My Volkswagen flashes a message when I put the key in the ignition; "Depress clutch to start"
So I tell it that the majority of Yanks don't know how to use it and it starts every time.
this post was submitted on 06 Mar 2025
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Lol that handbrake start is utterly useless if you live anywhere that's actually hilly all over.
You've got to learn the proper clutchwork from the very start or you'll be taking years on every hill.
Unless you're starting from a cold start on a hill without ABS, I guess it could a safety precaution.
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I actually like the volume knob shifter. The buttons ones I can live without.
So glad I change gears to walk up hill
i like automatics for easier to crank the driveshaft
• Wanted to Start on a Steep Hill? We had a Tool for that: it was Called "Flooring the Gas while letting go off the Clutch"
IT AIN'T NO GOOD MORNIN' WITHOUT THE SMELL OF NICELY BURNED CLUTCH
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The driving school I went to would fail people that used the "handbrake start" on a hill.
And also fail people that tried to drive backwards by looking back instead of using the mirrors.
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But what about semi auto/manual transmission like DCT (dual clutch transmission) or sequential transmission ?
I used to drive stick in one of the most dense cities and worst traffic on the planet. My left calf muscle is noticeably larger than my right. Manual is enjoyable and freeing, but at this point I prefer an automatic in urban areas with heavy traffic. The volume knob shifter is still weird though.
I live in a city famous for it's bad traffic, but prefer driving a manual anyway (when driving a car, at least -- actual first place goes to riding my bicycle).
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What about those of us who use our triptronic transmission? I manually shift down constantly to take advantage of engine braking to make my brakes last longer. I used to ride a motorcycle so it made sense to me. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manumatic
All hail the Unimog!
you aren't supposed to show people what the control panel to the mcflurry machine looks like
"How many hydraulic levers you need?"
"All of them"
"How many hydraulic-driven pieces of equipment does your rig have?"
"Mind your own business"
Biblically accurate transmission
I will continue to steadfastly drive only with my disease transmission
You guys do realize this is supposed to be a parody of boomer bullshit arguments right?
They don't, and that's the way I like 'em!
Yeah but I love my manual tbh
Oh good I got here before the lemmy fuck cars brigade showed up
Hi, !fuckcars mod here. I absolutely love my manual transmissions and unironically fully endorse this meme.
I think you might be surprised at just how much crossover there is between car enthusiasts and people who hate car dependency. Cars ought to be like horses: they should be available for enthusiasts to play with, but it should be wholly unnecessary and considered kinda ridiculous to use them as routine transportation, especially in cities.
Frankly, I would prefer it if all transmissions were manual, as it would help encourage people who see driving as a chore to use other transportation modes instead.
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LET'S FUCKING TAKE THE BUS
Seriously the funniest thing talking to immigrants in the US is them reminiscing about being able to buy high quality produce, food, tools, clothing, gifts, books, etc by walking down the street or taking a bike a few blocks away. Also people daily taking vans, busses, and trains to get to work or school.
Meanwhile our transport setup is so bad, people have successfully marketed ship to your house meal prep boxes which is actually such an insane first world problem when you think about it.
The perfect transmission UI was the Teletouch on the Ford Edsel. And if anyone tries to argue I'll say "nuh uh," run away, and cry.
Agreed
i miss my stick
There must be a trans joke in here somewhere.
don't eat the crab dip!
Happens at higher age