NlghtJumper 0 #26 January 10, 2006 Quote However, clutch will wear out in time. A small price to pay for the fun you have in them. A man will do anything for the right woman, and when that woman destroys him, that man will become a hunk of meat with the common sense of a rodeo clown! ~ Christopher Titus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #27 January 10, 2006 I'm biased. I LOVE standard. I own both, b/c I have a need for a larger vehicle and rarely do they come (or would you want one) in standard. I will say this---I've never gotten a speeding ticket on the automatic I'm sure you'll be fine No need to be intimidated. It's like riding a bike, and once you learn you'll be able to drive anything on the road.Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #28 January 10, 2006 QuoteDude, I can change my PANTS while driving a stick shift. You, too? I do this every other month on my way to our sales meeting---it's a 5-hour drive one way---and I prefer going the distance in my PJsPaint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #29 January 10, 2006 I love a standard because of the control of when the shift happens, my Mazda drives me nuts because it shifts for fuel economy not performance. Luckily it does have a semi-manual (able to use all 5 gears) that I can switch it into that will let me control when to shift but much easier since it doesn't have a clutch like the standards. This is a life saver in the mountains when the car wants to keep going into 5th and you know you are only on the flat spot for a second before starting the next climb.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NlghtJumper 0 #30 January 10, 2006 Have any of you gotten the new "paddle-shifting" cars? From what I gather of them, they are manual shift without the clutch. To me, that just doesn't seem like as much fun. Granted the "two hands on the wheel is better" approach, but are these systems really better than a regular 5-speed? A man will do anything for the right woman, and when that woman destroys him, that man will become a hunk of meat with the common sense of a rodeo clown! ~ Christopher Titus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #31 January 10, 2006 I only drive manuals, Ive driven lots of automatics and they are poo IMHO. Randomly changing gear mid corner just because ive booted it and anyway you cant heel & toe in an automatic. That sounds the bollocks when you do it properly and its very smooth too. Driving is fun! Ever wondered why they dont race automatics Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NlghtJumper 0 #32 January 10, 2006 QuoteEver wondered why they dont race automatics Because then the drivers would get too bored! DUH! A man will do anything for the right woman, and when that woman destroys him, that man will become a hunk of meat with the common sense of a rodeo clown! ~ Christopher Titus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #33 January 10, 2006 At one time, my wife and I had all three main types of transmission equipped vehicles. Manual, Automatic, and Sequential. I have found myself reaching in the wrong place a few times and the shifter wasn't there. I like them all. It just depends on what you use them for. The Toyota Tundra pickup is automatic. No surprise there, it's a full-size truck. The compact Mazda Protege is manual. It just feels right with that car and I get to control the shifting. It's small and light. The Toyota MR2 Spyder that we had until last September was a sequential. It's this little sports car convertible with racing grade pedals. Very very fast little car. Sequential works great for this car. You can accelerate a bit more quickly tapping the gear shift through the 6 gears available and not have a clutch to worry about. This is what the Indy racers have, if I'm not mistaken. We have a family car now, a Pontiac Vibe. I can't accelerate worth a shit with it, but it's just as well with a baby coming in less than 3 months. I also needed to stop getting speeding tickets. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twofast 0 #34 January 10, 2006 how about an automatic with a manual valve body (and a transbrake)? it's like driving a standard without the clutch. QuoteEver wondered why they dont race automatics well, for drag racing, most race autos because they're faster and most consistant (until you get in the 7 sec and faster range). that being said, i miss driving a stick shift. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #35 January 10, 2006 I drove a Toyota Yaris and a Porsche Boxster, both with this sequential gear change thingy. It may have improved since couple of years ago but you could make a cup of tea in the time it takes from pressing the lever to the engine actually changin gear. I was severly over revving it for a while... but shhhh, dont tell the owners Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #36 January 10, 2006 QuoteI drove a Toyota Yaris and a Porsche Boxster, both with this sequential gear change thingy. It may have improved since couple of years ago but you could make a cup of tea in the time it takes from pressing the lever to the engine actually changin gear. I was severly over revving it for a while... but shhhh, dont tell the owners That's bad... my Spyder did what I wanted it to, and more. All the way up to 125 mph. Could have gone faster but was approaching a bend and did the prudent thing. I slowed down. Turned the bend, and got popped by a cop at 91 mph... fuck... