This is the birth of Redline Reviews! Sofyan.... You made it to your goal! Take it and run.... No limits!

Congrats man! You are my personal favorite as far as car reviews/tours since all the others just walk around the car a million times and talk about what color the interior and exterior is. In other words they just point out the obvious. You actually go into depth about the way the car "feels" and the others don't.

Why are so many people focused on the whole "ZOMG he's gay??????????" aspect like little 12 year old girls. He did a fantastic job showing all the components of driving a manual transmission. His sexual orientation obviously didn't hinder him.

Yep, after watching a bunch of other how to vids on manual transmission yours was by far the best. I think I'm going to be watching it a few times before I get my Honda. Thanks for putting the time into that. My mother used to let me shift for her in her VW Vanagon, reverse on the far left. It WAS super fun, but I was in the passenger seat, right hand side. It was exactly like learning how to drive a stick shift if I were in the UK, ha! So I'm all like backwards and it's going to take some getting used to. Warn my passengers I guess, lol. Thanks again.

good on you for comming out, proud of you man.

I learned to drive manually many, many moons ago! so I feel like i forgot. I remember the concept but I forgot a lot of the details. Thanks so much, this is a great help. =)

Hey thank you for posting this video. It really helps. I already had an understanding of "how" to drive a stick shift (and yes I realize this video is old), but it really helps to actually see your feet while you explain it. I also know jack squat about mechanics so it's nice to know how a clutch actually works. thanks!.

Awesome video man. It's always nice to put a face to the voice we've all gotten so used to hearing. I always love coming home everyday and watching your new vids on my iPad. Not having a manual in my Saab 9-3 is probably my biggest regret. I love that car so much and it's already a blast with the turbo but I know it could be better.

Thanks for the awesome video! I am buying a Fit (glad to hear that you like yours) tomorrow with a manual. I have driven an automatic for 5 years and only once or twice driven a manual. I have always wanted to switch so I could have more control over my vehicle. This video gave me some good tips, insight and helped me set my expectations. Keep up the great vids.

That intro.....was the.....most badass thing ive seen. I like how you can hear your voice in the back.

i enjoyed this vid i really learned alot i want to switch from auto to manual and this vid by far was the best thank you. still teaching even in 2016

Congratulations! Like others have said I think you are the best car reviewer on youtube right now. Your videos are the perfect length, the layout is excellent, and I like that you share your opinion while not being too biased. You definitely deserve more views, and youll get them if you keep it up. Oh and about driving stick, I'd love to, but I don't know anyone who has a stick who'd be willing to let me drive their car : (

I first learned to drive stick the day I bought my Jetta. I was stranded by myself with this thing at the lot after my grandpa left. It took about 400 stalls and a lot of angry people, but a year later, I'm definitely proficient at driving stick.

Way to go man! You've come a long way and now with over 1,000 fans, nothing is going to stop you!

I'm 14 and where I live I can drive with a permit now and my mom has a Mini Cooper S stick and I love it!! Everyone at my school asks me how I drive a stick and I just say practice. I think its important to know how to drive a manual because you may not know when you are going to have to use it. Love your videos!!!

I just learned how to drive a manual just over a month ago and it's a lot of fun. I've gotten better at it and can now drive it pretty well on the road. I learned on my family's new 2013 Dodge Dart Rallye Tubo with a 6 speed and that car is so much fun to drive! I agree with you that more people should know how to drive a manual since its just good to know how, even if it's not for everyone. I think the reason many people today don't know how is because manuals are becoming more and more scarce.

Congrats! My dads first time driving a stick shift in almost 30 years was last month and he drove it like a pro lol it's true you never forget how to drive stick. It was a 1990 Accord with 375,000 miles and still running and driving new.

I just got my first manual transmission car yesterday! I've been practicing for months. It's a mazda mx-3 and I love it 3

No FREAKING WAYYY!!! It's Sofyan from redline reviews!!!!

Been driving a stick shift since I got my permit in 2004. Love it!

