Teaching someone to drive stick. Not going well.. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Yako · 06-23-2015, 07:40 PM

So as I said my SO got a Camaro SS and they got a stick because it made sense. Better fuel econ, good to know how to drive stick and it was a good deal. Well, things are not going so well and I feel awful because I said the car made more sense in stick mostly because of fuel econ. Now they are talking about selling the car after only a few days of having it because they keep stalling out. The person that had it before us disabled the hill assist which is not helping. I personally know how to drive stick and learned on an LS1 myself.

I really don't know what to do. I see their left leg shake a ton when they use the clutch. I remember having the same problem because when you first learn your leg is weak to those motions.

CFD · 06-23-2015, 07:46 PM

even though driving a stick is easy for most some just can't get the hang of it, time will tell

Yako · 06-23-2015, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CFD

even though driving a stick is easy for most some just can't get the hang of it, time will tell

Well, I am going to feel like shit if my SO can't learn stick on a car I advised them to get.

dantemcc · 06-23-2015, 07:50 PM

Not tooting my own horn.

The way I was taught was easy and simple to memorize and get the hang of, so I put it in a vid to help out those who may need a little insight. The easier it is for any of us to muscle memorize whatever it is we are trying to do and to get it to feel as natural as we can, the better chance we have at succeeding at whatever it is to do.I taught my mother who has never driven a stick in her life, to do it in less than 5 mins. Once you get all the technical stuff out of the way and just try to do it with the simple basics, it tends to be a lot easier to comprehend. Visuals dont hurt either. The vid is just for those who may want a few tips and visuals to go along with it.

Homeless Man · 06-23-2015, 07:56 PM

I taught myself how to drive stick on this camaro. At first u might feel regret of buying it but they will get a hang of it. I just watched a couple YouTube videos and new fully the theory of driving manual. That is key. And left leg shaking? Really it's a pedal not leg press. Also in these new cars fuel economy won't be improved with manual transmission.

bluebonn · 06-23-2015, 07:57 PM

Iv'e had that issue for the past couple of days since it has been awhile since I have driven a stick. best advice just hang in there and don't use to much pressure on the clutch if the legs are shaking.

My daughter said Daddy I think there is something wrong with your new car and we need to take it back as I was stalling out taking off lol

AKA chaoss · 06-23-2015, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Yako

Well, I am going to feel like shit if my SO can't learn stick on a car I advised them to get.

If they give up that easily it's not your fault.

dantemcc · 06-23-2015, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bluebonn

Iv'e had that issue for the past couple of days since it has been awhile since I have driven a stick. best advice just hang in there and don't use to much pressure on the clutch if the legs are shaking.

My daughter said Daddy I think there is something wrong with your new car and we need to take it back as I was stalling out taking off lol

I feel your pain. I hadn't driven a stick in over a decade in a car and got Bee from the dealership and killed it almost 50 times on the way home, because I was so out of touch and use to driving a stick in a truck.

CFD · 06-23-2015, 07:59 PM

just tell them to give it some time, most likely they'll get the hang of it.

Spec · 06-23-2015, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeless Man

I taught myself how to drive stick on this camaro. At first u might feel regret of buying it but they will get a hang of it. I just watched a couple YouTube videos and new fully the theory of driving manual. That is key. And left leg shaking? Really it's a pedal not leg press. Also in these new cars fuel economy won't be improved with manual transmission.

Wow, brave man...

I've been driving stick since I learned to drive. My first ride was a little nissan pick up truck. Learned to drive stick on that in my teens. I then purchased an automatic '95 Z28 after I joined the service. Last automatic I ever owned. Next ride was a '99 Z28 6-speed LS1. That was my baby till It was gone. Went through a rough patch early last decade and was driving a 1978 Celica that I beat to sh&t. Came back, then my work supplied me with a Pickup Truck that I'm still driving, over 8yrs later. Yes, an automatic, No not mine. Next ride was this ride and my dream ride - obviously had to be stick.

