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HaZe_X · 01-17-2010, 04:39 PM

Take your time, dont get frustrated. Youll smell the clutch more in this car since its vented. Eventually when you get the hang of if youll be able to get going in first without even pressing the gas, same thing with hills, youll be able to just let the clutch out and go without even rolling back..

Chin up, good luck!

SleepWarz · 01-17-2010, 05:43 PM

Honestly my only problems lie in steep hill starts and the fluidity of applying gas and releasing the clutch between shifts. Going for silky smooth.

I've noticed that I dont even need to touch the gas to get this car moving on flats and even up small inclines.

+1 to seat time

Diabel1969 · 01-18-2010, 09:35 AM

Hello Neighbor... where you are is kind of busy usually, i'd say hit a quiet place like rotterdam mall parking lot late LATE at night, or a parking lot, like the high school lot I used when I learned stick. All the advice and tips in the world won't mean much in comparison to just practicing, and practicing. In all honesty, Whatever car you learn on, you can expect to right off the clutch and chaulk it up to learning experience! Probably the biggest mistake is starting off in 3rd gear instead of 1st, and the hardest problem you'll have is bumper to bumper traffic on a hill with a stick. With time, and alot of practice, it'll become second nature, which is what is has to become, because if you dwell on it, and think about it while your doing it, you'll make mistakes. It'll get better with time and practice.. When I started with sticks, I was 15 in my uncles truck with a 3 on the tree which screwed me up, then came my malibu which was very touchy, but then I was driving a very large lumber delivery truck, and that's what taught me the most! Good luck and keep patient!!

ace21789 · 01-18-2010, 09:49 AM

dont worry about it im still getting used to it i only drove my dads lttle old truck for abt 3 hrs before i got my camaro i was kinda scared cuz evry1 was like just get the auto cuz ur gonna f- something up plus everyone gives you different advice, i have problems like yours all the time but im glad i got the m because now i can say at leat i can drive stick plus its so much more fun then auto. all u goto do is practice and get the feel for it good luck.

daphatgrant · 01-18-2010, 11:12 AM

Applying the ebrake when on grades is a little trick as well, this will prevent you from rolling backwards. When you are ready to go forward press in the clutch, shift, hit the gas, and when you feel it putting pressure against the brakes let of the ebrake.

You'll get there man I have faith in you

.

v6sonoma · 01-18-2010, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daphatgrant

Applying the ebrake when on grades is a little trick as well, this will prevent you from rolling backwards. When you are ready to go forward press in the clutch, shift, hit the gas, and when you feel it putting pressure against the brakes let of the ebrake.

You'll get there man I have faith in you

.

I would advise against the e-brake trick doesn't work to well for you if you drive a car with a foot e-brake like my CTS. Just practice you'll be fine.

greenrail · 01-18-2010, 12:10 PM

Well, it isn't all that bad.

Just - Practice

Practice

Then Practice some more.

You'll get the hang of it.

Enjoy that Bad Boy!

PAUL SS · 01-18-2010, 12:40 PM

Do you know how to get to Carnegie Hall?

Yes, Practice.

That's all you need.

Practice until you can do it right, then practice until you can't do it wrong.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 01-18-2010, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eynigush

You're right...you don't deserve it.

J/K!!! A little more practice and you'll get the hang of it. Think of it as a sport. Some people are born-athletes and others are made-athletes. You need to practice practice practice. So pull the car out of the garage and show that f**king clutch whose boss!!!

--Eddie

Thanks for making me laugh, now the whole office knows i'm not working!

Mr Twisty · 01-18-2010, 01:05 PM

It was the shoes

Knock the rust off your skill in the spring, you'll be fine.

1HOTSS · 01-18-2010, 01:06 PM

Hey don't fret about it- everyone sucks their first time! Take it slow the next couple of times out and you'll get the feel of it. The car will let you know how it likes to be handled. My car and i have some great conversations. Such as.. we can blow that sucker off the line easy OR dude, you are so not our type.

BRKLYN · 01-18-2010, 01:11 PM

neutral at light's and when ever idle.

Greenspock · 01-18-2010, 01:37 PM

My advice buy an old beat-up manual car or truck for about $500 and drive that around to work on your weak spots. I know its not exactly the same but its cheaper than replacing parts and wear and tear on your baby.

don0fthedead · 01-18-2010, 04:29 PM

Man, I'm sorry to hear what you're going through. I know we've all had our embarrassing moments on the road (well, some of us - well, me at least). The times I've screwed up in traffic, I've just felt like banging my head against the wall - or some other form of self-punishment. Do your best to not let it get to you - its a learning experience most drivers go through.