Congrats on the number and thanks for the stick video as well as thanks for all the car insight. much appreciated

Congratulations on breaking the 1000 mark. I learned how to drive stick on a 1980 BMW 633csi. "XX" years ago. When you get older and/or drive in traffic you'll want an auto. But I think everyone should learn how to drive one.

This is one of the best videos that explains driving stick

I been driving for over 28yrs, I Have been a professional(CDL) driver for over20yrs,my first manual trans,i got new was a 1987 Renault GTA 2.0 LT, and iv taught myself how to drive a manual with that car by "watching" my dad drive his 55 Chevy hot rod as a kid.Now a big rig is a little diff, ball game very heavy clutch and double clutching,and more gears, not as easy as a car manual trans,and i learn on a tractor trailer truck to even operate a manual better,

This is awesome. I've watched my dad drive stick ALL the time so I pretty much picked up what to do. It know how the actual gears and gates work but I've NEVER driven a stick and my guy friend told me I could drive his RSX anytime I wanted but it's stick lol so this is helping me a lot and since it's a Honda I know it'll be pretty easy. So I'm really excited to drive manual now.

I learned a lot thank you very much. You are great at explaining things, keep up the good work. Wanting to purchase a stick shift car soon, wish me luck.

Congrats dude! I grew up with two parents who owned manual cars up until I was 13. That's when they got their first automatic car so I pretty much knew the basics of driving stick all my life. I got my first car in a manual without having driven one ever before and at first it was hard but a week after I was driving around :D Now I consider myself pretty good at driving stick and I love it :D I also made a vid. but I havent put it up yet, and I want to join the campaign to "Save the Stick!" Lol

Congrats on 1000 subscribers! Also, in regards to your campaign for "Save the Manuals," I think Caranddriver has that! Looking forward to your future videos :)

I practiced driving my friend's manual for MAYBE a total of 10 hours about 4 years ago. I bought a manual Chevy Sonic in February (2013) and it was a struggle at first (as it will be when you first start, in any case), but with what I remembered and just the general knowledge of what to do I had no trouble adjusting and getting into it. The hardest part is getting a feel for that specific car, and remembering that you're driving a manual (pulling up to a stop sign without the clutch=killed it).

Damn you man! Why didn't you post this video ten years ago when I was learning to drive? This is the best stick instruction video I've seen.

I may be 17 and also want to drive manual, I just want to say, It's never too late to start doing something, as long as you're alive, live...

Really good tutorial! Congratulations on your 1000 mark and I LOVE your new intro!

Excellent video man! Now I really want to learn how to drive a stick-shift. Thank you very much for taking the time to make this vid. You are more than welcome on me subscribing, your vids rock.

To answer your question, I've driven manual for many years now. Cars, trucks, semi's, and bikes I've done them all. Modern automatics have come a long way in the efficiency department as compared to their 60's and 70's counterparts. The dual-clutch auto's are nothing more than an automated manual transmission (AMT), aside from mechanical and electrical reliability it's really only software that sets any of them apart from a competitor's AMT.

Haha I know man, I'm so used to having to push the clutch to start the car! Btw, keep up the great work dude! Your videos are seriously awesome!

ps. that intro is absolutely fantastic

learned to drive on a standard. i still drive the same car now a 2002 jeep wrangler sport 5 speed two door soft top. JEEP JUNKY FOR LIFE!

I learned how to drive a standard in a 1964 Ford Fairlane. Now, know that these years Fairlane's have manual brakes, manual steering, not to mention a manual clutch pedal that is not on a cable. The clutch is actuated directly from the clutch pedal. Also, the shifting was all done on the column, not the floor. This is called 3 on a tree for those old school guys out there. Oh and BTW, manuals are so easy to drive, and my preferred choice of transmission for a car, thanks!!

I learned on a manual trans in my '89 toyota MR2 supercharged. I have flip flopped between cars being manual and auto, but always loved manual for the level of control.

