Manual transmission

Discussion in 'Lounge' started by 501scionxb, Oct 28, 2011.

  1. 501scionxb

    501scionxb Moderator

    Anybody wanna teach me how to drive a standard?

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  2. moogoomoogoo

    moogoomoogoo Moderator

    Drive it to Fort Smith and I will show you how.
     
  3. monkeybone87

    monkeybone87 Administrator

    ^Lol

    I can show you, what kind if car did you get?
     
  4. 501scionxb

    501scionxb Moderator

    It's for ups to drive the package cars.

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  5. monkeybone87

    monkeybone87 Administrator

    I've got a geo metro lol, it wouldn't be quite the same as a ups truck. Do you have access to a vehicle to practice in?
     
  6. 501scionxb

    501scionxb Moderator

    Nah. I have a brother with a 5.0 stang but that's his baby and don't want to mess with it.

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  7. chunkey21

    chunkey21 Guest

    I have a Kia that I can let you learn off i live in Conway.
     
  8. 501scionxb

    501scionxb Moderator

    Re: Re: Manual transmission

    I just need to learn doesn't really matter if its a truck or car. The test consists of starting on hills, proper down shifts so the truck doesn't stall, and something else can't remember.

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  9. monkeybone87

    monkeybone87 Administrator

    Let me know when you want to give it a go and we can go from there
     
  10. reefmann

    reefmann Guest

    You need someone with an old jeep or a zook.... Something that you have to wind up a little to take off.. If I had a standard I would show ya how but....

    I grew up driving them... Once you get it down there is nothing to it but it takes practice and a good ear.
     
  11. 501scionxb

    501scionxb Moderator

    Re: Re: Manual transmission

    Yeah that's what I've heard.

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  12. 501scionxb

    501scionxb Moderator

    Re: Re: Manual transmission

    I'll let you know when I get time.

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  13. fisher12

    fisher12 Past BOD Director

    Might be a good idea to rent a u-haul truck with a standard and practice on that !!!
     
  14. reefmann

    reefmann Guest

    Better get the extra insurance before you do...LOL  Good thinking!
     
  15. monkeybone87

    monkeybone87 Administrator

    that would definitely be more like a UPS truck than the little green monster lol.
     
  16. 501scionxb

    501scionxb Moderator

    I have driven the small ones and the largest with the fragged steering. Though I doubt they have manual transmission trucks anymore. Last I checked ill check again.

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  17. wlyon

    wlyon Guest

    I learned to drive when I was 15 on an OLD orange jeep.  My grandfather bought it as a learning experience for me.  Had to rebuild everything then had to learn to drive manual on one of the earliest jeeps they made.  After a few weeks you really get the hang of it.  If you can't find anyone I can make a point to swing by fordyce one day and pick it up so you can learn.  Its the perfect manual to learn to drive on, because its already been to hell and back a few times  : )
     
  18. 501scionxb

    501scionxb Moderator

    :)

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  19. woody

    woody Guest

    hey my names woody. ive got an 01 prelude id be willing to show you how to drive in. i was taught how to drive a standard and only owned an auto civic for 2 weeks before i converted it to a standard haha. ive driven a lot of standard trucks as well as my dads old 67' jeep willys. so if your interested i live in cabot and you can text me at 501-551-7684 i can show you the difference between driving my car and driving something like a jeep or a truck that you would have to wind up a bit more to get going
     
  20. 501scionxb

    501scionxb Moderator

    Re: Re: Manual transmission

    Ok cool. Whenever I get time ill get with you guys.

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