For You GT-R Fans...
- Thread starter tuc0
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ugh, used prices need to drop more, lol. s2k? just saw one get spanked at irwindale 1/8 mile, by an ice cream VAN, lol.
WarFreakz
The 47 Ronin
Some people can't drive =( …they think just cause they have a roadster they can do whatever they want and don't know the limits of their own car. Makes me sad, such waste of a brilliant car. Most of them end up being salvaged =( cause the car is always wrecked! Stupid people ! and then they blame it on the car.
That car is a complete driver's car no aid whatsoever - no traction control , no vehicle stability control, nothing! Pure bliss to drive thought ( drove my friends), but I'm still learning to drive a manual…wish someone would teach me cause starting uphills is difficult for me and takes a while to get going even on a stop sign or signal.
tuc0
Well-Known Member
If you're here in San Jo, I would give you a lesson. Release the the clutch to "bite" then give it gas a little to keep the engine from stalling. When you feel it starts to move, release the clutch all the way. Use the gas to control speed (or rpm) to the next gear. Sometimes, if the hill is steep, I press on the gas and hold then release the clutch gently until it bites, more gas then release clutch all the way. Just do what you have to do to keep from stalling the engine.
My daily driver is a stick, but I feel I never master it like others. This guy is pretty good. I watched all his videos and learned a lot from this kiddo:
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all my cars have been stick. hills are easy, just release the clutch to its "g spot" (when the car starts to go without you pushing the gas) while still pressing the brake. once at that magical spot, give it gas quickly as you release the clutch. some people will use the e-brake if they don't trust themselves or are too slow with the gas.
WarFreakz
The 47 Ronin
True, but videos cnt help in the same way practice can! ha. I've looked at several videos, but I don't have a stick to practice on lol. My friends have cars , but their cars are all modded out to the core and made into their race cars and I'm afraid to ruin their transmission
hahah xD And no driving schools near my place either. Guess I'll have to wait it out hahah !
tuc0
Well-Known Member
@tuc0 I might take u up on the offer for the lesson if I ever come up to San Jose
sure man! just let me know ahead of time. I be out of town for 2 weeks starting 2nd wk of Oct, just for info. Best for you is to force yourself into learning it by buying a stick (car with standard transmission). I agree with you. One can't learn to play tennis by watching tourney. But, you get the basics of the sport.