I must say the cluth's engagement point is a bit high compared to other manuals that I have driven, the cluth pedal a bit stiff for my liking and the gearbox is quite notchy. As this is the first Skyline I own I am not sure if all previous model Skylines are like this. It does take awhile to master it and learn how to smooth out take off and gear changes. Now after almost 2 months of ownership I have began to like the gearbox. All those things that I have mentioned just make the drive much sportier and more engaging and precise. It's a Skyline after all, not some Corolla shopping cart lol.