I doubt you've done any damage yet bro, but you soon will. [img]/w3timages/icons/frown.gif[/img]Learn on something else and save your G. Maybe a friend with a stick, or even go get some lessons on a stick.[img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]

<font color=green>GSM</font color=green>

 

Not realy a bad idea and you will not necessarily damage anything. Since you are just learning and not reving and popping the clutch, race shifting and such, you should be OK.
As long as you are not grinding gears and forgetting to push the clutch in, there should not be any long term issues.
Just a rule of thumb, "Remember to stop or change Gears you have to push the clutch IN"[img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]
Good luck.
BTW, the best cars to learn how to drive stick are HONDAS.[img]/w3timages/icons/wink.gif[/img]

 

You'll wear some parts out faster, but that's not a big deal. Just remember, when you're first learning, it's better to spin the tires a little than to stall the engine. You might need a clutch job in the first 6-12 months or so. I'm not sure how much that costs on these cars, might want to find out in advance -- probably at least $500, as that's how much it cost on the 86 Accord I learned stick on.

2003.5 G35 Sedan Desert Platinum/Graphite Premium/Sport/Aero/Nav/Winter

 

BMW's are also great to learn on,

Just remember to press the clutch in ALL THE WAY in whenever you shift...

Also, be prepared to buy a new clutch pad as yours will probably wear-out pretty quick....after about 30,000 to 50,000 miles because of a new stick driver...that shouldnt cost more $500 installed.

You know how a brake-pad wears out? Well the clutch is the same way, so all you have to do is replace the friction material (most of the time)
On this car it should be relatively cheap like $200 maybe but a good thing is to save for $500 JUST in case as i mentiioned earlier

<font color=green>-Rambo</font color=green>
G35c 6MT DG/Willow

 

It's accomplished by trying to change gears without fully depressing the clutch, or by not pushing the stick all the way into position for the next gear before releasing the clutch. It's a horrible sound, and you'll know instantly if you've done it.

To avoid it, just make sure your left foot is all the way down before your right hand wiggles the stick. This shouldn't be your biggest concern. Generally, getting the car moving from a stop, and doing the 1-2 shift are the tough parts.

2003.5 G35 Sedan Desert Platinum/Graphite Premium/Sport/Aero/Nav/Winter

 

I ordered my coupe and then learned to drive a manual. Took 3 hours of lessons and then rented a manual for a month - not easy to find one..... Still not the smoothest shifter but not bad. I certainly am not the quickest at shifting but am slowly improving... I find I kind of jerk a bit between gears... I've seen references to rpm matching but don't know quite what is meant. How does one start in first a little quicker and smoother from a stop?

 

Learn online! I have an AT, but the way I learned stick was:

read the tutorials online, got myself in a stick car, applied what i learned and there I was driving stick. I wanted a manual coupe but I was put into a situation where If I get an auto, my dad pays half the payments (I'm only 19) If I would have gotten the manual, I would have to pay full, so I guess you can understand where I'm coming from heh.




-Blk/Blk G35c

 

man i went throug the same thing....Mine was my first stick and it was fun learning how to drive it...

 

Avoid driving up hills where there is 'any' chance that you'll have to stop. If you do, you'll be flagging someone else down to get your car moving. Trust me on this !! ...dean

Seattle 'Eastside' area
'R' Order - IP/Graphite 6MT Coupe; Prem., Nav. & XM [img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]

 

that s a good idea but you will forget everything u have read online as soon as u start ur engine.

dont worry about it.. u just have to go through every new stick drivers had been through...

 

Avoid driving up hills where there is 'any' chance that you'll have to stop. If you do, you'll be flagging someone else down to get your car moving. Trust me on this !! ...dean

That's why manuals have handbrakes. Left foot on the clutch, right foot on the gas, right hand on the brake. Give it gas, let off the clutch, and when you feel the car start to pull forward, let off the handbrake.

It does take some practice. [img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]

2003.5 G35 Sedan Desert Platinum/Graphite Premium/Sport/Aero/Nav/Winter