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Switchin2Chevy · 05-14-2010, 09:02 AM

Yknow...I want to teach my wife how to drive mine also (I've got a 2LT and not an SS :( ). But she is terrified of the whole shifting gears and clutch concept. In your case I would say if she really wants to learn and is confident she can, then let her do it!

CamaroDude · 05-14-2010, 10:00 AM

yes

QBert · 05-14-2010, 10:17 AM

after failing at her first burnout attempt I showed her how to fully disable the traction control so she will not embarass herself or the Camaro again.

I say YES, mine drives it as often as she wants but prefers the passenger seat

BlackinBlack · 05-14-2010, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JrsCustoms

Just some background on her. First things first I own one of the largest Collision Centers in the New Orleans area second I met my wife because she was one of my best customers and she has totaled 2 cars in the last four years and still has an occasional yellow poll at the gas station incident so with that do you see why this is such a big deal....lol Note: When she wrecks they arent really ever worth fixing she does a good job at it

With that history I would say if it was me it would be "no"

My wife is a good driver and can drive our SS anytime she wants. Only thing I warned her about is curbing the rims as she tend to pull up tight to the curb which our rims are not forgiving if you bump them.

One other thing is your are married so technically it is part her car too... LOL

IROC'D · 05-14-2010, 10:29 AM

Definately yes. I'm gonna teach my daughter this summer.

squatin0n18s · 05-14-2010, 10:31 AM

im gonna have to say yes but like others have said be very careful!

MikelSS · 05-14-2010, 10:31 AM

I say yes too

T/A Taz · 05-14-2010, 07:06 PM

I say yes and I'm learning stick on our SS.

Actually, I heard the same advice to learn how to ride a motorcycle on a small cc beater. That didn't happen, I learned on a brand new 1200cc.

I say why bother going small when you can go BIG.

dndlion · 05-14-2010, 07:17 PM

Yes, with conditions......

dndlion · 05-14-2010, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JrsCustoms

Just some background on her. First things first I own one of the largest Collision Centers in the New Orleans area second I met my wife because she was one of my best customers and she has totaled 2 cars in the last four years and still has an occasional yellow poll at the gas station incident so with that do you see why this is such a big deal....lol Note: When she wrecks they arent really ever worth fixing she does a good job at it

First things first, if you own one of the largest Collision Centers in New Orleans, you can afford her mistakes or fix them.. If you are worried about her wrecking your baby buy her one of her own.., she is your wife, so she deserves it...

Sterling · 05-14-2010, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Berean

I don't get it, according to some people on the forum, women know how to instinctively drive these better than men.

That's just what a woman told them...

AquaBlueNic · 05-14-2010, 07:39 PM

Hey there La. neighbor!
I'm a woman, and my daily driver is the V6 with an exhaust upgrade
& pistol grip Barton shift handle. << awesome!
My husband wanted the Camaro to be a manual, so we have one.
(This is our 5th manual, BTW, so I do have experience.)
It's a lot of power, Camaros like to GO!!! Even the V6's!
If we had the V8, I'd probably be in jail for speeding -lol - 'cause I like to go, too!
(These roads in La. with their silly speed limits - ugh!)
I'd recommend teaching her on a tamer car, not that new SS Camaro, IMHO.
Just concerned about the learning on such a powerful car.
But that's just my thought on it. Yes, teach her, and then totally let her drive the SS.
But teach her on a bit tamer car. And yes, women who drive a stick are cool!
You know her best, and own a collision shop, so it's absolutely your call!
Hope we meet y'all both sometime at a La. get-together.
~Nicole

REDGEM · 05-14-2010, 08:29 PM

Two points of view...one from the point of view that I happen to be a woman...and my answer would simply be: There is not going to a discussion or poll...my husband...my car...now hand over the keys and some help in the learning department.

Now, from a very "crazy in love with my car" point of view...No freaking way in hell!

hamidar05 · 05-14-2010, 09:13 PM

She's your wife.. as long as it is a safe place, let her give it a shot!.... But no grocery getting, that's asking for door dings and parking lot accidents.

