Oh, nice. The S2000 was my first manual too, so it is entirely possible. Don't give up hope.

 

the easiest way to learn, (how i explain to most n00bs) is to give the as much gas as you are letting off of the clutch. So for every inch you let off the clutch, give that much in the gas. It's not that hard. You just need to find the sweet spot.

Then after you learn that way, it will become natural. But the S2000 is a VERY unforgiving car, and your year doesn't have traction control. COming from your sister's automatic cobalt, this is going to be EXTREMELY different. Make sure your back tires ALWAYS have tread, and do not show off and dump the clutch smoking the tires for your friends (when and if you do learn). Until you have driven it for a good year (since you are so young, and barely have your liscense) do not drive it hard. You need to get to know how it handles in all conditions. Pay attention, and listen to my advice, and we won't have the inevitable "OMG I JUST WRECKED MY S" thread.

Good luck.

And for the sake of the planet, do not try to find someone to make it an automatic. The only documented automatic S2000 is a 2JZ swapped one.

 

Not everyone was meant to own an S2000. This is a sign that you shouldnt own one

 

You should buy another s2000, to learn how to drive manual on. That way you don't mess up this one.

 

The best advice I can give is you hold the RPM at ~2-2.5k and let go of the clutch slowly and evenly until you get the hang of it. Then balance letting go with the clutch and pushing in on the gas. I know holding the rpm at 2.5k and letting go of the clutch slowly isn't a good way to start the car, but its a good way to learn, just don't rely on it later!

oh, also, lol

 

Here's an automatic S2000 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5nNpESYLXY

Unfortunately you'll have to swap in a 2jz which will cost you another 15 grand.

 

I learned to drive stick on a test drive. Seriously, it took like 5 minutes.

If I was lucky enough to have a car like an S2000 when I was sixteen, I would be thankful. Kids these days.

 

when you put the car into gear, you have to push the clutch down.

now when you begin letting off the clutch, you're going to be pushing the gas down. practice makes perfect, although I really wouldnt recommend learning to drive stick on the s.

if you let the clutch out too fast without giving it enough gas you stall, if you give it too much gas you're gonna burn the clutch up/squeal the tires/and the car will buck, and then you'll probably stall.

it'll take a bit to get the hang of it... kinda like the whole making circles on your stomach with your right hand while patting you're head with the other.

also, as others have said, please, PLEASE, take your time getting to know the car, otherwise you will be posting up a thread "I crashed my car."

Good luck!

 

Find someone that drives manual and ask them to teach you. Better yet, open the yellow pages and look for a reputable driving school that teaches on a manual car and listen to the theory when they teach it.

 

I find the S a pretty forgiving car and not easy to stall at all.