Funky_Finny
Banned
+456|6603|Carnoustie, Scotland
I was on an old deserted road, and I asked my brother if I could have a shot, to which he replied "wtf, why not."
So we changed seats, and I jumped behind the wheel. Turned the key, and grinned a big stupid mad grin as the 2 litre burst into life. A bit big to start on I thought though. John told me to dip the clutch, select first, and bring it up slowly, and to balance the revs. So I brought up the clutch, way too fast, and stalled. Then lol'd. Then facewheel'd and hit the horn >.<. Second time I brought it up slower, but too slow, and was at 4k revs before the clutch came to the biting point, and wheelspun, which was fun . But damn the accelerator is so sensitive, and soon it was time to change to second, so I just put the clutch in and John did it for me, as this was my first time. Into third I did myself, at about 35. Christ, speed climbs quickly when you're behind the wheel, and before I knew it I was changing into fourth at 50mph. Then John said right bring us to a stop so I dipped the clutch and slowly eased on the brake, and came to a halt. Then I started shaking from the adrenalin.

Nothing like it, driving. Can't wait for my next 'lesson'. Those were some of the best 40 seconds of my life
^*AlphA*^
F*ckers
+3,135|7209|The Hague, Netherlands

Funky_Finny wrote:

I was on an old deserted road, and I asked my brother if I could have a shot, to which he replied "wtf, why not."
So we changed seats, and I jumped behind the wheel. Turned the key, and grinned a big stupid mad grin as the 2 litre burst into life. A bit big to start on I thought though. John told me to dip the clutch, select first, and bring it up slowly, and to balance the revs. So I brought up the clutch, way too fast, and stalled. Then lol'd. Then facewheel'd and hit the horn >.<. Second time I brought it up slower, but too slow, and was at 4k revs before the clutch came to the biting point, and wheelspun, which was fun . But damn the accelerator is so sensitive, and soon it was time to change to second, so I just put the clutch in and John did it for me, as this was my first time. Into third I did myself, at about 35. Christ, speed climbs quickly when you're behind the wheel, and before I knew it I was changing into fourth at 50mph. Then John said right bring us to a stop so I dipped the clutch and slowly eased on the brake, and came to a halt. Then I started shaking from the adrenalin.

Nothing like it, driving. Can't wait for my next 'lesson'. Those were some of the best 40 seconds of my life
specially fun when you're new to the clutch and 60 (+-) cars are behind you on a crowded intersection, always fun.
https://bf3s.com/sigs/36eac2cb6af70a43508fd8d1c93d3201f4e23435.png
kptk92
u
+972|6879|tc_london
this is relevant to my interests
Snake
Missing, Presumed Dead
+1,046|7037|England

^*AlphA*^ wrote:

Funky_Finny wrote:

I was on an old deserted road, and I asked my brother if I could have a shot, to which he replied "wtf, why not."
So we changed seats, and I jumped behind the wheel. Turned the key, and grinned a big stupid mad grin as the 2 litre burst into life. A bit big to start on I thought though. John told me to dip the clutch, select first, and bring it up slowly, and to balance the revs. So I brought up the clutch, way too fast, and stalled. Then lol'd. Then facewheel'd and hit the horn >.<. Second time I brought it up slower, but too slow, and was at 4k revs before the clutch came to the biting point, and wheelspun, which was fun . But damn the accelerator is so sensitive, and soon it was time to change to second, so I just put the clutch in and John did it for me, as this was my first time. Into third I did myself, at about 35. Christ, speed climbs quickly when you're behind the wheel, and before I knew it I was changing into fourth at 50mph. Then John said right bring us to a stop so I dipped the clutch and slowly eased on the brake, and came to a halt. Then I started shaking from the adrenalin.

Nothing like it, driving. Can't wait for my next 'lesson'. Those were some of the best 40 seconds of my life
specially fun when you're new to the clutch and 60 (+-) cars are behind you on a crowded intersection, always fun.
I did that 3 times in a row at a set of lights. 4th go I got it right, with a huge shake of the head by the driver behind me
Stalling sucks. Learnt from it though...I always put my foot down now Only stalled once since passing my test 4 years ago.
FatherTed
xD
+3,936|6971|so randum
what car was it?

I drove my mates focus ST once around a huge car park, that was a giggle
Small hourglass island
Always raining and foggy
Use an umbrella
r'Eeee
That's how I roll, BITCH!
+311|6919

Try driving on a step hill. OMFG, you will see yourself at the bottom after few tries.
Toilet Sex
one love, one pig
+1,775|7043

LOL I always stalled. Most times was five, I wanted to get out of the car and throw myself into on coming traffic
Funky_Finny
Banned
+456|6603|Carnoustie, Scotland

FatherTed wrote:

what car was it?

I drove my mates focus ST once around a huge car park, that was a giggle
Mazda 3 Sport, '06.

Did better than my brother, who stalled 5 times before he got moving on his first shot And equaled John when he wheelspun the car his driving instructor had. Rofl >.<
kylef
Gone
+1,352|6964|N. Ireland
Driving with a clutch is fun. My brother's Clio has a really heavy clutch, then it goes really soft - it's really hard to get it just right - and practicing for the first time ever was quite hard with it! Mind you, I'm excited to start driving come September!
bugz
Fission Mailed
+3,311|6783

kylef wrote:

...then it goes really soft - it's really hard to get it just right - and practicing for the first time ever was quite hard with it!
Sounds like one of those "what were you thinking jokes".
kn0ckahh
Member
+98|7209|netherlands, sweet lake city
On one of my first lessons I was waiting for the light to turn green, the light turned green I stalled 3 times, light went red again. and cars behind me started using their horns and I scared me
Bert10099
[]D [] []\/[] []D
+177|7212|United States
I have a Honda.

