i agree nick you did an awesome job it's not easy learning how to drive manual i am 33 years old i been driving standard transmission cars pickup trucks and anything i can get my hands on dump trucks bucket trucks flatbeds you name it since i was about 12 or so and its like riding a bicycle once you know how you never forget
Im 30 and never drove a stick until a few months ago. I did learn how drive my Manual ATV 2 years ago so I just applied that to my first manual drive lol.
Every time I take my vehicle to the tire shop while waiting I see a excited young kid run out to my vehicle in the parking lot, hop in then promptly get out and head back to the garage with disappointment on their face. Usually a minute later I can hear while in the waiting room the kid asking the manager to drive the vehicle into the shop for them 🤣. I average about 10-15 years older than technicians in the garage.. but I grew up operating second hand farm/yard and garden equipment from thrifty garage sale type of parents & 90% of it was standard transmission/clutch based. Sad to see standard transmissions going away, but you really feel one with the vehicle shifting gears and I dont have time for distractions operating a phone.
I'm 26 and i daily drive a manual, it's definitely worth learning and it's easy once you know the car. It's a joy driving it and it helps with patience. Heavy stop and go traffic is a pain but aside from that, Rowing through the gears is such a great feeling.
i learned how to drive stick when my nabor was selling his 93 ranger i wanted a truck and that was the best time to get one took me a minute to learn but i got the hang of it btw i am 18 about to be 19.
A friend in high school had a 82 Chevette for his second car and it was a 4 speed manual. So he learned on that. His Dad offered to teach me, but I'd already learned...which he made me prove...lol Guess his Dad thought it was great he had a friend who could drive it just in case, coming home from parties, etc.
Congratulations Nick. You did good. Now you know how to do something that 99% of the kids you go to school with can't do, and like Randy said, it's a really good thing to know how to do... I'm 63 years old. I learned the clutch and gas relationship when I started riding motorcycles when I was about 9 years old. The first vehicle I ever drove was my Grandfathers log truck when I was about10 or 11. It was all I could do to push in the clutch on that truck. Obviously I didn't start out driving on the streets, I started driving at the lumber mills where he would unload the logs, and when I was about 13 I got to start driving the truck in the woods... A little more practice and everything will just click and you won't think about it at all. You will just jump in and take off...
Awesome! Taught myself how to drive stick growing up by watching my parents/grandparents do it. When it came time to buy my first car, I wanted manual everything. Trans, windows, locks, steering, everything. Got a '95 Golf that fit the bill. Power steering went out on the previous owner and their solution was to buy a shorter belt and bypass it, and I left it that way. Gave myself my first lesson driving the 30-some miles home with the car. Every car I ever bought since has been stick, and I actually really dislike automatic/CVT. You're a great dad, Randy, and it really shows in Nick's demeanor. I plan to do the same with my son when he's old enough. Hell, I'll even buy him his first car if he's willing to learn how to drive in one of mine and do basic maintenance/repairs.
Learned to drive stick shift in a late 80s early 90's ford (floor shifter)when i was 5 my grandfather god rest his soul. Had me shift the truck while he drove Miss the man every day
Randy you're a good dad. Funny part about stick shift is it's a little tricky to learn, but once you learn you never forget. Sort of like riding a bike. Nick did just fine.
I’m 19 years old currently but when I was 16 my dad also taught me how to drive a manual. Except I had to learn on his pride and joy 1989 mustang gt, which is not at all a good car to learn on, but once I learned every other car I drove with a stick was breeze.
Cool stuff Randy and Nick! I learned how to drive a stick, by myself, in my brothers 1978 Mercury Zephyr. It was a 3 speed on the floor. Funny thing is, my brother, who bought the car, also learned how to drive a stick on it. When he bought the car, my sister had to come to the dealership to drive the car home. LOL But he learned on it, as did I. Wicked tough clutch/transmission in that ride. It was rear wheel drive, so I think that helped. My first car was a 4 speed Dodge Omni 024....which did not have problems taking home from the dealer. Haha. One of these days I need to pickup a manual beater to have around. It's been almost 20 years since I had a manual in my fleet. Please DO NOT DOWNSHIFT! Why? Brakes are cheaper than clutches/transmissions, when coming to a stop, put the clutch in, go to neutral and hit the brake.
