Can you drive a Manual transmission?

Crazyjeeper · September 8th, 2008, 3:38 AM

How many FG members can drive a car with a manual gearbox? I would think that since most of us are "car" people that we would be able to, but I'm open to surprises. images/smilies/smile.gif

flyingfridge · September 8th, 2008, 3:42 AM

Driving an auto isn't driving. It's just steering.

MattD1zzl3 · September 8th, 2008, 3:48 AM

Proud owner of a T-56, i can drive a stick images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

JakeRadden · September 8th, 2008, 3:48 AM

Not yet : )

Dsemaj · September 8th, 2008, 3:53 AM

I only drive autos, but I can drive manual. I can even do hill starts, go me!

_HighVoltage_ · September 8th, 2008, 4:07 AM

I've always driven manual cars.
Funnily enough, I still have problems with automatics - I constantly want to press the clutch when I am going to stop, and of course I hit the brake pedal with my left foot, as a result I am usually stuck to the windshield images/smilies/biggrin.gif

deltableh · September 8th, 2008, 4:08 AM

Yes I can.

argatoga · September 8th, 2008, 4:08 AM

I love manuals, whether they are better or not they certainly make the drive more enjoyable.

teletubby-warrior · September 8th, 2008, 4:10 AM

Yes; all our international friends are probably laughing at this poll though. images/smilies/tongue.gif

JipJopJones · September 8th, 2008, 4:13 AM

I can, and I prefer them. I'm pretty decent at it, but I''ve found with my new car, I'm a bit rusty. Living in North Vancouver, hill starts are a necessary part of driving. My cousin's from england show me thier mountain... no, i say, that's just a small hill.

prizrak · September 8th, 2008, 4:13 AM

Not very well but I can drive it images/smilies/wink.gif

Night_Hawk · September 8th, 2008, 4:13 AM

I voted yes because I can drive standard.

After doing a bit of driving around/learning in my Fathers Jeep, I honestly do prefer an automatic to a manual though.

Even the somewhat horrible trans in my Buick gets the job done all the time every time. I find its good enough for me. (at least at this point in my life- who knows what I'll drive over the years)

bartboy9891 · September 8th, 2008, 4:26 AM

I've only driven two cars that were manuals, one was a Chevy Blazer that was quite hard for me and the other was a Mazda Protege that was ridiculously simple. No one else I know has a manual (and is willing to let me drive their car), so I've got very little legitimate experience. So no, I can't really drive a manual.

Hidden_Hunter · September 8th, 2008, 4:33 AM

yes, it was a deal breaker for me getting a manual.

Scooby5 · September 8th, 2008, 4:44 AM

Can.

I still prefer manuals for many reasons, including a more instant response. Semi-autos are maybe a good compromise with regards having the desired level of control but a lot still suffer from huge losses in the transmission. In city driving the auto is more convenient but on the back roads the manual is more fun so i think, in time, having a very good semi-auto would make the best of both worlds.

I still have to try VW's system, and those similar ones (what are they called, DSG or something?) to see how they compare to the old skool type in my Legacy but if they are as good as some say, that would maybe be my choice.

Magnet · September 8th, 2008, 4:48 AM

I hate automatics. Manual all the way here.

Necx0 · September 8th, 2008, 4:51 AM

Err.....yes images/smilies/tongue.gif

Not exactly hard people, unless you are driving non-synchro boxes. That said manual boxes are a pain. For every day I would much rather an automatic, especially in traffic.

I really wish the rally car was sequential. Then I could left foot brake without having to worry about hitting a clutch as well. I used to think that driving manual was so much better, and it is great!!! But its no the be all and end all. Still everyone who thinks themselves a car person should be able to drive a manual.

Redliner · September 8th, 2008, 4:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _HighVoltage_

I've always driven manual cars.
Funnily enough, I still have problems with automatics - I constantly want to press the clutch when I am going to stop, and of course I hit the brake pedal with my left foot, as a result I am usually stuck to the windshield images/smilies/biggrin.gif

I have to fight the urge to press the clutch and move the stick images/smilies/lol.gif

Hidden_Hunter · September 8th, 2008, 5:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Necx0

Err.....yes images/smilies/tongue.gif

Not exactly hard people, unless you are driving non-synchro boxes. That said manual boxes are a pain. For every day I would much rather an automatic, especially in traffic.

