Manual transmission

[Tempyy]

Thank you guys for all the tips, definitely helps! I'll try to rent a manual before picking it up and learn on that for a few days.

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[omelet1978]

So is the beater car supposed to be a good experience driving a stick? I've been driving a 09 ranger manual for work the last couple months. I've learned how to do it but it's not a good driving experience

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[Tempyy]

So is the beater car supposed to be a good experience driving a stick? I've been driving a 09 ranger manual for work the last couple months. I've learned how to do it but it's not a good driving experience

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I don't think it's supposed to be a good experience but more of just something to learn the basics of how to drive a stick so I don't get in this car and fry the clutch

 

[wmsky33]

5. Biggest thing is, don't get nervous. Being nervous will make you mess up more which will make you more nervous.

... Ignore everyone around you, focus on what you need to do, and do it.

Everything dogiebitt said is good, but the above are key. You have to deliberately ignore the fact that you might be inconveniencing other drivers because you are driving more slowly and more carefully than they might wish, because you are concentrating on doing the right thing.

I have taught many of my family and relatives to drive a standard because that's all I've every driven, and many of them wanted to learn. Once, in Massachusetts, where drivers are NOT known for their patience, when I was teaching my cousin, Tommy, to drive, we stopped at a light in the left turn lane, cars in front of us and behind us. Light turned green, cars in front of us go, my cousin let out the clutch too fast and stalled. Tommy started to get nervous, tried to start the car without depressing the clutch, car started lurching. Tommy, starting to get really nervous because of all the cars in line behind us, depressed the clutch, started the car, forgot he was driving a standard, and just started to go; popped the clutch, stalled the car again. I really wanted to help him, but by this time I was laughing so hard, I almost couldn't talk; did I mention I have a peculiar sense of humor. I finally managed to gasp out "take it slow... easy". He took a deep breath and slowly and carefully depressed the clutch, started the engine, slowly let out the clutch and started to move forward... just in time for the light to turn red and we had to stop. The thing that amazed me the most is that not a single car behind us honked... in Massachusetts! I couldn't believe it. Needless to say, when the light turned green again, Tommy was slow and careful about doing all the proper things to get going this time, and successfully negotiated the turn.

Moral of the story - take it slow and easy, and maybe find a friend that won't be so easily amused by your misfortune , although I've usually found that the better a friend is, the more easily amused they tend to be when things go backward on you.

 

[Toofarfromjune]

Avoid automated car washes.

 

[Tempyy]

Avoid automated car washes.

Well duhhhhhhhh

 

[Tempyy]

Everything dogiebitt said is good, but the above are key. You have to deliberately ignore the fact that you might be inconveniencing other drivers because you are driving more slowly and more carefully than they might wish, because you are concentrating on doing the right thing.

I have taught many of my family and relatives to drive a standard because that's all I've every driven, and many of them wanted to learn. Once, in Massachusetts, where drivers are NOT known for their patience, when I was teaching my cousin, Tommy, to drive, we stopped at a light in the left turn lane, cars in front of us and behind us. Light turned green, cars in front of us go, my cousin let out the clutch too fast and stalled. Tommy started to get nervous, tried to start the car without depressing the clutch, car started lurching. Tommy, starting to get really nervous because of all the cars in line behind us, depressed the clutch, started the car, forgot he was driving a standard, and just started to go; popped the clutch, stalled the car again. I really wanted to help him, but by this time I was laughing so hard, I almost couldn't talk; did I mention I have a peculiar sense of humor. I finally managed to gasp out "take it slow... easy". He took a deep breath and slowly and carefully depressed the clutch, started the engine, slowly let out the clutch and started to move forward... just in time for the light to turn red and we had to stop. The thing that amazed me the most is that not a single car behind us honked... in Massachusetts! I couldn't believe it. Needless to say, when the light turned green again, Tommy was slow and careful about doing all the proper things to get going this time, and successfully negotiated the turn.

Moral of the story - take it slow and easy, and maybe find a friend that won't be so easily amused by your misfortune , although I've usually found that the better a friend is, the more easily amused they tend to be when things go backward on you.

Haha thanks for the story man that's actually funny. That'll probably me too so I can't get more nervous than I'll already be

 

[mnm4ever]

Generally, this.

I find that with the gearing in the PP I'm often irritated while driving in traffic. The auto IS faster through the 1/4 mile, has longer gearing for better fuel economy (and top speed), and can shift quicker than I can.

However, I wanted a manual/PP car for AutoX. It's certainly a tradeoff.

Oh I wanted a manual too, and I knew of the trade-offs for sure. But I am in my 40s and I've driven stick shift cars since I was 15, I have owned many of each type (and a DSG that works both ways), this is not a daily driver for me, we have 2 sticks and 2 autos to choose from, and this car is destined for occasional track duty.

For someone who is buying their first car ever and has never driven a stick before, its a big commitment. He didn't really mention his age or location or driving conditions or financial situation either, all of which would play into the manual vs auto decision. I am just saying, the auto is a pretty good option in the Mustang. If I got another one, I would seriously consider it.

