Bassists Who Drive Manual Club! - Page 15

taylor93 · #**281** 07-15-2011, 03:08 AM

Makes for an odd first post but I've been lurking the forums for a while and it'll give me something to put in my sig. I drive a red '98 Saturn stick. Acceleration is terrible, AC is broke and don't have the money to fix it (I live in Florida), wiper timing is screwed up, burns a little oil (but it's old so that's expected), and airbags have been deployed (and cut out). But funny thing is it has almost 176k miles on it, pretty sure the clutch is original (I'm the third owner), and the engine still runs fine. Takes quite a beating. Sign me up for a number.

SoVeryTired · #**282** 07-15-2011, 06:34 AM

Being from the UK, joining this club would feel a little like joining the 'bassists who have hands' club.

But I do indeed drive a 6-speed manual - an Alfa Romeo Giulietta (red, naturally). It's the first car I've ever had that people compliment me on.

No photos of my car to hand but here's what they look like, just in case they're not sold in the US:

flam · #**283** 07-15-2011, 07:58 AM

Got an old 1983 Datsun 280zx turbo. It's a five speed naturally. Im only 17, but I don't want to drive an automatic for as long as i live, and a good deal of time after that.

guy n. cognito · #**284** 07-15-2011, 08:02 AM

2008 MINI Cooper Clubman S

bassist4dalord · #**285** 07-16-2011, 12:10 AM

RETake09- #134
taylor93- #135
flam- #136
guy n. cognito- #137

Some really cool cars here, guys! I love the look of that Clubman S.

subdude67 · #**286** 07-16-2011, 04:23 AM

i drive a suzuki LJ80 from 1978, the beast has a stunning 799ccm engine and 4WD. of course all manual.

i can't upload a picture but here she is.

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bassist4dalord · #**287** 07-16-2011, 06:51 AM

subdude67- #138

Cool SN, by the way!

HCBall · #**288** 07-16-2011, 07:00 AM

Wow....most of you keep really clean cars. My dog, my bass and I run around in an old Toyota Tacoma....and I am still not sure how you keep such a clean car.

Mykk · #**289** 07-16-2011, 10:40 AM

I aquired this '94 SAAB 900S 2.5 v6/5spd manual for very cheap. I removed the back seats and various other interior parts so I can fit my bass equipment. This little car, although nerdy, has paid for itself over and over again.

You would think a V6 (despite being non-turbo) in a car that weights practically nothing would be very fast, it's not. I even made a custom intake, bigger high flowing exhaust and weight reduction. It's still slow.

Tsfender · #**290** 07-16-2011, 12:01 PM

Count me in!
1990 Mitsubishi Mighty Max pick up!

Rejected666 · #**291** 07-16-2011, 04:47 PM

Living in Europe, I naturally drive manual.

My ride:
1984 Ford Fiesta MK2

This is how cars are supposed to be made.
Everything is still mechanical; no electronics whatsoever.
And if you treat it right, it'll never let you down.

bassist4dalord · #**292** 07-16-2011, 09:55 PM

HCBall- #139
Mykk- #140
Tsfender- #141
Rejected666- #142

Welcome, all!

stonetazz · #**293** 07-16-2011, 09:58 PM

Count me in. '05 Jeep wrangler with a 6 speed standard transmission. Don't have a pic at the moment.

subdude67 · #**294** 07-18-2011, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassist4dalord

subdude67- #138

Cool SN, by the way!

thanks for the number, what's a SN?

walkerci · #**295** 07-19-2011, 10:51 PM

OK, I'll play. Since I bought a pair of Mesa Boogie Powerhouse 112 cabs, this is actually my rig pig!

James Judson · #**296** 07-19-2011, 11:06 PM

1999 Roadking
1993 Ranger

But my race cars are automatic (much faster than the shifters).

2002 Italkart
2011 Swiss Hutless

bassist4dalord · #**297** 07-20-2011, 08:25 AM

stonetazz- #143
walkerci- #144
James Judson- #145

@subdude67- Screen Name
@walkerci- I would LOVE a Bullitt Mustang! Nice ride!

ghiadub · #**298** 07-22-2011, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassist4dalord

ghiadub- #104

What do you mean neutral?

Sorry for the slow response, I mean if I am getting close to an area that I will need to slow down for or stop at I drop it in neutral and coast. That means all stoplights, signs, and traffic. I also coast down hills. I have been doing it since I learned to drive. My longest coast is 8.3 miles

Gaius46 · #**299** 07-22-2011, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghiadub

Sorry for the slow response, I mean if I am getting close to an area that I will need to slow down for or stop at I drop it in neutral and coast. That means all stoplights, signs, and traffic. I also coast down hills. I have been doing it since I learned to drive. My longest coast is 8.3 miles

I wish I could find a stretch of road around here where I could do that.

Right now I'm driving a 6sp Nissan Sentra Spec V - it's basically my commute to work car. Previously:

- 6sp Jeep Wrangler (I need to get another of those
one of these days)
- various inexpensive 5sp Japanese imports
- mid 1980sDodge Shelby Charger with a 5sp
- 1981 Z28 Carmaro with a 4sp.
- a number of American and Japanese motorcycles.

I think manuals are making something of a comeback in the United States, especially among younger people. A number of my son's friends drive them (everyone in my house can drive a manual). They're just more fun than autos.

BINJ · #**300** 07-22-2011, 02:19 PM

Not the actual one I drive but