How Many Times Have You Stalled Your Car? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

UCI CamaroFan · 07-01-2009, 10:19 PM

I know this is a topic that is a sore subject to many people, and it can be very embarrassing. When I first learned to drive stick, I stalled a few more than I care to admit. Also, it is practically inevitable to stall a new car that you are not used to (in my opinion, at least), until you get to know the feel of the car.

Anyways, how many times do you think you have stalled? Also, have you stalled in an intersection, or done anything as embarrassing?

Obviously this applies to the M6 crowd only.

Foster26 · 07-01-2009, 10:29 PM

I stalled at an intersection yesterday with heavy traffic. It was embarrassing! I haven't since though. You are right, it takes a while to get used to it and a feel for it, no matter how experienced you are.

chevy 3 · 07-01-2009, 10:32 PM

1- my first time behinde the wheel and yes the whole dealership was watching. havent sins

My1stCamaro · 07-01-2009, 10:33 PM

You are complaining that you wont get your car til July so it will be the last GM product you will ever buy?

I've got a better idea,cancel your order now and allow someone who will actually appreciate this experience and all that comes with it to get their car! Sounds like you'd be more suited for a Mustang anyway

tommygun6644 · 07-01-2009, 10:33 PM

Probably 30 times.

My first stick car.

Don't hit me.

1976Bee · 07-01-2009, 10:37 PM

I have driving a few stick shift vehicles. Cavalier, S-10, and a 68 Baja bug.

Of all of these the easiest to drive was the baja bug. i have no idea why [Maybe cus its caurborated?] but its simple. I hope my SS will be as easy

kellertxgen5 · 07-01-2009, 10:40 PM

SSOOCH · 07-01-2009, 10:58 PM

I had not driven a manual transmission in ten years. I was afraid. But I have not stalled it once. And the same thing happened with me. When I took delivery the entire dealership and other customers were all watching. I was sweating bullets!!

*Mindz* · 07-01-2009, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by My1stCamaro

You are complaining that you wont get your car til July so it will be the last GM product you will ever buy?

I've got a better idea,cancel your order now and allow someone who will actually appreciate this experience and all that comes with it to get their car! Sounds like you'd be more suited for a Mustang anyway

Random off topic post?

I haven't gotten my car as I'm waiting on my vert, but everytime I hop in a manual transmission car, the first time or two are either stalls or kinda clunky gear changes, after that it's pretty much fine. I went from a 1991 pickup, driving it for 2 weeks (every other day for about 30 minutes), to a ACR viper for Laguna Seca. That was a very significant change.

LS3SSRS · 07-02-2009, 03:03 AM

Zero times! Although the girlfriend stalled it the first time she drove it. Funny thing is her car is a 5spd 07 civic. Lol. The clutch did take some getting used to though

NightmareSS · 07-02-2009, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommygun6644

Probably 30 times.

My first stick car.

Don't hit me.

dont worry bro, ill be right there with ya...my first stick car aswell...im nervous for when it comes in a week and i gotta drive it from jersey back to staten island...i hope there is no traffic when i go pick it up

EarliestMemory · 07-02-2009, 06:40 AM

Once. Day after I picked it up, with two coworkers in the car.

I was at an intersection with a slight incline, determined not to roll, and put in in R instead of 1st. Still didn't roll, but.... arrrrrggghhh! Definitely embarrassing. The guys were cool about it, though, didn't run into the office telling anyone.

firstmate · 07-02-2009, 07:07 AM

Once, 2 days after I picked it up, and yes I had been back to the dealer and stalled it pulling out of the parking spot...

Have driven a stick for years, but the G35 I traded in had a much stiffer clutch. Love this Camaro clutch, smooth and easy. Needless to say I came off of it a bit too quick that one time. Have saved it a few other times...

CatiaJockey · 07-02-2009, 07:28 AM

Yep. Been driving a stick for many years and I stalled it at I think the 4th intersection I came to. No biggie, acted like I meant to do it!

