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tiburonGTgirl · 07-05-2005, 07:41 PM

Ok, so I need someone to teach me how to drive stick. I had my first lesson last week and I did a decent job. The problem is I don't know many people who have a stick so I thought maybe I'd find someone nice enough on here to help me. I'm looking to possibly trade in my car in the very near future, and I really would like to get a manual this time around. So, give me a shout...I'd appreciate it! :D

Aaron · 07-05-2005, 07:47 PM

Push right foot. Release left foot. Repeat.

GeforceXtreme · 07-05-2005, 07:59 PM

You know this thread is going to turn into something wrong.. Doesn't you boyfriend have a stick? If not then hum.....

I wish I had a manual, most of my friends drive automatic's... beat.

tiburonGTgirl · 07-05-2005, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GeforceXtreme

You know this thread is going to turn into something wrong.. Doesn't you boyfriend have a stick? If not then hum.....

I wish I had a manual, most of my friends drive automatic's... beat.

Nope, he also drives an automatic

It's not a big deal though, I'd just like to know what I'm doing before I go out and buy one.

piker28 · 07-05-2005, 08:28 PM

have no fear its not to bad i taught myself how to drive stick on my car when i bought it

i read alot and asked friends to people who knew how to drive it and just took it slow

oh yeaa i stayed off the road during rush hour haha that can be a pain, just go out at night and practive when no one is around

i came from an auto to and i regret nothing of the swtich, 5spd is soooo much better

99SL2_Modder · 07-05-2005, 08:34 PM

Wee! Now I don't feel as bad!

igo4bmx · 07-05-2005, 08:35 PM

you could beat on my car, since a new clutch and flywheel are going in friday...

tiburonGTgirl · 07-05-2005, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by igo4bmx

you could beat on my car, since a new clutch and flywheel are going in friday...

Aww that is nice of you

Well, it's up to you...PM me and we'll talk

Rolla S 03 · 07-05-2005, 08:43 PM

yea i need to learn too lol

99SL2_Modder · 07-05-2005, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolla S 03

yea i need to learn too lol

W00t!

Hey! Let's all go beat on igo4bmx's car!

G1GSX · 07-05-2005, 08:49 PM

ill let u drive my dsm see what you can handle

PhillyGsx · 07-05-2005, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by G1GSX

ill let u drive my dsm see what you can handle

il second that, you can take mine for a spin on thursday if u want.

igo4bmx · 07-05-2005, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 99SL2_Modder

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Originally Posted by Rolla S 03

yea i need to learn too lol

W00t!

Hey! Let's all go beat on igo4bmx's car!

just don't test your drop kicks against my fender

99SL2_Modder · 07-05-2005, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 97BlackGSX

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Originally Posted by G1GSX

ill let u drive my dsm see what you can handle

il second that, you can take mine for a spin on thursday if u want.

"*stall* Wait wait...I think I got it... *stall* No no...hang on *stall*"

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Originally Posted by igo4bmx

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Originally Posted by 99SL2_Modder

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Originally Posted by Rolla S 03

yea i need to learn too lol

W00t!

Hey! Let's all go beat on igo4bmx's car!

just don't test your drop kicks against my fender

I don't drop kick.

I straight up beat the **** out of ****.

igo4bmx · 07-05-2005, 09:11 PM

i can't wait to get my new clutch in
my spec stage 2 kevlar clutch SUCKS!!!
im gonna light it on fire when its out

1988 Olds · 07-05-2005, 09:59 PM

I'll teach ya how to drive stick.

2point4DSM · 07-05-2005, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by G1GSX

ill let u drive my dsm see what you can handle

Haha. I learned long time ago teaching someone to drive stick is not cheap. Popped a spring out of the clutch disc which prevented the clutch from disengaging. The only way to fix this was to pull the tranny and get a new disc. Fun.

MuddyREX · 07-05-2005, 10:22 PM

I knocked a tooth off of the reverse gear in my buddies Rabbit GTi when I learned how to drive stick.

GeforceXtreme · 07-05-2005, 11:31 PM

I think the hardest part is just starting off from a dead start, once u get going its not bad. Also having to remember to push the clutch in when coming to a stop. I learned on my friends 91 Acura Integra. It has a worn clutch and I was able to learn on it. I have to say though, that learning on a 4 cylinder car is alot harder I think? I drove a few V8 cars and i feel like u don't even need to revve it up any, and u don't even need to let off the clutch that much.

sfd · 07-05-2005, 11:43 PM

my g/f got into my car and drove it right away. Let me tell you my clutch is like a ROCK. It's SO friggin hard and it needs to be in the floor. Just take what you know about driving stick and do it. That's how I learned. I never drove stick before, bought my car, and just drove it.

If you can't find anyone you can give my car a try. It's a rough car to drive stick in. Clutch is rough and sometimes the synchros are in a bad mood. If you can drive my car, you can drive anything IMO.

