Driving alone is way better for learning than having a passenger. There's a million worries and distractions that come with a passenger.
Definitely practice the free-revving. You'll need that skill for good launching and rev-matched downshifts.
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i forgot the password so i made a new account
my friend uses this forum and since i am about to order my new car and it will be a 6 speed i thought i might come back on here.
nice to meet you all!
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i forgot the password so i made a new account
my friend uses this forum and since i am about to order my new car and it will be a 6 speed i thought i might come back on here.
nice to meet you all!
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Ficksetpotownrob wrote:willkommen zuruck!! i remember that name, something about a bird and a mazda truck...focus2013st wrote:hello i am semi new. i used to be on here a long time ago under the username maskeet
i forgot the password so i made a new account
my friend uses this forum and since i am about to order my new car and it will be a 6 speed i thought i might come back on here.
nice to meet you all!
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