I really wish the rally car was sequential. Then I could left foot brake without having to worry about hitting a clutch as well. I used to think that driving manual was so much better, and it is great!!! But its no the be all and end all. Still everyone who thinks themselves a car person should be able to drive a manual.

wait wait wait...

Tasmania has traffic images/smilies/wacko.gif

SoxXpupPeT · September 8th, 2008, 5:03 AM

94' Z28. wouldnt of gotten if if it was an auto images/smilies/tongue.gif

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September 8th, 2008, 3:38 AM	#1
Crazyjeeper Joined: Nov 29th, 2006 Last Online: 8:03 AM Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 20 Posts: 5,135 Car: 1985 Jeep CJ7, 1997 Ford F150 Rep Power: 164	Can you drive a Manual transmission? How many FG members can drive a car with a manual gearbox? I would think that since most of us are "car" people that we would be able to, but I'm open to surprises. __________________

September 8th, 2008, 3:42 AM	#2
flyingfridge Joined: Jul 1st, 2005 Last Online: June 6th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 2,349 Car: R33 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec, FG Falcon G6 Rep Power: 24	Driving an auto isn't driving. It's just steering. __________________ 1/4 Mile: 12.426 (Calder Park) Winton: 1'38.890 Sandown: 1'27.179 "The old Skyline GT-R felt exciting even when it was in a carwash." - Jeremy Clarkson "Those who know GT-Rs can't explain. Those who don't cannot understand." - frankiess

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September 8th, 2008, 3:53 AM	#5
Dsemaj Previously Known As Jamesd Joined: May 3rd, 2006 Last Online: 9:11 AM Location: Adelaide, Australia. Age: 18 Posts: 2,673 Car: '95 BMW 530i, '85 Nissan Bluebird S3 GXE Rep Power: 40	I only drive autos, but I can drive manual. I can even do hill starts, go me! __________________ 1995 BMW E34 530i V8 M60B30 218HP/163kW 5sp Auto 1985 Nissan 910 Bluebird I4 CA20S 105HP/78kW 3sp Auto

September 8th, 2008, 4:07 AM	#6
_HighVoltage_ Joined: Aug 5th, 2006 Last Online: 5:41 AM Location: Bulgaria/Athens,WV Age: 22 Posts: 2,668 Car: 1994 Volvo 854 Rep Power: 53	I've always driven manual cars. Funnily enough, I still have problems with automatics - I constantly want to press the clutch when I am going to stop, and of course I hit the brake pedal with my left foot, as a result I am usually stuck to the windshield

September 8th, 2008, 4:08 AM	#7
deltableh Joined: Nov 5th, 2007 Last Online: 6:10 AM Age: 23 Posts: 255 Car: 2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i 5-door Rep Power: 18	Yes I can.

September 8th, 2008, 4:08 AM	#8
argatoga Can't Start His Wank Joined: Oct 4th, 2005 Last Online: 6:43 AM Location: Washington State, USA Age: 26 Posts: 4,793 Car: '78 MG Midget, '78 Honda CB400t Rep Power: 164	I love manuals, whether they are better or not they certainly make the drive more enjoyable. __________________ "If you think about it breast implants aren't much different than braces. Their main purpose is to improve one's appearance, at least that's how it was in my case." - KaJun "Anyway, I'm off to eat my dick" - Austere

September 8th, 2008, 4:10 AM	#9
teletubby-warrior Da Superfan Joined: Jul 13th, 2006 Last Online: September 3rd, 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,394 Rep Power: 0	Yes; all our international friends are probably laughing at this poll though.

September 8th, 2008, 4:13 AM	#10
JipJopJones Joined: Aug 17th, 2006 Last Online: 9:22 AM Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada Age: 19 Posts: 1,867 Car: 1977 Jeep CJ5/1991 Jeep Cherokee Rep Power: 33	I can, and I prefer them. I'm pretty decent at it, but I''ve found with my new car, I'm a bit rusty. Living in North Vancouver, hill starts are a necessary part of driving. My cousin's from england show me thier mountain... no, i say, that's just a small hill. __________________ XBL Gamer Tag: JipJopJones Eh? Rest well in the Hands of your new owner El Camino you will be mine again some day.

