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8/7/2006 5:55:24 PM

I learned how to drive a manual approximately on a friends old corolla but I got competency under the patient tutolage of SoundBoy4 in his old Porsche 944.

When I bought my first car, an 05 5spd mazda3, I just got in and drove it. My roommate scott helped me figure out hills and such, but it wasn't that big of a deal.

The key for me is getting adjusted to the car I'm driving. Once I do that, I'm fine.

8/7/2006 6:13:56 PM

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"haha, i do that too. or i'll get in and go to step on the clutch before I start it."

i do that all the freaking time on an auto

8/7/2006 7:57:02 PM

I learned how to drive a manual while I was working on my dad's old car - so the manual I learned on was a RHD. No synchros so it was kinda tricky, I am decent at driving that thing, it is still sort of tricky.

I got better at it when I put a 5 speed in my car and kinda had to pick it up or not have a car.

8/7/2006 7:59:19 PM

I stalled my GT this morning... first time in years haven't driven her in a couple weeks though... spending too much time spent in the Mach with a factory clutch...

but yeah - nobody should charge to teach how to drive a car with a manual transmission... if they do... be sure to use their car and intentionally grind the shit out of every gear

8/8/2006 8:28:18 AM