Well done Nick, but you've had a great teacher! Once you have the feeling about the clutch and gas/throttle pedal, you'll never lose it again. Just like riding a bike.
It warms my heart to see someone learning to drive stick. I learned the basics from my dad, but after he passed, I bought a car for $500 and finished learning to drive stick.
I taught my 3 girls to drive a VW Fox. It had manual steering and brakes along with a 4 speed. I told them that if you can drive this , you can drive anything. It sure was stressful teaching 3 teenage girls!
It took me at least 6 goes before I moved more than 50 feet. Even then sometimes I got so pissed off I would drop the clutch. One van I drove all I smelt was clutch. When I got my own car it was parked on a steep hill covered in ice. That was an experience for a new driver.
GREAT JOB Nick! Randy You Did An Excellent Job Showing Nick How To Drive A Manual Transmission! You're Exactly Right Everybody Needs To Know How a Manual Transmission Works! I Learned When I Was 12 Years Old! The Younger The Better! Once You Got It All Figured Out You Are Good For LIFE!! You're A GREAT Father Randy!! I Really Like Your Channel! I Wish Could Do What You Do On My Channel!!⛄️☃️
I remember when I was younger my Mexican dad taught me how to drive stick he was screaming at me the whole time good to see that you're gentle with him
Remind me of my dad when I learned how to drive a clutch. He has a patient voice, but he was getting irritated. I can see Nick being so nervous it’s part of life every day. We learn something new good job Randy for keeping your patient inside.
Taught our twin sons how to drive a 3-pedal car. One good way to learn the "bite" of the clutch for our sons was to apply the parking brake, put the car in first gear and slowly release the clutch. Great way to feel the "bite" of the clutch for our 2010 base model Corolla which I will have for a very, very long time.
My dad always wanted to get me to learn manual, but he passed away 3 years ago and we never had manual cars in the time I was alive, and now days all cars are automatic and manuals are just rare in general.
Nick did great and you were so patient with him.. I agree with you Randy everyone should know how to drive a manual I just recently bought my son his first car and it's a 5 speed
I like your teaching methods. When I taught myself to drive stick years ago, all the tutorial videos I watched didn't properly explain the clutch to gas pedal relationship. I was trying to bring the clutch right to the bite point and then giving it gas while immediately letting off the clutch like Nick was initially. No wonder I stalled a ton at first! I've since taught a few people and I always emphasize this and also like you, stay really patient and reassuring. I like to make the first thing I have the learner do is intentionally stall the vehicle just so they know what that feels like and to not freak out when it happens.
I taught my grandson how to drive manual in the Civic I gave him, and taught my niece in my Stealth. I think the V6 in the Stealth was easier due to the higher level of torque. Both cars are long gone, but the memories and laughs are forever.
Nick did great! The water falling on you was hilarious. My mother never got used to driving with me. Shed always hit the imaginary passenger brake pedal.
Great job,Nick! You were nervous at first, but then again we all were when learning to drive a stick. And having a patient teacher like Randy certainly helped. But the real test comes with city driving. With Randy by your side you'll be fine. 👍😊
Randy that was awesome that you took the time to teach Nick how to drive a stick shift and he did a awesome job please make sure you tell him that I said good job thanks again Randy you are awesome and love your channel
Hi Randy, I just saw the video on you teaching Nicole how to do a stick shift tell him that I said he did a great job and I hope I see him in the cupboard video after you get the mustang. I can’t wait to see whatever you and Nick or Mike have planned for an hour for another video. I’ll be looking out for it. Talk to you later see ya man.
