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stefani02
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Post by stefani02 »

Hello everyone!

I bought my first car this weekend-
a 2002 Hyundai Accent GSi.


Learning standard is frustrating but I'm determined to get there!
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Post by Warner »

Hello! Welcome to the site, Stefani. Everyone here is friendly, if you haven't already seen, so ask any question that's on your mind.

BTW, let's see your car :) .
stefani02
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Post by stefani02 »

I was trying to upload a picture as an avatar but they're all too big and I'm too lazy :P


but heres one in the interim!

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Post by black94boost »

Welcome! Mhmm, the hatchback one. Me likey.

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six
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Post by six »

Welcome to standardshift, Stefani :)
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Post by PureLife »

welcome. nice car; a guy here in town has a turbo one; i like them.
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Welcome to the site! Great choice in vehicle - Hyundai is fast becoming an established and reputable brand worldwide. :)
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welcome :D
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stefani02
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Post by stefani02 »

Thanks for the warm welcomes!

I look forward to actually being able to drive my car! haha, I've only been out in it twice! (Just bought it on Sunday!)
I think I'm doing okay- starting is rough and man, oh man, I HATE hills! haha.
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Re: Hello!

Post by Paolo300zx »

stefani02 wrote:Hello everyone!

I bought my first car this weekend-
a 2002 Hyundai Accent GSi.


Learning standard is frustrating but I'm determined to get there!

:shock: oh snapz! where in vancouver do you live? Representin da north west sidE!
stefani02
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Post by stefani02 »

im actually in the valley, just say vancouver because more people know where that is!!
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Post by Paolo300zx »

:D :D :D we gots a local SSer now! :lol:
stefani02
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Post by stefani02 »

hahah and chances are i'll be around here for a loooong time until I get the stick down.
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Post by Paolo300zx »

well what aspect seems to be giving you the most trouble?
stefani02
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Post by stefani02 »

Probably at this point its just getting starts smooth and without stalling. I've yet to find the off clutch/ on gas balance.

Once I get that down, I'll need to master hills.
Actually, I should work on hills preeetty quick, because I live on one so most of my starts will be from a hill. I can avoid them for awhile by taking alternate routes, but I'll need to learn soon. Gross. My dads going to show me the ebrake trick soon... I think he wants me to learn the hard way first.

Sometimes I think he's more excited to get me driving the car than I am!
2002 Hyundai Accent GSi
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