Manual Transmission
#32
it is interesting to read that kind of problems (considering that in Europe we have mostly manuals). I first drove manual when i was about 12. IMO the biggest problem is starting. Once you are moving just rev up to 3-4k RPM and change to higher gear (maybe 8-9k RPM at s2k ).
Move to lower gear when RPM drops to about 2k. You can try to drive at lower RPM (not below 1k) but you will notice that car has no power.
Maybe it is easier to start with a diesel, where you can start using clutch only, with petrol you have to give it a little throttle when starting.
good luck with learning
ps: that is for an average family car, not talking about s2k or other sport cars
Move to lower gear when RPM drops to about 2k. You can try to drive at lower RPM (not below 1k) but you will notice that car has no power.
Maybe it is easier to start with a diesel, where you can start using clutch only, with petrol you have to give it a little throttle when starting.
good luck with learning
ps: that is for an average family car, not talking about s2k or other sport cars
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Clutch control is the key to driving any manual transmission car. That said the easiest way to learn is to start the forward motion in 2nd gear without using the accelerator pedal. This way when you engage the clutch too quickly the car stalls instead of hops. Once you have mastered this starting technique the rest is very simple. Also mastering this style gives you a real head start on the "dreaded hill start".
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I wouldn't say I learned before I bought my S2000. I more or less practiced once in a blue moon. When I finally bought my car, it just came naturally. I had it down by the time I left the dealership parking lot.
I guess it is harder for some than others.
I guess it is harder for some than others.
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Originally Posted by s141995,Mar 15 2008, 10:35 PM
LOL sweet! come by my house next sat. I'll let you do WHATEVER you want with that car, because I'm just gonna drive it through some dirt roads and call the local junk yard to come pick it up. It's an '88 corolla, and if you want it I'll let you have her for 200 bucks OBO. Then we can go to a s2k meet
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here are some pics:
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Originally Posted by __redruM,Mar 17 2008, 11:19 AM
Rent-a-car. You or your parrent if you're under 25, could rent a simple economy car for under $50/day. Learn on that, then buy your S2000.