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

[playr158]

dang 2k is going to burn up a clutch...

get yourself on an incline, facing up the incline.
what you want to do is let the clutch out slowly till you find the "grab point" you'll feel a little shake in the car when it gets there. This spot takes practice to get perfect. When you get it right you should be able to hold the car on the incline without using the brake nor the gas. once you can do this slowly apply the gas and let out the clutch to move forward...practice this to learn how to really get the point down.