So, I am learning how to drive Jim's Mustang. It's a manual. I've never driven one before and let me say, it's quite interesting. I've had 2 lessons so far.
Day 1: Stalled 3 times. Got going in 1st gear okay.
Day 2: Stalled once. Actually managed to drive around the neighborhood (and one a main road...for a block). Got into 1st and 2nd. Also used reverse and managed to pull out of a parking lot and park on the side of the road.
Now, I know it doesn't sound like much progress, but the lessons aren't very long - 10 minutes maybe. I think I'm progressing quite nicely. Maybe one day I'll even get to drive faster than 35 mph :)
Posted by dee at May 22, 2003 12:09 PMTell people you can drive a "Stick" when you say "manual", just doesn't have that confidence behind it.
Posted by: eric at May 22, 2003 12:26 PMI don't have the confidence yet. Plus, I figured if I type 'stick' instead of 'manual', you guys would run wild with jokes...just trying to protect myself here :)
Posted by: Dee at May 22, 2003 01:46 PMus? stick jokes? what kind of people do you think we are? you can stick that.... wait... you're right. :)
good luck with the learning.
Posted by: mike at May 22, 2003 01:56 PMIt takes some learning time... I'm sure a mustang isn't the easiest to learn on too. You should ask Val for a lesson (her Bug is soooooo easy - just let out clutch slow and you move... ).
You'll get used to it and eventually not even know you are doing it.
Posted by: todd at May 22, 2003 02:16 PMTen minute lessons are good. That way HIS temper doesn't get to a boiling point and YOUR frustration is kept to a minimum. Once you get the hang of it it really does become second nature.
Posted by: Ray at May 23, 2003 07:38 AM