hey guys I'll be getting a new car for a max of $25k within a year and most probably it'll be an RSX Type-S

now, the thing is I have a 91 Integra right now but it's automatic, and I've always driven automatic. But I've been wanting to have manual for all of it's benefits, so I got my friend to let me drive his 96 Integra.

the hardest part is starting out from rest, balancing the clutch, am I right? The rest is smooth sailing. But one thing I'm not sure I can stand is how far down you have to press the clutch.

Has anyone here driven a new Type-S and a 96 Integra? Please tell me the clutch doesn't go that far down in a Type-S, thanks... oh and is manual recommended?

 

1) the type-s ONLY comes in manual. 6 speed, to be exact
2) the clutch should be completely engaged when doing any sort of shifting. that is, all the way down.
3) you're not going to be a pro in one day. dont get frustrated, just be patient

take your time.. maybe find a rental car to practice on first.

 

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haha good luck, every company ive seen had only auto's.

it took me a couple tries to get manual.

what i end up doing is giving it gass then easing the clutch out (unless im on a hill), most every different car the clutch engages at a different point, get the type S and just practice driving before you hit the streets.

i stalled in a busy intersection and i was so embarrased and sad

 

manual is fun. i recommend a manual because, IMHO you have more control of the car.

 

automatic = the car is driving you
manual = you are driving the car

i seriously couldn't do it any other way.

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haha good luck, every company ive seen had only auto's.

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yeah, it's true. but i think it depends on where you are in the country. like, i PA for instance, i've rented manual cars before.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by acurate &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">1) the type-s ONLY comes in manual. 6 speed, to be exact
2) the clutch should be completely engaged when doing any sort of shifting. that is, all the way down.
3) you're not going to be a pro in one day. dont get frustrated, just be patient

take your time.. maybe find a rental car to practice on first.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Good advice/info
Just keep practicing, and slowly you will become more comfortable at manual. It just takes a bit of time.

 

My first manual car was the rsx type s, and although it can be quite frustrating at first, once you get the hang of it you'll love it. It takes a couple of days worth of driving before you get comfortable enough to drive it like nothing. You'll get it.

 

I can tell you this.....I used to drive a manual civic with a B16....I had it for a while and was thinking about getting an RSX Type S....when I drove the car....for some reason for like 20 times, I mean like really 20 times, I died before I got out of the parking lot. The clutch did feel deep and it seemed like I only let go about an inch after pressing the clutch all the way down the car already died. I just couldnt feel it. Was it just me or was it the car? Or are all the RSX'x like that? Eventually I did get the hang of it....oh yeah....after driving manual for a while you'll learn to love and hate it. But what really sucks is just driving an auto.....knowing you should be driving a manual because you miss it....like me......broken down 94 Auto Integra RS.

 

Just keep working at it and you won't be disappointed. The only way to get good with a manual transmission is to drive and drive and drive and drive some more. You get a feel for it and eventually you'll be rev-matching every shift. It takes time but the frustration pays off.

One thing I'll say is that Honda makes amazing manual transmissions...best I've driven. After I test drove the Accord that I recently bought I would get back in my Volvo and I couldn't believe the difference. I didn't even realize how spongy, notchy, and generally messed up that drivetrain was until I drove the Honda. Once you get used to it you will never want to give it up. As long as I have a left foot I will never buy an automatic car.

 

when u change from an automatic to a manual transmission, the clutch will definitely feel awkward, but like everyone has said, keep driving and depressing the clutch will feel the same as the gas good luck

 

alright thanks a lot guys, I feel better about it now

 

i have driven both cars. my previous 90 integra and my friends 04 rsx s. my integra is a lot easier to drive becuz u can release the clutch about 40% and it still wont die out. however ive driven my friends rsx s and a lil release on the clutch i died out. so wen i drive his rsx s i have to rub a lil higher everytime. but neways u will get use to it, so no biggie. good luck and keep on practicing. i remember my first time i was learning how to drive stick...i thought i will never learn it. however i kept practicing and was going all over the place within 2 days.

 

go buy a shitty 500 dollar car with a manual tranny and learn to shift in it. if the tranny holds up after your done, you can sell it to someone else. i learned to drive stick working at a car dealership in MS, test driving an eclipse i was supposedly going to buy. ha ha ha. afterwords i told the dealer i wanted something in a different color. somehow he didnt seem surprised

 

manual does let you feel more in control. youd be amazed how fast you are going sometimes until you look at the speedomter.

as far as the 05 dc5, you can't go wrong. and yes all type-s comes in manual. driving on a stock clutch isn't that hard unless you bump it up.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GeVz2kX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hey guys I'll be getting a new car for a max of $25k within a year and most probably it'll be an RSX Type-S

now, the thing is I have a 91 Integra right now but it's automatic, and I've always driven automatic. But I've been wanting to have manual for all of it's benefits, so I got my friend to let me drive his 96 Integra.

the hardest part is starting out from rest, balancing the clutch, am I right? The rest is smooth sailing. But one thing I'm not sure I can stand is how far down you have to press the clutch.

Has anyone here driven a new Type-S and a 96 Integra? Please tell me the clutch doesn't go that far down in a Type-S, thanks... oh and is manual recommended?</TD></TR></TABLE>

car and driver has complained about starting out with the integra clutches since the first gen integra and only until the brand new 300 hp awd TL or whatever have they stopped complaining about it.

It really isn't a hard task to accomplish. just dont let off the clutch too fast and dont press the gas pedal too hard. the clutch will go all the way down to the floor and it is recommended to press it down that far that way your clutch will last as long as possible.

you really have nothing to worry about. just go to the dealership or wherever you are buying your RSX-S and take it out on a test drive. i drove my first clutch in a car lot. It was a 95 civic Si at Lynnwood honda. I was there with an old friend who made fun of me for using too much gas. haha memories..