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Ginseng1
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Manual or Automatic
#5314629 - 02/18/06 09:06 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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ok so my sorry ass is very bored, and I am not going out tonite. i dont expect to get many replies but whatever.
Anyway, ive been learning how to drive manual on a 5 speed camry.
At first i stalled like crazy, but not anymore.
I dont stall, but the ride isnt so smooth, but ill get better at it no doubt. Now I find driving standard is fun, yet fuckin tedious at times.
I personaly like automatic for the fact that I can get crazy stoned and not have to worry about shifting or stalling. I do however like the control I have driving standard, but it gets so annoying sometimes (in the city).
I just wanna know what all u fools prefer, manual or automatic, and why.
sorry for this useless post 
(any manual driving fool-proof tips would be appreciated)
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Re: Manual or Automatic [Re: Ginseng1]
#5314648 - 02/18/06 09:12 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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Re: Manual or Automatic [Re: Ginseng1]
#5314665 - 02/18/06 09:15 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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manual is way better for me. but if i had a tedious bumper to bumper commute everyday id take the automatic for sure.
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Ginseng1
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Re: Manual or Automatic [Re: HELLA_TIGHT]
#5314667 - 02/18/06 09:17 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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HELLA_TIGHT said:
yooooooooooure jealous...
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Re: Manual or Automatic [Re: HELLA_TIGHT]
#5314670 - 02/18/06 09:18 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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HELLA_TIGHT said:
I'm listening to "Amerikaz Most Wanted", and it's officially dedicated to you, homey.
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Ginseng1
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obviously i'm amerikaz most wanted, who wouldnt want pecs like mine?
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Re: Manual or Automatic [Re: Ginseng1]
#5314706 - 02/18/06 09:32 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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lol! my pecs are hairy.... and my left pec is bigger than my right pec.
do you shave?? you shave your nipples dont you
anyhow... automatic, just because im lazy and would hate being in a manual and in traffic. but if i lived in the country i might go for manual, who knows.
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Re: Manual or Automatic [Re: Ginseng1]
#5314707 - 02/18/06 09:32 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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Manual for me. I dont give a shit about cars, so what ever will get my from point A to point B with the least amount of hassel. I have other things to worry about.
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McKennaDMT said: Manual for me. I dont give a shit about cars, so what ever will get my from point A to point B with the least amount of hassel. I have other things to worry about.
do you mean automatic?
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manual is 50 times more fun to me. it makes me feel like im doing something, when i got my license i was so anxious and scared i thought i would crash not knowing what to do, it was as easy as walking. when i drive a stick, i feel like im doing something, im one with the car, you know helping it. i also feel cool because none of my friends know how to drive one and it makes me look cool. one time everyone was drunk and stoned off their ass and i took the keys and drove my friends lancer like a fuckin madman, best drive ever.....
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Re: Manual or Automatic [Re: eligal]
#5314734 - 02/18/06 09:42 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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definitely go with manual...if youre driving and smoking you its not that big of a deal to just wait until youre in fourth or fifth gear to start hitting the bowl...in other words, when you would be shifting a lot is at stop signs and the beginning of roads...although sometimes yes it is a hassle, i think the fact that its cheaper, more control over the vehicle, less chance of your car getting stolen, and impress your friends...= go with manual and smoke once youre in the right gear...no biggie... or roll joints or something.
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Re: Manual or Automatic [Re: eligal]
#5314786 - 02/18/06 10:00 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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eligal said:
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McKennaDMT said: Manual for me. I dont give a shit about cars, so what ever will get my from point A to point B with the least amount of hassel. I have other things to worry about.
do you mean automatic?
Yeah, goddamnit, I think I shouldn't post when I get off of work anymore, this is the 2nd dumb post I've done this week.
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Get a four speed manual the gears are preaty long so in city driveing you just use 1 and 2 for up to 0-35 for stop and go 3rd for 35-45 and 4th 45+. They are much less tedious and fun for somking weed in than a 5-6 speed. The also get better gas mileage. My 1989 maza 323 got 30-40mpg city. Cars now adays are just starting to advertise that. 4 speeds are the best of both worlds. A driving enthusists stoner's dream.