I like that you are teaching Nick this, when I was getting my fist car my dad told me he would not get me a car with a manual or teach me how to drive one. He knew how to drive manual but he told me that I will get a car with an automatic only.
I'm in my 30's and taught myself how to drive a manual a couple years ago. Bought a $1600 car and started from my driveway. Definitely stalled a few times.. Or a few hundred. Started going around our block, then the next road and 2 roads over. Within a weekend I was comfortable to drive it 45 mins to work. Replaced that $1600 beater with a $3000 manual car about a year ago and I love it (2004 Scion Xb 5 speed) having never driven a manual before, it really wasn't hard to learn, and if you can drive a stick, you can drive anything.
GO, NICK, GO!👍 My first car was a Royal Blue 1987 Toyota Mini-Truck, single cab, 5 speed, 4 cylinder with the famous 22R engine. Hello From Phoenix Arizona 🌡 🔥
A stick shift was the first thing I learned how to drive. Back in the 90s and early 2000s, my Mom only owned manual transmission cars. My 1st car was a 1997 Honda Accord EX 5-Speed. I didnt learn how to drive an automatic until I was 25 years old and Im 36 now.😊
When I was 14 years old at the summer day camp learning how to drive the manual transmission of a 1961 International panel van 3-speed on the tree steering columns with a big V8 back in 1975 -76
When I was 18 I bought a 1988 ford bronco II 5 speed. I rode a dirt bike since I was around the age of 14. For me it was not the same as a motorcycle clutch and stalled the bronco multiple time. Then gave up and at the age of 20 my friend let me drive his 90s wrangler and no problem after I had someone that was calm teaching me. Now I can get into manual cars and drive them. It will come to you and be like riding a bike. It's more fun with manual cars then autos. Love the videos and keep up the good work!
you should have told him to just really push the gas, it might spin tires a bit but at least he would be moving! lol. the first time i drove a rav 4 manual, i pilled out on accident because i was on a hill and never drove it before. personally i always loved my dads 7.3 turbo diesel manual truck, super easy to drive.
My wife and I watched this yesterday and now, I have the excuse to buy a beater stick shift car......Teaching the Kiddos to drive.....Thanks Randy!!!!!
Haha I learned at my first valet job in La Jolla California. All these fancy cars coming into the hotel, and then one day this 1990s Corolla wagon pulls up, stick shift , and I had to park it and google how to drive stick 🤣🤣. I figured it out pretty quick, backed it in to the stall, and pulled it up to the guest later thankfully now stalling it on the way out. Later finished learning to drive stick on my roommates 1993 Eurovan , and another buddy’s ‘84 Sentra B12 two door sedan.
You are a great dad / stepdad. My stepdad was never a father figure to me growing up and my real dad gave the hand me down cars and everything else to his step kids.
Great job Nick!! My first manual transmission car I drove was a Yugo my grandpop had. Back then I was already riding go carts an all back in the woods where I grew up. It was a little challenging, but once I got it it's been nothing but fun. If you can drive a stick shift, you can ride motorcycles! Very proud of you Nick! Keep up the amazing progress!!
That's how I learned how to drive a stick shift, once he gets it he'll be good forever. I learned in a celica in the 80's at a stop sign in my parents neighborhood with my dad in the car. I did the same thing, then I got it.
Taught a girl how to drive a stick,also taught her how to pop the clutch,one day she and her friends went to the beach,left the key on,she told her friends to puch,got it start3d,her friends didnt know you could do that.
I daily drive a 2015 Ford Focus 5 speed manual. Love it, super easy car and fun to drive. The best tip to give Nick is to hold clutch pedal still when it bites. Don't let it bite too much, gotta let the clutch match speed of engine before letting it out. Also foot position and seat position matter as well. Using upper part of shoe gives better control of clutch and having a straight leg when clutch is to the floor is a good seat position.
I learned how to start a car and "drive" shift gears etc when my Brother went to military and his car ofc was at home. I was 8 😛 Good memories. 70's Ford Taunus.
