Manual transmission. Need to learn ASAP

[SuperMario92]

Learning proper footwork is even a better friend.

I completely agree but, when your first learning and you have someone on your butt on a hill it's a nice shortcut.

 

[RAY]

Growing up, both of my parents cars were straight shifts. I took my driver test when I was 16 in my brothers 1955 Chevy Belair. it was a 4-speed in the floor. Good luck with the manual transmission, it ain't that hard to learn. I almost forgot, how many of you folks remember taking the driving test at the Confederate Ave State Patrol Office? Ray

 

[Gimli2]

Practice with the emergency/parking brake on HARD in a parking lot until you get used to where the clutch grabs.

 

[TattooedGunner]

Really nothing to it.

Just don't park and leave it in neutral with the parking brake off... Never done it but seen it done a few times.

When starting on a hill just let off on the clutch slowly until you feel it start to grab then you can take your foot off of the brake.

And like hinted at in an earlier post, taking the parking brake off makes starting off a heck of a lot easier.... I did learn that one the hard way.

 

[8675309]

and dont forget to keep some bananas handy,if you start grinding gears
just dump a couple in the case,it should help with your shifting.
thanks.

 

[SuperMario92]

and dont forget to keep some bananas handy,if you start grinding gears
just dump a couple in the case,it should help with your shifting.
thanks.

^^^ Cant stress that enough. Preferably plantains.

 

[GAGunguy]

I learned to drive on a 1976 Pinto 4-speed. My dad bought it new back in the day.

He redeemed himself and later bought a Fiat X-1/9. I replaced the clutch on it. Put the pressure plate in backwards and had to drop the transaxle a second time. Won't ever do THAT again!

I had a '98 Ford Ranger 5-speed that I LOVED but had to give it up after I had to start doing the daily commute in it. My left leg was twice the size of my right.

I doubt my kids will know how to drive a manual transmission...

I had an X 1/9, loved that car, until it caught on fire.

 

[2001SportTJ]

I'd let you learn driving my 5 spd Jeep but last time I let someone(my ex-gf) do that it cost me a clutch, and hydraulic clutches aren't cheap.

 

[GeauxLSU]

I have a Ford Ranger that I would be willing to let you learn on. I have a VW TDI as well but that is too easy so I won't offer that (plus it is more expensive to fix if you break it). The Ranger is getting tired and would be good to learn with. Once you can drive it you can drive anything.

I learned to drive stick in an 86' Dodge Ram with a slant six that was geared way to high.

Good man.

 

[SuperMario92]

I'd let you learn driving my 5 spd Jeep but last time I let someone(my ex-gf) do that it cost me a clutch, and hydraulic clutches aren't cheap.

You replaced the whole assembly? Why?