 

[Tempyy]

Oh I wanted a manual too, and I knew of the trade-offs for sure. But I am in my 40s and I've driven stick shift cars since I was 15, I have owned many of each type (and a DSG that works both ways), this is not a daily driver for me, we have 2 sticks and 2 autos to choose from, and this car is destined for occasional track duty.

For someone who is buying their first car ever and has never driven a stick before, its a big commitment. He didn't really mention his age or location or driving conditions or financial situation either, all of which would play into the manual vs auto decision. I am just saying, the auto is a pretty good option in the Mustang. If I got another one, I would seriously consider it.

19, Long Island, New York, and I was able to afford the auto but I've always wanted a manual so why not.

 

[PonyGrrrl]

19, Long Island, New York, and I was able to afford the auto but I've always wanted a manual so why not.

Always wanted a manual, lol, you've only been licensed a few years. I drove a manual for years in NYC traffic and your leg will get a workout for sure! Enjoy your car and be careful with the throttle because it's rear wheel drive and the rear is very easy to break loose if you don't respect the power.


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[Kahboom]

You might want to remove the clutch assist spring on the pedal. Makes feeling the clutch engagement point so much easier with it out plus with it in on hard launches can cause the clutch not to fully engage which will destroy the clutch or clutch fingers.

 

[mnm4ever]

19, Long Island, New York, and I was able to afford the auto but I've always wanted a manual so why not.

So pretty much the worst possible combination of scenarios there.

But hey, props to wanting and getting a stick. I hate how autos are taking over, and I secretly look down a little at guys who can't drive a stick. And you gotta start somewhere. It's almost like a little club, people who can drive manuals.

Just be careful! Don't be the stereotype of the 19yo first time New York driver that wraps his Mustang around a telephone pole trying to show off!!!

What color did you get?

 

[mnm4ever]

I just saw you ordered DIB that's a beautiful color. We are looking at an Edge for my wife and that's the only color she likes.

 

[dogiebitt]

Speaking of that, if it was me I'd sit in the parking lot for30 minutes just playing with the shifter to get familiar with the gates and the centering spring.

Don't want to do a 5th to 2nd mis-shift at highway speeds ... probably will blow the clutch up as a few here have done.

I've hit 3rd instead of 5th a few times when going like 50-55. Definitely not something that's recommended. To me, the 4>5 shift is tricky and I still make sure to pay attention and visually ensure I shifted into 5th and not 3rd. Maybe it's because I have long legs and sit kinda far back, so the 5th gear is more of a reach than the others. 5>6 is easy, just keep pressure towards the right side as you slide it backwards.

...Once, in Massachusetts, where drivers are NOT known for their patience, when I was teaching my cousin, Tommy, to drive, we stopped at a light in the left turn lane, cars in front of us and behind us. Light turned green, cars in front of us go, my cousin let out the clutch too fast and stalled. Tommy started to get nervous, tried to start the car without depressing the clutch, car started lurching. Tommy, starting to get really nervous because of all the cars in line behind us, depressed the clutch, started the car, forgot he was driving a standard, and just started to go; popped the clutch, stalled the car again. I really wanted to help him, but by this time I was laughing so hard, I almost couldn't talk; did I mention I have a peculiar sense of humor. I finally managed to gasp out "take it slow... easy". He took a deep breath and slowly and carefully depressed the clutch, started the engine, slowly let out the clutch and started to move forward... just in time for the light to turn red and we had to stop. The thing that amazed me the most is that not a single car behind us honked... in Massachusetts! I couldn't believe it. Needless to say, when the light turned green again, Tommy was slow and careful about doing all the proper things to get going this time, and successfully negotiated the turn.

Funny. When I was driving it home, I stalled it in the right turn lane at a stop light. I was about 6 cars back in a lane that only held about 8 cars. And it was rush hour, so there were like 15 cars behind me that were turning but were still in the regular straight lane. So cars in front of me creep up, I try to and stall. I restart it, try to creep, stall. Finally crept up one car length... then cars in front of me creep up more (they're turning right on red), so I decide to wait because I'm thinking I'll just creep when there's only one car left ahead of me. Finally the time comes, I go to creep and stall. Start getting nervous, then the honking starts behind me. So it makes me even more nervous, and I keep stalling. Light is now green... then red again. People are going around me, and honking, and pointing to the sky with their middle fingers for some reason (I didn't see anything up there...). Did all of that through another green > red light rotation. Finally got past the stupid intersection and I was on a two lane highway for the next 20 miles.

My girlfriend sat next to me the whole time in total silence (and terror). She later admitted that she was starting to get anxiety because I was so nervous.

Point is... it's gonna happen. Just make the best of it and ignore all of the assholes around you

 

[Tempyy]

Always wanted a manual, lol, you've only been licensed a few years. I drove a manual for years in NYC traffic and your leg will get a workout for sure! Enjoy your car and be careful with the throttle because it's rear wheel drive and the rear is very easy to break loose if you don't respect the power.


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I've wanted a manual since I first saw the Murcielago 6 speed :love:

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