When I learned at 17, it took me 27 tries to get the 1992 F-150 into first gear. After that I drove it around and got the hang of it. It’s a lost art for sure as very few vehicles come with it anymore (least in America).
I snuck out the car out at night that how I learned 4 speed manual. It was particularly difficult to keep the car straight, figuring out the clutch, switching gears and giving we her gas. 😂
The very first vehicle I learned how to drive stick in was a 2000 Ford Ranger 2.5 Sport. And yes, the Sport package is pretty rare. It’s basically a Splash but without the 4.0, and came with a step side bed and a CD player. I miss that truck! That 2.5 got the job done
Congrats Randy on teaching him how to drive stick most kids these days. Don’t know how to drive stick. I’m 24 and I have a hard time driving stick, but eventually, I will learn it.
That’s awesome, Randy. I remember when I learned stick. I was like 15. My dad cut me loose in a field in his 99 MB SLK230 with a 5 speed. Fun times. Haven’t driven manual since I was about that age. I would probably have to learn all over again.
I’m 19 and I Love driving Manuel it’s cool how many new cars still offer Manuel I think it’s over 20 different brands and then almost every single motorcycle is Manuel, honestly the sweet cars are Manuel like the Cobra.
I remember learning to drive standard transmission, my dad bought me a 1992 Nissan sentra 1.8L 5-speed with over 200k miles, feather light clutch and easy shifter made it a perfect to learn with
Great job Nick, Randy your a great father most kids dont even know how to drive stick
It's an absolutely amazes me I'm only a 1997 kid and I love a manual vs automatic 😂
Some fathers don't even know how a manual transmission looks like
i agree nick you did an awesome job it's not easy learning how to drive manual i am 33 years old i been driving standard transmission cars pickup trucks and anything i can get my hands on dump trucks bucket trucks flatbeds you name it since i was about 12 or so and its like riding a bicycle once you know how you never forget
Nick is a good kid
My 19yo daughter doesn't even know how to drive an automatic
Driving a manual is becoming a lost art. It's people 10 to 15 years older than Nick who can't. It's good to see you teaching him
I agree with you to many people don't know how to save there life 😂
Im one of them 32 yrs old never could get the hang of it
Im 30 and never drove a stick until a few months ago. I did learn how drive my Manual ATV 2 years ago so I just applied that to my first manual drive lol.
Every time I take my vehicle to the tire shop while waiting I see a excited young kid run out to my vehicle in the parking lot, hop in then promptly get out and head back to the garage with disappointment on their face. Usually a minute later I can hear while in the waiting room the kid asking the manager to drive the vehicle into the shop for them 🤣. I average about 10-15 years older than technicians in the garage.. but I grew up operating second hand farm/yard and garden equipment from thrifty garage sale type of parents & 90% of it was standard transmission/clutch based. Sad to see standard transmissions going away, but you really feel one with the vehicle shifting gears and I dont have time for distractions operating a phone.
I'm 26 and i daily drive a manual, it's definitely worth learning and it's easy once you know the car. It's a joy driving it and it helps with patience. Heavy stop and go traffic is a pain but aside from that, Rowing through the gears is such a great feeling.
Awesome job Nick. I learned in a 83 Chevrolet chevette my grandfather old car. After I learned i bought a 94 5 speed ranger.
i learned how to drive stick when my nabor was selling his 93 ranger i wanted a truck and that was the best time to get one took me a minute to learn but i got the hang of it btw i am 18 about to be 19.
A friend in high school had a 82 Chevette for his second car and it was a 4 speed manual. So he learned on that. His Dad offered to teach me, but I'd already learned...which he made me prove...lol Guess his Dad thought it was great he had a friend who could drive it just in case, coming home from parties, etc.
This is how you are a nice father! Let's save the manuals!
Nick kicked some ass right there! It took me some time to get going the first time too, it is only natural. Loved this
Hello Randy and Nick. Good luck in teaching Nick how to drive a manual. Don't grind the gears.