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Re: Manual or Automatic [Re: onetime]
#5314939 - 02/18/06 10:58 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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i just learned stick shift a few months back and i definetly prefer it. i dont like it for city driving mind you but i feel i have much more control with the 5 speed, and i can accelerate much faster should i feel the need.
not that i race around or drive fast or anything
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Re: Manual or Automatic [Re: Yarry]
#5315030 - 02/18/06 11:22 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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give it a little time and youll only start to like it more. i've had mine 6 months, and i dont think ill ever go back to automatic.
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Re: Manual or Automatic [Re: bobjones]
#5315064 - 02/18/06 11:28 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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same here. been lookin at cars to get outta college, and its its an auto thats a serious detraction from it.
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Re: Manual or Automatic [Re: Yarry]
#5315688 - 02/19/06 06:07 AM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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I grew up driving a stick shift and it always seemed natural to me until I got my first car with auto transmission. I don't think I'll ever drive a stick shift again, too much of a hassle for me now.
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Re: Manual or Automatic [Re: Ginseng1]
#5315691 - 02/19/06 06:11 AM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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you are 18(I assume) and cant drive a standard?
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Re: Manual or Automatic [Re: Ginseng1]
#5315694 - 02/19/06 06:12 AM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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Quote:
Ginseng1 said:
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HELLA_TIGHT said:
yooooooooooure jealous...
oh lol
get over yourself man, you need to pack on some more meat
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Re: Manual or Automatic [Re: Ginseng1]
#5315723 - 02/19/06 06:51 AM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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(any manual driving fool-proof tips would be appreciated)
... Learn to start out in 2nd gear.{a little more on the gas and an easy release of the clutch.} Not for all the time, just learn how. Get to know your gear limitations.{how slow can you go in different gears without stalling}I can almost bring my car to a stop in 1st gear without releasing the clutch. Learn the pedal travel required to engage the clutch.{no reason to stomp the clutch to the floor if you only need to press down 2 inches to make it work}Watch your red line, and save the smoky burnouts, tire patches, peel-outs{whatever they're called these days}...save those for your video gamin' ...Oh, and don't forget to practice your stunt driving{360's, emergency brake 180's, spinout control, etc...}in a big,empty, snow covered parking lot...maybe on a Sunday
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Re: Manual or Automatic [Re: vinsue]
#5315793 - 02/19/06 08:09 AM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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to hard to talk on a cell phone, smoke a cig, and shift gears at the same time. i will stick with automatic
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Re: Manual or Automatic [Re: Ginseng1]
#5315811 - 02/19/06 08:22 AM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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Manual is far superior if you know how to drive it right. I had to buy an automatic last year when I bought my new truck just because they don't make them in a manual (Ford F-150 FX4). Sometimes it frustrates me.
But the trucks I drive at work always have 10 or 15 gears so a 5-speed almost feels like an automatic to me!
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Re: Manual or Automatic [Re: ToTheSummit]
#5317598 - 02/19/06 07:47 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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manuals are fun to drive around and race people
but if you r going to be driving stoned or under the influence of any drug than i would get an automatic so your mind can be at ease and you dont have to worry about shifting
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Manual makes driving challenging which also makes it more fun. But I dont know how i'd do stoned....
Auto is eaisier.
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Re: Manual or Automatic [Re: Ginseng1]
#5317620 - 02/19/06 07:59 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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Learn to shift gears with your pecs
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Quote:
gluke bastid said: Learn to shift gears with your penis
Why would you say a thing like that ?!?!
I am greatly oh-fended.
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Re: Manual or Automatic [Re: TYL3R]
#5317638 - 02/19/06 08:07 PM (17 years, 11 months ago) |
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TYL3R said:
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gluke bastid said: Learn to shift gears with your penis
Why would you say a thing like that ?!?!
I am greatly oh-fended.
Funny, it sounds different out of context
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TYL3R


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I was thinking the same thing
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