Jake P Posted September 16, 2008 Posted September 16, 2008 I was forced to learn to drive a standard due to my new job and boy was i missing out! My buddy has a little 4 cylinder Pontiac that he taught me on today. I knew the motions in my head and was confident, just needed to test my skills. I actually did very well considering i have never even drove one before. The first few times it was like second nature then it started getting rough. I would either peel out or stall out. Apparently somebody didn't like the fact that we were in a closed parking lot away from traffic practicing so they decided to call the Police. The cop was kind of a hee haw at first and then once he figured out we weren't just doing donuts he eased up and actually gave me some advice. I now want a standard transmission vehicle 8-). Man that was fun! Quote
Big Tom Posted September 16, 2008 Posted September 16, 2008 They are a lot of fun. After a while you don't even notice it at all. I loved learning how to drive mine. Good luck. Quote
Super User burleytog Posted September 16, 2008 Super User Posted September 16, 2008 All I drove from 93-03. Sometimes I miss it. Then I drive one. Quote
Super User Dan: Posted September 16, 2008 Super User Posted September 16, 2008 Not really an option where I drive, too much traffic, it would be a pain. I wish I knew how though, I feel like everyone should know. Quote
dave Posted September 16, 2008 Posted September 16, 2008 All I drove from 93-03. Sometimes I miss it. Then I drive one. X2 Had one for 10 years. Glad to get rid of it. Then had one given to me. Can't turn down free. Really tired of it. Can't wait until I can get another car. Enjoy it while you're young and while it's "fun" Quote
Super User fishinfiend Posted September 16, 2008 Super User Posted September 16, 2008 I can't wait to get rid of mine. Maybe it would be different if I had a sports car, but I have been driving a pickup with a stick since '96. Between '97 - '03 I had to drive from south of Atlanta airport to north of Atlanta during peak driving times twice a day > The only pros I see in a manual transmission are better gas mileage, which is marginal, and less expensive and easier to change the transmission. Quote
Super User MALTESE FALCON Posted September 16, 2008 Super User Posted September 16, 2008 My '57 Chevy and my Vette had "stick shift". It's fun until you get caught in stop-and-go traffic. Falcon Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted September 16, 2008 Super User Posted September 16, 2008 I was forced to learn to drive a standard due to my new job and boy was i missing out! My buddy has a little 4 cylinder Pontiac that he taught me on today. I knew the motions in my head and was confident, just needed to test my skills. I actually did very well considering i have never even drove one before. The first few times it was like second nature then it started getting rough. I would either peel out or stall out. Apparently somebody didn't like the fact that we were in a closed parking lot away from traffic practicing so they decided to call the Police. The cop was kind of a hee haw at first and then once he figured out we weren't just doing donuts he eased up and actually gave me some advice. I now want a standard transmission vehicle 8-). Man that was fun! Fun until you get in heavy traffic. Quote
Super User flechero Posted September 16, 2008 Super User Posted September 16, 2008 Not so fun on a steep, slick boat ramp, in a 2wd truck. ....lol Quote
FishingBuds Posted September 16, 2008 Posted September 16, 2008 Traffic, mud holes, hills-its all fun with a standard. Wife can drive one, I drive one-my 10 year old can drive it in the field I truely think all teenagers should start out on standards, then graduate to auto's if they want. They'll never forget it Quote
mrmacwvu1 Posted September 16, 2008 Posted September 16, 2008 Not so fun on a steep, slick boat ramp, in a 2wd truck. ....lol been there done that man just living in wv makes it rough Quote
senko_77 Posted September 16, 2008 Posted September 16, 2008 I just drove a stick for the first time a few weeks ago. My g/f drives one like a champ, so she was teaching me in her jeep. It was so dam frustrating at first, but I got the hang of it. I think I put like 40k on that transmission in the 1st hour of driving it ;D Quote
fishbear Posted September 16, 2008 Posted September 16, 2008 Personally, I think you should have to take your driving test in a stick, just so you know how to drive one. I have been driving a stick since I was 9 yrs. old on the farm truck and tractor. It actually feels weird to drive an automatic sometimes. There is just not enough pedals.... Quote
IMPY03 Posted September 16, 2008 Posted September 16, 2008 I love my manual toyota tacoma pickup...I started on an automatic but I'm so glad I bought a stick shift now! Quote
AnthonyRSS Posted September 16, 2008 Posted September 16, 2008 I abhor automatics. Never in the right gear, shift when you don't want it to. I have put over 100k on my manual truck and never had any issues. Automatics are wear items. Quote
IMPY03 Posted September 16, 2008 Posted September 16, 2008 Never in the right gear, shift when you don't want it to. As is my problem with automatics also. Quote
Super User firefightn15 Posted September 16, 2008 Super User Posted September 16, 2008 Not dismissing anyones' fun with a stick, but drive big city downtown traffic with a big truck on a daily basis. After awhile you feel like you could move the earth with your left leg. ;D Nowadays I like my automatic Quote
Simp Posted September 16, 2008 Posted September 16, 2008 I drive a stick and most of the vehicles I have owned have been a stick because stick shift vehicles usually sell for less. I prefer a automatic but if I can save a couple Gs by buying a stick I will. Quote
Super User burleytog Posted September 16, 2008 Super User Posted September 16, 2008 I just drove a stick for the first time a few weeks ago. My g/f drives one like a champ, so she was teaching me in her jeep. It was so dam frustrating at first, but I got the hang of it. I think I put like 40k on that transmission in the 1st hour of driving it ;D That's just sad... Quote
Super User burleytog Posted September 16, 2008 Super User Posted September 16, 2008 I abhor automatics. Never in the right gear, shift when you don't want it to. Then you don't know how to drive an automatic. Quote
AnthonyRSS Posted September 16, 2008 Posted September 16, 2008 Thats what it is. I have driven 100s of vehicles, both auto and manual, in all kinds of conditions. I will always prefer a manual. I know the pros and cons of both. However, some peoples pros for an auto are not mine. Quote
Jake P Posted September 17, 2008 Author Posted September 17, 2008 UPDATE! I ran off the Dyno track and into a very expensive fan and headlight tester at work today driving a standard 92 Chevy. My tech told me that I would be fine on the Dyno since its basically a treadmill for cars......Boy was he wrong. I popped the clutch on accident and at about 4500 rpms and SKKKRRRRR!!!!!!!! Straight into the giant fan and headlight testing machine. Luckily nobody got mad, it was actually quite funny until I had to take apart and fix everything I had just ran into. Luckily I hit the brake quick enough or I would be fixing a wall. He took me out of the bay with it and showed me what I thought i already knew. I can honestly say that I now know how to drive one correctly :-[. Quote
IMPY03 Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 UPDATE! I ran off the Dyno track and into a very expensive fan and headlight tester at work today driving a standard 92 Chevy. My tech told me that I would be fine on the Dyno since its basically a treadmill for cars......Boy was he wrong. I popped the clutch on accident and at about 4500 rpms and SKKKRRRRR!!!!!!!! Straight into the giant fan and headlight testing machine. Luckily nobody got mad, it was actually quite funny until I had to take apart and fix everything I had just ran into. Luckily I hit the brake quick enough or I would be fixing a wall. He took me out of the bay with it and showed me what I thought i already knew. I can honestly say that I now know how to drive one correctly :-[. LOL! Glad no one got hurt but you have to make a mistake sometime before can perfect it ;D Quote
AnthonyRSS Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 Most vehicles are strapped to the dyno.... :-? Quote
Super User fishinfiend Posted September 17, 2008 Super User Posted September 17, 2008 How many sets of skidmarks did you leave? ;D Quote
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