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How long did it take you to learn stick?

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Old May 14, 2003 | 10:16 AM
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I learned after I bought my 01 LS 5-spd. took me about 30 mins.
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Old May 14, 2003 | 10:19 AM
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45 mins.

i learned manual transmission on a motorcycle at 9, i learned to drive a full size 5 speed truck at 12. When i was 16 i started driving the 4 speed ladder truck to job sites
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Old May 14, 2003 | 11:40 AM
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Originally posted by RB
thats the problem...she was a she. :chuckles:
I mean, perfect it. She won't drive anything else now. She says auto is boring.
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Old May 14, 2003 | 11:41 AM
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I learnt driving on a stick, but haven't driven one in a while so I am gonna have to get back into it because my new Accord is a 5spd.
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Old May 14, 2003 | 12:51 PM
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about 10 minutes
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Old May 14, 2003 | 12:53 PM
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Been driving stick since I was 13 or 14 but I learned real quick.....stolen truck...middle of intersection......fast learning neccessary
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Old May 14, 2003 | 12:55 PM
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took me 5 minutes to learn to drive it but it took a couple months to perfect it
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Old May 14, 2003 | 02:10 PM
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Originally posted by Duff Man
took me 5 minutes to learn to drive it but it took a couple months to perfect it
thats about my story too.
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Old May 14, 2003 | 02:30 PM
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i taught my friend ashley on my 02'..then traded it in the next day.
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Old May 14, 2003 | 04:04 PM
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few weeks to get really good and compleatly comforatable, but im still nothing great, im trying to learn some new techniques to to become better in twisties (different methods of downshifting and engine brakeing)
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