Can you drive a vehicle with a manual (stick shift) transmission?

[HereWeGoAgain]

My Hemi Jeep has the same type of system.
Plenty of towing ability, but getting high on miles.
Actually been starting to look at lower mileage used Tundras as my next towing vehicle.

Mines set up for 12K pounds towing.
Which is as high as you can get with a Tundra.
I can pull the 20ft camper and you dont even know it's there even with three full 40 gallon tanks.

 

[dblack]

It's a disappearing skill these days it seems.

Hell's yes. And with modern transmissions, I can do it without using the clutch.

That's right, I'm that good.

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

It's a disappearing skill these days it seems.

Only in America

 

[Stormy Daniels]

It's a disappearing skill these days it seems.

Of course. Working the stick is the only way to live a fulfilling Christian life.

 

[miketx]

Yes.

 

[deannalw]

I sure can.

But it can get exciting at times.

I get really animated if I have to stop on a big hill.

 

[Grumblenuts]

If offered at all, standard shift is now treated as an option one must pay extra for. Go figure.

 

[BothWings]

No problem. Anytime.
I miss it actually....

 

[Oddball]

yes, 13 speed eaton fuller roadrangers , and twin stick Bmacs....~S~

Floating the gears all the way....Oh yeah.

 

[bodecea]

It's a disappearing skill these days it seems.

Yes.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

The only drawback of a manual is offroading in sketchy terrain.
Getting to the throttle from the brake on dangerous inclines can get pretty hairy.
I solved the issue with a hand throttle on the shifter. You could only use about a third of the throttle but that was more than enough to get you going on steep inclines.
Used a simple mountain bike brake lever and machined a sleeve to get the proper diameter for it to clamp on.
Then ran a two seater bicycle brake cable through the fire wall to the throttle.
I was going to make a two inch diameter pulley so I could get full throttle out of it but decided it wasnt necessary after testing.
I looked at handicapped controls for cars but they were extremely proud of the stuff.

 

[sparky]

Floating the gears all the way....Oh yeah.

It was like the first thing we learned Odd one......~S~

 

[Missourian]

How to Shift an 18 Speed Transmission Like a Pro

Video & instructional guide to shifting an 18 speed transmission, by a 39 year truck driver. Tips & tricks to help with the learning process of shifting.

www.smart-trucking.com

 

[Tumblin Tumbleweed]

It's a disappearing skill these days it seems.

Hell yes. The first car I drove was an Opel GT with a 4-speed. At 13. Since then driven some hundreds of manuals since, including heavy trucks (CDL), forklifts and a few supercars.

 

[Tumblin Tumbleweed]

Of course. Working the stick is the only way to live a fulfilling Christian life.

This is serious business. You shut your whore mouth.

 

[Tumblin Tumbleweed]

If offered at all, standard shift is now treated as an option one must pay extra for. Go figure.

No. It's worse than that. Most have stopped offering it altogether.

 

[Oddball]

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How to Shift an 18 Speed Transmission Like a Pro

Video & instructional guide to shifting an 18 speed transmission, by a 39 year truck driver. Tips & tricks to help with the learning process of shifting.

www.smart-trucking.com

Dump the clutch in granny and hit your revvs the rest of the way.

 

[The Duke]

It's a disappearing skill these days it seems.

I reckon you can. That's what they're made for, right?

 

[The Duke]

 

[buttercup]

Yep, it's what I learned to drive on, and my first few cars were stick. But it's been a while and my current car is an automatic.