You are browsing camaro5 
 |
|
07-26-2011, 07:03 PM
|
#1 |
 
Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2011
Location: Calgary, AB
Posts: 4
|
Why can't my wife drive my Camaro?
I want my wife to drive our Camaro (it's a 6 speed standard), but the few times she's tried, she stalled it numerous times.
She's driven standards before but just can't seem to get the feel for the Camaro... She's almost at the point where she won't try drving it again. I'd appreciate any tips or advice on how to teach her properly... |
|
|
|
07-26-2011, 07:09 PM
|
#2 |
       
Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: CT
Posts: 2,061
|
She's probably a little intimidated, I would have her keep practicing, but I am curious is it imperative that she drive the car?
The reason I ask is that when people have difficulties like this and are honest about wanting to stop trying and are forced to continue, well the outcome is not always pretty. Good luck. |
|
|
|
|
07-26-2011, 07:12 PM
|
#3 |
 
Drives: just a car Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: USA
Posts: 285
|
The clutch in a camaro is very forgiving. Let her take the car by herself maybe you are freaking her out.
|
|
|
|
|
07-26-2011, 07:13 PM
|
#4 |
 
Drives: 2SS/RS L99 Rally Yellow Sun Roof Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Alberta, Canada
Posts: 197
|
it's fate, the car is telling you something, you would be wise to listen to your Camaro!
|
|
|
|
|
07-26-2011, 07:15 PM
|
#5 |
Drives: ABM SS2/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Lafayette,LA
Posts: 2,232
 |
I find the Clutch og GM cars to be quite easy to use. I know someone who learned in a day after she bought hers having never driven a stick. You must freak your wife out cause anyone can drive these cars.
__________________
 Life is short, drive it like you stole it!  |
|
|
|
|
07-26-2011, 07:23 PM
|
#6 |
 
Drives: 2011 Black Camaro 2SS/RS Coupe Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Sterling Virginia
Posts: 317
|
I own a 2008 Nismo and the clutch is one of the more difficult to initially get used. I actually 'over rev' when swtiching from driving the Camaro to the Nismo. I find the Camaro clutch to be one of the easiest I have ever used.
__________________
 "Being persistant and never giving up may not always get the job done, but it just may annoy someone else enough to make it worth your while." |
|
|
|
|
07-26-2011, 07:25 PM
|
#7 | |
|
I am the internets.
|
Quote:
 If she has no choice but to get around town in it for a day, she'll pick it up quick.
__________________
 |
|
|
|
|
|
07-26-2011, 07:27 PM
|
#8 |
Drives: 2011 SS/RS VERT Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PHILA PA
Posts: 1,615
|
That's why I was forced to get the Auto
|
|
|
|
|
07-26-2011, 07:34 PM
|
#9 | |
    
Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Seminole, Fl.
Posts: 8,009
|
Quote:
That's what my wife did, and has no problem rowing through the gears ...
__________________
 |
|
|
|
|
|
07-26-2011, 07:34 PM
|
#10 |
Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: USA
Posts: 1,879
|
She knows if she messes it up you'll have a fit.
Or at least that's the first thing that came to mind. 
__________________
--
My boyfriend don't mind it. |
|
|
|
|
07-26-2011, 07:58 PM
|
#11 |
|
Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011
Location: Oversneeze
Posts: 4,544
|
Mine did the same thing. Said she's intimidated by the power/sound but never had an issue with other cars and motorcycles. I stopped trying and she stopped asking. I even said she could burn up the clutch trying and then I would just upgrade it. Wasn't interested.
|
|
|
|
|
07-26-2011, 08:26 PM
|
#12 |
|
Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2011
Location: Calgary, AB
Posts: 4
|
Thanks for all the feedback.
I tried sending her out by herself in the car, but she's afraid of getting stranded somewhere... I guess we'll keep trying... Just not sure how long. Is there much chance of her doing any damage to the car if she stalls it a lot? How quickly can a clutch burn out? |
|
|
|
|
07-26-2011, 08:33 PM
|
#13 |
|
I will be honest, I have driven manuals for years and I have stalled my M6 more than any other car since learning to drive one at age 12 after having it now for just over a month, with the engage point on the clutch being so high it is still hard for me to get used to, I am still playing with the seat location so that I can get it in the perfect spot for the clutch. Plus with the factory exhaust on it (it is not an SS) it is very quiet at the start and makes it hard to hear the engine RPMs when going from a dead stop (maybe I am the only one who does this based?) So for someone who is only a casual driver of the vehicle I can see why it is somewhat intimidating to drive.
|
|
|
|
|
07-26-2011, 08:37 PM
|
#14 |
|
Raised by Wolves
|
show her how to watch the tach instead of listening for sound?
__________________
Tori
click the sig pic to view my build thread  |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| Camaro Laws | ChevyNut | Off-topic Discussions | 107 | 11-09-2016 05:40 PM |
| PEDDERS SUCCESSFULLY FITS 305s ON ALL 4 CORNERS! | Info@PeddersUSA.com | Suspension / Brakes / Chassis | 467 | 06-11-2013 09:45 PM |
| GM unveils Jay Leno Camaro, Camaro Synergy, Camaro Chroma, Camaro Dusk at SEMA | irocnroll | 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions | 101 | 02-27-2012 12:25 PM |
| Ambient lighting (ABL) - the FINAL update = LIMITED TO DOOR PANELS | CamaroScotty | 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions | 338 | 04-15-2009 05:33 PM |
| Answeres to questions I have stumbled on | dieseldave24v | 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions | 13 | 02-23-2009 06:56 PM |
