View Poll Results: Driving a manual stick

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9.80%

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11-26-11, 08:04 AM

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GSteg

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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

11-26-11, 08:22 AM

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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.

11-26-11, 11:18 AM

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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 ...

11-26-11, 03:09 PM

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CK6Speed

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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; 11-27-11 at 01:13 AM.

11-26-11, 03:17 PM

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LexFather

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

11-26-11, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GSteg

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

11-26-11, 04:19 PM

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

11-26-11, 04:26 PM

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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.

11-26-11, 04:50 PM

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Kira X

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

11-26-11, 04:59 PM

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

Never had any issue clutching in traffic.

11-26-11, 05:19 PM

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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.

11-28-11, 04:34 PM

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Had a stick as my DD since '05.

11-28-11, 04:45 PM

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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.