Just bought a new car!!!

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: mjuszczak

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo

Originally posted by: mjuszczak
Its my first stick too, so it'll be a good car to learn on.

Has the clutch ever been replaced?

One tip - don't downshift constantly when coming to a stop, brakes are much cheaper and easier to replace than a clutch. Be patient with learning, you'll get better soon enough.

Clutch is in good condition, but never been replaced. Shop says its no where near ready to be replaced. I trust my mechanic, gone to him for years.

Yeah, my friend told me when I want to come to a stop, just throw it into neutral and hit the brakes.

This is not the best way. Leave it in gear and dip the clutch just before you come to a stop, or it stalls, then if you are stopped for a long period you can put it into neutral. You have better car control that way.

 

[purbeast0]

good luck w/your new car man and have fun learning stick :thumbsup:

I just got my new to me used car a few weeks ago and it's also my first stick, so I'm learning myself. I've driven automatic since I was 16 and I'm now 25, so this is a chore, although I already think it's a lot more fun to drive stick and automatic.

 

[Dirigible]

Congrats!

Until recently I was driving an '86 Civic DX with well over 200k miles. I wasn't going to get a new car until that one started to break down. But I waited and waited and it never did. Finally my desire for AC (my Civic didn't have it) overcame my inner skinflint.

My sister is still driving her '87 Civic DX.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
This is not the best way. Leave it in gear and dip the clutch just before you come to a stop, or it stalls, then if you are stopped for a long period you can put it into neutral. You have better car control that way.

Agree with /0

Generally speaking, you'd want to disengage the clutch at about 2000rpm in that car when you're coming to a stop. As long as you're in <5th gear, don't bother downshifting either until the traffic starts moving, then pick the right gear (usually 2nd, if you're in a slow-roll situation) and go.

- M4H

 

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
This is not the best way. Leave it in gear and dip the clutch just before you come to a stop, or it stalls, then if you are stopped for a long period you can put it into neutral. You have better car control that way.

Agree with /0

Generally speaking, you'd want to disengage the clutch at about 2000rpm in that car when you're coming to a stop. As long as you're in <5th gear, don't bother downshifting either until the traffic starts moving, then pick the right gear (usually 2nd, if you're in a slow-roll situation) and go.

- M4H

Good advice. :thumbsup:

We just need to add this to the 'Does a car use fuel when coasting' threads and the job is complete.

 

[manlymatt83]

My car has no RPM indicator

 

[j00fek]

Originally posted by: mjuszczak
1998 Honda Civic
100,000 miles

Mechanic looked at it. Only thing wrong is that the right axle needs to be replaced.

Other than that A OK

EDIT:

PICS of old car and new Honda...

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civic FTW

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: Malak
All the cars are bland, boring, and uninspiring.

That's Toyota much more than Honda. At least Hondas are a little bit fun to drive, the Toyotas I've driven have been completely numb (but very comfy).

ZV

 

[SonnyDaze]

Originally posted by: mjuszczak
My car has no RPM indicator

You mean a Tachometer? Don't sweat it. You can just go by sound and feel.

 

[manlymatt83]

Originally posted by: SonnyDaze

Originally posted by: mjuszczak
My car has no RPM indicator

You mean a Tachometer? Don't sweat it. You can just go by sound and feel.

Good.

 

[amdskip]

Congrats, I drive a 96 Civic w/stick & w/108k miles and I get 39 MPG on the highway. You got a great deal. Civics are hard to find.

 

[manlymatt83]

Originally posted by: amdskip
Congrats, I drive a 96 Civic w/stick & w/108k miles and I get 39 MPG on the highway. You got a great deal. Civics are hard to find.

THanks It actually came to me. It was parked next to my old car at my apartment. I saw the for sale sign.

I was looking for a Honda Civic around $3000
This car was a Honda Civic around $3000



LUCK?!

 

[manlymatt83]

Took me about an hour to learn stick

 

[dbk]

Originally posted by: mjuszczak
Took me about an hour to learn stick

Did you approach any traffic signals on a hill? :evil:

 

[manlymatt83]

Originally posted by: dbk

Originally posted by: mjuszczak
Took me about an hour to learn stick

Did you approach any traffic signals on a hill? :evil:

Yep. Stalled once. Then the guy teaching me had me balance my foot on the gas and my foot on the clutch until I didn't move on a hill. He made me do that over and over again for a half hour straight.

After that, it was easy.

 

[WhoBeDaPlaya]

Originally posted by: mjuszczak
My car has no RPM indicator

You can sorta tell just by listening. I'm used to doing that on a Volvo 240, Mitsu Galant stationwagon and Honda Accord. Might need a little time to get used to it, but you'll get a feel for it eventually (same thing with gear shifting points).

 

[AdamK47]

Lucky!

Take it off any sweet jumps yet?

 

[Dritnul]

any comment i could make would be influenced by my anti-honda bias

so ill just say im sorry