You need three things to be smooth with the pedals....
Practice, practice, practice.
When you get your license, try not to go through too many transmissions. They cost money - and you'll have to work more to get it.
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I USED TO HAVE an 85 Camaro 305 4bbl, 90 Firebird V6, 97 Firebird V6 (10 speakers!). Despite the two family vehicles, 3 kids, wife and mortgage, I can finally realize the dream - 88 TA almost all stock... for now.
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Wanted this -

, but ended up with this -

for free. Can't argue with free.