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #37 January 10, 2006 Haha. Bad luck! I put a new wing on and had to test the POrsche for wind noise so took it down the bypass. Tried to change when I thought was right and it just carried on, revved the tits off of it. I though I mustnt have been firm enough so I pressed the lever again only for it to chnage up 2 gears! Piece of shit! Probably takes some getting used to Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #38 January 10, 2006 Poor Windcatcher . All she is learning is that we would rather drive a stick than an automatic to roll joints while we drive.But my favorite in a stick is : Rolling a joint while tuning the radio, going up hill, making a left turn, at a yellow light while eating a chili dog, talking on the phone and getting road-head all at the same time. Sucks when it's dark and raining out too but we must get er done before we pull into the dz so the beer doesn't get warm or we're in trouble. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #39 January 10, 2006 QuoteAt one time, my wife and I had all three main types of transmission equipped vehicles. Manual, Automatic, and Sequential. I have found myself reaching in the wrong place a few times and the shifter wasn't there. I like them all. It just depends on what you use them for. The Toyota Tundra pickup is automatic. No surprise there, it's a full-size truck. The compact Mazda Protege is manual. It just feels right with that car and I get to control the shifting. It's small and light. The Toyota MR2 Spyder that we had until last September was a sequential. It's this little sports car convertible with racing grade pedals. Very very fast little car. Sequential works great for this car. You can accelerate a bit more quickly tapping the gear shift through the 6 gears available and not have a clutch to worry about. This is what the Indy racers have, if I'm not mistaken. We have a family car now, a Pontiac Vibe. I can't accelerate worth a shit with it, but it's just as well with a baby coming in less than 3 months. I also needed to stop getting speeding tickets. _____________________________________ I have a hard time, switching vehicles. I'm so used to my pick-up. Recently, my wife and I had to go out of town on business. I rented a car, that had a floor shift handle. I got used to it fairly quick. When I got back home, I'd go to put my pick-up in reverse and reach for a floor shift handle. The shift lever on my pick-up is on the column. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #40 January 10, 2006 QuoteQuoteI have a hard time, switching vehicles. I'm so used to my pick-up. Recently, my wife and I had to go out of town on business. I rented a car, that had a floor shift handle. I got used to it fairly quick. When I got back home, I'd go to put my pick-up in reverse and reach for a floor shift handle. The shift lever on my pick-up is on the column. Chuck My truck has its parking brake on the floor, and the other two vehicles have them between the front seats. More than a few times I've been in those latter cars and stomped the empty space where the foot pedal would be. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Channman 2 #41 January 10, 2006 I drive both, but lets get to the "...my beau's motorcycle..." part. Has he not popped the question yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites windcatcher 0 #42 January 10, 2006 QuoteI drive both, but lets get to the "...my beau's motorcycle..." part. Has he not popped the question yet? What's that supposed to mean? As far as questions being popped, just because a guy asks a girl, doesn't mean she has to say yes. Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #43 January 10, 2006 Awww you would hate my 3/4 ton 4x4 with a 6 speed standard transmission... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #44 January 10, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteI have a hard time, switching vehicles. I'm so used to my pick-up. Recently, my wife and I had to go out of town on business. I rented a car, that had a floor shift handle. I got used to it fairly quick. When I got back home, I'd go to put my pick-up in reverse and reach for a floor shift handle. The shift lever on my pick-up is on the column. ______________________________________ Chuck Chuck My truck has its parking brake on the floor, and the other two vehicles have them between the front seats. More than a few times I've been in those latter cars and stomped the empty space where the foot pedal would be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladyskydiver 0 #45 January 10, 2006 I drive a standard and will go out of my way to find one when I'm buying a car.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites j0nes 0 #46 January 10, 2006 you people seem to think that standard is the same as manual. it's not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites yamtx73 0 #47 January 10, 2006 Five years of driving a stick in heavy traffic made up my mind, I bought an automatic.The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladyskydiver 0 #48 January 10, 2006 When dealing with the car dealerships that I have dealt with in the past, every single one of them referred to a manual transmission as "standard" - hence the utilization of the terminology. And before it's even asked, I've been to a number of car dealerships so it's not just the local hick town dealership that chooses to utilize the word "standard."Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpchikk 0 #49 January 10, 2006 I drive a manual. I've only had one automatic. Once you drive a manual for awhile, it all becomes second nature, you don't even think about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JustaBill 0 #50 January 10, 2006 I even went as far as going 200 miles away to get my truck because no one around here would get me a manual transmission------------------------------------------------ I've done so much, with so little, for so long I'm now expected to do everything with nothing forever Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 2 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
Channman 2 #41 January 10, 2006 I drive both, but lets get to the "...my beau's motorcycle..." part. Has he not popped the question yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #42 January 10, 2006 QuoteI drive both, but lets get to the "...my beau's motorcycle..." part. Has he not popped the question yet? What's that supposed to mean? As far as questions being popped, just because a guy asks a girl, doesn't mean she has to say yes. Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #43 January 10, 2006 Awww you would hate my 3/4 ton 4x4 with a 6 speed standard transmission... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #44 January 10, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteI have a hard time, switching vehicles. I'm so used to my pick-up. Recently, my wife and I had to go out of town on business. I rented a car, that had a floor shift handle. I got used to it fairly quick. When I got back home, I'd go to put my pick-up in reverse and reach for a floor shift handle. The shift lever on my pick-up is on the column. ______________________________________ Chuck Chuck My truck has its parking brake on the floor, and the other two vehicles have them between the front seats. More than a few times I've been in those latter cars and stomped the empty space where the foot pedal would be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladyskydiver 0 #45 January 10, 2006 I drive a standard and will go out of my way to find one when I'm buying a car.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites j0nes 0 #46 January 10, 2006 you people seem to think that standard is the same as manual. it's not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites yamtx73 0 #47 January 10, 2006 Five years of driving a stick in heavy traffic made up my mind, I bought an automatic.The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladyskydiver 0 #48 January 10, 2006 When dealing with the car dealerships that I have dealt with in the past, every single one of them referred to a manual transmission as "standard" - hence the utilization of the terminology. And before it's even asked, I've been to a number of car dealerships so it's not just the local hick town dealership that chooses to utilize the word "standard."Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpchikk 0 #49 January 10, 2006 I drive a manual. I've only had one automatic. Once you drive a manual for awhile, it all becomes second nature, you don't even think about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JustaBill 0 #50 January 10, 2006 I even went as far as going 200 miles away to get my truck because no one around here would get me a manual transmission------------------------------------------------ I've done so much, with so little, for so long I'm now expected to do everything with nothing forever Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 2 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
ladyskydiver 0 #45 January 10, 2006 I drive a standard and will go out of my way to find one when I'm buying a car.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j0nes 0 #46 January 10, 2006 you people seem to think that standard is the same as manual. it's not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #47 January 10, 2006 Five years of driving a stick in heavy traffic made up my mind, I bought an automatic.The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #48 January 10, 2006 When dealing with the car dealerships that I have dealt with in the past, every single one of them referred to a manual transmission as "standard" - hence the utilization of the terminology. And before it's even asked, I've been to a number of car dealerships so it's not just the local hick town dealership that chooses to utilize the word "standard."Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpchikk 0 #49 January 10, 2006 I drive a manual. I've only had one automatic. Once you drive a manual for awhile, it all becomes second nature, you don't even think about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustaBill 0 #50 January 10, 2006 I even went as far as going 200 miles away to get my truck because no one around here would get me a manual transmission------------------------------------------------ I've done so much, with so little, for so long I'm now expected to do everything with nothing forever Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
