Naraku4656 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 except i'm terrified of absolutely ruining whatever i practice on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarPanda Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 I'm sure you can pay someone and they will let you practice on a shit car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 probably Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molarbear Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Honestly it's not worth it imo if it's just a bucket list thing though try finding someone with diesel truck that has a manual in it, those are good starters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 idk it just seems like one of those things i should do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molarbear Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 I personally think they're a pain in the ass if you're lazy automatic is the way to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 i'm super lazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAC Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Yeah but no good cars are auto, if you even want something fun learn the manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 that's why i want to. i like fun cars but i'm a lazy ass person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mthor Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 I love a manual transmission. There's just this feeling of total control when you wrap your hand around that stick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 I love a manual transmission. There's just this feeling of total control when you wrap your hand around that stick... and what are you doing tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnmjy Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 You can search craigslist for someone willing to teach you lessons with their car, I'm sure. You have the disposable income for it after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 You can search craigslist for someone willing to teach you lessons with their car, I'm sure. You have the disposable income for it after all. why does everyone here think i have money cus i don't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 can you do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Alphonse Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 except i'm terrified of absolutely ruining whatever i practice on Truck or Jeep... short gear ratios make it easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted June 19, 2017 Author Share Posted June 19, 2017 Truck or Jeep... short gear ratios make it easier. with all the money i don't have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Alphonse Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 with all the money i don't have Make Jeep friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted June 19, 2017 Author Share Posted June 19, 2017 i'm sure they'll be willing to let me ruin their car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Alphonse Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 i'm sure they'll be willing to let me ruin their car Jeep clutches only get ruined if you use the clutch in deep muddy water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted June 19, 2017 Author Share Posted June 19, 2017 or if you routinely stall out the engine because you keep forgetting to change gears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeNewBee Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 You sir are a fizzle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sieg67 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Let off gas, push in clutch, shift. Practice the motion in an arm chair or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Gun Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Or find an old Cruisin' USA arcade cabinet and go to town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Alphonse Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 or if you routinely stall out the engine because you keep forgetting to change gears No, riding the clutch ruins it. Changing gears without the clutch can ruin the transmission... if you don't rev-match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Alphonse Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Or find an old Cruisin' USA arcade cabinet and go to town. All the ones I ever played had a shifter but no third pedal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 No, riding the clutch ruins it. Changing gears without the clutch can ruin the transmission... if you don't rev-match. but if you engage the clutch too quickly, the engine stalls. and knowing my luck that's what would happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molarbear Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 but if you disengage the clutch too quickly, the engine stalls. and knowing my luck that's what would happen ftfy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 ftfy is it disengage? i always though engaging it too quickly stalled it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaBarney Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 So you don't have any practical reason for wanting to learn and you can't conceive of a way to do so anyway. Why care about learning how then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaBarney Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Is this actually just about lamenting your dad having never taught you when you were a kid, or what, bc there are options available to you for learning this unnecessary skill. I taught a friend how to drive a car by letting them use mine, I'm sure a friend would be willing to teach you this. If not, pay someone. These are your options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 Is this actually just about lamenting your dad having never taught you when you were a kid, or what, bc there are options available to you for learning this unnecessary skill. I taught a friend how to drive a car by letting them use mine, I'm sure a friend would be willing to teach you this. If not, pay someone. These are your options. actually he did show me when i was like 8, but it's been way too many years and i don't remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 So you don't have any practical reason for wanting to learn and you can't conceive of a way to do so anyway. Why care about learning how then it's a bucket list thing i guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Alphonse Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 but if you engage the clutch too quickly, the engine stalls. and knowing my luck that's what would happen If you'd like to disengage too quickly, just floor it. Instant burnout. Or in my car's case, instantly sideways burnout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Alphonse Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Is this actually just about lamenting your dad having never taught you when you were a kid, or what, bc there are options available to you for learning this unnecessary skill. I taught a friend how to drive a car by letting them use mine, I'm sure a friend would be willing to teach you this. If not, pay someone. These are your options. Unnecessary? Almost all 18 wheelers and dump trucks are stick. UPS and FedEx still uses a clutch in some trucks. Wanna ride a motorcycle? Guess what, you have to learn how to shift and use a clutch.. just with different ligaments controlling different things. Want your vehicle to get awesome mileage? Buy the manual. This rant is brought to you by #savethemanuals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1pooh4u Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Let off gas, push in clutch, shift. Practice the motion in an arm chair or something. But when do you shift? Only answers I ever got was, "Don't worry you'll know" "You'll hear it" and "You'll feel it" > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sieg67 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Tachometer. Use that at first and you'll eventually start feeling it out. Like I drive an auto and I know when it's about to switch gears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Alphonse Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 But when do you shift? Only answers I ever got was, "Don't worry you'll know" "You'll hear it" and "You'll feel it" > It becomes muscle memory. Like I can legit get in any type of car or truck and drive it. Dog leg first gear is a transmission I have come to adore... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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