View Poll Results: Driving a manual stick

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9.80%

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Nov 26, 2011 | 08:04 AM

#16

GSteg

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From: CA

I drive my S2000 every other day. It's hard to resist driving it everyday with the gearbox in it.

Whenever I get into my GS, I have a habit of reaching for the imaginary clutch whenever I try to start the car

Nov 26, 2011 | 08:22 AM

#17

ArmyofOne

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From: Van Alstyne, TX

There is a 6.4L Hemi/6-Speed Manual swap coming for my Ram soon.

I HATE having an automatic. Havent owned a manual since my 2002 Escort ZX-2 (3, or 4 cars ago). Miss that car's handling and Row-Your-Own gears. In stock form, it wasnt fast (it was when I got done with it), but was fun in the twisties with a manual.

Nov 26, 2011 | 11:18 AM

#18

ggravant

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From: Colorado

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArmyofOne

There is a 6.4L Hemi/6-Speed Manual swap coming for my Ram soon.

Do you know of anyone who has actually done that? Or even just a 5.7 Hemi? I have an 04 Ram (4.7L) with a manual and will keep it forever or until I can get a 1500 with a manual again. An SRT8 RAM with a manual option would be hard to resist ...

Nov 26, 2011 | 03:09 PM

#19

CK6Speed

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From: HI

I try to drive my 2nd car with a manual at least 2-3 times a week. I love driving it. Even in traffic clutching has never bothered me. You don't even think about it so really there is nothing to complain about.

Last edited by CK6Speed; Nov 27, 2011 at 01:13 AM.

Nov 26, 2011 | 03:17 PM

#20

LexFather

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The ES 300 is a manual and its not running great even after some work being done....

Nov 26, 2011 | 03:20 PM

#21

Justin2JZ

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From: South Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSteg

Lol I found myself putting the Ebrake on in my GS for awhile after I got rid of the WRX.

Nov 26, 2011 | 04:19 PM

#22

kumquatism

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From: SJ CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSteg

LOL yes!!! I do that sometimes when I get into other people's cars.

Nov 26, 2011 | 04:26 PM

#23

cino

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From: WA

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT

Best friend's IS300 and my dad's old truck both have manual transmissions. I can drive them well, but not as smooth as I'd like.

Clutch on a motorcycle: I'm good.

Yes. Riding motorcycle is easier than driving a stick car.

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Nov 26, 2011 | 04:50 PM

#24

Kira X

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From: 東京都

I don't drive a stick at the moment. I hope to get an NSX or Supra with a stick someday.

Nov 26, 2011 | 04:59 PM

#25

FrankReynoldsCPA

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From: Las Vegas

I find myself occasionally shutting off my car with it in Drive. Some habits never die.

Never had any issue clutching in traffic.

Nov 26, 2011 | 05:19 PM

#26

ColtM4A3

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From: PA

The Mustang I sold to buy my IS-C was manual. I like auto for my truck but I'm going back to manual for my next car.

Nov 28, 2011 | 04:34 PM

#27

SLegacy99

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From: MD

Had a stick as my DD since '05.

Nov 28, 2011 | 04:45 PM

#28

rkyat

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From: Bronx, NY

First couple of cars were automatic. After i bought my first manual (2000 maxima) i've only owned those since. Don't see myself going back anytime soon.