New truck - Standard

[MegaVovaN]

bump. pics?

 

[JM Aggie08]

bump for new pic

 

[upsciLLion]

Hell yeah, brah.

 

[Sluggo]

One of the problems you will have in learning a STANDARD transmission in that is that truck shifters have such a long throw that its hard to get a rhythm going and it seems like you are figthing the transmission instead of working with it. You'll get it.

BTW, polish those headlights.

 

[JM Aggie08]

idk whats wrong with that headlight. its only the right one that is dirty and its not on the outside.

solutions?

 

[IronWing]

Okay, it's a 4x4 3/4 ton truck. Just keep practicing and don't worry too much about hurting the clutch. As long as you don't do anything really dumb like throw it in reverse while rolling forward you shouldn't do much damage in the time it takes to learn to drive it. Many of the newer vehicles are smart enough to kill the engine if the driver does something stupid.

Okay, it's a 4x4 3/4 ton truck. You can kill someone while learning to drive it. Practice in big, empty parking lots before hitting the road. You want to get proficient with the clutch before getting in traffic where your attention is supposed to be on other things like traffic. DON'T DRIVE UP ANY HILLS WHERE YOU HAVE TO STOP AND GO WHILE AIMED UPHILL UNTIL YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING. A truck that heavy can roll back several feet while you're dinking with the clutch, crushing the hapless Aveo driver who pulled up six inches from your rear bumper.

Okay, it's a 4x4 3/4 ton truck. You can kill yourself while learning to drive it. If you're not scared the first time you go around a corner at speed then you're not thinking about the physics correctly. Be prepared to slow down significantly on turns. You are driving a short truck with a very high center of gravity. It really, really wants to roll over. Your job its to keep it from doing that. Also, watch your speed. Going fast doesn't feel all that fast, until you get smacked by a cross wind. Also, break early and plan lane changes early. Abrupt turns don't work well in tall vehicles.

 

[JM Aggie08]

*should've mention this earlier, bump*

 

[IronWing]

Oh, and get rid of the Texas plate, it's embarrassing.

 

[JM Aggie08]

Originally posted by: ironwing
Oh, and get rid of the Texas plate, it's embarrassing.

if you can tell me how to clean out the inside of my headlight i may consider that :]

 

[Auggie]

Nice truck - where'd you buy it and how much was it? I'd love to get a truck like that.

The "butter shifting" will come with practice.

 

[JM Aggie08]

Originally posted by: Auggie
Nice truck - where'd you buy it and how much was it? I'd love to get a truck like that.

The "butter shifting" will come with practice.

got it from a local ag teacher who kept it in immaculate condition.

$3200

 

[upsciLLion]

Originally posted by: ironwing
Oh, and get rid of the Texas plate, it's embarrassing.

What does that have to do with anything? Shut up.

 

[TheSlamma]

There is a good reason the pick-ups with the best tow ratings are auto's.

Bad move kiddo.

 

[MovingTarget]

Originally posted by: Auric

Originally posted by: BigJ

"I'm looking for a new car but it's gotta have a standard transmission in it."
"Oh a manual eh? Sure let me show you what I have."

That would be the worst Vaudeville routine evar!

Quick: What do you call a Vaudeville act that never occurred?

Null and Void.

.....anyway, yeah. A truck is really the best vehicle to learn a standard on. The clutches are a bit more heavy duty so they won't wear out as quickly. I had to learn on a worn out 10 old f150 (straight 6 - man I miss that engine) that had a clutch on its way out for years. Had to depress it nearly all the way to the floor. It shouldn't be too bad unless you have to deal with a hilly/mountainous area. Good luck and congrats.

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: Auric
Okay, go to a dealer selling a car with an automatic transmission as standard equipment and a manual as optional and then get into a drawn out "Who's on first" Abbott & Costello routine while trying to communicate that you want the manual while using the erroneous term standard.

Language is a communication tool. If intentionally used wrongishly then donut be surprisitated when misunderstanded.

/Seacrest out

Hey, dipsh*t, "standard" has been used to refer to a manual transmission longer than you've been alive. Now go back to knitting doilies or whatever it is that you usually do since it's very clear that you haven't got the remotest clue when it comes to automobiles.

ZV

 

[JM Aggie08]

Originally posted by: TheSlamma
There is a good reason the pick-ups with the best tow ratings are auto's.

Bad move kiddo.

...i drive to school, work, around town.

i don't see myself towing a trailor or boat anytime soon