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thejoker1232 · 10-21-2009, 05:23 PM

ok so my step-dad said he would teach me how to drive manual on a friends truck, i live in a town where there is a lot of red lights and 30-40-45mph speed limits i want a manual because i never had one and i always envisioned muscle cars being manual i don't know i think my step-dad is trying to scare me off to get an automatic but in my heart i know i want a manual i just have never driven a manual and it scares me to know the camaro has that much power. What if i mess up and shift wrong and blow up the transmission any suggestions guys?

CloudXTC · 10-21-2009, 05:26 PM

well...ive driven manual for over 7 years... mixed with auto... i have the v6 and its still a fairly brutal thing to get used to... its my second day i have the car and im getting more used to the clutch...
my advice is... if you really want a manual car... and your stepdad will teach you ... you will be fine... just have to take time and get to know the clutch...

goodluck

Bear · 10-21-2009, 05:34 PM

Short and Sweet.............................Phuck Yeah!!!

coolman · 10-21-2009, 05:37 PM

go for it. You'll learn. Good things are worth a little work.

futrocpd · 10-21-2009, 05:44 PM

do it man

yenko1 · 10-21-2009, 05:47 PM

+1

Brady_SS · 10-21-2009, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolman

go for it. You'll learn. Good things are worth a little work.

Once you get a little practice with it, you'll enjoy having the manual much more than the auto. I ordered my car with a manual even though it had been 13 years since I owned one. When it came in, I was a little nervous but it truly is like riding a bike. Once you learn, you never lose it.

My first Camaro was an auto, I loved that car but the experience doesn't even compare to my new one with a stick.

BigMatt · 10-21-2009, 05:57 PM

I got mine with an LS3 M6 only having driven manual 3-4 times. Yes you will stall, everyone does when learning to drive manual. It took me about 3 days to be competent enough to drive in traffic without stalling. I am VERY HAPPY I got a manual.

MEDISIN · 10-21-2009, 05:58 PM

yes the first few days/weeks will be a little nerve-wracking but once you get it down, it's a joy that never goes away. i bought the M6 just so I could row it through the gears - always makes me smile

tjbusa · 10-21-2009, 06:01 PM

The only time I wish I had a automatic is when I'm stuck in a traffic jam. That is the only time.... get the manual

Number 3 · 10-21-2009, 06:10 PM

Simply................yes.

RMGee · 10-21-2009, 06:12 PM

Manual. Just do it. Seriously.

jmikeharris · 10-21-2009, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjbusa

The only time I wish I had a automatic is when I'm stuck in a traffic jam.

CamaroFemme · 10-21-2009, 06:19 PM

Get the automatic. You can always put it in manual mode and tapshift from the steering wheel. A brand new $40K car isn't something you want to be a noob to manual in.

colemanvoice · 10-21-2009, 06:20 PM

I've been driving manual for about 19 years. 6 years of that was working as a Valet. I had been driving and owned a stick before I took the Valet job. I was very nervous about driving other peoples stick drives. Never had an incident. Well not because of a stick at least. It's all about the clutch, and getting going. Do that a couple times and you'll gain confidnece. Once you gain confidence, you'll start figuring it all out. It will come to you. Once it does, you'll never look back. We'll maybe a few times at a stop sign at the top of a hill, but you know what I mean. The way you described it, it sounds like your step-father wants to help. Take him up on it. If you learn stick before you get the Camaro, you will be that much more excited about getting it, and enjoy it that much more too. Let us know when you say to yourself, "I'm glad I got a stick."

Red Rocker · 10-21-2009, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bear

Short and Sweet.............................Phuck Yeah!!!

Red Rocker · 10-21-2009, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroFemme

Get the automatic. You can always put it in manual mode and tapshift from the steering wheel. A brand new $40K car isn't something you want to be a noob to manual in.

VR Code R6P · 10-21-2009, 07:15 PM

As long as you're not a brand new driver, you will be fine. New drivers need no additional stresses, like worrying about what they doing with the shifter/clutch.

Practice first in a big parking lot, and get some confidence before you get on the road. Nothing will fluster you faster than "killing" the engine in the left turn lane while other drivers are honking away!

Just my 2 cents. Been driving manuals for 37 years.

thejoker1232 · 10-21-2009, 07:34 PM

thanks guys

Andro · 10-21-2009, 07:39 PM

Practice on a beater first

CamaroFemme · 10-21-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Rocker

Yes, yes, show a differing opinion and get a thumbs down emote, blah, blah, blah...