Congratulations Nick. You did good. Now you know how to do something that 99% of the kids you
go to school with can't do, and like Randy said, it's a really good thing to know how to do...
I'm 63 years old. I learned the clutch and gas relationship when I started riding motorcycles when
I was about 9 years old. The first vehicle I ever drove was my Grandfathers log truck when I was
about10 or 11. It was all I could do to push in the clutch on that truck. Obviously I didn't start out
driving on the streets, I started driving at the lumber mills where he would unload the logs,
and when I was about 13 I got to start driving the truck in the woods...
A little more practice and everything will just click and you won't think about it at all. You will just
jump in and take off...
Awesome! Taught myself how to drive stick growing up by watching my parents/grandparents do it.
When it came time to buy my first car, I wanted manual everything. Trans, windows, locks, steering, everything.
Got a '95 Golf that fit the bill. Power steering went out on the previous owner and their solution was to buy a shorter belt and bypass it, and I left it that way.
Gave myself my first lesson driving the 30-some miles home with the car. Every car I ever bought since has been stick, and I actually really dislike automatic/CVT.
You're a great dad, Randy, and it really shows in Nick's demeanor.
I plan to do the same with my son when he's old enough. Hell, I'll even buy him his first car if he's willing to learn how to drive in one of mine and do basic maintenance/repairs.
Learned to drive stick shift in a late 80s early 90's ford (floor shifter)when i was 5 my grandfather god rest his soul. Had me shift the truck while he drove
Miss the man every day
He is really a fast learner! Took my brother almost a week of daily driving to learn how to drive a stick shift....
Great video Randy and Nick.
Just tell Nick to watch the fast and furious 😂 Great videos Randy keep up the awesome work.
That sunviser carries an alarming amount of water haha 😂
Randy you're a good dad. Funny part about stick shift is it's a little tricky to learn, but once you learn you never forget. Sort of like riding a bike. Nick did just fine.
I’m 19 years old currently but when I was 16 my dad also taught me how to drive a manual. Except I had to learn on his pride and joy 1989 mustang gt, which is not at all a good car to learn on, but once I learned every other car I drove with a stick was breeze.
Cool stuff Randy and Nick! I learned how to drive a stick, by myself, in my brothers 1978 Mercury Zephyr. It was a 3 speed on the floor. Funny thing is, my brother, who bought the car, also learned how to drive a stick on it. When he bought the car, my sister had to come to the dealership to drive the car home. LOL But he learned on it, as did I. Wicked tough clutch/transmission in that ride. It was rear wheel drive, so I think that helped. My first car was a 4 speed Dodge Omni 024....which did not have problems taking home from the dealer. Haha. One of these days I need to pickup a manual beater to have around. It's been almost 20 years since I had a manual in my fleet.
Please DO NOT DOWNSHIFT! Why? Brakes are cheaper than clutches/transmissions, when coming to a stop, put the clutch in, go to neutral and hit the brake.
Well done Nick, but you've had a great teacher! Once you have the feeling about the clutch and gas/throttle pedal, you'll never lose it again. Just like riding a bike.
Awesome father son moments. I never knew my dad or seen him. Watching these videos makes me smile. Way to go Randy! Awesome job Nick!
It warms my heart to see someone learning to drive stick. I learned the basics from my dad, but after he passed, I bought a car for $500 and finished learning to drive stick.
I taught my 3 girls to drive a VW Fox. It had manual steering and brakes along with a 4 speed. I told them that if you can drive this , you can drive anything. It sure was stressful teaching 3 teenage girls!
Awesome job Nick! Randy is like the Eagle teaching his babies how to fly. ❤
The “you’re driving it man” at 11:49 warmed my heart. It’s always awesome to see fathers be so hands on with their kids. God bless you and your family
good on him, he did well! now you have to teach Nick how to drive with "flair" (Rev Matching & Heel toeing! 😎)
It took me at least 6 goes before I moved more than 50 feet. Even then sometimes I got so pissed off I would drop the clutch. One van I drove all I smelt was clutch. When I got my own car it was parked on a steep hill covered in ice. That was an experience for a new driver.
