Im about to buy my first car and I really want an MS3. But the problem is i dont know how to drive manual. Do you guys have any tips on how to learn it and also any tips on driving the MS3?

 

just learn on your new car... thats what i did....
OR...
just find a relative or friend who drives a standard and beg him (or her) to teach you

but driving manual is very easy to learn... i had it down in a few days...
i taught my friend at lunch one day at school....

 

if you are put into a situation like, buying a new car that you cannot return and have to drive it home, YOU'LL LEARN! lol

but seriously find someone to teach you, take notes from websites that teach you, and practice inyour new car.
the only way to learn is in your own car, its really not that hard.

i boughtmy first stick a week or so ago, then again if you read my post youll see i ran into some trouble.

GOOD LUCK!

 

my friend has an is300 but i doubt he'd let me practice on it...the thing about practicing on a brand new car is im afraid i might mess it up somehow...that and my dad's actually the one paying for it so id have to hear bs from him if i do mess up a brand new vehicle...do any of you have any tips on driving the manual ms3, anything special i should know that differs the drive from other manual transmissions ? thanks for the help btw

 

all clutchs feel diff some are stiff like in 90% v8's and the 4 bangers even turbo ones have a relativly light clutch pedal, all manual cars really come down to is cordination and timing, i still hanent driven a manual car before but i have the basics down in my head, my friends told me its easier to drive it hard when your just learning, anyways if something fu*ks up...warrenty will cover at no charge the only thing you will have to pay for is towing.

Found this great article on how to drive manual
http://www.associatedcontent.com/art...ick_shift.html

 

THX

 

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all clutchs feel diff some are stiff like in 90% v8's and the 4 bangers even turbo ones have a relativly light clutch pedal, all manual cars really come down to is cordination and timing, i still hanent driven a manual car before but i have the basics down in my head, my friends told me its easier to drive it hard when your just learning, anyways if something fu*ks up...warrenty will cover at no charge the only thing you will have to pay for is towing.

Found this great article on how to drive manual
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/71495/how_to_drive_a_stick_shift.html

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warranty dosent cover the clutch!! [sm=burnout.gif]

 

Good choice!!
The basics of standard shift driving are not that hard to learn. Just take your time and get the feel of the clutch, remember to add go pedal when necessary and to shift up (and down.) Just don't get too nervous about it. If possible find an empty parking lot or back road to practice on.
After that, you can learn about the heel/toe method (a LOT of FUN when you know how,) matching speeds when downshifting (and falling rpm's when upshifting,) etc.
It should be a fun experience for you. I've taught several ppl myself, and only one had trouble learning. Now she won't drive anything else!!

 

I have been driving a stick for probably 10 years (off and on). it has been a while so when I bought my 3 it had to be a stick. I love it.

Remember its all about letting off the clutch and giving it gas in an equal controled amount. Whatever you do DON'T RIDE THE CLUTCH.

When you first start outand need to slow down, put it in N and just brake normally until you feel like starting to work on downshifting. Downshifting is not only fun but it als helps extend the life of your brakes.

If you have to stop on a hill, I suggest using your E-Brake to keep the car from rolling back until you have good clutch control. On the hill, pull up and hold the e-brake while you engage the clutch, start letting off the clutch and giving it gas while you lower the e-brake. That way you won't roll back into the car behind you. (something most new stick drivers worry about on hills).

Also, don't worry about the guy behind you. take your time and work the clutch and gas together.

Hey virgin1 What is the "heel/toe" method? I have never heard that term.

 

All very good suggestions.
The eBrake thing may be a little much for a beginner though. At first he'll have a hard enough time coordinating the clutch, gas and shift lever.
When I use this trick, I keep the button on the eBrake lever pressed in so it can be more easily regulated and safely released @ the right time.

If you've been drving stick for a while, you may know it, but just don't know you do. Don't know who discovered it originally and don't know when either, but it's a very old racers trick when downshifting and slowing down @ the same time.
It's called heel and toe, but is more usually accomplished using the left side/right side of your right foot.
when slowing down, press the brake pedal w/the left side (ball) of your foot while modulating the thin (gas/throttle) pedal with the right side. In this way you can slow the car and match revs for downshifting @ the same time.
I never downshift w/o doing this unless I'm downshifting to pass/accelerate. In the 3 it's very easy... and if you have racing pedals installed it's even easier and safer too.

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