Learning Stick Tomorrow. Any Tips? - Page 2

***SiNISTER SiNDY*** · 05-10-2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Izzy

Or, just keep it in gear, then press the brake down. Before it gets too low in the RPM range, take it out of gear. Leaving the car in gear helps with slowing down.

Agreed Izzy

(I was just thinking of having less things to do all at the same time, lol)

**Izzy** · 05-10-2008, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SiNISTER SiNDY

Agreed Izzy

(I was just thinking of having less things to do all at the same time, lol)

That's very true. I didn't hold the car in gear when braking for a long time until I got used to driving stick. Then I found out that's why the car feels like it doesn't brake very well. LOL.

***SiNISTER SiNDY*** · 05-10-2008, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Izzy

That's very true. I didn't hold the car in gear when braking for a long time until I got used to driving stick. Then I found out that's why the car feels like it doesn't brake very well. LOL.

I do and I don't, lol it depends on how lazy I am. I downshift and rev match mostly, but if I'm lazy I throw it into neutral and treat it like an auto...

BigT · 05-10-2008, 02:26 PM

I don't know about the STI, but my WRX had a pretty stiff clutch (compared to my RSX, my Civic). I learned on it too, and it isn't that bad. But keep in mind, other cars might be a bit more forgiving.

However, it did have a pretty obvious engagement point and the engine provides very good feedback about what it is doing. In my Civic there is no indication that the RPM is too low until the engine stops.

Try to pay attention to the vibratioin feedback from the engine. You will get a feel for when the engine is about to die and you can push the clutch back in to avoid stalling.

***drnknbndr*** · 05-10-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TcivicT3

My friend is coming over tomorrow to help me install my greddy ti-c. He has an sti and says that he'll teach me stick. I don't want to embarass myself by stalling it or anything. I have tried once already on an 87 mustang gt and i dont have any problems getting going, its just slowing down. Can anyone help me out so i dont make a fool of myself.

For the love of God, don't start with an STi. The clutch is stiff, and it's very intimidating because of the engine sounds. But good luck!

The Norng Storm · 05-10-2008, 02:52 PM

I learned by driving barefooted so i get a better feel for the clutch.

waldo08 · 05-10-2008, 03:37 PM

Don't try to rush anything and just go slow...

***krytikal*** · 05-10-2008, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by waldo08

Don't try to rush anything and just go slow...

thats what my ex said....jk lol

Asif22 · 05-10-2008, 03:45 PM

If it's an Sti it won't need as much gas as an Si would to get going. Stay on flat ground let out the clutch slow a few times to see where it bites. Then try it with a little gas. Also if you are on a hill and you don't think you can get out of it safely, pull up the e brake let it out as you feel the car push

waldo08 · 05-10-2008, 03:51 PM

Oh yea... Watch a couple of those Youtube videos lol... How to drive a stick...

TunerES · 05-10-2008, 03:56 PM

be patient, I've been driving stick for almost 2 months now and i feel pretty confident about it. Something I would suggest is to Play with the clutch. Just release the clutch very slowly until you feel the car moving and then put it back in again and keep doing it until you know that point.

***jlannoo*** · 05-10-2008, 09:43 PM

I learned to drive manual on a '81 Honda Prelude. Damn car was manual everything except the moonroof lol

Looked just like this (cept the steering wheel was on the other side). I think its sexy.

Oh this is a thread for tips! my bad.

I think a good tip is to always place your left foot down on the dead pedal when not using the clutch. If you do this while learning it will become a good second nature habit and it will prevent you from riding and prematurely wearing your clutch.

gx4th · 05-10-2008, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jlannoo

I think a good tip is to always place your left foot down on the dead pedal when not using the clutch. If you do this while learning it will become a good second nature habit and it will prevent you from riding and prematurely wearing your clutch.

Remember this one your clutch pedal will thank you.

SiCivic83 · 05-11-2008, 02:53 AM

Just practice on flat terrain before you try any hills.

Take your time letting your foot off the clutch. I was letting it out too fast when I first learned stick.

Cbeyer2 · 05-11-2008, 03:05 AM

I'm gunna assume you know how the whole mechanism works. If you don't, familiarize yourself with the concepts behind what you're actually doing when engaging/disengaging the clutch. May not be important to other people, but it was that mindset that kept me from leaving the clutch out when coming to a stop, or over-gassing it and what not.

05-10-2008, 02:26 PM	#24 (permalink)
BigT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Duff Beer Krusty Burger Buzz Cola Costington's Department Store Kwik-E-Mart Stupid Flanders Park Posts: 1,168 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I don't know about the STI, but my WRX had a pretty stiff clutch (compared to my RSX, my Civic). I learned on it too, and it isn't that bad. But keep in mind, other cars might be a bit more forgiving. However, it did have a pretty obvious engagement point and the engine provides very good feedback about what it is doing. In my Civic there is no indication that the RPM is too low until the engine stops. Try to pay attention to the vibratioin feedback from the engine. You will get a feel for when the engine is about to die and you can push the clutch back in to avoid stalling. Last edited by BigT; 05-10-2008 at 02:29 PM.

05-10-2008, 09:43 PM	#32 (permalink)
*jlannoo* Produce Wizard Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Age: 32 Posts: 175 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I learned to drive manual on a '81 Honda Prelude. Damn car was manual everything except the moonroof lol Looked just like this (cept the steering wheel was on the other side). I think its sexy. Oh this is a thread for tips! my bad. I think a good tip is to always place your left foot down on the dead pedal when not using the clutch. If you do this while learning it will become a good second nature habit and it will prevent you from riding and prematurely wearing your clutch. __________________ Jamie - 2008 NHBP Si coupe - Last edited by jlannoo; 05-10-2008 at 09:44 PM.

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The Norng Storm Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Billerica, MA Age: 19 Posts: 30 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I learned by driving barefooted so i get a better feel for the clutch.

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Asif22 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: United States Posts: 1,624 Mohamed El-Mubaslat iTrader: 0 / 0%	If it's an Sti it won't need as much gas as an Si would to get going. Stay on flat ground let out the clutch slow a few times to see where it bites. Then try it with a little gas. Also if you are on a hill and you don't think you can get out of it safely, pull up the e brake let it out as you feel the car push

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waldo08 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oklahoma Age: 19 Posts: 270 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Oh yea... Watch a couple of those Youtube videos lol... How to drive a stick...

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TunerES Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago Age: 17 Posts: 149 Eimantas S iTrader: 0 / 0%	be patient, I've been driving stick for almost 2 months now and i feel pretty confident about it. Something I would suggest is to Play with the clutch. Just release the clutch very slowly until you feel the car moving and then put it back in again and keep doing it until you know that point.

05-11-2008, 02:53 AM	#34 (permalink)
SiCivic83 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: East Bay Area Age: 24 Posts: 451 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Just practice on flat terrain before you try any hills. Take your time letting your foot off the clutch. I was letting it out too fast when I first learned stick.

05-11-2008, 03:05 AM	#35 (permalink)
Cbeyer2 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Naperville/Champaign IL Posts: 91 Chris Beyer iTrader: 0 / 0%	I'm gunna assume you know how the whole mechanism works. If you don't, familiarize yourself with the concepts behind what you're actually doing when engaging/disengaging the clutch. May not be important to other people, but it was that mindset that kept me from leaving the clutch out when coming to a stop, or over-gassing it and what not.

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