GREAT JOB Nick! Randy You Did An Excellent Job Showing Nick How To Drive A Manual Transmission! You're Exactly Right Everybody Needs To Know How a Manual Transmission Works! I Learned When I Was 12 Years Old! The Younger The Better! Once You Got It All Figured Out You Are Good For LIFE!! You're A GREAT Father Randy!! I Really Like Your Channel! I Wish Could Do What You Do On My Channel!!⛄️☃️
Awesome job Randy! Nick accomplished a very important and lifesaving skill 👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻❤️ Back to basics is the key to enjoy life. Thanks for sharing !
Love those father son bonding moments. Taught my boy to drive standard at 16 on a 2014 Mustang 5.0 California Edition
Great times together.
Great job Nick you probably the only kid in your school that can drive a stick
I would wager that most of the teachers don't know either.
I remember when I was younger my Mexican dad taught me how to drive stick he was screaming at me the whole time good to see that you're gentle with him
Well done nick not bad for first time driving a manual keep trying lad you will get down to perfection randy well done for your patience
Remind me of my dad when I learned how to drive a clutch. He has a patient voice, but he was getting irritated. I can see Nick being so nervous it’s part of life every day. We learn something new good job Randy for keeping your patient inside.
Great job Nick. Great job of teaching Randy.
Taught our twin sons how to drive a 3-pedal car.
One good way to learn the "bite" of the clutch for our sons was to apply the parking brake, put the car in first gear and slowly release the clutch. Great way to feel the "bite" of the clutch for our 2010 base model Corolla which I will have for a very, very long time.
I learned in a deuce and a half army truck!!!!!!!!! I already had a basic good idea and i did great!
My dad always wanted to get me to learn manual, but he passed away 3 years ago and we never had manual cars in the time I was alive, and now days all cars are automatic and manuals are just rare in general.
Nick did great and you were so patient with him.. I agree with you Randy everyone should know how to drive a manual I just recently bought my son his first car and it's a 5 speed
I like your teaching methods. When I taught myself to drive stick years ago, all the tutorial videos I watched didn't properly explain the clutch to gas pedal relationship. I was trying to bring the clutch right to the bite point and then giving it gas while immediately letting off the clutch like Nick was initially. No wonder I stalled a ton at first!
I've since taught a few people and I always emphasize this and also like you, stay really patient and reassuring. I like to make the first thing I have the learner do is intentionally stall the vehicle just so they know what that feels like and to not freak out when it happens.
I taught my grandson how to drive manual in the Civic I gave him, and taught my niece in my Stealth. I think the V6 in the Stealth was easier due to the higher level of torque. Both cars are long gone, but the memories and laughs are forever.
Great great job Nick. Your a good teacher Randy
Nick did great! The water falling on you was hilarious. My mother never got used to driving with me. Shed always hit the imaginary passenger brake pedal.
Great job,Nick! You were nervous at first, but then again we all were when learning to drive a stick. And having a patient teacher like Randy certainly helped. But the real test comes with city driving. With Randy by your side you'll be fine. 👍😊
Randy that was awesome that you took the time to teach Nick how to drive a stick shift and he did a awesome job please make sure you tell him that I said good job thanks again Randy you are awesome and love your channel
GO NICK! WHAT A SWEET KID!
Just wanted to come and say this but Randy this is excellent showing your son important life skills while spending time.
Hi Randy, I just saw the video on you teaching Nicole how to do a stick shift tell him that I said he did a great job and I hope I see him in the cupboard video after you get the mustang. I can’t wait to see whatever you and Nick or Mike have planned for an hour for another video. I’ll be looking out for it. Talk to you later see ya man.
I like that you are teaching Nick this, when I was getting my fist car my dad told me he would not get me a car with a manual or teach me how to drive one. He knew how to drive manual but he told me that I will get a car with an automatic only.
