I've never driven Manual

Crash · 02-06-2009, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by chubbs

This is very interesting - I don't know about America, but here in England, if you take your driving test in an Automatic you're not allowed to drive a Manual until you've passed the test in a Manual.

Personally, I cannot imagine letting anyone loose in a 370z if they've never driven a manual before, without tuition. This is a seriously powerful rear wheel drive sports car and it's potentially very dangerous, if you're not in complete control. (not suggesting the OP is out of control, by the way).

I honestly don't think the Z is that powerful. I've driven a LOT of fast cars. The Z is about on par (power-wise) with an LS1 F-body. But you're still right that it shouldn't be the learning car for someone to learn manual. I can imagine that someone may let the clutch out a little to fast in a turn and spin the car.

I've taught a few people how to drive stick, and I use my 90 300zx to do it! It's the perfect car to learn on... Not too much or too little torque and an easy clutch to boot!

EvilEvo · 02-06-2009, 10:54 AM

My 350Z Track Model was my first manual car ever. It was the one i learned to drive stick on. I had it pretty much down in a day and a half. Then I practiced on steep hills. I think the Z is an easy car to learn on actually.

Believe me, once you learn stick you'll never want to go back to auto, at least that how I feel.

Crash · 02-06-2009, 05:44 PM

^^^ I agree. I learned to drive on an auto. (C4 Corvette... Who had a manual C4?)

I won't buy a car now if it's not a manual. I just HATE driving autos... It's so boring and the auto NEVER shifts like I want it to. It's either too early or too late and that just annoys me.

02-06-2009, 05:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 591	^^^ I agree. I learned to drive on an auto. (C4 Corvette... Who had a manual C4?) I won't buy a car now if it's not a manual. I just HATE driving autos... It's so boring and the auto NEVER shifts like I want it to. It's either too early or too late and that just annoys me. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

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02-06-2009, 10:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
EvilEvo Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GA Posts: 19 Drives: 06 Evo IX MR Rep Power: 18	My 350Z Track Model was my first manual car ever. It was the one i learned to drive stick on. I had it pretty much down in a day and a half. Then I practiced on steep hills. I think the Z is an easy car to learn on actually. Believe me, once you learn stick you'll never want to go back to auto, at least that how I feel.