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

[MaskedMan]

Hey, well when you come down for the SoCal meet, I'll let you drive my car in a parking lot if you want. We will have a lot of experienced drivers there to help you out as well. I should be up there in NorCal for the Crissy Fields Celica meet next month if you still need assistance. I've taught 5 people to drive stick on my car so it's fine. I learned to drive stick in my Celica too. I bought the car without even knowing how to drive stick and forced myself to learn it or else I'd be stuck. From driving an AE86 and a Celica, the celica shifts so much smoother and the clutch feel is a lot better in my celica than any AE86 I've ever driven. An AE86 takes some time to get used to for drift as it doesn't really come with a lot of power, but it depends on your style of drift. If you notice, a lot of the American drivers drift with power, and the Japanese drifters drift with momentum. You can really compare their drifting techniques while watching the professional D1 drivers and the Formula D drivers. Anyways, to get to my point, if you need help, then I will help you out.