So after saving up and loads of patience, I picked up a clean
2013 Toyota 86 in manual,
however I only have experience on autos... for the past few days I've managed to learn all the basics however I'm still struggling with hill starts.
My main question is in regards to the clutch, I really do not want to damage it, It only has
22,000 km/13,000 miles which clearly was looked after by a good owner, two days ago I accidentally burned the clutch for a good 2-3 seconds practicing uphills, it was the first time ever, and honestly I hope the last.. I'm questioning whether it was a good idea getting a clean 86 for a first manual...
Overall, I'm on day 4 now and I'm much more smoother going up gears and getting off the brakes onto the clutch and I avoid riding the clutch, I still stall occasionally at the green lights, but I still struggle "down shifting" and tend to hold the clutch down and go down the gears... a really bad habit...
So, should I be worried... or is this car's gearbox fairly durable? And from experience, how long till I become second nature and really connect with this car? I try go for 1-2 hour drives daily..
Many thanks, and glad to be apart of this awesome forum for once
