How difficult is it to learn to drive stick? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

nyrfan · 07-13-2012, 06:35 PM

Have never learned, never even had the opportunity to drive one.

There is a great opportunity locally to pick one up, but am nervous about it, especially since it's a ZL1.

Going to go look at it tomorrow but wanted to know if learning on a new car is a good thing, especially a car with so much power.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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NE Winter Beater · 07-13-2012, 06:39 PM

once you get 1st gear down it's all a breeze. just takes practice getting comfortable and confident in your ability to get from neutral to 1st smoothly. you could learn it in a couple hours

ChrisBlair · 07-13-2012, 06:40 PM

The power will be a help actually.

Look at all the dopes that can drive a manual. Obviously, there's nothing hard about it. I taught my cousin to drive a manual two days before he got his 2SS. He drove it home like a pro

They'll tell you to "balance" the gas and clutch. Don't believe it

edit:

Westwood, eh? I moved to Canton in 2010 and I grew up in Dedham. Howdy (almost) neighbor

AKAviking14 · 07-13-2012, 06:41 PM

I would honestly learn on a beater car if you have access to one.

ChrisBlair · 07-13-2012, 06:42 PM

Clutches last for all practical purposes the life of the car today. The days of the 30K mile clutch were gone with IROC production

nyrfan · 07-13-2012, 06:43 PM

Really, that quick? Do you think the dealer would give me a crash course or something to get the sale?

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SlingShot · 07-13-2012, 06:43 PM

It's not as difficult as you would think. It just takes some practice getting the feel and confidence. I taught my 17 year old in my SS. You could always have a friend drive it for you to an empty parking lot in order to get the feel of it before hitting the street. These Camaros are very easy to drive with a standard trans.

SlingShot · 07-13-2012, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

Really, that quick? Do you think the dealer would give me a crash course or something to get the sale?

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I'm sure they would be more than happy to ...

nyrfan · 07-13-2012, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by AKAviking14

I would honestly learn on a beater car if you have access to one.

Unfortunately I don't! Dammit!

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ChrisBlair · 07-13-2012, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

Really, that quick? Do you think the dealer would give me a crash course or something to get the sale?

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BANK on them at least trying. To paraphrase Frito:

"They like money"

monstertodd · 07-13-2012, 06:47 PM

It's easy. Remember learning to ride a bike? It was hard and intimidating at first. But once you found your groove, it was very simple and fun.

Same deal.

nyrfan · 07-13-2012, 06:47 PM

I think the hardest part to me looks like downshifting.

While I know it's totally different I've been really trying to use my tap shifters more with the hope that would help. Not sure if it did or not.

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GotGame55 · 07-13-2012, 06:49 PM

Its easy, I only had 5 mins of practice before I got my 1st manual. Then the next day I took a 500 miles road trip. I'm sure you will learn it pretty quick. Just remember the sweet spot.

Grey Ghost · 07-13-2012, 06:49 PM

The dealer shouldn't have any trouble teaching you stick. It's pretty simple.

07-13-2012, 06:35 PM	#1
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	How difficult is it to learn to drive stick? Have never learned, never even had the opportunity to drive one. There is a great opportunity locally to pick one up, but am nervous about it, especially since it's a ZL1. Going to go look at it tomorrow but wanted to know if learning on a new car is a good thing, especially a car with so much power. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Sent from my 2LT/RS using Tapatalk __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

07-13-2012, 06:39 PM	#2
NE Winter Beater Drives: 2012 45th 2SS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Westwood, MA Posts: 26	once you get 1st gear down it's all a breeze. just takes practice getting comfortable and confident in your ability to get from neutral to 1st smoothly. you could learn it in a couple hours __________________

07-13-2012, 06:40 PM	#3
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	The power will be a help actually. Look at all the dopes that can drive a manual. Obviously, there's nothing hard about it. I taught my cousin to drive a manual two days before he got his 2SS. He drove it home like a pro They'll tell you to "balance" the gas and clutch. Don't believe it edit: Westwood, eh? I moved to Canton in 2010 and I grew up in Dedham. Howdy (almost) neighbor __________________

07-13-2012, 06:41 PM	#4
AKAviking14 SoCal HT5 Drives: Summit White 2012 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Anaheim Hills, California Posts: 1,050 View My Garage	I would honestly learn on a beater car if you have access to one. __________________ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/akaviking14 Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/akaviking14 2012 Summit White 2SS/RS

07-13-2012, 06:42 PM	#5
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	Clutches last for all practical purposes the life of the car today. The days of the 30K mile clutch were gone with IROC production __________________

07-13-2012, 06:43 PM	#6
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Really, that quick? Do you think the dealer would give me a crash course or something to get the sale? Sent from my 2LT/RS using Tapatalk __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

07-13-2012, 06:43 PM	#7
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	It's not as difficult as you would think. It just takes some practice getting the feel and confidence. I taught my 17 year old in my SS. You could always have a friend drive it for you to an empty parking lot in order to get the feel of it before hitting the street. These Camaros are very easy to drive with a standard trans. __________________

07-13-2012, 06:47 PM	#11
monstertodd Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metallic 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tega Cay, South Carolina Posts: 4,032 View My Garage	It's easy. Remember learning to ride a bike? It was hard and intimidating at first. But once you found your groove, it was very simple and fun. Same deal.

07-13-2012, 06:49 PM	#13
GotGame55 Haters gonna hate? Drives: '04 Chevy Dirtymax Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Diesel Life Posts: 642 View My Garage	Its easy, I only had 5 mins of practice before I got my 1st manual. Then the next day I took a 500 miles road trip. I'm sure you will learn it pretty quick. Just remember the sweet spot. __________________ '04 CCSB Duramax

07-13-2012, 06:49 PM	#14
Grey Ghost Drives: 2013 HWSE 2SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Nokomis, FL Posts: 1,304 View My Garage	The dealer shouldn't have any trouble teaching you stick. It's pretty simple. __________________ 2013 Hot Wheels 2SS