Originally posted by AzNIS300:
I have never driven manual before, and was wondering if it takes a lot of skill. I want to get a Navi system in a 2002, but don't know if that will work well with driving a stick, because you already have too much to do?![]()
Thanks!
Then get used to the burning smell... of your clutch in the first few tries.Originally posted by AzNIS300:
I have never driven manual before, and was wondering if it takes a lot of skill. I want to get a Navi system in a 2002, but don't know if that will work well with driving a stick, because you already have too much to do?![]()
Thanks!
Originally posted by vvtipwr:
here a tip: Do not practice driving a stick with your new IS, or a new car for that matter of fact. OH GOD!!
I agree with vvtipwr. Definitely practice on an older car and out of traffic.
On a side note... A while back, I was teaching my wife how to drive a 5-speed with my '87 Mustang GT (great car to rag on).We found the largest parking lot in our area, which was the Zigaurat (IRS/Federal Government) building. After about 5 minutes of starting, stopping, stalling, and cruiing at 25 in 1st gear, we got pulled over by a cop. He asked what we were doing, and I explained that I was teaching my wife how to drive a manual. He told us to leave the premises because we were "acting suspicious."
Well, if you can't practice on the streets (at least in SoCal) because of traffic, and you can't practice in a large parking lot, where do you go?
I still haven't solved that question and my wife still can't drive a manual trans. My advise is to choose an area wisely and practice safely. It will definitely be worthwhile to learn.![]()
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Originally posted by JT:
Go to a nearby college. They should always have a big parking lot...Originally posted by vvtipwr:
here a tip: Do not practice driving a stick with your new IS, or a new car for that matter of fact. OH GOD!!
I agree with vvtipwr. Definitely practice on an older car and out of traffic.
On a side note... A while back, I was teaching my wife how to drive a 5-speed with my '87 Mustang GT (great car to rag on).We found the largest parking lot in our area, which was the Zigaurat (IRS/Federal Government) building. After about 5 minutes of starting, stopping, stalling, and cruiing at 25 in 1st gear, we got pulled over by a cop. He asked what we were doing, and I explained that I was teaching my wife how to drive a manual. He told us to leave the premises because we were "acting suspicious."
Well, if you can't practice on the streets (at least in SoCal) because of traffic, and you can't practice in a large parking lot, where do you go?
I still haven't solved that question and my wife still can't drive a manual trans. My advise is to choose an area wisely and practice safely. It will definitely be worthwhile to learn.![]()
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Thanks for the suggestions vvtipwr and NaFooEis. I may have to drive a bit out of town because around here, the colleges have several small parking lots rather than a large one. Plus, high schools and the colleges in the area have security patrol, especially since their was a bomb threat and 2 "student bringing gun to school" threats last week! I definitely don't want to cause any problems and respect the local authorities. Thanks again for the suggestions... the search for a large parking lot continues.Originally posted by vvtipwr:
yep, I don't think authorities like people hanging around gov't office during off-hours.
college, stadium or colisseum parking lot, high school....try those places.