September 8th, 2008, 4:13 AM	#11
prizrak Joined: Apr 2nd, 2007 Last Online: 5:50 AM Location: Brooklyn, NY Age: 26 Posts: 3,025 Car: Audi A4 1.8T Rep Power: 39	Not very well but I can drive it

September 8th, 2008, 4:13 AM	#12
Night_Hawk Joined: Oct 5th, 2006 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Location: Gander Newfoundland Age: 19 Posts: 751 Car: 1996 Ford Thunderbird - 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix Rep Power: 16	I voted yes because I can drive standard. After doing a bit of driving around/learning in my Fathers Jeep, I honestly do prefer an automatic to a manual though. Even the somewhat horrible trans in my Buick gets the job done all the time every time. I find its good enough for me. (at least at this point in my life- who knows what I'll drive over the years) __________________ Something new coming soon.

September 8th, 2008, 4:26 AM	#13
bartboy9891 I'm not Moe Joined: Dec 1st, 2004 Last Online: 1:33 AM Location: University of Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 8,810 Car: 1996 Grand Am SE sedan, and dad's 2006 S60 2.5T Rep Power: 79	I've only driven two cars that were manuals, one was a Chevy Blazer that was quite hard for me and the other was a Mazda Protege that was ridiculously simple. No one else I know has a manual (and is willing to let me drive their car), so I've got very little legitimate experience. So no, I can't really drive a manual. __________________

September 8th, 2008, 4:33 AM	#14
Hidden_Hunter D: Joined: Oct 7th, 2006 Last Online: 10:35 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 5,782 Car: '08 Honda Accord Euro Rep Power: 76	yes, it was a deal breaker for me getting a manual. __________________ My car is dark grey not black!

September 8th, 2008, 4:44 AM	#15
Scooby5 Joined: Mar 24th, 2005 Last Online: August 28th, 2009 Location: A Scot in Singapore Posts: 425 Car: '06 Subaru Legacy 2.0L GT Wagon Rep Power: 23	Can. I still prefer manuals for many reasons, including a more instant response. Semi-autos are maybe a good compromise with regards having the desired level of control but a lot still suffer from huge losses in the transmission. In city driving the auto is more convenient but on the back roads the manual is more fun so i think, in time, having a very good semi-auto would make the best of both worlds. I still have to try VW's system, and those similar ones (what are they called, DSG or something?) to see how they compare to the old skool type in my Legacy but if they are as good as some say, that would maybe be my choice. __________________ The species of whale known as the Black Right whale has four kilos of brains and 1,000 kilos of testicles. If it thinks at all, we know what it is thinking about. -- Jon Lien (Professor, St. John's University, Newfoundland)

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September 8th, 2008, 4:48 AM	#16
Magnet Joined: Jan 13th, 2005 Last Online: 7:02 AM Location: Perth, WA Age: 28 Posts: 2,605 Car: BMW E46 328Ci, NA6 MX-5 Rep Power: 106	I hate automatics. Manual all the way here. __________________ Remember, a dog is not just for Christmas. It can also be for a birthday. In fact, you can eat them all year round!

September 8th, 2008, 4:51 AM	#17
Necx0 Joined: Jun 21st, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Hobart, Tasmania Age: 23 Posts: 2,103 Car: R31 Skyline, Charade rally car Rep Power: 29	Err.....yes Not exactly hard people, unless you are driving non-synchro boxes. That said manual boxes are a pain. For every day I would much rather an automatic, especially in traffic. I really wish the rally car was sequential. Then I could left foot brake without having to worry about hitting a clutch as well. I used to think that driving manual was so much better, and it is great!!! But its no the be all and end all. Still everyone who thinks themselves a car person should be able to drive a manual.

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SoxXpupPeT Joined: Dec 24th, 2005 Last Online: September 11th, 2009 Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 998 Car: 82' Impala, 94' Z28 Rep Power: 21	94' Z28. wouldnt of gotten if if it was an auto __________________

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