You cannot have fun in a Honda.
Funky_Finny
Banned
+456|6603|Carnoustie, Scotland

Bert10099 wrote:

I have a Honda.

You cannot have fun in a Honda.
Can have fun in a type r.
_NL_Lt.EngineerFox
Big Mouth Prick
+219|7001|Golf 1.8 GTI Wolfsburg Edition
Had more fun in a Honda CRX Vtec,
























then I totalled it and bought a Golf.
Lucien
Fantasma Parastasie
+1,451|7124
I've never driven a real car Been karting plenty of times, fun but not exactly the real thing. In November I turn 18 and I'll be able to get a driving license
https://i.imgur.com/HTmoH.jpg
Snake
Missing, Presumed Dead
+1,046|7037|England

Toilet Sex wrote:

LOL I always stalled. Most times was five, I wanted to get out of the car and throw myself into on coming traffic
Noes!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiN5Wbv1tpo

...skip to 8:20, this is how you deal with people who get pissed off with learners. Buggering youtube then carried it on on the part below (bastards):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFpB__jvTII
jamiet757
Member
+138|7093
2 liter is not at all a large engine, what are you talking about? It is a small 4-cylinder, my saturn has a 1.9 liter, and only 100 hp.
Funky_Finny
Banned
+456|6603|Carnoustie, Scotland

jamiet757 wrote:

2 liter is not at all a large engine, what are you talking about? It is a small 4-cylinder, my saturn has a 1.9 liter, and only 100 hp.
First time ever driving ever it's quite big.

EDIT: Most of our learner cars are 1.1 - 1.3 etc

Last edited by Funky_Finny (2008-05-11 10:58:37)

jord
Member
+2,382|7149|The North, beyond the wall.
I drove a few years back. Think it was before I started high school. Drove my mum's Nissan Sunny and My Uncles Ford Fiesta.
jaymz9350
Member
+54|7048

Funky_Finny wrote:

jamiet757 wrote:

2 liter is not at all a large engine, what are you talking about? It is a small 4-cylinder, my saturn has a 1.9 liter, and only 100 hp.
First time ever driving ever it's quite big.

EDIT: Most of our learner cars are 1.1 - 1.3 etc
Wow about the only thing here with that small of an engine are motorcycles.
Airwolf
Latter Alcoholic
+287|7191|Scotland

Funky_Finny wrote:

But damn the accelerator is so sensitive
yeah it is


The other day I made the mistake of revving while changing gears
bugz
Fission Mailed
+3,311|6783

jaymz9350 wrote:

Funky_Finny wrote:

jamiet757 wrote:

2 liter is not at all a large engine, what are you talking about? It is a small 4-cylinder, my saturn has a 1.9 liter, and only 100 hp.
First time ever driving ever it's quite big.

EDIT: Most of our learner cars are 1.1 - 1.3 etc
Wow about the only thing here with that small of an engine are motorcycles.
Smart Car...70HP, 999CC engine.
https://images.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/2006/112_news060628_01z+daimler_chrysler_smart_car+passenger_side_view.jpg
I'd be scared shitless having to drive this when first learning. Watching all the 18-wheelers and trucks go by and you're stuck in a pregnant rollerskate.
Mint Sauce
Frighteningly average
+780|6757|eng

jaymz9350 wrote:

Funky_Finny wrote:

jamiet757 wrote:

2 liter is not at all a large engine, what are you talking about? It is a small 4-cylinder, my saturn has a 1.9 liter, and only 100 hp.
First time ever driving ever it's quite big.

EDIT: Most of our learner cars are 1.1 - 1.3 etc
Wow about the only thing here with that small of an engine are motorcycles.
That's because you Americunts have your stupid big ass saloon cars that handle like boats and your SUVs that are like 10x bigger than they really need to be. You lot may have bigger engines, but they produce a tiny amount of power. You can get like 180hp out of a 3.2, we can get like 180hp out of a 1.6, maybe smaller.
#rekt
doug1988
spank that azz.
+146|6329|Nibiru in a far away galaxy

Funky_Finny wrote:

I was on an old deserted road, and I asked my brother if I could have a shot, to which he replied "wtf, why not."
So we changed seats, and I jumped behind the wheel. Turned the key, and grinned a big stupid mad grin as the 2 litre burst into life. A bit big to start on I thought though. John told me to dip the clutch, select first, and bring it up slowly, and to balance the revs. So I brought up the clutch, way too fast, and stalled. Then lol'd. Then facewheel'd and hit the horn >.<. Second time I brought it up slower, but too slow, and was at 4k revs before the clutch came to the biting point, and wheelspun, which was fun . But damn the accelerator is so sensitive, and soon it was time to change to second, so I just put the clutch in and John did it for me, as this was my first time. Into third I did myself, at about 35. Christ, speed climbs quickly when you're behind the wheel, and before I knew it I was changing into fourth at 50mph. Then John said right bring us to a stop so I dipped the clutch and slowly eased on the brake, and came to a halt. Then I started shaking from the adrenalin.

Nothing like it, driving. Can't wait for my next 'lesson'. Those were some of the best 40 seconds of my life
Now go find that tree your going to hit in the future  lol
Metal-Eater-GR
I can haz titanium paancakez?
+490|6743
/Jealous

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