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Driving a manual in Ireland
I am going to be in Ireland for 5 days. I rented a car and the manual was 150 Euros vs. 310 Euros for an automatic. I obviously can drive a manual in the US, but how hard of a time am I going to have driving one over there? Has anyone ever tried it? Or vice-versa in the US?
Also, any suggestions on things to do would be appreciated. My wife and I are planning to spend one day in Dublin, 2 in the Killarney area and another 2 in Galway. We fly into Dublin and out of Shannon. Thanks, Phil |
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Re: Driving a manual in Ireland
Guinness. Waterford Crystal is cool if you like stuff like that. Golf. Pubs.
Get a map. Have the wife remind you "left side of the damn road" every time you make a turn. Stay off the narrower backcountry highways if you are a timid driver. I don't think they are that bad, but I drive mountain roads all the time. Have fun. Visit Guinness. |
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Re: Driving a manual in Ireland
So, do the gears sit in the same
1 3 5 | | | - - - | | \ 2 4 R position even though you're shifting with your left hand now? |
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Re: Driving a manual in Ireland
Didn't even think about shifting with the left, that sucks. I'd be tempted to go auto.
NT |
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Re: Driving a manual in Ireland
I'm left handed so it would be perfect for me.
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Re: Driving a manual in Ireland
Right but it's such a habitual thing, I actually used to drive my auto mostly leftie even though I am right handed and I would have problems here. You know?
NT |
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Re: Driving a manual in Ireland
I drove a manual in Australia, which I'm assuming has the same setup as Ireland, and it wasnt bad.
The gears are still like: 135 24R |
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Re: Driving a manual in Ireland
I am not so much worried about shifting with my left hand, but aren't the clutch and gas pedals reversed?
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Re: Driving a manual in Ireland
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I am not so much worried about shifting with my left hand, but aren't the clutch and gas pedals reversed? [/ QUOTE ] In that case, no [censored] way, forget it. Automatic. NT |
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Re: Driving a manual in Ireland
After fifteen minutes you'll feel natural. Trust me, I've never done it.
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