Nick did a great job. I learned how to drive in the early 70"s in a 62 Mercury 6cy 3 on the tree.
I'm in my 30's and taught myself how to drive a manual a couple years ago. Bought a $1600 car and started from my driveway. Definitely stalled a few times.. Or a few hundred. Started going around our block, then the next road and 2 roads over. Within a weekend I was comfortable to drive it 45 mins to work. Replaced that $1600 beater with a $3000 manual car about a year ago and I love it (2004 Scion Xb 5 speed) having never driven a manual before, it really wasn't hard to learn, and if you can drive a stick, you can drive anything.
Awesome father and son video, doing great Nick😀👏
Great job!! Nick!!! And when you shift you pop it in and pop it out !!
I’m watching and giving Nick a round of applause he did awesome. It took me 3 business days just to learn 1st gear and reverse
GO, NICK, GO!👍
My first car was a Royal Blue 1987 Toyota Mini-Truck, single cab, 5 speed, 4 cylinder with the famous 22R engine.
Hello From Phoenix Arizona 🌡 🔥
A stick shift was the first thing I learned how to drive. Back in the 90s and early 2000s, my Mom only owned manual transmission cars. My 1st car was a 1997 Honda Accord EX 5-Speed. I didnt learn how to drive an automatic until I was 25 years old and Im 36 now.😊
Good job Nick 😎😎👍👍Great patience in teaching him how to drive a stick shift
My dad gave me his 94 cobra for my first car. Still drive it today and love it
It’s a balancing act, just the right amount of gas as you let up on the clutch
Way to go Randy! This makes good use of the Geo before it leaves. I think Nick is a fast learner and did a great job with manual!
That visor has unlimited supply of water 💧
Great job Nick. My oldest can drive a stick (she’s 29). Her younger brother not so much.
When I was 14 years old at the summer day camp learning how to drive the manual transmission of a 1961 International panel van 3-speed on the tree steering columns with a big V8 back in 1975 -76
Oh 1965 Ford Econoline van with a 3-speed manual ex-Army
There's no better feeling than when you teach your kids how to drive a manual gearbox car! Well done Nick and fair play to you Randy 👍
When I was 18 I bought a 1988 ford bronco II 5 speed. I rode a dirt bike since I was around the age of 14. For me it was not the same as a motorcycle clutch and stalled the bronco multiple time. Then gave up and at the age of 20 my friend let me drive his 90s wrangler and no problem after I had someone that was calm teaching me. Now I can get into manual cars and drive them. It will come to you and be like riding a bike. It's more fun with manual cars then autos. Love the videos and keep up the good work!
you should have told him to just really push the gas, it might spin tires a bit but at least he would be moving! lol. the first time i drove a rav 4 manual, i pilled out on accident because i was on a hill and never drove it before. personally i always loved my dads 7.3 turbo diesel manual truck, super easy to drive.
My wife and I watched this yesterday and now, I have the excuse to buy a beater stick shift car......Teaching the Kiddos to drive.....Thanks Randy!!!!!
Awesome shirt. A very wholesome and important lesson.
First gear is the hardest but easy afterwards you got it men
Motivation i will have my manual license soon ❤
Bless his heart, totally reminds me of when I was learning 😊
Haha I learned at my first valet job in La Jolla California. All these fancy cars coming into the hotel, and then one day this 1990s Corolla wagon pulls up, stick shift , and I had to park it and google how to drive stick 🤣🤣. I figured it out pretty quick, backed it in to the stall, and pulled it up to the guest later thankfully now stalling it on the way out. Later finished learning to drive stick on my roommates 1993 Eurovan , and another buddy’s ‘84 Sentra B12 two door sedan.
You are a great dad / stepdad. My stepdad was never a father figure to me growing up and my real dad gave the hand me down cars and everything else to his step kids.
