How America lost its love for the stick shift

Re:How America lost its love for the stick shift by tyingq on Tuesday September 11, 2018 @05:16PM (#17963450)

It was cars with a foot operated emergency brake that locked into place with a separate lever to release it. Not useful in these situations. Even on cars with a hand brake, it was still a bit dicey, because they only operated the rear brakes, and could be mis-adjusted/weak/etc.

Pretty common on late 60's, 70's, and some 80's cars.

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Re:How America lost its love for the stick shift by esaym on Tuesday September 11, 2018 @11:52PM (#17965427)

Whether foot operated or hand pulled, you will have to use your hand to disengage it so not seeing the difference.

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Re:How America lost its love for the stick shift by tyingq on Wednesday September 12, 2018 @07:07AM (#17967271)

You had to reach down pretty far, and look down to find the release. A handbrake is a one handed operation you don't have to look at.

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Re:How America lost its love for the stick shift by esaym on Wednesday September 12, 2018 @04:37PM (#17973034)

I agree is sucks. But the option is there.

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