07-01-2009, 10:19 PM	#1
UCI CamaroFan Zot! Drives: Toyota 4Runner Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 1,317	How Many Times Have You Stalled Your Car? I know this is a topic that is a sore subject to many people, and it can be very embarrassing. When I first learned to drive stick, I stalled a few more than I care to admit. Also, it is practically inevitable to stall a new car that you are not used to (in my opinion, at least), until you get to know the feel of the car. Anyways, how many times do you think you have stalled? Also, have you stalled in an intersection, or done anything as embarrassing? Obviously this applies to the M6 crowd only. __________________

07-01-2009, 10:37 PM	#6
1976Bee Bumblebee Drives: 2010 Yellow w/ Black 1SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 117 View My Garage	I have driving a few stick shift vehicles. Cavalier, S-10, and a 68 Baja bug. Of all of these the easiest to drive was the baja bug. i have no idea why [Maybe cus its caurborated?] but its simple. I hope my SS will be as easy __________________ 1SS Rally Yellow, CAI Inc Intake, Aero 25/25 Exhaust, Painted stripes/tail bezels/embelems -=Chevy Pride=-

07-01-2009, 10:58 PM	#8
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	I had not driven a manual transmission in ten years. I was afraid. But I have not stalled it once. And the same thing happened with me. When I took delivery the entire dealership and other customers were all watching. I was sweating bullets!! __________________

07-02-2009, 03:03 AM	#10
LS3SSRS Drives: 2010 IBM SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 805	Zero times! Although the girlfriend stalled it the first time she drove it. Funny thing is her car is a 5spd 07 civic. Lol. The clutch did take some getting used to though __________________ sold 2010 2SS/RS, 6spd manual, imperial blue metallic w/black leather Blacked out tail/signal lights, 5% rear tint, 20% sides, Dynomax Bullet mufflers, Barton short throw shifter, Clear Image offroad downpipes

07-02-2009, 06:40 AM	#12
EarliestMemory RED HT RS Drives: 10 VR 2LT/RS Camaro, 06 Harley Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 577 View My Garage	Once. Day after I picked it up, with two coworkers in the car. I was at an intersection with a slight incline, determined not to roll, and put in in R instead of 1st. Still didn't roll, but.... arrrrrggghhh! Definitely embarrassing. The guys were cool about it, though, didn't run into the office telling anyone. __________________

07-01-2009, 10:29 PM	#2
Foster26 Drives: 2SS/RS IOM 6SP CGRS #9761 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 295	I stalled at an intersection yesterday with heavy traffic. It was embarrassing! I haven't since though. You are right, it takes a while to get used to it and a feel for it, no matter how experienced you are.

07-01-2009, 10:32 PM	#3
chevy 3 NEcamaro5 Drives: Black 2ss rs 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mass Posts: 4,328 View My Garage	1- my first time behinde the wheel and yes the whole dealership was watching. havent sins

07-01-2009, 10:33 PM	#4
My1stCamaro Drives: Chevrolet Trailblazer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: new jersey Posts: 26	You are complaining that you wont get your car til July so it will be the last GM product you will ever buy? I've got a better idea,cancel your order now and allow someone who will actually appreciate this experience and all that comes with it to get their car! Sounds like you'd be more suited for a Mustang anyway

07-01-2009, 10:33 PM	#5
tommygun6644 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Cobalt LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Schenectady, New York Posts: 292	Probably 30 times. My first stick car. Don't hit me.

07-01-2009, 10:40 PM	#7
kellertxgen5 Drives: 2LT RS - Black w' black 21's Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 271

07-02-2009, 07:07 AM	#13
firstmate Drives: 2010 Blk/Gry SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 454 View My Garage	Once, 2 days after I picked it up, and yes I had been back to the dealer and stalled it pulling out of the parking spot... Have driven a stick for years, but the G35 I traded in had a much stiffer clutch. Love this Camaro clutch, smooth and easy. Needless to say I came off of it a bit too quick that one time. Have saved it a few other times... __________________ Ordered 10-13-08 2SS/RS M6 BLK/GRY VIN #2386 Delivered 6-11-09 - Woo Hoo!!! Hey Houston locals-------- Join the H-Town Camaro Club www.H-TownCamaroClub.com

07-02-2009, 07:28 AM	#14
CatiaJockey Drives: 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, Ms Posts: 2,799 View My Garage	Yep. Been driving a stick for many years and I stalled it at I think the 4th intersection I came to. No biggie, acted like I meant to do it! __________________

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