07-05-2005, 07:41 PM	#1
tiburonGTgirl Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Fairless Hills, PA Member #357 iTrader: (0)	Anyone willing to help me out? Ok, so I need someone to teach me how to drive stick. I had my first lesson last week and I did a decent job. The problem is I don't know many people who have a stick so I thought maybe I'd find someone nice enough on here to help me. I'm looking to possibly trade in my car in the very near future, and I really would like to get a manual this time around. So, give me a shout...I'd appreciate it! :D __________________ ~Becki '06 Black VW Jetta 2.5 V-dub...representing Deutschland

07-05-2005, 07:47 PM	#2
Aaron Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yardley, S. Jersey Member #185 iTrader: (0)	Push right foot. Release left foot. Repeat. __________________ Grape Kool-Aid.

07-05-2005, 07:59 PM	#3
GeforceXtreme Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Holland, Pa Member #367 My Ride: 2000 Buick Regal GSE iTrader: (0)	You know this thread is going to turn into something wrong.. Doesn't you boyfriend have a stick? If not then hum..... I wish I had a manual, most of my friends drive automatic's... beat. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - "Gods Grocery Getter is powered by an L67 3800" - *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* 12.900 @ 109.91mph 2.166 60Ft (Fastest 1/4) 13.374 @ 110.01mph 2.467 60Ft (Fastest Trap)

07-05-2005, 08:35 PM	#7
igo4bmx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Under the bar... Member #592 My Ride: 2009 Audi A3 Quattro, 2008 BMW X5, 2003 WW Evo8, 2000 Turbo SOHC Civic iTrader: (1)	you could beat on my car, since a new clutch and flywheel are going in friday... __________________ BOOST doesn't get you laid. Roofies and some creativity does however Tuned by some white dude @ a shopwithbigtrucks.com "You get what you pay for" - thanks captain obvious, unless you bought rotas and received volks.

07-05-2005, 09:11 PM	#15
igo4bmx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Under the bar... Member #592 My Ride: 2009 Audi A3 Quattro, 2008 BMW X5, 2003 WW Evo8, 2000 Turbo SOHC Civic iTrader: (1)	i can't wait to get my new clutch in my spec stage 2 kevlar clutch SUCKS!!! im gonna light it on fire when its out __________________ BOOST doesn't get you laid. Roofies and some creativity does however Tuned by some white dude @ a shopwithbigtrucks.com "You get what you pay for" - thanks captain obvious, unless you bought rotas and received volks.

07-05-2005, 08:28 PM	#5
piker28 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2004 Member #33 iTrader: (0)	have no fear its not to bad i taught myself how to drive stick on my car when i bought it i read alot and asked friends to people who knew how to drive it and just took it slow oh yeaa i stayed off the road during rush hour haha that can be a pain, just go out at night and practive when no one is around i came from an auto to and i regret nothing of the swtich, 5spd is soooo much better

07-05-2005, 08:43 PM	#9
Rolla S 03 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Fairless Hills, PA Member #358 iTrader: (0)	yea i need to learn too lol

07-05-2005, 08:49 PM	#11
G1GSX Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Philadelphia , PA Member #566 iTrader: (0)	ill let u drive my dsm see what you can handle

07-05-2005, 09:59 PM	#16
1988 Olds Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Member #201 My Ride: 2012 Chevy Cruze iTrader: (0)	I'll teach ya how to drive stick. __________________ 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Surpeme Classic To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Dynoed at 237hp and 292lbs at the rear wheels. Hmm ran 13.52 @ 103.42 11/10/06 1994 Hunter Green Acura Integra DB7, Stock

07-05-2005, 10:22 PM	#18
MuddyREX Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #82 My Ride: 02 Subaru WRX iTrader: (4)	I knocked a tooth off of the reverse gear in my buddies Rabbit GTi when I learned how to drive stick. __________________ The original, since 1979. <---- 190,000 mile WRX - Gone To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-05-2005, 11:31 PM	#19
GeforceXtreme Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Holland, Pa Member #367 My Ride: 2000 Buick Regal GSE iTrader: (0)	I think the hardest part is just starting off from a dead start, once u get going its not bad. Also having to remember to push the clutch in when coming to a stop. I learned on my friends 91 Acura Integra. It has a worn clutch and I was able to learn on it. I have to say though, that learning on a 4 cylinder car is alot harder I think? I drove a few V8 cars and i feel like u don't even need to revve it up any, and u don't even need to let off the clutch that much. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - "Gods Grocery Getter is powered by an L67 3800" - *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* 12.900 @ 109.91mph 2.166 60Ft (Fastest 1/4) 13.374 @ 110.01mph 2.467 60Ft (Fastest Trap)

07-05-2005, 11:43 PM	#20
sfd Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2005 Member #405 iTrader: (0)	my g/f got into my car and drove it right away. Let me tell you my clutch is like a ROCK. It's SO friggin hard and it needs to be in the floor. Just take what you know about driving stick and do it. That's how I learned. I never drove stick before, bought my car, and just drove it. If you can't find anyone you can give my car a try. It's a rough car to drive stick in. Clutch is rough and sometimes the synchros are in a bad mood. If you can drive my car, you can drive anything IMO.