Congrats bro! Keep up the great work. Digging the new intro, and yes to answer your question idk how to drive a manual ;( but i'm 17 so i still got a lot of time to learn.

Congrats! You deserve many more subs and looking forward to the future! I've always wanted to drive a manual and you made it seem easy. Only if I had access to a manual car.

Hey xoquixxoqafxo, just want to tell you to ignore all the negative people. You have been providing help to people, to a lot people (for me, I was in a bind and had to drive a manual a very long way, hah, I didn't want to die on the way, you prolly helped). The internet is amazing, you can reach so many people. Even if 1 of 200 comments are negative, the 1 positive makes it all worth it, that is how we change humanity. Be good, thank you, may the hand of God be with you

Tiptronic/Shifttronic transmissions will let you shift the gears with an electronic switch vs mechanical parts, So when you shift up or down the transmission is still somewhat automatically shifting the gears but it will hold it in that certain gear for you. In a Manual you need to use your foot to lift the clutch (the third pedal) and mechanically shift into the gear you want.

the Vice President Matt is as straight as an arrow lol

your significant other sure is clever and creative in coming up with the name "Takin' it to the Redline" I really liked it when you made a video with the intro and everything! Good video, and I know you do car videos only and not commercial tractor trailer videos but it would be epic if you made a how-to video for a semi with a 9 or 18 speed manual! I heard you have to double-clutch when shifting and the shift patterns can be all over the place!

You deserve it! Keep up the good work!

Here in Brazil the car sales of manuals ones still beats the automatic ones. The manuals are more fun when you want a sportive drive, but for the day-day use, automatics are so much comfortable. But you can also have a slightly more sportive drive with an automatic, come on paddle shifters and tiptronics are cool too!

I'm still learning manual, and i've watched over 20 videos on youtube on HOW-TO! And yours is by far my favorite!!! I still struggle launching, and i CANNOT reverse without going speedy amigos backwards lol: but tomorrow i'm gonna try what you said, that you don't completely let out the clutch: i hope that helps me:D

Congrats on the milestone!

this video really helped a lot thanks :D i just got a mustang today but i dont really know how to drive stick and this video answer all my questions thanks again

aw wow thanks soo much! reading that seriously made my day! glad I keep you entertained :)

Just got a manual car a week ago. Never driven manual, but I learned it pretty fast. Getting better every day. Mercedes c230 Kompressor, problem is the clutch is a bit tricky, I'm almost a pro :)

absolutely! cheap to buy, own, reliable, roomy, practical, fuel efficient, fun, whats not to love? :)

thanks! and I agree with you, i dont blame "older" drivers for wanting an automatic, I just want generation Y buyers to learn how to drive stick :)

I drove a stick shift car for the first time yesterday. I'm pretty sure I gave the person in the passenger seat whiplash! lol

@jarekjellison817

8 жыл бұрын

That brought the invention of the oh shit handles!

@hunter8749

8 жыл бұрын

+Jarek Jellison That is 100% true! They always come in handy!

It helps to downshift at a lower RPM then you would when up-shifting. For instance, in my car I normally up-shift at about 2k-3k RPM depending on several factors. When I down shift I simply ride the brake and allow my RPMs to drop to 1500 before down shifting. You can also "blip" the throttle a bit to get your RPMs up to where you think they would be after you engage the clutch, if you really want to.

Congrats on your 1000 subscribers!

One thing I would like to add; Your father is right. When you are at a stop light if you put it in manual and have your foot off the break if someone hits you you will fly forward into intersection or the car in front you... If in neutral always keep your foot firmly on the break

For Toyota Hiace, starting the engine does not require pressing clutch in. However, drivers should always ensure handbrake on and gear in neutral before starting the engine for manual transmission.

@HelloKittyFanMan.

10 жыл бұрын

***** No, not quite the '70s. We weren't seeing those until the mid- to late '80s. Our first one was in an '89 Mazda B2200, although I think they were probably putting those in for a few years already. But it's such simple technology to include (merely a push-button switch of some kind) that I'm surprised that they weren't doing that since the very first days!