Great job Nick!! My first manual transmission car I drove was a Yugo my grandpop had. Back then I was already riding go carts an all back in the woods where I grew up. It was a little challenging, but once I got it it's been nothing but fun. If you can drive a stick shift, you can ride motorcycles! Very proud of you Nick! Keep up the amazing progress!!
a yugo ?!
I can relate the horrors of teaching a teenager to drive a stick... Hope your blood pressure is back to normal 😂
That's how I learned how to drive a stick shift, once he gets it he'll be good forever. I learned in a celica in the 80's at a stop sign in my parents neighborhood with my dad in the car. I did the same thing, then I got it.
Awsome job Nick !
Nothing better than a close relationship with you kids !
Love the video
Doing a good job nick!! I never learned how to drive stick and your doing a great job 😊
He did a lot better than I did when I learned how to drive a stick! Good job Nick!
The patience you show is so impressive and Nick is truly a great learner
Taught a girl how to drive a stick,also taught her how to pop the clutch,one day she and her friends went to the beach,left the key on,she told her friends to puch,got it start3d,her friends didnt know you could do that.
I daily drive a 2015 Ford Focus 5 speed manual. Love it, super easy car and fun to drive. The best tip to give Nick is to hold clutch pedal still when it bites. Don't let it bite too much, gotta let the clutch match speed of engine before letting it out. Also foot position and seat position matter as well. Using upper part of shoe gives better control of clutch and having a straight leg when clutch is to the floor is a good seat position.
You had a very patient teacher
I learned how to start a car and "drive" shift gears etc when my Brother went to military and his car ofc was at home. I was 8 😛 Good memories. 70's Ford Taunus.
When I learned at 17, it took me 27 tries to get the 1992 F-150 into first gear. After that I drove it around and got the hang of it. It’s a lost art for sure as very few vehicles come with it anymore (least in America).
I can drive an 18 speed since I drive a truck. These kids coming out of CDL school can't drive a stick. They have automatic restrictions. Sad.
I snuck out the car out at night that how I learned 4 speed manual. It was particularly difficult to keep the car straight, figuring out the clutch, switching gears and giving we her gas. 😂
The very first vehicle I learned how to drive stick in was a 2000 Ford Ranger 2.5 Sport. And yes, the Sport package is pretty rare. It’s basically a Splash but without the 4.0, and came with a step side bed and a CD player. I miss that truck! That 2.5 got the job done
I'm 46
Years old and never learn how to drive a stick shift. Always wanted to learn, but I didn't know anyone that had a stick shift car.
Like vids with you and nick. Always great 👍
Congrats Randy on teaching him how to drive stick most kids these days. Don’t know how to drive stick. I’m 24 and I have a hard time driving stick, but eventually, I will learn it.
That’s awesome, Randy. I remember when I learned stick. I was like 15. My dad cut me loose in a field in his 99 MB SLK230 with a 5 speed. Fun times. Haven’t driven manual since I was about that age. I would probably have to learn all over again.
Hi Randy good to see teach Nick drive manual in my opinion everyone know drive one.
Congrats Nick you learn quick father son pleasure watching. Adios 👋
Awsome job nick! Lets get the video 600k!
Nice one Nick! Love from the Philippines
That is greatest stick training car ever......you just need to find a big hills to practice on....
I’m 19 and I Love driving Manuel it’s cool how many new cars still offer Manuel I think it’s over 20 different brands and then almost every single motorcycle is Manuel, honestly the sweet cars are Manuel like the Cobra.
Good on you Nick!! Well done 👍 Greetings from Australia 🦘
awesome job Nick you learn driving a stick shift like riding a bike you never forget as you get older Randy you GREAT dad
Randy you are a excellent teacher and a wonderful father 😊
How much water was in that visor lol. Good job Nick and good on you Dad!
Excellent work Nick! Now your son has something to brag about in school ha ha.
I remember learning to drive standard transmission, my dad bought me a 1992 Nissan sentra 1.8L 5-speed with over 200k miles, feather light clutch and easy shifter made it a perfect to learn with