[Lazerbrainz2k3]

Originally Posted by Rusty35

Your point was that I need to go see a doctor if I cant leave my hands in one position on the wheel for hrs on end.

You knew exactly what he was talking about, and then proceeded to finely split hairs anyway.

[Rusty35]

Originally Posted by Lazerbrainz2k3

You knew exactly what he was talking about, and then proceeded to finely split hairs anyway.

I am not splitting hairs.
I said you can go that long with your hands held that high, he said he can go hrs at a time and that I needed to see a doctor if I couldn't.

[Weege]

While we are talking about driving a stick and doing things that could damage the transmission: I always depress the clutch when shifting into neutral. I've seen at least one driver simply put the stick into neutral without touching the clutch. The most common situation is driving up to a red light. You're in gear but are going to shift into N while waiting at the light. Does anyone put the lever into neutral without using the clutch?

[90503]

If the Camaro ever comes with a heated shift knob to go with the heated steering wheel, then I'll believe using the shift knob as a resting perch is acceptable...lol...or maybe it will have to be both heated and cooled...Can't have too much comfort, you know....lol...

[germanicus]

Originally Posted by Rusty35

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?

The idea is that you have the most control with 2 hands. Maximize the amount of time you have two hands on the wheel. Its not rocket science.

If for some reason you think you have greater control of the vehicle driving with one hand on the wheel, FANTASTIC! How about no hands, just use your knees. That way you can rest one hand on the stick, and text with your other hand.

[Mlbraptor]

I always drive with my knees when I'm drinking beer and eating pizza.

[Mlbraptor]

Just kidding; since some people were being smart asses; I figured I would be too.

[Lazerbrainz2k3]

Originally Posted by Rusty35

I am not splitting hairs.
I said you can go that long with your hands held that high, he said he can go hrs at a time and that I needed to see a doctor if I couldn't.

When your asinine "argument" depends on the idea that you'd have some occasional distraction which leads you to momentarily move your hands somewhere off the wheel (and for some of us, our hands aren't "that high" to begin with) and that counts the same as resting your hand on the shifter for an extended period, that's splitting hairs. Or trolling, if that makes you feel better.

[ron123]

Many folks do not keep a car long enough where it matters.
For those that keep a car long-term here is further info ...
https://www.carthrottle.com/post/thi...-when-driving/ <--- This first one includes visuals ;-)
And
http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...ad-habits-car/
And
http://www.financialexpress.com/auto...ow-why/358343/

[gringo]

I was always taught not to rest your hand on the shifter. Doing so can wear out the synchros and at the very least, wear out the shifter linkage and shifter bearing.

Also, it's a good idea to keep both hands on the wheel when driving. One hand at the 10 o'clock position and the other hand at the 2 o'clock position.

Now, do I typically drive like that? No. lol! However, I do try to be aware of not putting much pressure on the shifter when my hand is resting on it.

[Rusty35]

Originally Posted by Lazerbrainz2k3

When your asinine "argument" depends on the idea that you'd have some occasional distraction which leads you to momentarily move your hands somewhere off the wheel (and for some of us, our hands aren't "that high" to begin with) and that counts the same as resting your hand on the shifter for an extended period, that's splitting hairs. Or trolling, if that makes you feel better.

What asinine argument are you talking about?

I said you cant keep your hands in one place on the wheel for that long.
He said he could.
I said prove it.

[Pfuqu2ss]

Just the title of this thread makes me lmfao.

[trophy hunter]

I'll start this by saying that I completely agree that both hands on the wheel is the correct and safest way to drive (more specifically at 10 and 2)- as the Dept of Safety would say..... while I don't necessarily always do this
My argument would be if that you needed to "evade" by acceleration, with having one hand on the stick, your reaction time (not to mention the possibility of missing it all together) is going to be night and day to downshift....... just playing devil's advocate

And as for the original question, I've had 4 different standard V8 Camaros thru the years and a host of other standard cars and can say with a clear conscious that I never had any syncro issues due to resting my hand on the shifter.

[Corner carver]

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.