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SS785 · 01-15-2013, 11:01 AM

I went from a v6 auto to an ss manual and driving a stick sure it's kicking me in the butt

I love driving the car on the highway and the pulls I can do on 3rd when entering from ramps but most of my driving is around town. Lots of stop and go driving and stalling here and there

Just wish the range on the clutch's biting point was wider, especially when driving slow and around parking lots. Just venting... Anybody else learn on their camaros?

Galaxy_Stranger · 01-15-2013, 11:04 AM

Talk to your mechanic about adjusting the clutch, or perhaps replacing the clutch entirely once you get settled. See if you can drive other cars to get a better perspective.

SGTMiller278CAV · 01-15-2013, 11:04 AM

I have driven manual cars in the past but, this is the first manual car I have ever owned. Took me a little while to get the full hang of it.

Smokye · 01-15-2013, 11:05 AM

Lol yes I went from a v6 auto to a v8 manual and yes it was quite the experience and very embarrassing I stalled out every time I stopped. But what made things worst was that I got the car 4hrs from home.

menendez1293 · 01-15-2013, 11:05 AM

I didn't learn on my Camaro but its like i almost had to relearn on it. For a couple months i had been driving a older BMW with a worn out clutch that grabbed at the top of the travel. Well needless to say when i got into the Camaro and it grabbed near the begging of the travel i was in a little bit of a shock.

I have driven a SS M6 and boy was that a short clutch. When i got back into my Cruze Eco M6 after the test drive my left foot was in a little shock from how different the two cars were

90503 · 01-15-2013, 11:06 AM

Plenty of manuals in the past...no problem for me...(did stall a few times at first...lol)...but my kid still gets frustrated with it...of all the manuals I've had, this one is a little fussy...just gotta get used to it...

ATX211 · 01-15-2013, 11:22 AM

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.

CFD · 01-15-2013, 11:24 AM

I learned to drive a standard on my Camaro, back in 1970. LOL

ackeight · 01-15-2013, 11:24 AM

I learned on my car. It does have a small sweet spot to get it going compared to other manuals I have driven since. Once you get the hang of it it's muscle memory for your foot.

enjoy!

Kerr · 01-15-2013, 11:37 AM

I love a manual, but i dont buy them for that reason.. its gets old in a hurry in town in stop and go.. My vette sucks in town.. the clutch on that sucker is so heavy you leg shakes then after you drive it your foot hurts... Not to mention that when it starts to get a little warm it quits slipping so you look like a complete retard trying to pull out. 2000 rpms kill it, 2200-2500 it bucks like your ridding a bull and anything over just blowes them off.
Ive also learned that a auto is so much cheaper on the check book.... clutch fly wheel tires etc. lol..

Technology is awesome!

With that said dont feel bad, ever new car i get in about dent the floor when i push the clutch in, and then kill it when i pull out... its like they no pedal feel compaired to what im use to.

Jameg1011 · 01-15-2013, 11:44 AM

I learned to drive stick when i bought my 2012 camaro. Took me about 2 minutes to get the hang of it, drove it home (over 45 minute drive in traffic) the day it got off the truck. My dad came with me in case he needed to drive it home for me but i insisted on trying and had no problems. Basically got in it... learned the feel of engage point, pulled out of the parking lot and drove home lol. Stalled once the next week on a huge hill but its bc i slipped off the pedal. Guess im just a natural? :P

vroomapunk · 01-15-2013, 11:53 AM

Lol, I learned stick on a friends Camaro one day when I had to detail it, and move it into a garage.

I guess I still dont really know how, as ive never gotten out of 1st/reverse. But It doesnt seem all the hard, seems like getting going is the "hard" part and everything else is fine.

OhioGuy89 · 01-15-2013, 01:06 PM

A few years ago I learned on my '67. It didn't take too long, either.

OfficiallyTook · 01-15-2013, 01:14 PM

Yup bought and drove back with my wife Vegas to Los Angeles messed up a few times when I first got in it...but after hitting the dmv...no problems smashed back...would do it all over again 5mo old 2010 LLT 4k miles 20k...gotta salute to our troops...got it from someone in the airforce...

