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sspolo · 11-14-2012, 02:50 PM

I wouldn't be worried for the clutch, as its something that can be replaced and you have the option to add a better clutch. What I would be worried about is the "so cautious its dangerous". You mentioned she drives a trailblazer, now imagine your wife getting used to the power the SS has to offer, it might be a scary combination.

DagoCountyGee · 11-14-2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Storm T

It sort of sounds like you'll be driving a Trailblazer soon. lol

Hahahahahaha lol

Chevyg1rl · 11-14-2012, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

Get a GoPro camera so we can all watch the driving lessons, lol

YES PLEASE!!

I taught Mindz's wife how to drive mine cause he was too chicken

to trust her with his baby. She did great. First thing I had her do was to let her foot off the clutch real slow until the car rolled on it's own, no gas, stall. I wanted her to know how the car would react in a stall situation. Shifting into 2nd was a little rocky, but she got it after a few times. The only stresser was when we rolled by the group, she was so excited she got the brake and clutch pedals confused

oldfriend · 11-14-2012, 03:00 PM

You already lost this issue , now , what do you want to loose next ?

Dawn55430 · 11-14-2012, 03:14 PM

OMG, It's not that complicated. If she has any coordination at all she'll be fine. I'd be more worried about you making her nervous with your paranoia. I've taught two female friends and a male cousin. Guess what, the girls got it right away and the boy can do jumping jacks out of sequence he's so uncoordinated and even he manages. Not smoothly, but can get from point A - B fairly competently.

Take a drink, and a deep breath and if you have to, find someone else to teach her. It will be fine, and so will your car.

ChrisBlair · 11-14-2012, 04:07 PM

lol why do so many people think that the clutch will be damaged?

BowtieBelle · 11-14-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisBlair

lol why do so many people think that the clutch will be damaged?

This is what I'm wondering. I'm a woman and had no issues learning to drive stick, but apparently the consensus is that we're idiots who tear up cars

Soulrÿche · 11-14-2012, 04:12 PM

and some of the car if you so desire.

lol.. nice i taught my son in my crx. uphill. he learned pretty damn quick!

and yes. you now have fans!!

/grats

2010 SSRS · 11-14-2012, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

This is what I'm wondering. I'm a woman and had no issues learning to drive stick, but apparently the consensus is that we're idiots who tear up cars

idiot drivers, Hi Sarah

Chevyg1rl · 11-14-2012, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

This is what I'm wondering. I'm a woman and had no issues learning to drive stick, but apparently the consensus is that we're idiots who tear up cars

I didn't either, learned on one when I was 15 but I have to admit I've seen enough to say that most (not all) women are idiots who tear up cars.

SSDan · 11-14-2012, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

This is what I'm wondering. I'm a woman and had no issues learning to drive stick, but apparently the consensus is that we're idiots who tear up cars

Well I guess we are talking about a woman because the OP is married to one. If he were teaching his son to drive a stick for the first time then that is who we'd talk about. If he were teaching his life partner then that is who we would be talking about - etc. So its not a woman thing - its a "he is nervous about teaching a first time stick driver" thing.

AdamZ · 11-14-2012, 04:24 PM

Women driver!?!?!?! Say good by to the tranny???? NO. Say good bye to the car!

. J/K I let my girlfriend drive mine and she did very well...only stalled one. I was amazed lol.

puertoricanfont · 11-14-2012, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

idiot drivers, Hi Sarah

. on a serious note. I've let people drive my car even my 16 yr old sister who was beginning to learn to drive. By all means its a car and stuff can be replaced. But what counts for me is that she can say that her big bro let her drive his car

. and she only stalled a few times.

BowtieBelle · 11-14-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

idiot drivers, Hi Sarah

I love you, Joe.

11-14-2012, 04:07 PM	#34
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	lol why do so many people think that the clutch will be damaged? __________________

11-14-2012, 04:12 PM	#36
Soulrÿche Drives: 2lt Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: So CAl Posts: 87 View My Garage	and some of the car if you so desire. lol.. nice i taught my son in my crx. uphill. he learned pretty damn quick! and yes. you now have fans!! /grats Last edited by Soulrÿche; 11-14-2012 at 04:13 PM. Reason: dork hit enter!

11-14-2012, 02:50 PM	#29
sspolo Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 562	I wouldn't be worried for the clutch, as its something that can be replaced and you have the option to add a better clutch. What I would be worried about is the "so cautious its dangerous". You mentioned she drives a trailblazer, now imagine your wife getting used to the power the SS has to offer, it might be a scary combination.

11-14-2012, 03:00 PM	#32
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	You already lost this issue , now , what do you want to loose next ?

11-14-2012, 03:14 PM	#33
Dawn55430 Drives: 2023 Radiant Red 2LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 283 View My Garage	OMG, It's not that complicated. If she has any coordination at all she'll be fine. I'd be more worried about you making her nervous with your paranoia. I've taught two female friends and a male cousin. Guess what, the girls got it right away and the boy can do jumping jacks out of sequence he's so uncoordinated and even he manages. Not smoothly, but can get from point A - B fairly competently. Take a drink, and a deep breath and if you have to, find someone else to teach her. It will be fine, and so will your car.

11-14-2012, 04:24 PM	#40
AdamZ Account Suspended Drives: Eve - 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 11,814	Women driver!?!?!?! Say good by to the tranny???? NO. Say good bye to the car! . J/K I let my girlfriend drive mine and she did very well...only stalled one. I was amazed lol.