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Old 11-26-11 | 09:04 AM
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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
Old 11-26-11 | 09:22 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.
Old 11-26-11 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ArmyofOne
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.
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 ...
Old 11-26-11 | 04:09 PM
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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.

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Old 11-26-11 | 04:17 PM
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The ES 300 is a manual and its not running great even after some work being done....
Old 11-26-11 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by GSteg
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
Lol I found myself putting the Ebrake on in my GS for awhile after I got rid of the WRX.
Old 11-26-11 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by GSteg
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
LOL yes!!! I do that sometimes when I get into other people's cars.
Old 11-26-11 | 05:26 PM
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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.
Old 11-26-11 | 05:50 PM
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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.
Old 11-26-11 | 05:59 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.
Old 11-26-11 | 06:19 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.
Old 11-28-11 | 05:34 PM
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Had a stick as my DD since '05.
Old 11-28-11 | 05:45 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.
Old 11-28-11 | 10:34 PM
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Never owned a manual car (smart's clutchless manual doesn't count) and probably won't unless I get a sports car. (FR-S?)
Old 11-29-11 | 12:11 AM
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I use to drive a MR-S manual till I sold it a few months ago.
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