My dad's told me the same thing, unless you constantly slam on the brakes you will be fine, if you are going down hill than I recommend leaving it in gear to assist you with braking

Also just one little thing I wanted to say about learning to drive stick shift is its better to learn on an old car like I did that way when you get to drive something new its a piece of cake! Its how I learned and have taught a few of my friends and they all agree!

First manual was a 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse, went from that to a 2003 Toyota Celica GTS auto with steering wheel shifting, and from there to a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder auto with sportronic shifting. Going to pick up another manual either another 2g Eclipse or a Nissan 300zx next. Great video!

Thanks for the reply. Your video boosted my confidence I am going to try today when I practice. Thanks.

every thing seem simple, i really enjoyed it bro. thanks

The Fit is probably just his daily driver.

I'm in the UK, so I only drive a manual. It's a bad idea when stopping at lights or turning just to go to neutral and brake. Use the gears to slow down. Get off the gas while gently braking, down shift to 3rd or 2nd and ease up the clutch, then press the clutch just before you stop to avoid the stall. Its called engine braking, and is how we are taught here. Much safer and better for the car

@collinslfc

8 жыл бұрын

+MrPhil1503 If you're going to downshift to slow down, then you would need to rev match otherwise you would be putting more wear on the clutch. Either use the brakes and keep the car in it's current gear before decluthing to prevent a stall; or downshift and rev match.

Yea, I would also like to become an automotive journalist. lol By the time I was 4 or 5 I could quite literally name every car I saw on the road. By the way, nice intro, and nice, informative video!

im also 16 and learned to drive a stick on my moms 2006 Honda Cr-v Ex (at the time now mine) Once all my friends started driving i wanted to also drive to school and my mom got her volvo xc90 and the Cr-v was just sitting there so i learned.. i staled hella times backing out the drive way on a daily basis and in front of my school and the middle of an intersection a couple of times i Love that CRV and dont plan on getting rid of it no time soon im Usally riping through the streets of Alexandria

Very good explanation. Weird to think how over here in the UK, Auto cars are rare and we all drive manual

I've driven sticks ever since I've been driving. My Civic is an auto though. Like you mentioned every stick is a little different and you kinda made them buck until you get used to that particular car with a manual. Btw, I love your car! Nice video also..

I was close to buying a 9-3 but I didnt because the dude wasnt willing to negotiate the price. However, I did get to drive it and it was so much fun. It had all the goodies too, leather, sunroof, etc. Pretty nice car and much better with the 5 speed like the one I drove

I think what you don't realize is that a lot of people would love to learn to drive stick, but they don't know anyone who has a manual transmission, and rental companies no longer rent out stick shift. That's why I can't drive stick, and I know a lot of my friends are like that too

Congrats man!

i'm checking out this beetle..the reverse is on the left im going to watch this alot lol I did well with pedals my first day! sales man was empressed

@ryanshea3379

10 жыл бұрын

It's spelled "impressed".

Awww I love the Honda fit :>

If you are going downhill you can pretty much just slowly release the clutch and it will get going, most of the times, you need to add gas first and get the revs up to about 1500 then start letting go of the clutch slowly until you feel it catch and the vehicle starts moving.

i'm 16 and i actually learned to drive stick before i even tried an automatic.. haha my uncle gave me his 1990 toyota corolla gts ^__^ i wish i saw this video while i was learning cuz you're really good at explaining it lol.. but yeah just kinda had to get the feel of the car and now that i'm pretty good at it, i love it and totally prefer driving stick over automatic. i'm even thinking about taking my stick to my DMV test.. or my cousin's 2007 acura tsx. i found your vids by that car review lol

Started out on a stick Hyundai Accent at the age of 14. Now that I have my license I drove a 08 Saab 93 TurboX 6-speed for the first time on a road. I did exceptionally well. Hate driving automatic after driving that thing!

