learning stick on a Z
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learning stick on a Z
as u guys know, i am getting my Z in april..and i was wondering if i should learn stick on the Z or on a friends civic....the thing is that my friend probably wont let me drive his civic since i will be stalling a few times..ive heard rumors about the power the Z has so i was scared to learn to drive stick on the Z....anyone ever in my situation??
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In stock trim, the clutch is very forgiving in the Z, almost impossible to stall unless you give it zero throttle. If this is your first manual car expect to replace the clutch much sooner than the manufacturer recommends. Most important, enjoy your new ride!!
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I learned to drive stick on the Z. For the first couple of weeks, I didnt go anywhere without spinning the tires lol... Then slowly learned, after about a month I was fine to go anywhere.
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I basically learned on the Z. I had a few minor lessons on other cars but it was not bad at all. Its just funny that i learned i wasnt giving enough gas and would stall on a hill i live on.
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It may be putting a little more wear and tear on it but it shouldn't be that bad if you pick it up quickly. I say learn on what you plan on driving and that way as you learn to drive stick you also learn the characteristics of your car, but i learned on 82 Ford F150 and that thing was a beast so the z should be cake.
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I just got my 04 z in January and never drove stick before...took couple of days but not that hard. Still stall it sometimes when I try to take off quickly....You'll be fine
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Originally Posted by camaro194
Just out of curiosity...how much would it cost to get a new clutch installed?
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do it in the civic... or at least ge the basic understanding of manual on the civic... honda/toyota clutches are super easy to learn on. with a lot of low end torque in the Z, chances are you will do a lot of peeling out and you might even do a little clutch burning. my .02
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as u guys know, i am getting my Z in april..and i was wondering if i should learn stick on the Z or on a friends civic....the thing is that my friend probably wont let me drive his civic since i will be stalling a few times..ive heard rumors about the power the Z has so i was scared to learn to drive stick on the Z....anyone ever in my situation??
Of course, that would mean I'd get to have the first drive in your Z...
Will you let HIM drive your new Z?
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Originally Posted by Kolia
If I was your Civic friend, I'd be happy to let you learn on my car.
Of course, that would mean I'd get to have the first drive in your Z...
Will you let HIM drive your new Z?
Of course, that would mean I'd get to have the first drive in your Z...
Will you let HIM drive your new Z?
i let alot of ppl drive the car...
now... the car is scary for school girls that has basic understanding and experience of driving a manual shift...
lol once this girl was shifting my Z from 1-2-5-6... skipping 3-4 because the shift throw was short i was like