Should I learn to drive a manual transmission???

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Posted: 1/22/08 5:25am Message 51 of 53

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OlrustysGhost

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Spotsylvania, VA - USA

Joined: 1/20/2007

Posts: 293

Vette(s): 1977 Silver Coupe

My wife had never driven a stick. But when we we married I had a 68 Chevelle With a 4sp. She learned. A couple of weeks later, I found out she was doing a little Light to Light drag racing. AND whoopin them.

But that was a few years ago. Now she tells me how to drive. watch that car, theres a stopsign, etc. etc......

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Should I learn to drive a manual transmission???

Posted: 1/22/08 6:04am Message 52 of 53

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sundew

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Eagan, MN - USA

Joined: 6/18/2007

Posts: 427

Vette(s): Gone, but not forgotten: 1974 Coupe Red, matching numbers, Black Interior, L-48 w/ 4 speed; The “Admiral”, also gone and never to be forgotten. 1994 Admiral Blue LT-1 coupe, Black Interior Automatic

Karen:

Stay with learning how to shift manually. Although automatics have come a long way since the days of the two speed "slush box", You will never realize the true performance potential of a Corvette with an automatic transmission. (My humble opinion). I would have a manual transmission in every car I own, if they were available, except for the vehicle used to a tow a trailer (Jeep Grand Cherokee). Backing a trailer up a hill around a curve with a manual transmission can be a real challenge

Wally

sundew2008-01-22 11:08:53

There is no substitute for low end torque!