Oh my god...you have a face. jk. Been following you for a long time now. So nice to see the guy behind it all--you're such a charmer :P and you're inspiring me to make videos again, so thank you.

I love yur Honda fit u have inspired mii to get one manual as well

aww well thank you :) Now I am really glad I subscribed to your channel, I'll be looking forward to your new videos ;)

also about braking, in a manual transmission car it is better to brake while in gear, just let go of the gas and brake, you will improve your brake because the engine compression will also slow down the car, when the revs reach 1000 rpm push in the clutch and downshift or put it in neutral, this is good for emergency braking or higher speed braking

becoming efficient with a manual actually allows you to control the car better. and also because you are required to focus more as more coordination is required you focus more on driving.

The only part that I have trouble with is getting off first gear. I don't know why but I stall a lot trying to start on a red light or getting off from a cold start. I am fine once I get to second. Anyways, great video. Much better than the other ones I've seen.

Because there are safety switches in the car, that wont let you start the car unless you have the clutch pressed down

Clutch in, blip to raise RPMs, shift to lower gear, engage the clutch again and back on the gas. Some people can use their right foot to "heal and toe" the brake and gas to break and raise RPMs at virtually the same time. I haven't tried.

I've never driven a stick before and I'm buying a manual 94 mustang and every time I need to know something I will refer back to this video.

it's okay i am 24 too and i just drove my 2nd time in a manual !!! Just go out there and do it :) They are fun!

i went for a test drive yesterday with the fit, the gear box was alot easier than the car i learned to drive, i was a bit jolty but im like u, i needed to listen to the engine before i get use to driving the car, problem was the sales guy wouldnt shut up.

I've driven a stick car daily for 5 years. I'm so used to it that when I have to drive an automatic, I accidentally hit the e-brake on the floor. I get lost without my third peddle!

I gave up as I have been trying to learn this since the 80's. Last lesson was 3 days ago- did fine in parking lot. My job is six blocks from my house yet I can't do it. Frustrating is an understatement.

Depends on the vehicle. In my Fit I would be driving 45 MPH so I would be in 5th gear already. If you are just cruising along, you should be in top gear for the best fuel economy

That vehicle is a good choice in the used car market. Only issues you may notice is the noisy interior and somewhat lackluster fuel efficiency. I'd also recommend a used Mazda3 and Honda Civic if you want to stay in that price range.

My son wants to buy a new car and give me his (which is stick). I don;t know how to drive stick..but he says I should learn. SO here I am watching this video to get an idea of how to do this.

also in winter, you do not want to lock up the wheels while braking on snow, ice, so you use it less, you use the engine brake more simply push in the clutch and go down one gear, then release the clutch without giving it gas the car will slow down a bit, also if you need to go down steep slippery hill you put it first or second and let the car go down on almost inertia, this way it will not gain speed limited by the lower gear and you will have full control of it, manuals are better

Very well done video! I have watched other people's instructional videos and each and every time I would get pissed off because they suck at recording. I wish my car had a stick... I have a 2005 Honda CR-V, and I would greatly prefer a stick over an antiquated automatic. Unfortunately, sticks in Honda CR-Vs are so rare, and from 2007 and onward, Honda dropped the manual transmission options from the CR-V...

LOL. Every stickshift video on KZread is full of you all telling us everyone drive stick over there. Thanks. We get it. We really get it.

I will ease off the clutch when shifting from 1st to 2nd for smoothness, if you just dump it you will jerk your passengers around lol and some ppl wiggle the shifter bc some cars have a notchy shifter that is hard to get into gear, not with most Honda shifters :)

congrat man woahhh u should do some daily blog luv ur vids man

That's true about parking in first. My parents had stick cars for many years and they would always park in 1st gear and sometimes they wouldnt even put the e-brake. When I got my car i would always leave it in neutral and e brake but my dad told me about how you can use 1st gear and ever since then I always park with both 1st gear and e brake just for safety's sake lol