Tried to teach my girlfriend how to drive stick

Flynnster · November 20th, 2009, 06:31 PM

I learned on our mustang and it was hard as hell to drive. My jeep is another story, easy as pie to drive. Just taught a girl a few days ago in about half anhour.

UWISHU1 · November 20th, 2009, 06:35 PM

to the OP, you poor bastard. I tried teaching my sister and my wife and forget it had them both in tears after yelling at them. Best way to do it just let them take the car when you're NOT around. Something about us guys being in the car with them just doesn't work.
Good Luck!

TheUNZippee! · November 20th, 2009, 06:40 PM

I have had my 18 year old daughter driving my Mustang GT with 4.10's, Hurst shifter, and the race tune a few times already.

It can be done with patience.

UWISHU1 · November 20th, 2009, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by TheUNZippee!

It can be done with patience.

LOTS OF PATIENCE

TheUNZippee! · November 20th, 2009, 06:48 PM

Which you acquire more of as you get older. lol

cale2006 · November 20th, 2009, 07:38 PM

I taught 1 girl in my life how to drive stick and I will never do it again. After weeks of teaching her and a rollercoaster of a ride I had to replace my clutch pad on my old 90 LX 351. I will not teach my wife how to drive due to this reason.

2000ranger · November 20th, 2009, 08:26 PM

Find a hill that has barely any traffic. Park the car at the top where it has a lot of room to roll down. Set the e-brake get out. When she gets behind the wheel have her put one foot on the brake and the other pushing in the clutch. Take the e-brake and off tell her to take her foot off the brake and let out the clutch until it grabs, then give it gas and let the clutch come all the way out. Thats how I learned, but I had 3 $5,000 snowmobiles behind me lol!

Notcho · November 20th, 2009, 09:13 PM

At least she wasn't trying to learn with my car. 5.0 5 speed with stock 2.73 gears. If you don't gas it, you will stall it. If you gas it too much you will spin to one side without rolling forward; REAL easy to do if the road is wet. (new Yokohama tires, slicker than owl shit. Never again will I buy any more of those.)

My dad's pickup on the other hand.. 1 ton 4x4 chevy diesel.. with a 5 speed and 4.11 gears.. you can stop on a hill and let the clutch out in 2nd without touching the gas, and it will take off by itself. Only downside is the gas pedal is REAL touchy with those gears. If you aren't real smooth with the gas pedal, it will either put you back in the seat or put you into the dash.

sickfox · November 20th, 2009, 10:28 PM

I did the just get in and go method, It worked out damn well!

But I was told too feather them both, as the clutch comes out gas goes in. Sorta teeter it, ya know?

HMUSN · November 20th, 2009, 10:40 PM

I teach with zero gas.

just use a place that is slightly downhill and tell her to use ONLY the clutch to get the car moving. Once she can understand that, she will kind of understand how the clutch works. Then you can go to flatland and work on using the gas/clutch mixture.

93hatch · November 21st, 2009, 01:24 AM

If all fails beat the shit out of her

zinc02GT · November 21st, 2009, 02:46 AM

lol

I dunno. I'm not much of a teacher. I can't explain shit very well because I'm a learn/do by example type of person. I learn by visual shit.

When I saw my dad drive a stick, I picked it up pretty easily. It took me one, 1 hour drive to get the basics down be able to start an old Ford Escort off without any issues.

I'll trythe "no gas" method next time. I might let her use my car for like 10 attempts... If I have to replace my clutch again while I own this car from now on (won't be much longer) I will probably set it on fire.

Notcho · November 21st, 2009, 04:25 AM

Make her drive a riding lawn mower and mow the lawn for a few years. That way you don't have to do it, plus she gets 'experience using the clutch.'

Win freakin win.

dr.gonzo! · November 21st, 2009, 05:18 AM

I learned on a 92 sl saturn with over 275,000 on the clock. My friend said if I can drive that, then I can drive anything. I believe him

99 BLUE V6 · November 21st, 2009, 05:36 AM

Originally Posted by zinc02GT

lol

I dunno. I'm not much of a teacher. I can't explain shit very well because I'm a learn/do by example type of person. I learn by visual shit.

When I saw my dad drive a stick, I picked it up pretty easily. It took me one, 1 hour drive to get the basics down be able to start an old Ford Escort off without any issues.

I'll trythe "no gas" method next time. I might let her use my car for like 10 attempts... If I have to replace my clutch again while I own this car from now on (won't be much longer) I will probably set it on fire.

hand her the keys,walk away and tell her Guys like a girl who can handle a stick

08blkgt500 · November 21st, 2009, 11:01 AM

+ 1 on no gas.

ive taught my brother how to drive a stick. no yelling=better way to teach. my dad tried to teach me but all he does is yell, which make me even more nervous. nervous plus clutch dont mix well. so teach her calmly and she'll eventually get it. like zip said, it takes practice.

TheUNZippee! · November 21st, 2009, 11:34 AM

Tell her if she stalls it she has to take it in the ass.

08blkgt500 · November 21st, 2009, 12:06 PM

^

drazga97 · November 21st, 2009, 12:07 PM

cars like civics are much more forgiving. thats how im going to be teaching my gf. no way is she just hopping in a termi. a little bit too much gas and we'll be wrapped around a tree with broken halfshafts.

