for me driving my 350Z's was piece of cake to drive compare to my STi and My EVo with EXedy twin disc stage 3 LOL

 

for me, it was never hard to drive the 350. The problem has been engaging below 1000 rpm every time. Like the exit to and from my house is on a big incline and its difficult to let the break go and catch the car under 1000 rpm. Could go lazy and use the hand brake though i guess. Getting better, always below 1250 rpm

 

great tutorial

 

It is all practice. Just keep at it for a while and you will get it down. Each car is different and has different engaging points. You will learn it soon enough. If not, Ill gladly trade cars

 

JUSt drive and dont care what others on the road are thinking of you..youll get it down easily..

 

lol this was me about 2 months ago. ull get it

 

Here's some tips I used:

-When on a hill/slant, use the E-Brake power to help you out. Another tip I have used, if the person gets too close, turn on emergency lights and wait until they pass. Waiting 2-3 minutes/getting finger > Smashed rear end

-Go into a parking lot and learn when the clutch engages/disengages. Put it in gear, 1 foot on brake 1 on clutch. Slowly release the clutch until you feel the "pulling/stalling" motion, then push it back in. Rinse and repeat until you learn that point and what it feels like.

-As far as starting goes, keep your RPMs at a decent amount while releasing the clutch slowly to the release point, practice and smoothness wins this one.

-Stalling is normal even once you get good..you'll do it less and less but once in awhile...

-Practice where YOU feel comfortable. Don't go onto a busy road, that will make you nervous. Try to master basic starting/stopping then progress to the bigger roads.

I had problems with starting, I would either stall or spin my tires.

Practice, practice, practice, practice. Good luck and Happy Thanksgiving.

 

OP, don't worry yet.

I bought my first manual (87 Suzuki Swift Turbo) before I ever drove a manual, back about the time you were born. I had to have a friend test drive it to make sure it was OK. I was having a terrible time stalling and being all herky-jerky for a couple of weeks. One night a friend with a a Toyota Corolla SR5 wanted to drive my car down the street, so I drove his. His car was easy as can be to drive and shift. Made me feel better.

Once you get the hang of the Z (and you will), you will be able to drive almost any manual.

 

Explaining how to drive a manual to a person is like explaining how to make love to a woman.

You don't explain, just do it.

 

Ill be the jerk and say that your too young to have a Z. Get a miata, learn to drive stick then get a Z at 20

 

Watch this video. Fast forward it to 3minutes "put it in purse, in purse!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywWmG...eature=related

 

if ur at a hill and u are to nervous.. just rev and drop the clutch =]

 

so very true.

however, to all posting, this was from a year ago. If she hasn't learned yet than she never will haha

 

For those that don't pay attention, this thread is over 1 yr old. If the OP still have problems driving, then might want to get a 5AT.

 

Not so much in the 03'. If by forgiving you mean flat out grinds @ 30k. Fixed now and all's good.