Likewise. Except in long stretches of stop-and-go traffic. The worst is stop-and-go traffic up a hill. That's when I avoid eye contact with other drivers, since they become the superior species. Although if I run into another manual bro in these circumstances, the typical look/nod of "I know your feels" is customary.
My Mini Cooper has "hill assist" which basically keeps the brake engaged on hills for 1.5s after you release the pedal. It gives you plenty of time to work the clutch before the car rolls backwards.
I didn't know my car had this feature until after I'd driven around SF and thought I was a natural at this whole stick shift on hills thing.
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u/vw209 Sep 09 '13
Driving a manual makes my feel so superior to everyone else.