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Abstrak · 01-16-2013, 03:23 PM

I know you can have more fun with a manual but commuting back and forth to DC. No way in hell I would get a stick in any form or fashion not even a supercar if I could afford it lol.

rykeith · 01-16-2013, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ATX211

I actually learned how to drive on a manual Camaro, but not this one. Very proficient at working a manual, and still had a couple of jumpy starts on day one.

Did really embarrass myself in a drive through on a hill. Rolled back a bit, jumped the clutch too hard, and chirped the tires pretty hard. Guy in the Benz behind me was chuckling. These things happen though, right along with the occasional stall.

Good news is, anyone who drives a manual and laughs at you for stalling at a light is only laughing because they remember the first and last time they did.

Definitely true.

Mutant Racer · 01-16-2013, 03:40 PM

Nobody brought up shoes yet?

Vans (the classics) or Cons work best I think when driving stick. A pair of Jeff Spicoli's will do nicely.

ec1990 · 01-16-2013, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rykeith

Definitely true.

And the people honking don't have the ability to ever drive a manual, so you've one upped them too!

2ssblk11 · 01-16-2013, 05:46 PM

I knew the basics of driving manual, but this is the first car ive owned that was manual, pretty easy to get the hang of after a while, the clutch comes up pretty far compared to my brothers neon srt though haha

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Nobody brought up shoes yet?

haha i got a new pair of shoes and the first time i drove i nearly stalled compared to my worn out work shoes lol anybody just take the rubber boot off the clutch pedal? mines already worn down from letting it slide on the bottom of my shoe :/

Explit Player · 01-16-2013, 06:02 PM

Im 15, with a learners permit, i did, and i drive better then both my parents, not to brag, but i shift like an Angel

Bucci · 01-16-2013, 06:13 PM

Does anyone take it out of gear at a red light?

Have a friend that says I shouldn't keep the clutch in all the time at the lights...

SS785 · 01-16-2013, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucci

Does anyone take it out of gear at a red light?

Have a friend that says I shouldn't keep the clutch in all the time at the lights...

I read that you are supposed to leave it in neutral if the light is gonna take longer than a couple seconds. Something about a part within the clutch being overstretched or worn more than normal if you keep the clutch in for too long.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-16-2013, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucci

Does anyone take it out of gear at a red light?

Have a friend that says I shouldn't keep the clutch in all the time at the lights...

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Originally Posted by metalmm785

I read that you are supposed to leave it in neutral if the light is gonna take longer than a couple seconds. Something about a part within the clutch being overstretched or worn more than normal if you keep the clutch in for too long.

I've heard the same thing. Usually...by 100-200 ft to the light, I'm coasting in neutral, anyways.

45thCamaro · 01-16-2013, 08:31 PM

This was the first manual car I have ever owned, and while I learned on a few other cars, and have a motorcycle, this is my first car that I actually had for more than an hour with stick. It was frustrating at first but you get the hang of it. Even now I find myself giving too much gas before letting out the clutch. But I will get better satire goes on.

RoadieWingZ · 01-16-2013, 08:39 PM

Sorry man.... I learned stick on the farm truck when I was 10 (43 years ago). Just taught my 17 year old daughter on my V6 M6 and it only took her a total of about 4 hours on two different sessions.... Hill starts, reverse, parking, the whole enchilada and she'd never driven stick before..... Hope you get more comfortable soon, cause it's a blast even in stop/go traffic. Key is to relax and not expect perfection...practice, practice, practice.....

DagoCountyGee · 01-20-2013, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Bucci

Does anyone take it out of gear at a red light?

Have a friend that says I shouldn't keep the clutch in all the time at the lights...

Yeah you'll wear it out. although some people say that since its a newer car these clutches last forever. im not taking any chances. Your supposed to put it in neutral ANY time you come to a complete stop. Like the other guy says I just cruise on neutral 100-200 feet to the light.

DagoCountyGee · 01-20-2013, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mutant Racer

Nobody brought up shoes yet?

Vans (the classics) or Cons work best I think when driving stick. A pair of Jeff Spicoli's will do nicely.

I can't drive stick if I'm wearing new shoes cause then I can't feel the engagement point lol

Mutant Racer · 01-20-2013, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DagoCountyGee

I can't drive stick if I'm wearing new shoes cause then I can't feel the engagement point lol

I'm the same way with that but with boots.

01-16-2013, 03:23 PM	#57
Abstrak Drives: 2012 AGM Camaro LS / Team LFX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 546	I know you can have more fun with a manual but commuting back and forth to DC. No way in hell I would get a stick in any form or fashion not even a supercar if I could afford it lol. __________________

01-16-2013, 06:02 PM	#62
Explit Player IG @Brian_ _Self Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6+17'Tesla Model S Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bristol, TN : Instagram @Brian_ _Self Posts: 804 View My Garage	Im 15, with a learners permit, i did, and i drive better then both my parents, not to brag, but i shift like an Angel __________________

01-16-2013, 06:13 PM	#63
Bucci Bucci Drives: 2010 2SS M6 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 190 View My Garage	Clutch Does anyone take it out of gear at a red light? Have a friend that says I shouldn't keep the clutch in all the time at the lights... __________________ Bucci

01-16-2013, 08:39 PM	#67
RoadieWingZ Drives: 2013 Black Camaro 1LS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 409 View My Garage	Sorry man.... I learned stick on the farm truck when I was 10 (43 years ago). Just taught my 17 year old daughter on my V6 M6 and it only took her a total of about 4 hours on two different sessions.... Hill starts, reverse, parking, the whole enchilada and she'd never driven stick before..... Hope you get more comfortable soon, cause it's a blast even in stop/go traffic. Key is to relax and not expect perfection...practice, practice, practice..... __________________ *2013 Camaro LS*

01-16-2013, 03:40 PM	#59
Mutant Racer Drives: 2015 2LT Torch Red C7 Stingray Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,807 View My Garage	Nobody brought up shoes yet? Vans (the classics) or Cons work best I think when driving stick. A pair of Jeff Spicoli's will do nicely.

01-16-2013, 08:31 PM	#66
45thCamaro Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Posts: 2,418	This was the first manual car I have ever owned, and while I learned on a few other cars, and have a motorcycle, this is my first car that I actually had for more than an hour with stick. It was frustrating at first but you get the hang of it. Even now I find myself giving too much gas before letting out the clutch. But I will get better satire goes on.