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| yoshiki2 | Jun 16 2010, 08:33 PM Post #1 |
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Hi guys.. Am 23.. student/construction worker.. coming from a 2006 maxima to a 99 metro.. (mi maxima got a transmission problem... 3k to fix it.. ) way cheaper to get a metro.. so far I like it.. still learning to Drive stick shift, though... any tips I can get? thx BTW this car is gas saver.. It;s so cool |
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| Memphis metro | Jun 16 2010, 09:05 PM Post #2 |
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I am definately not a nissan fan! Tips? Dont rear end noone! Student and construction worker, you got your hands full looks like. Did you check around the junkyards for a used transmission for your maxima? |
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| Jittney | Jun 16 2010, 09:29 PM Post #3 |
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Welcome to the forum, yoshiki2. When I think of construction worker vehicles, I think of trucks. Takes guts to drive a metro to a construction site! Driving tips? If you want the transmission in this car to last, upshift gently and don't downshift to slow down. Use your brakes for that. |
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| yoshiki2 | Jun 16 2010, 09:34 PM Post #4 |
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lol.. This is my 4th year in america.. am studying to be a construction manager.. so It's better is I stick working in construction... mine is a 4 doors sedan... and well.. time ago I used to take a maxima to a jobsite.. it was even worst..
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| bogs | Jun 16 2010, 09:44 PM Post #5 |
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Duct tape heals all wounds
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Tips for driving a standard to add to what Jittney already put in, make your shifts smoothly (don't try to powershift as fast as you can) and don't ride the clutch, meaning your either in gear with the clutch all the way out, or clutch all the way in, but not letting it out reallll slow like. |
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| Horn | Jun 16 2010, 09:54 PM Post #6 |
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push the clutch in when you shift. hahaha. im sure you know that already......but in reality just drive it around when you get time. the more you drive the more you will get use to it. and atleast you got a stick, not a fan at all of the automatic metros. if you have any problems with anything on your car we are more then happy to help. |
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| Bad Bent | Jun 17 2010, 12:18 AM Post #7 |
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IMHO, usually the worst is getting started and stalling. I still keep the image of two spinning plates when I think about the clutch. For me it's either 'clutch in' (press down) or 'clutch out' (released). No half way (riding the clutch). You should practice being steady, have even foot speed. And don't hold the 'clutch in' very long, 3-4 seconds max. Don't drive with your hand on the stick shift either. If you have to, rest your hand on the emergency brake but it should be on the steering wheel. Emergency stops could be with both feet, one on the brake, one on the clutch to keep the engine from stalling.If you have any trouble just 'clutch in' and slip the shift lever into "neutral" ('clutch out' and think for a second) then 'clutch in' and shift to a next higher gear. The engine won't go into high rpms and possible damage. Now you can get back into your rhythm. I will use the emergency brake on a hill. Put it in gear, release the e-brake and clutch at the same time you add throttle. It's an acquired skill.
Edited by Bad Bent, Jun 17 2010, 12:23 AM.
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| Johnny Mullet | Jun 17 2010, 06:33 AM Post #8 |
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Fear the Mullet
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Glad you could join us! |
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| Memphis metro | Jun 17 2010, 02:04 PM Post #9 |
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Was looking around the list today and seen this and thought about you, http://memphis.craigslist.org/cto/1797010245.html |
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| Murf 59 | Jun 18 2010, 12:41 AM Post #10 |
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Welcome to the forum |
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| yoshiki2 | Jun 19 2010, 06:38 AM Post #11 |
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thx guys.. already practicing with the car.. replaced camshaft.. transmission.. and changed my speedometer for one with tachometer.. car is shaking when I go over 65.. i guess it needs an alignment.. another thing is that when i was with friends in my car it took my baby a while to speed it up (in a hill).. so am wondering if its safe to drive with more people in my car... |
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| Memphis metro | Jun 19 2010, 07:32 AM Post #12 |
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Car shaking, I would suspect tires, out of round, out of balance. |
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| metroschultz | Jun 19 2010, 08:38 AM Post #13 |
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Please just call me; "Schultz"
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Welcome to America! Greetings an Salutations. |
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Emergency stops could be with both feet, one on the brake, one on the clutch to keep the engine from stalling.

9:34 AM Jul 11