

If you keep both hands on the wheel with out moving them around and mixing it up a little your hands will begin get numb, numb hands are bad news if you need to do an evasive maneuver.
How would you honk your horn in an emergency situation if you dont remove one hand from the wheel?

Has there ever been a documented case of driving with one hand causing an accident?

Are there a lot of TR6060 transmissions having synchros replaced from one handed driving?

How would a one armed man drive?

How do they get the cheese inside the crust on pizza?

[Rusty35]

Originally Posted by MotownBoy

I'm 75. My "standard" driving position with a stick is my left wrist over the steering wheel and my right hand on the stick. Never had a problem with tranny & my last accident was over 50 years ago.

With the 2SS, my arm is on the armrest gripping the stick.

You need to start driving correctly or you will never make it to 120

[jingaling]

I've seen that video... I usually keep a hand on the stick, but don't apply pressure... I haven't had any problems with it.