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Manual stick

Old Nov 25, 2011 | 02:31 PM
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Do you drive a manual stick on different vehicles?
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 02:56 PM
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If I drive my sisters or friends cars yes
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 03:10 PM
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Never owned a manual, probably never will.
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 06:15 PM
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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.
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 08:39 PM
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My 2IS is a manual, so yes.
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 08:43 PM
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I know with dual-clutch, manu-matics, and other iterations of the "automatic"... they will never beat a true manual in handling. You can't shift any automatic from 5th to 3rd and get instant downshift feel. Sure, you can "start" in 2nd gear to get traction in snow, but how about starting in 3rd?

Unfortunately, with automatics now being more fuel efficient, and some times even faster 0-60 numbers... the manual's days are coming to a quick end...
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 09:00 PM
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I had a WRX STi up until 08
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 09:02 PM
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I had a '92 Integra gsR up until this January... LOVED that baby !!!!
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 09:21 PM
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I had an S2000 until Aug '10. One of the best clutch / gearboxes ever IMO.
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 09:34 PM
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Don't drive one, but i really want an s2k!
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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I've had a lot of sticks, most recently a 370Z, it was nice, but I'm enjoying having the option to drive full auto or paddle shift.
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 10:09 PM
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My first car, a Pontiac Firebird had a 5-speed manual. I loved that car. I miss driving a stick. Screw 0-60 times, it's about the experience.

I still drive my dad's 92 F350 with a manual. Definitely a nice refreshing change from driving my LS400 everday.
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 01:07 AM
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I have a manual, so yes. When I drive automatic I've noticed I'm more lazy and all over the road
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 01:27 AM
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My Pickup is a manual. Sometimes, when I drive my Grandpa's T100, I try pushing in a clutch since they're so similar, but the T100 is an automatic.
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 01:56 AM
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Yup! I love driving stick shift.

Originally Posted by Kamikaze2b
I've had a lot of sticks, most recently a 370Z, it was nice, but I'm enjoying having the option to drive full auto or paddle shift.
You sir driving a AMG either in full auto or paddle shift + stepping on the gas = WIN
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