Comments on: Learn About Sports Cars Before You Buy One

By: Lacieles

Lacieles — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:30:59 +0000

Hmm… Okay, I’ve driven a sports hatchback of Proton Satria GTi before. Just to let you know, practice makes perfect. All you need is practice (best on an older car, just like me learning to drive on a Renault 19) before you commence into driving a real car. You have to be accurate in gear-shifting and clutch, brake and accelerator pedals in driving such cars. I know, most of us always aim for 0 to 62 miles per hour or 0-100 km/h, but firstly we should ask ourselves if we’re qualified to drive so without crashing out… But don’t let this deter your dream to do so. I’ve driven the GTi without crash above 80km/h(50mph) and so can you…
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All you need is practice, practice and practice. Practice till your steering, coordination and footwork are at their best.

By: jime1991

jime1991 — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:28:59 +0000

Dont touch the Z!!!!! (not to be funny but way too much power for the first time, something like 300hp) drive a cheaper and less powerful car to learn in (like a Honda Civic)…your most likely pop the clutch out to fast and jump the Z into the car in front of you or a tree (isnt good) or something else bad. Your gonna end up with a bunch of assholes trying to fuck with you and wanna race and shit when your in that car which can be intimidating when learning but when you get it down its a shitload of fun to kill the fucking civic bastards lol
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My first time [(learned in a 94 accord 5 speed which was a very easy car to drive, now I drive a Infinity G37 (same as the Z pretty much)] driven probably 300,000 miles with manuals (mostly city, which can suck and be fun, depends on the day lol) and Iv never owned an Auto (there for pussy’s lol)

By: travis m

travis m — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:26:59 +0000

Being a Six speed the Z's first gear will be lower and easier to take off. easiest way is to let out easy on the clutch til u feel it start pullin. this car has enough torque to pull itself off, once you've taken off and let completely out of the clutch give it some gas, jus don't pop the clutch when it begins to pull ( most common mistake) good luck
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By: Ashley B

Ashley B — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:24:59 +0000

At first, you're going to think that you'll never be able to do all the things at once but my first car was a stick. It's alot easier than people mae it out to be. You just have to get a feel for the car and listen to it. Once you get used to it, you won't even think about it anymore.
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By: Lover not a Fighter

Lover not a Fighter — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:22:59 +0000

Driving a manual is like riding a bicycle. hard at first. But eventually you do it without even thinking about it.

There’s no way to learn it other than just practice.

Good Luck…
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By: nschu91

nschu91 — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:20:59 +0000

I see your frustration. I burnt out my dad's clutch on his Kia the first time i attempted to drive it. Everyone says the stick is so easy, but I beg to differ. I'll stick to auto. The stick just seems like too much work. Add in Chicago traffic, and it makes for a real idiotic decision.
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By: Core

Core — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:18:59 +0000

It's hard at first, but once you start getting the hang of when the clutch engages and how much gas you need you'll get better quickly.
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By: Josh

Josh — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:16:29 +0000

Easiest Way to Learn to Drive a Manuel Sports Car?
I’ve never driven a manuel car before and want to know how. I know that basics, but it seems impossible. I want to learn to drive my moms new nissan 350z, which has a 6 spd. Is this a hard car to learn on? I’d love to drive it, but I don’t think my mom would appreciate it if i wrecked her 40,000 dollar car.