How can I (re)learn driving stick?, It's been ~10 years since I last tried... Options

[CAMAricer]

Okay, so with all the crap that's been going on with my car, I've decided to purchase a second car (as a backup). But my options are rather limited b/c I can only drive an auto (I learned 10 years ago all in one afternoon at an empty parking lot but never touched it since). So...what is the best way to re-learn it? Keep in mind I have no one to teach me (don't know anyone in San Francisco who knows how to).

So any advice for me? Or any NorCal 6GC-ers willing to spare me an afternoon (or two) and their car to teach me? I'll compensate you for your time.

BTW, my next purchase is going to be an AE86. I figure if I'm going to learn how to drive stick, might as well learn how to drift too

[808celica]

its kinda like a balancing beam.........with the clutch and the gas.

1. clutch down with right foot on brake
2. put into first
3. let go of brake
4.take off e-brake if needed
5. as you push the gas to 1200rpms lift off clutch by 1/4 in.
6. while doing #5 put more gas
.......

as you put more gas lift off more clutch

7. dont rev past 2000rpms because you'll be burning the clutch too much.

just think of balancing. the more you push down on gas the more you let off the clutch until the clutch is off.

*note: do not take your foot off the clutch fast or you'll burn out, panic and stall or panic and hit something.