Topic: Should I learn to drive a manual transmission???
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Well, I had my first lesson yesterday. Went very well. Mikey was very patient. I only saw a look of concern on his face a couple of times 
. The whiplash should heal soon . I'm still not ready for the streets, though. My left leg was getting tired (it's hard to get the clutch all the way to the floor in that car!) and the car needed a rest! Poor thing....
. The whiplash should heal soon . I'm still not ready for the streets, though. My left leg was getting tired (it's hard to get the clutch all the way to the floor in that car!) and the car needed a rest! Poor thing....SPONSOR AD:: (Our Sponsors help support C3VR)
I agree with the rest of the folks best thing my old papa did for me. I learnt on a 1962 Chev 3 ton Grain truck It was like here you go if you want to eat tonight then you better learn how to drive it. I also need this off the field by tonight so keep up (Pops words). and my left leg got real sore trying to keep up with the combine. I almost broke out the back window with the whiplash thing had a good gooseegg It was quite an experience for a 12 year old. Good luck and it will come quick once you get the timing down. I taught our oldest daughter in a 1985 5 speed Caravan she dam near broke my neck. Good luck Karen
Learning to drive stick after you know how to drive is pretty easy. It's not the same case when your learning to drive for the first time and it's a manual trans.
Go for it, you will not regret it.
Dave
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[QUOTE=ParrotHead]Specifically, I meant the wife's car. It's a 77 and not very fast. I got beat by a Blazer going up our hill. That would NEVER happen in the 'stang. All things considered, a "boy" vette (w/manual tranny) might have done a little better. I love to drive the vette though. It corners much nicer where the 'stang understeers, but will spin out if you are not gingerly on the gas. Plus, I don't get the waves, stares, or "nice car"s in the 'stang - but it is fast.[/QUOTE]
All's cool............
........I was just tryin' to give a "wedgie." 
........I was just tryin' to give a "wedgie." 
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MICK - C3VR Lifetime Member #113
Lifetime MemberIrving, TX - USA
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Vette(s): #1 -1969 Corvette Coupe Riverside Gold, black interior,MN,A/C,350/350,PS,PB,window cranks.
#2 -2000 C5, black/black, 6 sp, Bose system & lots of buttons.
[QUOTE=kkfinch]Well, I had my first lesson yesterday. Went very well. Mikey was very patient. I only saw a look of concern on his face a couple of times . The whiplash should heal soon . I'm still not ready for the streets, though. My left leg was getting tired (it's hard to get the clutch all the way to the floor in that car!) and the car needed a rest! Poor thing.... [/QUOTE]
GREAT! Way to go!! 
greypoupon69 2007-03-27 17:32:32
. The whiplash should heal soon . I'm still not ready for the streets, though. My left leg was getting tired (it's hard to get the clutch all the way to the floor in that car!) and the car needed a rest! Poor thing.... [/QUOTE]
GREAT! Way to go!! Whiplash????
Oh, I forgot to tell ya' that it's a great work out for your left leg!
Is your husband's real name Mickey? 
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[QUOTE=ranger3]Geez, I thought you went to Texas to learn in the grey poop-on Vette. Guess I had the wrong Mickey
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Naw, no trip to Texas...
Micki = grey poop-on owner (aka greypoupon69)
Mikey = my husband (aka ParrotHead)
Karen
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Naw, no trip to Texas...
Micki = grey poop-on owner (aka greypoupon69)
Mikey = my husband (aka ParrotHead)
Karen
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[QUOTE=kkfinch]It's killin me!! I left the "d" off of "Should" in the title of this thread... I don't see a way to change it...is there one??? [/QUOTE]
Not that I know of..........it's just a "LITTLE Boo Boo" so don't sweat it. 
So your Honey's real name is Michael. Ok, that's cool. I had to ask cuz my parent's stuck me with Micki as my real name right on the birth certificate. 
I had to ask cuz my parent's stuck me with Micki as my real name right on the birth certificate. �����
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