Week and a half update since I began to learn manual - Page 2

WhyUMad1LE · 03-15-2016, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jdelgado92

ATTENTION: THE TYPE OF SHOES YOU WEAR WHILE YOURE A BEGINNER MANUAL DRIVER DOES MATTER! I REPEAT IT MATTERS!!

I went out with my vans yesterday and I stalled once and my take offs were a bit rough, I'm wearing my sneakers today which are tighter and less rubbery and I had no problems at all. I recommend nice fitted shoes that aren't so soft on the sole, at least till your a pro

One time I decided to drive wearing flipflops (no weight) on a rainy day (slippery pedals) after leg day (f&^$). Never. Again.

Gambina · 03-15-2016, 09:35 PM

When i first got my car, i was scared to drive it since i stalled it about 10 times the first night, but after about a week i quit stalling. Now it just feels natural and driving an automatic is weird to me now.

CapeCruisin · 03-16-2016, 11:53 AM

woot!
learning how to drive stick can seem daunting at first but its immensely fun and quite easy. every car is different too

CapeCruisin · 03-16-2016, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Gambina

When i first got my car, i was scared to drive it since i stalled it about 10 times the first night, but after about a week i quit stalling. Now it just feels natural and driving an automatic is weird to me now.

haha.
i must have stalled my camaro at least that many times just in the DRIVEWAY when i was learning
haven't stalled it since. i love smashing the gas pedal whenever I can so that helps a lot

Goobaba · 03-16-2016, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by pdubb2986

A stick is no fun in Atlanta's dense traffic.

Pdubb

I feel you, pumping the clutch for 45 minutes is a bitchhhh.

But so worth it when you're on the right roads.

Wiskey · 03-16-2016, 06:28 PM

You guys really never stall yours? I've driven a manual for years, and it seems about every couple weeks I'll be backing up a steep tight driveway or something paying more attention to where I'm going than the clutch and end up stalling it by mistake.

Now I haven't driven a manual in a while, but this happened with my manual car I owned for over 10 years occasionally too.

Whiskey

Jkenn111 · 03-16-2016, 06:57 PM

I've been teaching myself as well on my 16 M6. It was definitely a challenge bringing it home from the dealer.lol. Through all my test drives of the M6 SS I didn't stall at all. I'm guessing it was the nerves and excitement from.buying the car. Luckily I had my brother with me when I drove the car home as he has driven stick for most of his life and got us down the road long enough for my nerves to calm down. I'll stall every now and again but I've come a long way in 1000 miles.

JD555 · 03-16-2016, 07:58 PM

I have driven a stick most of my life and dont really ride a clutch much but the camaro is a bit different. I still once and awhile stall it and I have not stalled my other vehicles in over 10 years. Mine the clutch seems to gain some tension and push back right at the point were it starts to grab. Shoe changes with different thickness soles requires a few minutes to get back in sync.

Pezbot · 03-17-2016, 07:28 AM

This will be my first manual since my 94 camaro, sold that in 2011'ish. I've never driven a new manual, I'm very use to having to push the clutch down 1 - 1 1/2 feet. I'm looking very forward to a smooth gear box and a light responsive clutch

63falcondude · 03-17-2016, 10:21 AM

Blah... Stalled on a hill today. Guy was on my butt. He missed the light hehehe

Jdelgado92 · 03-17-2016, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 63falcondude

Blah... Stalled on a hill today. Guy was on my butt. He missed the light hehehe

I have a new found respect for people's personal space at lights now .I used to leave like a foot between bumpers but now I leave like 5 feet to help me out. Just the other day some chicken got on my butt, and everytime creeper up to get some space she would do the same. Made me a little angry

ELS1 · 04-21-2016, 08:59 PM

So, are you a pro now?

Jdelgado92 · 04-21-2016, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ELS1

So, are you a pro now?

almost, i still stall here and there but i know immediately what i did wrong and i'm good to go on my second try. hills are no problem now either.

Techn9cian805 · 04-22-2016, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Wiskey

You guys really never stall yours? I've driven a manual for years, and it seems about every couple weeks I'll be backing up a steep tight driveway or something paying more attention to where I'm going than the clutch and end up stalling it by mistake.

Now I haven't driven a manual in a while, but this happened with my manual car I owned for over 10 years occasionally too.

Whiskey

you know they're not going to admit to it lol.

03-16-2016, 11:53 AM	#17
CapeCruisin Daily Driver 24/7 365 Drives: '15 CRT 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 827	woot! learning how to drive stick can seem daunting at first but its immensely fun and quite easy. every car is different too __________________ NPP Fuse Pull, Z28 CAI = Previous Rides: 2005 Magnum R/T A5 CAI, Cat-Back 2014 RRM Camaro 1LT/RS A6/NPP CAI Follow Me On Instagram!

03-17-2016, 07:28 AM	#23
Pezbot Drives: 2016 2SS Vert Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Indiana Posts: 216	This will be my first manual since my 94 camaro, sold that in 2011'ish. I've never driven a new manual, I'm very use to having to push the clutch down 1 - 1 1/2 feet. I'm looking very forward to a smooth gear box and a light responsive clutch __________________ 2016 2SS Convertible M6 \| Hyber Blue \| Black Interior \| NPP \| MRC

03-17-2016, 10:21 AM	#24
63falcondude Drives: 16 Camaro, 11 Stryker, 00 Explorer Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 1,214	Blah... Stalled on a hill today. Guy was on my butt. He missed the light hehehe __________________ NGM, 2SS, 6MT, NPP, MRC, Nav, Kalahari, Grey Wheels 1100 12/14/2015 3000 1/8/2016 (TPW 2/1) 3800 2/1/2016 5000 3/5/2016

03-15-2016, 09:35 PM	#16
Gambina Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Long Beach Posts: 82	When i first got my car, i was scared to drive it since i stalled it about 10 times the first night, but after about a week i quit stalling. Now it just feels natural and driving an automatic is weird to me now.

03-16-2016, 06:28 PM	#20
Wiskey Drives: 2016 Chevy Camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Fallbrook CA Posts: 245	You guys really never stall yours? I've driven a manual for years, and it seems about every couple weeks I'll be backing up a steep tight driveway or something paying more attention to where I'm going than the clutch and end up stalling it by mistake. Now I haven't driven a manual in a while, but this happened with my manual car I owned for over 10 years occasionally too. Whiskey

03-16-2016, 06:57 PM	#21
Jkenn111 Drives: Beautiful Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Nw Fl Posts: 6	I've been teaching myself as well on my 16 M6. It was definitely a challenge bringing it home from the dealer.lol. Through all my test drives of the M6 SS I didn't stall at all. I'm guessing it was the nerves and excitement from.buying the car. Luckily I had my brother with me when I drove the car home as he has driven stick for most of his life and got us down the road long enough for my nerves to calm down. I'll stall every now and again but I've come a long way in 1000 miles.

03-16-2016, 07:58 PM	#22
JD555 Drives: 2014 2SS RS, 6 sp man Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Marlton, NJ Posts: 461	I have driven a stick most of my life and dont really ride a clutch much but the camaro is a bit different. I still once and awhile stall it and I have not stalled my other vehicles in over 10 years. Mine the clutch seems to gain some tension and push back right at the point were it starts to grab. Shoe changes with different thickness soles requires a few minutes to get back in sync.

04-21-2016, 08:59 PM	#26
ELS1 Drives: N/A Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Houston Posts: 167	So, are you a pro now?

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