Learning Manual
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: St.Pete, FL
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Learning Manual
I have grown up driving AT. I am looking at getting an 8 in the next year or two and I definitely want a MT. How much damage would a noob do to a clutch on an 8? I don't know anyone with a beater manual that I could practice on. Any ideas? Maybe trade my current beater for a MT beater?
#2
I have grown up driving AT. I am looking at getting an 8 in the next year or two and I definitely want a MT. How much damage would a noob do to a clutch on an 8? I don't know anyone with a beater manual that I could practice on. Any ideas? Maybe trade my current beater for a MT beater?
#4
Registered
Burning the clutch is OK. It's like brake pads. It'll wear out eventually.
What you need to mind is being smooth. Don't jerk the car. That's not good for the drivetrain. There's a reason why owners manuals recommend not rocking the car in snow. Be gentle with the shifter too. Proper driving is all about finesse.
What you need to mind is being smooth. Don't jerk the car. That's not good for the drivetrain. There's a reason why owners manuals recommend not rocking the car in snow. Be gentle with the shifter too. Proper driving is all about finesse.
#5
RX-Heaven
iTrader: (6)
i would personally learn to drive a manual trans car on a buddy's car or a beater if you can. just get the basics down and when you buy your 8, you will initially enjoy the car more as you will know how to drive it and the risk factor for harming something has been signifigantly reduced.
#7
Software Engineer
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Posts: 1,376
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
I learned manual with my 8, took 2 days to do everything nicely, about a week to get shifting really nice and smooth (except for the occasional hard shift which results in wheel spin )
Last edited by DarkLord7854; 10-07-2008 at 10:52 AM.
#8
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Turnersville, NJ
Posts: 115
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The 8 was my first manual car. I'm still getting used to it, but i have made good strides in perfecting it. Just like what everyone is saying about jerking the car try not to do it a lot. I sometimes have that problem shifting from 1st to 2nd, but other than that it's a delightful ride!
#11
15.53 Seconds at 94MPH
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Anthem, AZ
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
ya i learned to drive stick on my 8. i drove a lil on other peoples cars to get the hang of it. the 8 a different than most cars. especially if it has a short shifter package. when buying an 8 make sure it has the short shifter. its alot smoother and faster. have fun getting your 8
#13
Out of NYC
iTrader: (1)
I first drove MT in a Civic (yep, shame), paid 50 bux for like 2 hours I think ?
Damn that dude changed his clutch to some heavy *** one. it was a nightmare to drive (for a noob that time).
Then I got my Rx8 I think 2 months later, started my "True" stick-shift driving lesson the moment I drove it out of the dealership. I actually asked the salesguy how to drive a manual, he went out with me for a while. then I was like **** it and drove straight up to west side highway, then I got it. LOL
Damn that dude changed his clutch to some heavy *** one. it was a nightmare to drive (for a noob that time).
Then I got my Rx8 I think 2 months later, started my "True" stick-shift driving lesson the moment I drove it out of the dealership. I actually asked the salesguy how to drive a manual, he went out with me for a while. then I was like **** it and drove straight up to west side highway, then I got it. LOL
#14
Registered
#17
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Waterloo, Iowa
Posts: 108
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i learned how to drive a MT in about 5 min. on my buddys truck
and up a hill it took me about a 10 tries with my last car i had after that its all pretty easy
and up a hill it took me about a 10 tries with my last car i had after that its all pretty easy
#18
Out of NYC
iTrader: (1)
yeah Im like that.
When I was like 8 yrs old, I tried to learn Bicycle. but Im always afraid, so I just took my training wheels off, and went down the hill ... (my house was located somewhere on the top of the hill)
and I got it on first try. LOL !
Now when I think about it. I still dunno where did I got the ***** to do it. Cuz if I fell, I could be dead, there is only 1 road, and right next to it its the cliff. jeeze lol !
#22
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: St.Pete, FL
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#23
The anti-ricer
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Hillsdale, NJ
Posts: 1,888
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The best way to learn is to go out with an experienced driver, and practice. Once you start to get comfortable, go out on the street and "force" yourself to learn. You'd be surprised how quickly you will learn when put on the spot, o and with people beeping at you.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Shankapotamus3
Series I Trouble Shooting
28
03-14-2021 03:53 PM
Digitz0070
Series I Aftermarket Performance Modifications
55
07-25-2017 08:40 PM