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> New To Manual Tranny. Need Help.
bharsen
post Sep 23 2005, 12:50 PM
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i grew up with an automatic and always wanted a stick cause i heard they were faster if a good driver was behind one well im getting a 2006 eclipse and im getting sponsored and they require me to get a stick... any tips tricks or instructions on how to professionally drive one would be appreciated. (how to take off, where to shift, etc etc)
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post Sep 23 2005, 11:59 PM
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you take off by:
1) Disengage the clutch
2) Make sure your engine is running, if so skip to step 4
3) Start your engine
4) Use the shifter's handle to move the shifter into 1st gear
5) Slowly release pressure on the clutch pedal while smoothly applying pressure to the accelerator pedal
6) Allow clutch to completely engage

you should shift on the street and/or a driveway or parking lot... those are usually the best places.. a race track also serves as a fine place for shifting
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post Sep 26 2005, 08:59 AM
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it will take you sometime to get the taking off down. i stalled my car 7 times in my driveway the first time i learned to drive a stick.

BTW, what does this have to do with racing?(posting in a racing forum)
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post Sep 26 2005, 11:28 AM
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Save up the money for a new clutch.. Just in case
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post Dec 17 2005, 01:22 AM
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Even if your positive about shifting save up for a new clutch. Someone that i know has burned the clutch out in her van at least 4 times and remember, she is POSITIVE that she knows how to drive a stick :thumbsup:
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post Dec 18 2005, 01:03 PM
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QUOTE(getoffmeluckycharms @ Dec 17 2005, 01:22 AM)
Even if your positive about shifting save up for a new clutch.  Someone that i know has burned the clutch out in her van at least 4 times and remember, she is POSITIVE that she knows how to drive a stick :thumbsup:
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90k on my stock clutch and its still working great.
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post Dec 19 2005, 04:10 PM
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you can't learn how to professionally drive stick from asking on the internet...

Is this for serious or a joke...?
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post Jan 25 2006, 06:41 PM
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I had to learn by hopping in cars and having people teach me. It's almost impossible to have someone talk you through it without being in the car with them doing what they say...even then it takes judgement and know-how to know when to do all the steps. It becomes second-nature; however, and you will be glad you learned.
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post Jan 25 2006, 10:54 PM
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I learned when i was 16 in my dads civic, just brought it to a huge parking lot and messed around with it until i was confident to take it in traffic, then took it from there. Im so used to it now when I drive a friends car with an auto im still reaching down to shift
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post Jan 25 2006, 11:50 PM
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I learned on a 2005 BMW M3 CSL-clone and a 2005 Mini Cooper S with the Cooper Works package.
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post Jan 26 2006, 09:43 AM
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I learned when i was 16 in my dads civic, just brought it to a huge parking lot and messed around with it until i was confident to take it in traffic, then took it from there. Im so used to it now when I drive a friends car with an auto im still reaching down to shift
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whenever i drive an auto, i always try to push in the clutch when coming to a stop.
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post Jan 26 2006, 01:49 PM
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whenever i drive an auto, i always try to push in the clutch when coming to a stop.


Yeah, it's called bored left foot syndrome, or BLFS for short.

I know the feeling, after driving all the cars I do at work, I get into my car and push into the plastic where the clutch pedal WOULD be.
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post Mar 15 2006, 11:19 PM
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yea i learned in 98 zx2
on a hill, dad fussed every time i burnt the tires, twas interesting, //
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