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01-15-2013, 11:01 AM	#1
SS785 Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: US Posts: 401	Anybody learn stick on their Camaros? I went from a v6 auto to an ss manual and driving a stick sure it's kicking me in the butt I love driving the car on the highway and the pulls I can do on 3rd when entering from ramps but most of my driving is around town. Lots of stop and go driving and stalling here and there Just wish the range on the clutch's biting point was wider, especially when driving slow and around parking lots. Just venting... Anybody else learn on their camaros? Last edited by SS785; 01-15-2013 at 04:20 PM. Reason: Typo

01-15-2013, 11:04 AM	#3
SGTMiller278CAV Silver Surfer Drives: 2011 Camaro LS M6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 327	I have driven manual cars in the past but, this is the first manual car I have ever owned. Took me a little while to get the full hang of it. __________________ SLP Loudmouth 1 Exhaust / Magnaflow Resonated X pipe / 22 Inch AAC Dynamic Scanner / Reverse Rally Stripes / LS badges (emblempros.com) / Gill Decals / Flat Black SS Rims / SS Rear Diffuser / Flat Black Spoiler / Heritage Grill / Custom Painted Tail Light Bezels / Custom Painted Engine Cover / Plati Dipped Trunk Lid

01-15-2013, 11:24 AM	#9
ackeight Drives: 10' 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 1,389 View My Garage	I learned on my car. It does have a small sweet spot to get it going compared to other manuals I have driven since. Once you get the hang of it it's muscle memory for your foot. enjoy! __________________ ADM tuned 412HP/407RWTQ. Kooks 2" headers w/ cats, ADM race intake, Vmax TB, Pedders XA coilovers and ZL1 sways. 1le clone

01-15-2013, 11:53 AM	#12
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	Lol, I learned stick on a friends Camaro one day when I had to detail it, and move it into a garage. I guess I still dont really know how, as ive never gotten out of 1st/reverse. But It doesnt seem all the hard, seems like getting going is the "hard" part and everything else is fine. __________________

01-15-2013, 11:04 AM	#2
Galaxy_Stranger Drives: Black 2013 2SS LS3 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 256	Talk to your mechanic about adjusting the clutch, or perhaps replacing the clutch entirely once you get settled. See if you can drive other cars to get a better perspective.

01-15-2013, 11:05 AM	#4
Smokye Drives: 2013 SW 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 385 View My Garage	Lol yes I went from a v6 auto to a v8 manual and yes it was quite the experience and very embarrassing I stalled out every time I stopped. But what made things worst was that I got the car 4hrs from home.

01-15-2013, 11:05 AM	#5
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,687 View My Garage	I didn't learn on my Camaro but its like i almost had to relearn on it. For a couple months i had been driving a older BMW with a worn out clutch that grabbed at the top of the travel. Well needless to say when i got into the Camaro and it grabbed near the begging of the travel i was in a little bit of a shock. I have driven a SS M6 and boy was that a short clutch. When i got back into my Cruze Eco M6 after the test drive my left foot was in a little shock from how different the two cars were

01-15-2013, 11:06 AM	#6
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,428	Plenty of manuals in the past...no problem for me...(did stall a few times at first...lol)...but my kid still gets frustrated with it...of all the manuals I've had, this one is a little fussy...just gotta get used to it...

01-15-2013, 11:22 AM	#7
ATX211 Custom User Title Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 179	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.

01-15-2013, 11:24 AM	#8
CFD Drives: 2SS/RS L99 BLACK Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Franklin , MA Posts: 6,696	I learned to drive a standard on my Camaro, back in 1970. LOL

01-15-2013, 11:37 AM	#10
Kerr Drives: 67 vette Join Date: May 2011 Location: va Posts: 69	I love a manual, but i dont buy them for that reason.. its gets old in a hurry in town in stop and go.. My vette sucks in town.. the clutch on that sucker is so heavy you leg shakes then after you drive it your foot hurts... Not to mention that when it starts to get a little warm it quits slipping so you look like a complete retard trying to pull out. 2000 rpms kill it, 2200-2500 it bucks like your ridding a bull and anything over just blowes them off. Ive also learned that a auto is so much cheaper on the check book.... clutch fly wheel tires etc. lol.. Technology is awesome! With that said dont feel bad, ever new car i get in about dent the floor when i push the clutch in, and then kill it when i pull out... its like they no pedal feel compaired to what im use to.

01-15-2013, 11:44 AM	#11
Jameg1011 Drives: 2012 2LT 45th anniversary Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 754	I learned to drive stick when i bought my 2012 camaro. Took me about 2 minutes to get the hang of it, drove it home (over 45 minute drive in traffic) the day it got off the truck. My dad came with me in case he needed to drive it home for me but i insisted on trying and had no problems. Basically got in it... learned the feel of engage point, pulled out of the parking lot and drove home lol. Stalled once the next week on a huge hill but its bc i slipped off the pedal. Guess im just a natural? :P

01-15-2013, 01:06 PM	#13
OhioGuy89 Drives: 2012 LS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: OHIO Posts: 121 View My Garage	A few years ago I learned on my '67. It didn't take too long, either.

01-15-2013, 01:14 PM	#14
OfficiallyTook Drives: 2010 LLT victory red Join Date: May 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 92	Yup bought and drove back with my wife Vegas to Los Angeles messed up a few times when I first got in it...but after hitting the dmv...no problems smashed back...would do it all over again 5mo old 2010 LLT 4k miles 20k...gotta salute to our troops...got it from someone in the airforce... Sent from my EVO using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2