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SSFury · 11-14-2012, 10:51 AM

So.. I've had my baby for about 2 years now. The wife doesn't know how to drive a stick, and had no desire to learn on my car, knowing how much I love it, and not wanting to "Hurt the new car".

Well, the other day she declared proudly that "It was time to learn." Umm... heart thudding in my chest, sweat running down my forehead.. Her Traiblazer has a huge dent in the rear bumper where she backed into a tree, and is one of those drivers who is so cautious its dangerous. Like almost stopping on the on-ramp waiting to be able to merge..

My car's a daily driver, but still Car-Show worthy, if I so choose.. I am not overly excited about this prospect. My one true "Santuary" is being threatened. Maybe I'm over reacting. Maybe I'm just overly concerned. It's just a car.. shes my wife. But just as I want to share the rest of my life with her, I'm wanting to share the rest of my life with my car also...

Does that make sense? Deep breath.. stay calm.. I guess my teaching skills will be put to the test. For my Transmissions/Tires sake, I hope I get it right the first time.

Sharing over. (Now I need to go comfort my car, it's nervous as well...)

2010 SSRS · 11-14-2012, 10:59 AM

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

ROD_SS · 11-14-2012, 11:01 AM

Grind 'em till you find 'em lol

Ice Demon · 11-14-2012, 11:05 AM

Rent a car with a manual trans for a day and have her learn on it.

amz · 11-14-2012, 11:06 AM

The woman in your signature [your wife?] , is worth A TON more than any car.

pyr0b0y · 11-14-2012, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ROD_SS

Grind 'em till you find 'em lol

justa25thTA · 11-14-2012, 11:14 AM

transmission will be fine, the clutch will be toast

ChrisBlair · 11-14-2012, 11:15 AM

Why will the clutch be wiped out? This isn't 1970 anymore. Clutches last a car's lifetime now.

I'd be more worried about an accident due to the student's driving techniques and past, um, issues, like backing into a tree and merging in a...less than optimum way

Jonster · 11-14-2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by amz

The woman in your signature [your wife?] , is worth A TON more than any car.

+1

DRKS1D3 · 11-14-2012, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Ice Demon

Rent a car with a manual trans for a day and have her learn on it.

This! These cars are hefty and your clutch will be smoked in no time. Savor the smell of that thing melting to the flywheel. Ahhhh, that's a great aroma.

ChrisBlair · 11-14-2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

This! These cars are hefty and your clutch will be smoked in no time. Savor the smell of that thing melting to the flywheel. Ahhhh, that's a great aroma.

Good luck finding a rental with a manual transmission in the year 2012

DRKS1D3 · 11-14-2012, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisBlair

Good luck finding a rental with a manual transmission in the year 2012

Sorry, I forgot. Most people can barely walk and chew gum at the same time.

ChrisBlair · 11-14-2012, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

Sorry, I forgot. Most people can barely walk and chew gum at the same time.

Couldn't find one this spring when this issue came up

Cheveey57 · 11-14-2012, 11:55 AM

Rent a car and take her to a big empty parking lot. Have her put the car in 1st and let the clutch out until she starts to move, then tell her to quickly push the clutch and brake in to stop. Repeat as nessasary. Once she gets first down the rest is easy. (Hills are another day)

11-14-2012, 10:51 AM	#1
SSFury My Road Rage is Legendary Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS "Fury" Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sahuarita AZ Posts: 735 View My Garage	Kiss my Transmission Goodbye ?? (Teaching Wife to Drive A Stick) So.. I've had my baby for about 2 years now. The wife doesn't know how to drive a stick, and had no desire to learn on my car, knowing how much I love it, and not wanting to "Hurt the new car". Well, the other day she declared proudly that "It was time to learn." Umm... heart thudding in my chest, sweat running down my forehead.. Her Traiblazer has a huge dent in the rear bumper where she backed into a tree, and is one of those drivers who is so cautious its dangerous. Like almost stopping on the on-ramp waiting to be able to merge.. My car's a daily driver, but still Car-Show worthy, if I so choose.. I am not overly excited about this prospect. My one true "Santuary" is being threatened. Maybe I'm over reacting. Maybe I'm just overly concerned. It's just a car.. shes my wife. But just as I want to share the rest of my life with her, I'm wanting to share the rest of my life with my car also... Does that make sense? Deep breath.. stay calm.. I guess my teaching skills will be put to the test. For my Transmissions/Tires sake, I hope I get it right the first time. Sharing over. (Now I need to go comfort my car, it's nervous as well...) __________________ Every Time You Buckle Up In That Car, Tonight Might Be The Night That You Die.

11-14-2012, 10:59 AM	#2
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	Get a GoPro camera so we can all watch the driving lessons, lol __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

11-14-2012, 11:01 AM	#3
ROD_SS Drives: 2013 1SS Camaro and a truck Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio,TX Posts: 1,081	Grind 'em till you find 'em lol __________________ ADM tuned (465 rwhp / 442 torque) Mods- CAI, kooks long tube headers, & ADM stage 2 cam

11-14-2012, 11:05 AM	#4
Ice Demon Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,098 View My Garage	Rent a car with a manual trans for a day and have her learn on it. __________________ Mods: "Cam Only"

11-14-2012, 11:14 AM	#7
justa25thTA Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,630	transmission will be fine, the clutch will be toast __________________ Yeah, I'll get around to it...

11-14-2012, 11:06 AM	#5
amz Factory Correct Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Richmond,Virginia Posts: 666	The woman in your signature [your wife?] , is worth A TON more than any car.

11-14-2012, 11:15 AM	#8
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	Why will the clutch be wiped out? This isn't 1970 anymore. Clutches last a car's lifetime now. I'd be more worried about an accident due to the student's driving techniques and past, um, issues, like backing into a tree and merging in a...less than optimum way __________________ Last edited by ChrisBlair; 11-14-2012 at 11:26 AM.

11-14-2012, 11:55 AM	#14
Cheveey57 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,425	Rent a car and take her to a big empty parking lot. Have her put the car in 1st and let the clutch out until she starts to move, then tell her to quickly push the clutch and brake in to stop. Repeat as nessasary. Once she gets first down the rest is easy. (Hills are another day) __________________ If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.