Have a calm mind while continuing to practice like everyone has mentioned and you'll be driving without thinking twice about what you're doing.

01-18-2010, 12:10 PM	#49
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,392	Well, it isn't all that bad. Just - Practice Practice Then Practice some more. You'll get the hang of it. Enjoy that Bad Boy! __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

01-18-2010, 12:40 PM	#50
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,688 View My Garage	Do you know how to get to Carnegie Hall? Yes, Practice. That's all you need. Practice until you can do it right, then practice until you can't do it wrong. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

01-18-2010, 01:05 PM	#52
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01-17-2010, 04:39 PM	#43
HaZe_X Drives: Trailblazer SS & Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Jersey Posts: 758	Take your time, dont get frustrated. Youll smell the clutch more in this car since its vented. Eventually when you get the hang of if youll be able to get going in first without even pressing the gas, same thing with hills, youll be able to just let the clutch out and go without even rolling back.. Chin up, good luck!

01-17-2010, 05:43 PM	#44
SleepWarz Banned Drives: 1991 New Yorker, 69 Tbird, ABM2SSRS Join Date: May 2009 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,248 View My Garage	Honestly my only problems lie in steep hill starts and the fluidity of applying gas and releasing the clutch between shifts. Going for silky smooth. I've noticed that I dont even need to touch the gas to get this car moving on flats and even up small inclines. +1 to seat time

01-18-2010, 09:35 AM	#45
Diabel1969 Drives: 2010 2SS, A6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 268	Hello Neighbor... where you are is kind of busy usually, i'd say hit a quiet place like rotterdam mall parking lot late LATE at night, or a parking lot, like the high school lot I used when I learned stick. All the advice and tips in the world won't mean much in comparison to just practicing, and practicing. In all honesty, Whatever car you learn on, you can expect to right off the clutch and chaulk it up to learning experience! Probably the biggest mistake is starting off in 3rd gear instead of 1st, and the hardest problem you'll have is bumper to bumper traffic on a hill with a stick. With time, and alot of practice, it'll become second nature, which is what is has to become, because if you dwell on it, and think about it while your doing it, you'll make mistakes. It'll get better with time and practice.. When I started with sticks, I was 15 in my uncles truck with a 3 on the tree which screwed me up, then came my malibu which was very touchy, but then I was driving a very large lumber delivery truck, and that's what taught me the most! Good luck and keep patient!!

01-18-2010, 09:49 AM	#46
ace21789 Drives: black 2SSRS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: fort bragg NC, milwaukee WI Posts: 12	dont worry about it im still getting used to it i only drove my dads lttle old truck for abt 3 hrs before i got my camaro i was kinda scared cuz evry1 was like just get the auto cuz ur gonna f- something up plus everyone gives you different advice, i have problems like yours all the time but im glad i got the m because now i can say at leat i can drive stick plus its so much more fun then auto. all u goto do is practice and get the feel for it good luck.

01-18-2010, 11:12 AM	#47
daphatgrant June '10 Drives: '10 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Upstate NY (FingerLakes) Posts: 2,395	Applying the ebrake when on grades is a little trick as well, this will prevent you from rolling backwards. When you are ready to go forward press in the clutch, shift, hit the gas, and when you feel it putting pressure against the brakes let of the ebrake. You'll get there man I have faith in you .

01-18-2010, 01:06 PM	#53
1HOTSS 1HOTSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 30	Hey don't fret about it- everyone sucks their first time! Take it slow the next couple of times out and you'll get the feel of it. The car will let you know how it likes to be handled. My car and i have some great conversations. Such as.. we can blow that sucker off the line easy OR dude, you are so not our type.

01-18-2010, 01:11 PM	#54
BRKLYN Account Suspended Drives: 98 C-5, Chev/Venture, VTX1300 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: KISSIMMEE, FL Posts: 198	neutral at light's and when ever idle.

01-18-2010, 01:37 PM	#55
Greenspock Drives: 2SS/RS Black/black Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: WA Posts: 83	My advice buy an old beat-up manual car or truck for about $500 and drive that around to work on your weak spots. I know its not exactly the same but its cheaper than replacing parts and wear and tear on your baby.

01-18-2010, 04:29 PM	#56
don0fthedead Drives: Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 69	Man, I'm sorry to hear what you're going through. I know we've all had our embarrassing moments on the road (well, some of us - well, me at least). The times I've screwed up in traffic, I've just felt like banging my head against the wall - or some other form of self-punishment. Do your best to not let it get to you - its a learning experience most drivers go through. Have a calm mind while continuing to practice like everyone has mentioned and you'll be driving without thinking twice about what you're doing.