stealthmeister

Hi all,
I'm a newbie in terms of driving manual, currently I'm trying to perfect my skills on a 99 A4 1.8TQ. I was told that the Audi manual is probably the most difficult to learn compare to other cars. Seems like there is a very precise/ or small leeway when the clutch engages and the car moves before the clutch is let out "too fast." Anyone else share the same frustrations? or hardships? Or should I start considering replacing the clutch since I brought the car used at around 69K miles. Thanks!!! Any insights would be greatly appreciated.

starting ...

it is alot harder then any other manual car i have driven but you get used to it.

Solaris

The clutch is high in these cars. I usually only put the pedal down half way to clutch

mtl expos RIP

you should try my spec stage III but you get use to it

WJM

keep trying... There is always the learning curve to find "the slip point" for any manual

gh0st

if its even slipping. Most of my friends with manuals have a hard time driving my car too, they usually rev inbetween shifts or end up taking off at 4k. *sniff* mmm burnt clutch

goldringer

I learned to drive on my 97 1.8t. You'll get used to it.

rookie18

I would not say it is any harder. You just need to get up the learning curve as WJM said.

por911

an old 914(without the side shifter), 911(915 or 901 gearbox)Porsche. The real drawback of learning to drive stick on your A4 is that a replacement clutch is pricey. So , its an expensive way to learn. Learn on a Miata.
Audi clutches are much like Bimmers, very grabby, not easy to feather. You'll get used to it. Takes a week or two.

Casablanca Avant

personally I much prefer the 901 gearbox to the A4