08blkgt500 · November 21st, 2009, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by drazga97

cars like civics are much more forgiving. thats how im going to be teaching my gf. no way is she just hopping in a termi. a little bit too much gas and we'll be wrapped around a tree with broken halfshafts.

same as mine! haha you have no idea how many people wanting to learn stick in my car... go learn it in a scion xa or hyundai accent with tranny problems... like i did

November 20th, 2009, 06:35 PM	#22
UWISHU1 Regular 2001 11.10@127.88 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chi-town Posts: 231 iTrader: 1 reviews	to the OP, you poor bastard. I tried teaching my sister and my wife and forget it had them both in tears after yelling at them. Best way to do it just let them take the car when you're NOT around. Something about us guys being in the car with them just doesn't work. Good Luck! __________________ Bob Kurgan Tuned CLICK

November 20th, 2009, 06:40 PM	#23
TheUNZippee! Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 61,816 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have had my 18 year old daughter driving my Mustang GT with 4.10's, Hurst shifter, and the race tune a few times already. It can be done with patience. __________________

November 20th, 2009, 06:48 PM	#25
TheUNZippee! Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 61,816 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Which you acquire more of as you get older. lol __________________

November 20th, 2009, 08:26 PM	#27
2000ranger Editor 1972 Dodge Dart under restoration (will we ever stop buying stuff that needs work?) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: k.dot Wisconsin Posts: 298 iTrader: 0 reviews	Find a hill that has barely any traffic. Park the car at the top where it has a lot of room to roll down. Set the e-brake get out. When she gets behind the wheel have her put one foot on the brake and the other pushing in the clutch. Take the e-brake and off tell her to take her foot off the brake and let out the clutch until it grabs, then give it gas and let the clutch come all the way out. Thats how I learned, but I had 3 $5,000 snowmobiles behind me lol! __________________ slow car club - crew member 6 of 9 Hoof beats are louder than Heartbeats Cat Club Co-Founder MM Snowmobile club (founder)

November 20th, 2009, 09:13 PM	#28
Notcho No bucks, no Buck Rogers Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Braunfels, Tex / Seguin, Tex Posts: 4,849 iTrader: 0 reviews	At least she wasn't trying to learn with my car. 5.0 5 speed with stock 2.73 gears. If you don't gas it, you will stall it. If you gas it too much you will spin to one side without rolling forward; REAL easy to do if the road is wet. (new Yokohama tires, slicker than owl shit. Never again will I buy any more of those.) My dad's pickup on the other hand.. 1 ton 4x4 chevy diesel.. with a 5 speed and 4.11 gears.. you can stop on a hill and let the clutch out in 2nd without touching the gas, and it will take off by itself. Only downside is the gas pedal is REAL touchy with those gears. If you aren't real smooth with the gas pedal, it will either put you back in the seat or put you into the dash. __________________ '87 2.3 Notch with +4 cylinder mod MM's Resident Aggie Black Stang Crew Member #11

November 20th, 2009, 10:40 PM	#30
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	I teach with zero gas. just use a place that is slightly downhill and tell her to use ONLY the clutch to get the car moving. Once she can understand that, she will kind of understand how the clutch works. Then you can go to flatland and work on using the gas/clutch mixture. __________________

November 21st, 2009, 01:24 AM	#31
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,665 iTrader: 0 reviews	If all fails beat the shit out of her __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

November 21st, 2009, 02:46 AM	#32
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,349 iTrader: 1 reviews	lol I dunno. I'm not much of a teacher. I can't explain shit very well because I'm a learn/do by example type of person. I learn by visual shit. When I saw my dad drive a stick, I picked it up pretty easily. It took me one, 1 hour drive to get the basics down be able to start an old Ford Escort off without any issues. I'll trythe "no gas" method next time. I might let her use my car for like 10 attempts... If I have to replace my clutch again while I own this car from now on (won't be much longer) I will probably set it on fire. __________________ Mods in garage. New mods, new track times soon.

November 21st, 2009, 04:25 AM	#33
Notcho No bucks, no Buck Rogers Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Braunfels, Tex / Seguin, Tex Posts: 4,849 iTrader: 0 reviews	Make her drive a riding lawn mower and mow the lawn for a few years. That way you don't have to do it, plus she gets 'experience using the clutch.' Win freakin win. __________________ '87 2.3 Notch with +4 cylinder mod MM's Resident Aggie Black Stang Crew Member #11

November 21st, 2009, 11:01 AM	#36
08blkgt500 AKA Greased-up Deaf Guy 2008 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Jose, CA/Denver, CO Posts: 9,616 iTrader: 0 reviews	+ 1 on no gas. ive taught my brother how to drive a stick. no yelling=better way to teach. my dad tried to teach me but all he does is yell, which make me even more nervous. nervous plus clutch dont mix well. so teach her calmly and she'll eventually get it. like zip said, it takes practice. __________________ MM Cobra Club #24

November 21st, 2009, 11:34 AM	#37
TheUNZippee! Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 61,816 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Tell her if she stalls it she has to take it in the ass. __________________

November 21st, 2009, 12:06 PM	#38
08blkgt500 AKA Greased-up Deaf Guy 2008 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Jose, CA/Denver, CO Posts: 9,616 iTrader: 0 reviews	^ __________________ MM Cobra Club #24

November 21st, 2009, 12:07 PM	#39
drazga97 Noob Slayer 2004 Mustang GT 13.82 @ 101.09 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,466 iTrader: 1 reviews	cars like civics are much more forgiving. thats how im going to be teaching my gf. no way is she just hopping in a termi. a little bit too much gas and we'll be wrapped around a tree with broken halfshafts. __________________ 2003 Black Cobra 10th Anniversary 2.8 Kenne Bell Mammoth LC - Built SRA - T56 - E85 - Spray - Stock Longblock - True Forged Mach 5s 2004 Silver GT 5 speed - SOLD MM Cobra Club Member# 97

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