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by revsin
Sun Jul 31, 2016 9:30 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Downshift computer
Replies: 18
Views: 6961

Re: Downshift computer

Rope-Pusher wrote:VW Beetle had this ages ago....or at least the original version of this.
That is too cool, I love this sorta thing.
by revsin
Sat Jul 30, 2016 10:23 am
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Downshift computer
Replies: 18
Views: 6961

Re: Downshift computer

I did not word my idea as clearly as I had hoped, but rev-matching computer is really what I was trying to articulate. Could use some hall effect sensors to determine what gear you're in. If I use a TFT display then I could easily display the desired RPM for each gear all at once as a float value. M...
by revsin
Fri Jul 29, 2016 11:12 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Frustration and stress and this isn't even a marriage issue
Replies: 13
Views: 6428

Re: Frustration and stress and this isn't even a marriage issue

Overall, I'd say just give it some time and don't be discouraged no matter what happens really. I'm only starting on year 2 for myself and I'm still far from perfect. It was definitely a process for me and in the beginning I even felt discouraged from driving at points because I didn't feel like I ...
by revsin
Fri Jul 29, 2016 10:03 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Downshift computer
Replies: 18
Views: 6961

Re: Downshift computer

I will not agrue that the act isn't beyond a simple human like myself, but I love an excuse to play with nuts, bolts, volts, bits and bytes. So the fact that it's not needed is not reason enough for me not to want to do it anyways! I love these two quotes: "Sometimes reasonable men must do unre...
by revsin
Fri Jul 29, 2016 9:16 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Downshift computer
Replies: 18
Views: 6961

Downshift computer

I apologize in advance for the nerdy nature of this post but I've got autism and this is what makes me excited. I'm new to driving a manual car and as we've all been there, gotta downshift. You've got enough going on between your two hands and feet that doing the simple math is your brain's last str...
by revsin
Fri Jul 29, 2016 7:57 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Frustration and stress and this isn't even a marriage issue
Replies: 13
Views: 6428

Re: Frustration and stress and this isn't even a marriage issue

Well after reading all the helpful comments today while at work, started off for my journey home aided with a new sense of confidence I didn't have this morning. Hit some heavy stop and go traffic in the hillier part of town thanks to an accident. Every shift was perfect and smooth, downshift or two...
by revsin
Fri Jul 29, 2016 2:10 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Frustration and stress and this isn't even a marriage issue
Replies: 13
Views: 6428

Re: Frustration and stress and this isn't even a marriage issue

Hey man- welcome here. I'm going to try and weigh in on a few things and such. First, I've never experienced your car first hand in manual form but I know the 2nd generation of the TC (I think yours is 2nd gen?) is regarded one of the best and most user friendly cars to learn stick on by some of th...
by revsin
Fri Jul 29, 2016 10:45 am
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Frustration and stress and this isn't even a marriage issue
Replies: 13
Views: 6428

Re: Frustration and stress and this isn't even a marriage issue

Welcome to the board. I definitely feel your pain. My first manual was the very same way, touchy and inconsistent. You've been practicing all the right things and doing what most here would suggest; it just takes time and patience. Have you looked for a vehicle specific forum to see if there are ot...
by revsin
Fri Jul 29, 2016 9:16 am
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Frustration and stress and this isn't even a marriage issue
Replies: 13
Views: 6428

Frustration and stress and this isn't even a marriage issue

I bought a 2013 Scion TC about a month ago and it is my first manual car, a little present to myself for turning 40. I've been riding motorcycles for many years so I figured it'd be easy for me to adopt. Hasn't been the case. My launches into first gear are giving me the most grief. The drive by wir...