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1bad65 · 07-07-2010, 02:25 PM

I live in Austin, and traffic sucks here. But I still got a manual in my car and I've never been unhappy with that decision.

Revo1 · 07-07-2010, 02:39 PM

Hey Arthur whereabouts do you stay? I grew up in 818, I like to come back down to cruise PCH from time to time...

Arthur 818 · 07-07-2010, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Revo1

Hey Arthur whereabouts do you stay? I grew up in 818, I like to come back down to cruise PCH from time to time...

Thats cool...I stay at Van nuys/close to NH...what about you...

benjj · 07-07-2010, 06:46 PM

pretty nice friend to teach you on his m3

Bear2SS · 07-07-2010, 06:53 PM

Everyone should own a manual once in their life. I had an '83 Mustang GT in high school and loved it. Then the family cars came, all automatics. Still drive a minivan and it's a nice change still from driving my manual SS. However, love my manual and wouldn't trade it for anything. It is a bit of a pain in heavy traffic but it's worth it IMHO.

Revo1 · 07-07-2010, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Arthur 818

Thats cool...I stay at Van nuys/close to NH...what about you...

Lived in Van Nuys for 10 years, then moved to Granada Hills. (Before I moved up North) I actually came down a few weeks ago to get my brakes done- here's my car at Van Nuys airport

RedJewelSS · 07-07-2010, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Arthur 818

Im 18 years old and i wish i had manual to drive...Since i was a kid my dad and grandparents all drove manual...So i was always fascinated by it...when i turned 12 my pops switched the car and got a brand new AUTOMATIC transmission mercedes E-Class...after that i had no chance of learning it...So now im 18 and driving an A6 CAMARO...When i told him i wanted to get manual he laughed at me...I cant blame them...they dont really care anymore..they rather have an luxury and a smooth car rather then a beast muscle car like the CAMARO....Today i drove my friends manual bmw m3 and shifting gears is as fun as it looks....i got the hang of it after stalling it a few times lol..basically it was an amazing experience...so my question would be would it be easy to master manual...because in a few years my next car is going to be manual for sure...maybe a 6th gen SS would be nice haha

...so whats your opinion...you think it would be an upgrade from auto to manual lol ?? is it worth it (especially at that age)...whats your opinion...

well it sounds like you enjoyed it so id say for your next car you should get one. dont trade in your current car now or anything. as far as mastering it, if you mean just being able to drive around town without stalling i say 1 afternoon. if you mean beating an auto in a race lots of practice. either way its definatly a skill you should learn.

Arthur 818 · 07-07-2010, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Revo1

Lived in Van Nuys for 10 years, then moved to Granada Hills. (Before I moved up North) I actually came down a few weeks ago to get my brakes done- here's my car at Van Nuys airport

Yeah i know exacly where this is at...red CAMAROS FTW !! lol...do you know any car/camaro meets in cali...?

8cd03gro · 07-07-2010, 08:20 PM

Manual > auto. I don't mean that in the performance sense because a properly built auto will rape a manual at the strip and dual clutch "semi" automatics will run shit at the road course. If you love driving, just the whole act of it in general, there is nothing better than a nice, smooth shifting manual. It isn't hard to learn and it's well worth the slight annoyance in heavy traffic. Of course, this is just my opinion, but I will never own an automatic sporty car. If you're going to drive a muscle car, a sports car or a pony car, there's no other way imo. Besides, ls3>l99

comiskeybum · 07-07-2010, 09:03 PM

i prefer automatic. shifting in chicago is NOT FUN

Revo1 · 07-07-2010, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Arthur 818

Yeah i know exacly where this is at...red CAMAROS FTW !! lol...do you know any car/camaro meets in cali...?

Yeah man, you gotta come out to the Annual CA Camaro meet early next year!

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68310

Revo1 · 07-07-2010, 09:50 PM

Also this is coming up in August http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75961

1CAMSS · 07-07-2010, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arthur 818

Im 18 years old and i wish i had manual to drive...Since i was a kid my dad and grandparents all drove manual...So i was always fascinated by it...when i turned 12 my pops switched the car and got a brand new AUTOMATIC transmission mercedes E-Class...after that i had no chance of learning it...So now im 18 and driving an A6 CAMARO...When i told him i wanted to get manual he laughed at me...I cant blame them...they dont really care anymore..they rather have an luxury and a smooth car rather then a beast muscle car like the CAMARO....Today i drove my friends manual bmw m3 and shifting gears is as fun as it looks....i got the hang of it after stalling it a few times lol..basically it was an amazing experience...so my question would be would it be easy to master manual...because in a few years my next car is going to be manual for sure...maybe a 6th gen SS would be nice haha

...so whats your opinion...you think it would be an upgrade from auto to manual lol ?? is it worth it (especially at that age)...whats your opinion...

i learned to drive a manual when i was about 14-15 yrs old. it was not that difficult to learn. it takes practice to get the hang of it. i have switched from manual shift cars to automatics. now i am back with my manual shift Camaro because i wanted more excitement and horse power. i drive through heavy traffic sometimes and its not so bad shifting gears all of the time. it depends on your attitude on whether or not it will get tedious. especially in stop and go traffic. get what impresses you the most.

Arthur 818 · 07-08-2010, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Revo1

Yeah man, you gotta come out to the Annual CA Camaro meet early next year!

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68310

Thanks to every1 yeah i agree...thats one of my goals in life to own a manual corvette next to having a 3 some

...and yeah bro if thats close to CA im down to come ive been looking for camaro meets....and get at me we could meet up there...

07-07-2010, 02:39 PM	#16
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Hey Arthur whereabouts do you stay? I grew up in 818, I like to come back down to cruise PCH from time to time... __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

07-07-2010, 09:50 PM	#26
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Also this is coming up in August http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75961 __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

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07-07-2010, 02:25 PM	#15
1bad65 Banned Drives: 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 1,148	I live in Austin, and traffic sucks here. But I still got a manual in my car and I've never been unhappy with that decision.

07-07-2010, 06:46 PM	#18
benjj Drives: 2018 Camaro 1LE Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 222	pretty nice friend to teach you on his m3

07-07-2010, 06:53 PM	#19
Bear2SS Drives: Soon to be 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 149	Everyone should own a manual once in their life. I had an '83 Mustang GT in high school and loved it. Then the family cars came, all automatics. Still drive a minivan and it's a nice change still from driving my manual SS. However, love my manual and wouldn't trade it for anything. It is a bit of a pain in heavy traffic but it's worth it IMHO.

07-07-2010, 08:20 PM	#23
8cd03gro Drives: 2005 STi corn fed Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,997	Manual > auto. I don't mean that in the performance sense because a properly built auto will rape a manual at the strip and dual clutch "semi" automatics will run shit at the road course. If you love driving, just the whole act of it in general, there is nothing better than a nice, smooth shifting manual. It isn't hard to learn and it's well worth the slight annoyance in heavy traffic. Of course, this is just my opinion, but I will never own an automatic sporty car. If you're going to drive a muscle car, a sports car or a pony car, there's no other way imo. Besides, ls3>l99

07-07-2010, 09:03 PM	#24
comiskeybum Banned Drives: 2010 Chevy Equinox LS Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Bend, Indiana Posts: 799	i prefer automatic. shifting in chicago is NOT FUN