Ponies on The Run!
Better yet, Luis should give up the CS for training purposes as his is closest to stock, which will be the easiest to drive. 
Mine is just too jumpy... remember Jed behind the wheel?
Even worse now for a 1st timer with the alum. flywheel and HD clutch.
Mine is just too jumpy... remember Jed behind the wheel?
Even worse now for a 1st timer with the alum. flywheel and HD clutch.
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Cool I'll pick some up before the install.
Sweet.
I'll take one for the team.
yeah maybe I'm
but what's he gonna do to it. It's not like I'm letting him drive it home. Fully learn, once you get it, you get it. It's like riding a bike He just doesn't need to be intimidated by it. That and just know that EVERYONE sucks at first. It is what it is.
yeah maybe I'm
but what's he gonna do to it. It's not like I'm letting him drive it home. Fully learn, once you get it, you get it. It's like riding a bike He just doesn't need to be intimidated by it. That and just know that EVERYONE sucks at first. It is what it is.
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just remember, the easiest way for a beginner to learn is give it just a tiny bit of gas, and slowly and smoothly let out of the clutch, over time, you'll get quicker at releasing the clutch, and with that much power you wont need to give it any gas
D-Specs & Pro kit basically sold.... pending the actual transaction tomorrow. 
(Leo- a guy from MF)
(Leo- a guy from MF)
Then it dawned on me, it's the aluminum flywheel.
So now, it requires more gas for a smoother takeoff, and in turn takes off like I'm trying to race somebody. Next time we all have our cars at the proving grounds, I'll let you guys drive it.
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I tried this method when I picked up my car after the motor install and it stalled out.
Then it dawned on me, it's the aluminum flywheel.
So now, it requires more gas for a smoother takeoff, and in turn takes off like I'm trying to race somebody. Next time we all have our cars at the proving grounds, I'll let you guys drive it.
Then it dawned on me, it's the aluminum flywheel.
So now, it requires more gas for a smoother takeoff, and in turn takes off like I'm trying to race somebody. Next time we all have our cars at the proving grounds, I'll let you guys drive it.
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True but those 5-10 minutes didn't give me the know how or confidence to say I can drive a manual if I had to now. I got the basic concept then but wouldn't consider it as having fully learned to drive a manual.
I still can't believe Luis bought the car never having driven a manual before. Maybe that's what I should've done. To late for that now.
I still can't believe Luis bought the car never having driven a manual before. Maybe that's what I should've done. To late for that now.
Was on the open road in traffic within 2 days. Figured that be the best way to really learn. I tried this method when I picked up my car after the motor install and it stalled out.
Then it dawned on me, it's the aluminum flywheel.
So now, it requires more gas for a smoother takeoff, and in turn takes off like I'm trying to race somebody. Next time we all have our cars at the proving grounds, I'll let you guys drive it.
Then it dawned on me, it's the aluminum flywheel.
So now, it requires more gas for a smoother takeoff, and in turn takes off like I'm trying to race somebody. Next time we all have our cars at the proving grounds, I'll let you guys drive it.
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Back then it was 4:10 gears w/o FI. I think you may have to baby that mule if you don't get better rubber out back. So when you get Bessy back from the barn I figure you have 500 break-in miles before you have to buy tires & rims. Otherwise when you drop the hammer you maybe spin'in like a top 
Jed (Crap I'm still @ work
) 6:12 p.m.
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Jed it's time to go home so you can rest up for your ride 2morow
So who is willing to let my drive their manual?
My 1st car was stick.
My only regret after buying my car was getting the auto.
So who is willing to let my drive their manual?
My 1st car was stick.
My only regret after buying my car was getting the auto.
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Jed
Last edited by JedCranium; Oct 10, 2008 at 07:34 PM.
Hollywood.
San Diego is a long road trip.
I think Jed will let you drive his stick.
San Diego is a long road trip.
I think Jed will let you drive his stick.
