about time dude. just whatever you do, dont tell off the DMV folk. they can be dicks and it can be very tempting.
Quote from: BaconShelf on August 29, 2016, 11:55:09 AMI had my second driving lesson todayI hate doing clutch while braking.You're not supposed to unless coming to a full stop though.
I had my second driving lesson todayI hate doing clutch while braking.
Quote from: Verbatim on July 21, 2016, 02:42:41 PMQuote from: Batch on July 20, 2016, 07:46:43 PMSo. Stick or auto?auto, of coursestick is on its way out, in america at leastManual has actually been making a bit of a return in the last few years. It has a decent amount of benefits to it and gives experienced drivers a considerable increase in control over their vehicle. The only major downside is that learning how to drive is actually hard and you're not just sitting in an oversized bumper cart. It takes a lot more concentration and skill, but it's a lot more fun and gives you a lot more flexibility. I'd recommend everyone to at least be able to do it, it's a pretty nifty skill and I can't imagine not even knowing how to handle it.
Quote from: Batch on July 20, 2016, 07:46:43 PMSo. Stick or auto?auto, of coursestick is on its way out, in america at least
So. Stick or auto?
Quote from: DAS B00T x2 on August 29, 2016, 12:17:56 PMQuote from: Flee on August 29, 2016, 11:45:57 AMQuote from: Verbatim on July 21, 2016, 02:42:41 PMQuote from: Batch on July 20, 2016, 07:46:43 PMSo. Stick or auto?auto, of coursestick is on its way out, in america at leastManual has actually been making a bit of a return in the last few years. It has a decent amount of benefits to it and gives experienced drivers a considerable increase in control over their vehicle. The only major downside is that learning how to drive is actually hard and you're not just sitting in an oversized bumper cart. It takes a lot more concentration and skill, but it's a lot more fun and gives you a lot more flexibility. I'd recommend everyone to at least be able to do it, it's a pretty nifty skill and I can't imagine not even knowing how to handle it.That's actually pretty damn interesting. And here I thought that the rise of the DCT and pussy paddles meant the traditional gearbox was gonna go out even faster.I'm guessing it has hit a bit of a temporary plateau now and might even see a bit of a temporary rise, but I imagine it'll keep disappearing. I assume that most people buying them right now are older people who grew accustomed to driving them or the more car savvy / enthusiast people who can appreciate the benefits manual transmission brings. Most (younger) people in the US seem eager enough to sacrifice some control, performance and handling for ease of use, so I suspect we'll see it fall again in a few years. Europe is still holding pretty strong and even though automatic is becoming more common, it's still dwarfed by manual. I can't see myself driving a manual until self-driving cars become a reality because I don't want to give it up.
Quote from: Flee on August 29, 2016, 11:45:57 AMQuote from: Verbatim on July 21, 2016, 02:42:41 PMQuote from: Batch on July 20, 2016, 07:46:43 PMSo. Stick or auto?auto, of coursestick is on its way out, in america at leastManual has actually been making a bit of a return in the last few years. It has a decent amount of benefits to it and gives experienced drivers a considerable increase in control over their vehicle. The only major downside is that learning how to drive is actually hard and you're not just sitting in an oversized bumper cart. It takes a lot more concentration and skill, but it's a lot more fun and gives you a lot more flexibility. I'd recommend everyone to at least be able to do it, it's a pretty nifty skill and I can't imagine not even knowing how to handle it.That's actually pretty damn interesting. And here I thought that the rise of the DCT and pussy paddles meant the traditional gearbox was gonna go out even faster.
Quote from: Verbatim on July 26, 2016, 12:02:16 AMQuote from: Ushan on July 26, 2016, 12:00:26 AMSo, have you driven on a highway, yet?yeah, it's not so badstill don't like it thoughDriving down a deserted highway at night is probably one of the most relaxing experiences I've had.
Quote from: Ushan on July 26, 2016, 12:00:26 AMSo, have you driven on a highway, yet?yeah, it's not so badstill don't like it though
So, have you driven on a highway, yet?
tbh outside of sports cars I don't get the desire for a stick
Quote from: Ushan on July 26, 2016, 12:09:22 AMQuote from: Verbatim on July 26, 2016, 12:02:16 AMQuote from: Ushan on July 26, 2016, 12:00:26 AMSo, have you driven on a highway, yet?yeah, it's not so badstill don't like it thoughDriving down a deserted highway at night is probably one of the most relaxing experiences I've had.most cars its just boring imhoif im not in an aesthetic late 60s v8 listening to pearl jam or something
Quote from: DAS B00T x2 on August 29, 2016, 12:52:41 PMtbh outside of sports cars I don't get the desire for a stick>not daily activating your non-drive side Tricep
AMA got my temporary instruction permit
