On: How America lost its love for the stick shift

[hawktheslayer]

I made the switch to automatic a year ago, mainly so my wife could use my car--and I still suffer from Phantom Clutch Syndrome. I am tempted to switch back by the time my kids are old enough to drive so I can teach them, that is if humans are still driving cars then.

[sevensor → hawktheslayer]

> I still suffer from Phantom Clutch Syndrome

Based on personal experience, it takes about three years to get over that. YMMV.

[jacobush → hawktheslayer]

I once (ONCE!) slammed the brakes so hard. Full stop.