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wildcatz
Dodge Dakota
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4/19/2003
01:22:24
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 Subject: I suck at driving a manual....
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I got smoked by a 99 Chevy Caviler.. 4 cylinder automatic... i have a 3.9L v6 dakota. I blame it purely on my lack of skill on driving a manual, my start was horrid, i cant start quickly.. what are some tips?
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valiant440
Dodge Dakota
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4/19/2003
06:37:49
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If you don't have a tach, get one. Find the clutch pedel position where the cultch just starts to engage, start just below that position. Start at idle ,then increase starting rpm until you have initial wheel spin, then lower the start rpm. Try coordinating gas and clutch so you had full clutch and full gas in about 2 seconds. As you practice it will become a relex. I assume you are using 4wd-high.
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wildcatz
Dodge Dakota
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4/19/2003
12:19:06
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I have a tach and i dont have 4wd.. its rear wheel drive, so if i rev it to high, the tires spin
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Greg555
Dodge Dakota
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4/19/2003
13:52:44
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wildcatz...where are you located i can come teach
you how to drive it.
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Jon
Dodge Dakota
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4/19/2003
22:55:03
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It takes time and practice. How long have you been driving a manual? I like to launch at about 3000 rpm, i fully let off the clutch at 3000 rpm then quickly give it gas. If you coordinate it just right the tires will chirp and you will take off. If i get on the gas to quick i smoke the tires and the truck doesn't move. I let up on the gas a bit shifting into second otherwise i smoke the tires and the truck wants to do donuts, i powershift through the rest of the gears. When you shift and push the clutch in and out you want to be nice and smooth, of you slam it around you will just mess up the truck.
-Jon
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wildcatz
Dodge Dakota
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4/20/2003
00:02:57
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ive been driving a manual for like a month
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justa4x2
Dodge Dakota
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4/20/2003
12:42:51
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was it a z-24 because my friend leased one with the auto (2000 model though), and it kept with me till i gave up. i got him off the start, but when i hit 3rd he gained alot of ground.
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Andy
Dodge Dakota
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4/20/2003
16:31:19
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My suggestion is to find the steepest hill you can find and practice starting the truck on that hill. Yes you will burn the clutch several times before you learn how to start the truck, but i can tell you for certain that you will be able to launch the truck hard on the flat and wont worry when senior jack ass stops 2" from your bumper on a hill.
Good Luck
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