Yako · 06-23-2015, 08:32 PM

Not sure if the last owner disable hill assist but it does not appear to be working. Think enabling it again will help someone learning. I have it on my car but it works much better than Chevy hill assist and I love it

tomlink · 06-23-2015, 08:36 PM

Maybe you can find a car with less power for her to learn on? I actually learned on a lawn tractor.

GreyLS3SS · 06-23-2015, 08:46 PM

just tell the SO more throttle leave the traction control on and ease out the clutch @ 3 grand lol Good luck tell them to stay with it you don't need much clutch after 1st gear just a tap when you shift. I know not much help but I feel your pain.

DDoug · 06-23-2015, 08:50 PM

Sold my lil PT Cruiser to a co-worker who bought it for his 18 year old daughter. Funny how someone can pick up on stick real quick when it's what Dad said she's gonna drive, lol. Her Dad said she had it pretty much figured out the first time she drove it.

I gotta say, though, the 8-speed slush box in my Grand Cherokee is so sweet!

06-23-2015, 07:40 PM	#1
Yako Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: The North Posts: 23	Teaching someone to drive stick. Not going well.. So as I said my SO got a Camaro SS and they got a stick because it made sense. Better fuel econ, good to know how to drive stick and it was a good deal. Well, things are not going so well and I feel awful because I said the car made more sense in stick mostly because of fuel econ. Now they are talking about selling the car after only a few days of having it because they keep stalling out. The person that had it before us disabled the hill assist which is not helping. I personally know how to drive stick and learned on an LS1 myself. I really don't know what to do. I see their left leg shake a ton when they use the clutch. I remember having the same problem because when you first learn your leg is weak to those motions.

06-23-2015, 07:56 PM	#5
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	I taught myself how to drive stick on this camaro. At first u might feel regret of buying it but they will get a hang of it. I just watched a couple YouTube videos and new fully the theory of driving manual. That is key. And left leg shaking? Really it's a pedal not leg press. Also in these new cars fuel economy won't be improved with manual transmission. __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

06-23-2015, 07:57 PM	#6
bluebonn Texas Drives: 2015 2SS Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Georgia Posts: 308 View My Garage	Iv'e had that issue for the past couple of days since it has been awhile since I have driven a stick. best advice just hang in there and don't use to much pressure on the clutch if the legs are shaking. My daughter said Daddy I think there is something wrong with your new car and we need to take it back as I was stalling out taking off lol __________________ My Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5...3pUE7XWDoWMgdA

06-23-2015, 08:50 PM	#14
DDoug Drives: '13 Inferno Orange ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: The 313 Posts: 437	Sold my lil PT Cruiser to a co-worker who bought it for his 18 year old daughter. Funny how someone can pick up on stick real quick when it's what Dad said she's gonna drive, lol. Her Dad said she had it pretty much figured out the first time she drove it. I gotta say, though, the 8-speed slush box in my Grand Cherokee is so sweet! __________________

06-23-2015, 07:46 PM	#2
CFD Drives: 2SS/RS L99 BLACK Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Franklin , MA Posts: 6,696	even though driving a stick is easy for most some just can't get the hang of it, time will tell

06-23-2015, 07:59 PM	#9
CFD Drives: 2SS/RS L99 BLACK Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Franklin , MA Posts: 6,696	just tell them to give it some time, most likely they'll get the hang of it.

06-23-2015, 08:32 PM	#11
Yako Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: The North Posts: 23	Not sure if the last owner disable hill assist but it does not appear to be working. Think enabling it again will help someone learning. I have it on my car but it works much better than Chevy hill assist and I love it

06-23-2015, 08:36 PM	#12
tomlink Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 953 View My Garage	Maybe you can find a car with less power for her to learn on? I actually learned on a lawn tractor.

06-23-2015, 08:46 PM	#13
GreyLS3SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wa Posts: 307	just tell the SO more throttle leave the traction control on and ease out the clutch @ 3 grand lol Good luck tell them to stay with it you don't need much clutch after 1st gear just a tap when you shift. I know not much help but I feel your pain.