05-14-2010, 10:17 AM	#87
QBert Traction Control Hater Drives: 1968 SS and 2010 SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So-Cal Posts: 207	after failing at her first burnout attempt I showed her how to fully disable the traction control so she will not embarass herself or the Camaro again. I say YES, mine drives it as often as she wants but prefers the passenger seat __________________ Stay Sideways

05-14-2010, 10:29 AM	#89
IROC'D Momma's Happy.... Drives: 2SS,M6,Summit White, gray int Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TX Posts: 204 View My Garage	Definately yes. I'm gonna teach my daughter this summer. __________________ 2010 2SS Ordered 7/20/09 Delivered 10/1/2009!!!!!

05-14-2010, 07:06 PM	#92
T/A Taz Drives: was 2010 SS/RS Cyber Gray Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canyon Lake, TX Posts: 206	I say yes and I'm learning stick on our SS. Actually, I heard the same advice to learn how to ride a motorcycle on a small cc beater. That didn't happen, I learned on a brand new 1200cc. I say why bother going small when you can go BIG. __________________ Taz Car Journal - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57908 The evil global oligarchy can Suck my tailpipe and Kiss my SS

05-14-2010, 07:39 PM	#96
AquaBlueNic Nicole (& Dave!) Drives: 2010 AquaBlueMetallic 6Speed Manual Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Youngsville, Louisiana Posts: 217	Hey there La. neighbor! I'm a woman, and my daily driver is the V6 with an exhaust upgrade & pistol grip Barton shift handle. << awesome! My husband wanted the Camaro to be a manual, so we have one. (This is our 5th manual, BTW, so I do have experience.) It's a lot of power, Camaros like to GO!!! Even the V6's! If we had the V8, I'd probably be in jail for speeding -lol - 'cause I like to go, too! (These roads in La. with their silly speed limits - ugh!) I'd recommend teaching her on a tamer car, not that new SS Camaro, IMHO. Just concerned about the learning on such a powerful car. But that's just my thought on it. Yes, teach her, and then totally let her drive the SS. But teach her on a bit tamer car. And yes, women who drive a stick are cool! You know her best, and own a collision shop, so it's absolutely your call! Hope we meet y'all both sometime at a La. get-together. ~Nicole __________________ 2010 Aqua Blue Metallic Camaro

05-14-2010, 09:13 PM	#98
hamidar05 Drives: 10 Camaro/69 Bronco/08 Mazda3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 305 View My Garage	She's your wife.. as long as it is a safe place, let her give it a shot!.... But no grocery getting, that's asking for door dings and parking lot accidents. __________________ Selection Worksheet - 04/27/09 3300 - 08/03/09 6000 - 08/25/09 VIN# 34612 Bitchin Camaro - Dead Milkmen - http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/8092 Thank You Oshawa - Domo arigato Mr. Roboto ~1600 mi so far - 07/18/10

05-14-2010, 09:02 AM	#85
Switchin2Chevy Drives: Currently 2015 Mustang GT manual. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 816	Yknow...I want to teach my wife how to drive mine also (I've got a 2LT and not an SS :( ). But she is terrified of the whole shifting gears and clutch concept. In your case I would say if she really wants to learn and is confident she can, then let her do it!

05-14-2010, 10:00 AM	#86
CamaroDude Look Ma Im A Music Artist Drives: 2017 Camaro RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: MI Posts: 158	yes

05-14-2010, 10:31 AM	#90
squatin0n18s Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS A6 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: savannah Posts: 248	im gonna have to say yes but like others have said be very careful!

05-14-2010, 10:31 AM	#91
MikelSS Drives: --- Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Albany GA Posts: 13	I say yes too

05-14-2010, 07:17 PM	#93
dndlion No Bling Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 210 View My Garage	Yes, with conditions......

05-14-2010, 08:29 PM	#97
REDGEM Drives: Red Jewel Tint 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 30	Two points of view...one from the point of view that I happen to be a woman...and my answer would simply be: There is not going to a discussion or poll...my husband...my car...now hand over the keys and some help in the learning department. Now, from a very "crazy in love with my car" point of view...No freaking way in hell!

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