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From: al, eguor notab
its was crazy the first time i drove in the g, driving home from ohio...my dad letted me drove on the highway and i was scared. stall out a few times when there was traffic..its not bad if you drove a manual before, you do not have to be good at it, just know how to put it in gear and you are good. if this is your first time, i feel sorry for your clutch 
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also, just find your sweet spot and you are good to go. put into first, push in the clutch, let out the clutch slowly, when you find an area that is hard in the clutch, slowly add gas, make sure the car is moving, when its moving, add more gas. i think i explain it simple enough to get moving.
.also, just find your sweet spot and you are good to go. put into first, push in the clutch, let out the clutch slowly, when you find an area that is hard in the clutch, slowly add gas, make sure the car is moving, when its moving, add more gas. i think i explain it simple enough to get moving.
Last edited by GiGGaplease; Feb 21, 2008 at 12:53 AM.
You'll do fine. Might stall a couple of times, but you'll pick it up quickly. Nothing like learning under pressure.
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A car is not a motorcycle. I have driven many manual automoblies and many motorcylces. When you are on or in either one you never think about the other one. They are completely different.
I say let someone else drive it home and practice down at the school(with your mom)
I say let someone else drive it home and practice down at the school(with your mom)
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From: Duluth, MN / Miami, FL / Detroit, MI
Wow, you don't have any car you could practice on?
Honestly, if I was in your shoes, I would have either learned beforehand, or find a car to learn on first and have someone else drive it home. Although it's unlikely if you're careful and somewhat know what you're doing, I'd hate to be the first G on the forum who crashed their car after pulling out of the dealer lot.
I had prior experience and I still stalled once on the way home. So my guess is:
C or E
Honestly, if I was in your shoes, I would have either learned beforehand, or find a car to learn on first and have someone else drive it home. Although it's unlikely if you're careful and somewhat know what you're doing, I'd hate to be the first G on the forum who crashed their car after pulling out of the dealer lot.
I had prior experience and I still stalled once on the way home. So my guess is:
C or E
You should have gotten your salesman to throw in a replacement clutch disc with your car because if you're learning to drive MT on the G you'll need it soon. Good luck and stay calm when you stall it out. It hapens to the best of us every now and again. Well not me, but the rest of us... 
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A car is not a motorcycle. I have driven many manual automoblies and many motorcylces. When you are on or in either one you never think about the other one. They are completely different.
I say let someone else drive it home and practice down at the school(with your mom)
I say let someone else drive it home and practice down at the school(with your mom)
Let someone else drive it...and go with them...watch and learn the technique...
What a shame it would be to get into an accident just because your pride told you that YOU HAD TO DRIVE IT HOME....
This car is an absolute blast to drive as a manual but it is trickier than most I've driven....it is a work/reward kind of thing...not easy but once you master it...a sense of accomplishment...
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I'm going C, E. I've been driving manuals my entire life and the G37 took me a bit to adjust to. I did stall it once but it was my own doing. I wanted to test a different technique. Good luck bro, the 6MT on this car is a blast.
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From: Metro Detroit, MI [Sterling Hts.]
you will prob stall once or twice on a normal drive....if there is excessive traffic or a lotta red lights maybe a few more stalls...more than stalling u will prob just shift jerky....maybe a couple of gear grinds and maybe a couple of high revs from revving without the gear being engage/in the gate...
i am really surprised that u HAVENT driven an MT car before! and u are willing to get an MT G37 and drive it home as ur first experience. WOW. I thought I was ballsy in gettin my MT after only having learned stick on a handful of cars with just a couple of hours logged in Manual driving total....
U have me beat. I commend your bravery and dedication to getting the raw power of the MT!!!!!
6mt ftw! take the highway so u can cruise at more fuel efficient revs in 6th gear! also remember the clutch is a bit heavey and engages abruptly....! Have u read chilibowl's guide? READ IT BEFORE YOU DRIVE YOUR MT, its very handy!
found here ----> https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-installations-modifications/176183-an-excellent-overview-of-6mt-driving-technique-courtesy-of-a-g35-veteran.html
i am really surprised that u HAVENT driven an MT car before! and u are willing to get an MT G37 and drive it home as ur first experience. WOW. I thought I was ballsy in gettin my MT after only having learned stick on a handful of cars with just a couple of hours logged in Manual driving total....
U have me beat. I commend your bravery and dedication to getting the raw power of the MT!!!!!
6mt ftw! take the highway so u can cruise at more fuel efficient revs in 6th gear! also remember the clutch is a bit heavey and engages abruptly....! Have u read chilibowl's guide? READ IT BEFORE YOU DRIVE YOUR MT, its very handy!
found here ----> https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-installations-modifications/176183-an-excellent-overview-of-6mt-driving-technique-courtesy-of-a-g35-veteran.html
Last edited by DetroitG37Joe; Feb 21, 2008 at 03:53 PM.