CaniacFan · 10-21-2009, 07:41 PM

Absolutely get the manual. Not sure if you are an experienced driver, but I required my kids all to learn to drive a stick. My youngest (16 yr old daughter) now has confidence and no problem driving a stick. She, like everyone else was nervious on hills, intersections, etc. Practice in a mall parking lot or a school parking lot (make sure you can find reverse too - most car models are differnt). As suggested by several replies above, the clutch is key, once you get the feel it will become easy fairly quickly. Yes, you will stall, yes you'll apply too much gas or not release the clutch evenly (everyone does this) - but there is nothing like driving a stick.

Why spend $40k on a muscle car without an M6? Unless you have a physical reason and are unable to shift, get the M6. Well worth it. Otherwise everyone will be asking you why you got an automatic.

Mom of four! Good Luck. (Practice, practice, practice - with anyone who will take you out practice) It's something you won't forget.

brandotron · 10-21-2009, 07:45 PM

Manual all the way.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroFemme

Yes, yes, show a differing opinion and get a thumbs down emote, blah, blah, blah...

Buck up lil camper, we still wub you

CamaroFemme · 10-21-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by brandotron

Buck up lil camper, we still wub you

It's the boobs, isn't it?

Oldrocker · 10-21-2009, 07:48 PM

Get what you want but don't listen to the crap some will say about the stick being alot more fun that an automatic, that is just a stupid blanket statement.If you want a stick and don't feel it makes you some sort of superior god because you drive a stick the get one. If you want a stick and need it to look cool to your friends, get one. If you want to just go cruise and enjoy yourself and don't need the stick to feel like a man, get an auto. The cool factor will be dead after you stall the car in front of a car full of girls anyway. And yes I can drive a stick, have owned many cars with them and have driven probably thousands of cars with them. I even own a 67 Camaro with one, and my 2010 A6 is much more a pleasure to drive.

10-21-2009, 05:23 PM	#1
thejoker1232 Drives: furture 1LT synergy green camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: longview Posts: 534	Stupid question yay should i get ls3 if i dont know how to drive manual yet ok so my step-dad said he would teach me how to drive manual on a friends truck, i live in a town where there is a lot of red lights and 30-40-45mph speed limits i want a manual because i never had one and i always envisioned muscle cars being manual i don't know i think my step-dad is trying to scare me off to get an automatic but in my heart i know i want a manual i just have never driven a manual and it scares me to know the camaro has that much power. What if i mess up and shift wrong and blow up the transmission any suggestions guys?

10-21-2009, 05:26 PM	#2
CloudXTC Drives: 1LT\|RS\|SIM\|M6\|BA Stereo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 1,828	well...ive driven manual for over 7 years... mixed with auto... i have the v6 and its still a fairly brutal thing to get used to... its my second day i have the car and im getting more used to the clutch... my advice is... if you really want a manual car... and your stepdad will teach you ... you will be fine... just have to take time and get to know the clutch... goodluck __________________ 1LT \| RS \| M6 \| SIM \| BA Stereo 1000 - [07-23-2009] Order Made at dealer 1100 - [08-04-2009] Preliminary order accepted 2000 - [08-25-2009] Accepted by GM 3000 - [09-01-2009] Accepted by production control TPW = 10-05-2009 3300 - [09-28-2009] Scheduled for production 3400 - [10-01-2009] Broadcast - Being Built 3800 - [10-13-2009] Produced - Built- VIN 2G1xxx54917 4200 - [10-19-2009] Shipped 5000 - [10-19-2009] Delivered to the dealer 6000 - [10-20-2009] Delivered to the customer

10-21-2009, 05:34 PM	#3
Bear Drives: 2012 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 316	Short and Sweet.............................Phuck Yeah!!! __________________ Back in the Game.

10-21-2009, 05:44 PM	#5
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10-21-2009, 05:47 PM	#6
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10-21-2009, 05:37 PM	#4
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,874	go for it. You'll learn. Good things are worth a little work.

10-21-2009, 05:57 PM	#8
BigMatt 2010 Camaro 2 SS/RS M6 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Landenberg, Pa Posts: 989 View My Garage	I got mine with an LS3 M6 only having driven manual 3-4 times. Yes you will stall, everyone does when learning to drive manual. It took me about 3 days to be competent enough to drive in traffic without stalling. I am VERY HAPPY I got a manual. __________________ LS3, JRE Smooth Idle cam, CAI Inc, ARH 1 7/8, Corsa, MSD Wires, MGW Shifter, Street slayer clutch, Tick braided clutch line & speed bleeder, DSS 1000hp ds & 1400hp axles, BMR Split drop, Sway Bars, Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, Pro bushing kit, Spohn lcas, Whipple, LPE dual fuel pumps, Rx catch can, Id850s, Powerhaus Performance tuned.

