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- Mon Mar 15, 2021 12:18 pm
- Forum: Manuals in the News
- Topic: If You Want To Learn To Drive Stick, Just Learn How To Ride A Motorcycle
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2982
If You Want To Learn To Drive Stick, Just Learn How To Ride A Motorcycle
"But if you’re new to the joys of clutch/throttle coordination, the classes will not only induct you into the happy lot who reside within the Venn diagram of motorcycle and car enthusiasts, but it will also get you two-thirds of the way to learning how to drive stick in a car. " https://ja...
- Mon Mar 08, 2021 1:38 pm
- Forum: Comments and Suggestions about Standardshift
- Topic: Long time, no post...
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2706
Long time, no post...
Greetings Standardshifters! One year in to these strange times, and way overdue for an update. Went ahead and updated to the latest forum software, and fixed a DB bug in the process from the last update a couple of years ago; who says procrastination doesn't pay off? 8) I am actively seeking a custo...
- Tue Feb 11, 2020 9:00 am
- Forum: Manuals in the News
- Topic: Electric cars outsold the manual transmission for the first time in 2019
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8338
Electric cars outsold the manual transmission for the first time in 2019
https://autos.yahoo.com/electric-cars-outsold-manual-transmission-143000648.html The manual transmission's long, harrowing demise continued in 2019. For the first time, the number of electric cars sold new in America was higher than the number of vehicles delivered with three pedals and a clutch di...
- Mon Aug 20, 2018 5:09 pm
- Forum: Manuals in the News
- Topic: No more manuals left in Audi's U.S. lineup
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7307
No more manuals left in Audi's U.S. lineup
"The manual transmission has been dying a slow death, gradually replaced by automatic and dual-clutch gearboxes. And the latest blow comes from Audi."
https://www.carscoops.com/2018/08/audis ... us-lineup/
Well, there goes Audi. What will 2020 bring?
https://www.carscoops.com/2018/08/audis ... us-lineup/
Well, there goes Audi. What will 2020 bring?
- Mon Aug 20, 2018 5:05 pm
- Forum: Tranny Talk
- Topic: Manuals you'll miss in 2019...
- Replies: 89
- Views: 31931
Re: Manuals you'll miss in 2019...
Looks like Audi is dropping all manuals in 2019 for the US market.
- Thu Aug 16, 2018 8:18 am
- Forum: New Member Introductions
- Topic: Welcome to Standardshift!
- Replies: 516
- Views: 129771
Re: Welcome to Standardshift!
Welcome back!
- Thu Aug 09, 2018 5:34 pm
- Forum: Manuals in the News
- Topic: Driving a stick isn't dead
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8981
Driving a stick isn't dead
Like waltzing, doing it well brings a feeling of grace and accomplishment that few feats match. Also like waltzing, fluency requires regular practice. Classic car insurance company teaches HS students how to drive manual...with classic cars. What a way to learn! https://www.freep.com/story/money/ca...
- Tue Aug 07, 2018 8:14 am
- Forum: Tranny Talk
- Topic: Manuals you'll miss in 2019...
- Replies: 89
- Views: 31931
Manuals you'll miss in 2019...
Started getting a list together of 2019 cars and trucks that come with a manuals. I'm sad to see the Subaru Forester lose the manual. While not the best, it was rather unique and the last of the compact CUVs that offered a manual. Somewhat surprised it lasted through 2018. The closest you'll be able...
- Mon Aug 06, 2018 4:36 pm
- Forum: Comments and Suggestions about Standardshift
- Topic: SSL and some anti-spam tweaks
- Replies: 0
- Views: 7563
SSL and some anti-spam tweaks
May have noticed, but we are sporting https now on the forum, as well as some tweaks to registration so we can start getting some new blood in here, and not just spammers. Will be continued downtime here and there as we tweak settings/make updates.
- Mon Aug 06, 2018 11:06 am
- Forum: Manuals in the News
- Topic: How to Operate a Manual Transmission 101 Video
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6326
- Sat Jul 28, 2018 2:18 pm
- Forum: Rants and Raves
- Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
- Replies: 55905
- Views: 3275313
Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
It has indeed received a long overdue update. You'll be seeing some more over the course of the summer.
- Fri Jul 27, 2018 10:21 pm
- Forum: Manuals in the News
- Topic: BMW M Committed to Manual Transmissions—for Now
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4295
BMW M Committed to Manual Transmissions—for Now
"Now, being an engineer, I would say from a rational standpoint that even though the manual gearbox is lighter than an automated gearbox, it uses more fuel and is slower, so it doesn’t really make sense . . . But from the emotional standpoint, a lot of customers say, ‘I don’t care, I want to ha...
- Fri Jul 27, 2018 9:16 pm
- Forum: Comments and Suggestions about Standardshift
- Topic: Time for an Update
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3902
Re: Time for an Update
Okay, forum software updated...I think.
- Fri Dec 22, 2017 11:09 am
- Forum: Comments and Suggestions about Standardshift
- Topic: Time for an Update
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3902
Time for an Update
Been quiet for some time. Having kids does that to your free time. :mrgreen: Quarter One 2018 will bring forum software updates along with a revised theme and some new blood to the forums. Also will be clearing out some of the outdated additional pages on the site. More details forthcoming as we nai...
- Mon May 16, 2016 9:58 am
- Forum: Manuals in the News
- Topic: Teens learn to drive stick on classic cars
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8064
Teens learn to drive stick on classic cars
Great video and story on Hagerty Insurance's Driving Experience. Teens get to drive classic cars with manuals. "Maybe they’re a little bit jerky trying to learn how to drive a car with a standard transmission. By the end of the classroom, they are pros" http://www.11alive.com/news/local/te...