I'm taking my ball ...

[zorrex]

I need to learn manual as well...

 

[LUCA]

I'm not teaching you. My new clutch isn't ready for you.

Best thing to do, learn it yourself. All by yourself. Having someone in the car telling you what to do can be a PITA. I got my VW and didn't know how to drive it, got it home, dropped off my dad (he drove it home) and took the car to learn to drive it. I had one hour before I had to go to work.
I pretty much learned in 30 minutes, I had no one around to get me home if I got stuck so it was sink or swim. LOL!

 

[Pen_Two]

It's so simple. I learned how to drive stick on my black SVT on the ride home after buying it. The only lesson I had was the salesman telling me what pedal's to push before I even got in it. I think I may have stalled in once the entire time I had it.

 

[frenchblueC2]

I need to learn manual as well...

Maybe Mike could help teach you.
He was able to teach me ok. no fights, no impatience.
It does make you feel better to learn on a beater vs. a nicer car, especially a sports sedan. Less pressure not to burn up the clutch and stuff.

 

[mnewxcv]

for those learning to drive a stick, I'm in the same boat. Here is a good online video tutorial that covers some basic elements, and it only take a little of your time to watch.

http://www.monkeysee.com/play/6260-how-to-drive-a-manual-transmission-car

 

[CRGkart44]

or just get into a 5 spd. press the clutch down and friggen teach your self!

 

[mnewxcv]

or just get into a 5 spd. press the clutch down and friggen teach your self!

well it gives the sometimes neglected mentions of not riding the clutch, up and downhill driving, etc that a new stick driver might leave out :shrug:

 

[CRGkart44]

eh... after the second clutch... they will learn.. haah

 

[mnewxcv]

eh... after the second clutch... they will learn.. haah

touche :laugh:

 

[BrApple]

or you could start off learning about clutch engagement etc on a riding mower or a tractor ...

 

[Pen_Two]

Easiest way to learn is start in the middle of a hill. :laugh:

 

[mnewxcv]

Easiest way to learn is start in the middle of a hill. :laugh:

so long as you dont end up at the bottom :help:

 

[Pen_Two]

so long as you dont end up at the bottom :help:

Now you know why it's the easiest.