10-21-2009, 05:58 PM	#9
MEDISIN Drives: 2011 CTS-V Sedan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 822 View My Garage	yes the first few days/weeks will be a little nerve-wracking but once you get it down, it's a joy that never goes away. i bought the M6 just so I could row it through the gears - always makes me smile __________________ 2012 - Present: 2011 CTS-V Sedan, A6, Black Raven 2009 - 2012: 2010 2SS RS IBM M6 Photos, MGW Shifter, BMR Trailing Arms/Tunnel Brace, Roto-Fab CAI, VMAX Ported TB, Kooks 6511-Complete (Headers, X-Pipe, Mufflers), dyno tuned by R.P.M. = 415 hp/412 lb-ft.

10-21-2009, 06:01 PM	#10
tjbusa Serious Sleeper Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lexington,SC Posts: 3,162	The only time I wish I had a automatic is when I'm stuck in a traffic jam. That is the only time.... get the manual __________________ ************************************* Drive-by Fact of Life: After Monday and Tuesday even the calendar reads... W T F *************************************

10-21-2009, 06:10 PM	#11
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '11 Cruze Turbo & '13 Audi S4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,147 View My Garage	Simply................yes. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley Link to Every Camaro photo I've taken in Hi-Resolution

10-21-2009, 06:12 PM	#12
RMGee Clap Clap Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 326	Manual. Just do it. Seriously.

10-21-2009, 06:19 PM	#14
CamaroFemme Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,898	Get the automatic. You can always put it in manual mode and tapshift from the steering wheel. A brand new $40K car isn't something you want to be a noob to manual in.

10-21-2009, 06:20 PM	#15
colemanvoice ACE5.org - ATL area group Drives: MOTL3Y Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,013 View My Garage	I've been driving manual for about 19 years. 6 years of that was working as a Valet. I had been driving and owned a stick before I took the Valet job. I was very nervous about driving other peoples stick drives. Never had an incident. Well not because of a stick at least. It's all about the clutch, and getting going. Do that a couple times and you'll gain confidnece. Once you gain confidence, you'll start figuring it all out. It will come to you. Once it does, you'll never look back. We'll maybe a few times at a stop sign at the top of a hill, but you know what I mean. The way you described it, it sounds like your step-father wants to help. Take him up on it. If you learn stick before you get the Camaro, you will be that much more excited about getting it, and enjoy it that much more too. Let us know when you say to yourself, "I'm glad I got a stick." __________________

10-21-2009, 07:15 PM	#18
VR Code R6P Drives: 2011 Race Red GT500 w/ SVT Perf Pkg Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: eastern CO Posts: 551	As long as you're not a brand new driver, you will be fine. New drivers need no additional stresses, like worrying about what they doing with the shifter/clutch. Practice first in a big parking lot, and get some confidence before you get on the road. Nothing will fluster you faster than "killing" the engine in the left turn lane while other drivers are honking away! Just my 2 cents. Been driving manuals for 37 years.

10-21-2009, 07:34 PM	#19
thejoker1232 Drives: furture 1LT synergy green camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: longview Posts: 534	thanks guys

10-21-2009, 07:39 PM	#20
Andro NOICE!!! ™ Drives: Force Fed 427 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GOT BOOST? Posts: 5,224 View My Garage	Practice on a beater first __________________

10-21-2009, 07:41 PM	#22
CaniacFan Drives: '10 2SS/RS CGM #75,288 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 3,962	Manual Transmission - No Question Absolutely get the manual. Not sure if you are an experienced driver, but I required my kids all to learn to drive a stick. My youngest (16 yr old daughter) now has confidence and no problem driving a stick. She, like everyone else was nervious on hills, intersections, etc. Practice in a mall parking lot or a school parking lot (make sure you can find reverse too - most car models are differnt). As suggested by several replies above, the clutch is key, once you get the feel it will become easy fairly quickly. Yes, you will stall, yes you'll apply too much gas or not release the clutch evenly (everyone does this) - but there is nothing like driving a stick. Why spend $40k on a muscle car without an M6? Unless you have a physical reason and are unable to shift, get the M6. Well worth it. Otherwise everyone will be asking you why you got an automatic. Mom of four! Good Luck. (Practice, practice, practice - with anyone who will take you out practice) It's something you won't forget.

10-21-2009, 07:48 PM	#25
Oldrocker Drives: 2010 SS2/RS Victory Red Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Here and Now Posts: 388	Get what you want but don't listen to the crap some will say about the stick being alot more fun that an automatic, that is just a stupid blanket statement.If you want a stick and don't feel it makes you some sort of superior god because you drive a stick the get one. If you want a stick and need it to look cool to your friends, get one. If you want to just go cruise and enjoy yourself and don't need the stick to feel like a man, get an auto. The cool factor will be dead after you stall the car in front of a car full of girls anyway. And yes I can drive a stick, have owned many cars with them and have driven probably thousands of cars with them. I even own a 67 Camaro with one, and my 2010 A6 is much more a pleasure to drive.

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