need encouragement (cant handle my stick)
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There is not set shift point. Shift whenever you feel like it. And you don't need to give it a set amount of gas before letting off the clutch. Just practice on level ground to get a feel for when the clutch grabs then progress to hills. More practice = easier. Once you get a feel for it, it's like second nature. Just keep at it.
FlyRice...I shift at 3000-4000k...not even hitting Vtech?!?!....my LX doesn't have Vtech
FlyRice...I shift at 3000-4000k...not even hitting Vtech?!?!....my LX doesn't have Vtech
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Rep Power: 0 I would suggest playing moving it in and out of gear at stop lights, that is how I learned to shift in split second time frames. Just drive and shift it, drive a lot, slow down and speed up a bit, just learn the rythm of the shifter.
As far as the clutch, it's a matter of feel as well.. test out different patterns with each pedal, clutch and gas, and once you find the spot that most often sticks, stick to it until you are comfortabe enough to evolve.
As far as the clutch, it's a matter of feel as well.. test out different patterns with each pedal, clutch and gas, and once you find the spot that most often sticks, stick to it until you are comfortabe enough to evolve.
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Originally posted by born2xLr8
FlyRice...I shift at 3000-4000k...not even hitting Vtech?!?!....my LX doesn't have Vtech
FlyRice...I shift at 3000-4000k...not even hitting Vtech?!?!....my LX doesn't have Vtech
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Rep Power: 0 Practice, practice, practice. i cannot stress that enough. It all starts to become automatic. i taught my wife to learn by instinct and feel. Since you knew how to drive stick and have hte concept down, it sholdn't be hard to get back into t he groove. Now get out there and PRACTICE! 
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also, what do you ppl do when your facing up a hill; pull the parking brake or are you just fast with your hands and feet, that you hardley even roll back
also, what do you ppl do when your facing up a hill; pull the parking brake or are you just fast with your hands and feet, that you hardley even roll back
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Rep Power: 396 Could you please post in the correct forum from now on. This belongs in members rides....Since you are referring to your own car...and you are a member....
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