An American teaching manual and using centimetres, this guy is the hero the world needed but not what we deserve

@majouji

5 жыл бұрын

Gonna go ahead and guess he is or has been part of the military. And yes agreed!

@AnthonyBrusca

5 жыл бұрын

We still use meters and centimeters and liters and such about as much as yards, inches, and gallons. We just never use km.

@MikeZ8709

5 жыл бұрын

put him in a right-hand drive and see how he does!

@shittyfilmmaker3103

5 жыл бұрын

Michael R. Zupcak you can’t just agree that he’s keeping the viewers happy? You have to comment some dumb shit like that?

@MikeZ8709

5 жыл бұрын

@@shittyfilmmaker3103 dude, it's a joke! I probably couldn't drive a RHD even with automatic transmission. To ease NEON RETRO's conscience, I hereby declare that I have mad respect for anyone who can drive a manual.

hey i'm here 3 years later because i forgot to tell you thanks

@EbolaSquirrel

4 жыл бұрын

doubt

@sumirunihon

4 жыл бұрын

@@EbolaSquirrel x

@antoniogriffin7135

4 жыл бұрын

Better late than never.💪🏽💪🏽

@takuachecuh_0223

3 жыл бұрын

😂

@swishersweets4679

3 жыл бұрын

Liar

05:00 - no gas start 06:38 - a little gas to start 09:40 - 1st to 2nd gear 12:12 - 2nd to 3rd gear 13:20 - downshifting 15:57 - coast

@jaimecruz5608

5 жыл бұрын

Why he can’t get to the point fucker

@ob9444

4 жыл бұрын

Not the hero we deserve, but the hero we need.

@glennmuir5617

4 жыл бұрын

You forgot time stamp (0:45) for the panty-waist driving shoes.

@561neko

4 жыл бұрын

👍

@MistaE

4 жыл бұрын

Iv always questioned how to downshift in a manual, now I know! Thanks👍

Just got my first manual. Stalled it a bunch of times. It's frustrating as heck but I know it'll be worth it eventually.

@adamadam6351

5 жыл бұрын

Hey -- was it worth it?

@sO_RoNerY

4 жыл бұрын

Adam Driving manual is always worth. Better than automatics.

@akalion213

4 жыл бұрын

+So Ronery I get that you like manual cars, but reality just doesn't agree with you. New autos are objectively better than manual.

@robcrawford4944

4 жыл бұрын

Akalion extremely subjective.

@akalion213

4 жыл бұрын

@@robcrawford4944 Well no it's not...

Driving shoes +10HP

@Zayeon

7 жыл бұрын

im dead

@cwheels01

7 жыл бұрын

No steel toe (weight reduction).

@imposterjoe9224

7 жыл бұрын

carbon fiber soul pads weight reduction

@CandelaZ

7 жыл бұрын

laces add drag -3HP

@nassimishere7170

7 жыл бұрын

no socks, + 0.5HP

When you reach the the highest gear, press the clutch and put the shifter in R for racing.

@SomeOtherGryph

7 жыл бұрын

Don't be a tool.

@markm0000

7 жыл бұрын

The reverse gear is locked out if your foot is off the brake...

@M3rsh

7 жыл бұрын

+Mark M maybe on new cars lol, every car i've driven this is not the case

@adpmol

7 жыл бұрын

tried it with a beater , it is impossible ! the gear differential is too high

@picox8

7 жыл бұрын

you cant, it is "locked", but you can downshift to 2nd gear... its fun.

Just bought my first manual transmission vehicle two weeks ago: a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS. Had never driven stick before. Have watched at least 50 different KZread videos, read dozens of articles, consulted numerous friends, coworkers, and family members, and had a few of the closest of them train me in the car for a total of about ten hours. I'm now daily driving the car full time with mostly no issues, and feel more comfortable with it every day. Having said all of that, this is by far the best and most comprehensive resource I've found regarding learning to drive manual. Thank you very much for creating this video!

@neverlookback1244

4 жыл бұрын

That's impressive man, so how is your driving now

@jamesdnh

4 жыл бұрын

You got one of those toys I wanted. The Camaro. But I wanted to learn on the 4 cyl little brother the cobalt SS. Gonna upgrade the hp on it to enjoy it more for a couple years then move to the RWD club. How you like that Camaro now some months later?

@peterjazii6925

3 жыл бұрын

How’s daily driving of the manual going?

@yammmit

3 жыл бұрын

I’m watching these because I’m looking at a WRX. I’ve driven manual before, very briefly, but I’m just scared because it’s a long drive to bring the car home.

@flyxr9179

2 жыл бұрын

@@yammmit don’t b scared, b confident. You control the car, the car does not control you. Have a blessed/safe trip 🙏🏽

I’m 25, I don’t know how to drive a stick, I’m going to be honest.. this was probably the most well taught way to drive a stick that I’ve seen.. thank you my friend. Hopefully I won’t be a degenerate all my life 🙏

@ericwilliams1832

11 ай бұрын

So did you learn?

Videos like these are exactly why KZread was created. Good job.

@adriancortez2000

7 жыл бұрын

Gnome Child Then id like to take Matt out for dinner:p

@johnnada586

6 жыл бұрын

KZread was not created as a dating service , it was created as a video sharing website ( which is exactly what is ) .

I want to thank you. You taught me alot, since my dad couldnt teach me because he passed away before i was old enough to even think about driving.

@Matty0923

4 жыл бұрын

So sad to hear that

@elert3618

3 жыл бұрын

that is so sad i hope you're doing great

@user-vc8sn6jp3r

3 жыл бұрын

Im sorry for your loss🙁❤️

@wturner777

3 жыл бұрын

Same with my own father. He passed away while I was in 5th grade, and he drove stick shift cars.

@crazykidgaming

3 жыл бұрын

Same here, my dad was a mechanic before he was a deputy so I missed out on a lot of things men need to know (like how cars work)

all cars should be manual so people cant use their mobiles while driving

@ric84

5 жыл бұрын

You'd wish. Everyone drives manual here, still lots of dicks on their phone while driving.

@schupes

5 жыл бұрын

Lol that doesn't make a difference 😄

@mbusomaseko2854

5 жыл бұрын

I can still text while driving a manual

@lttsr

5 жыл бұрын

@@mbusomaseko2854 that's not something to be proud of

@mbusomaseko2854

5 жыл бұрын

@@lttsr you are 💯 right it is not and I am not proud that I can do it and besides its not like that's something I do all the time it's only if circumstances push me otherwise I'm focused on the road, I was merely stating thee fact that manual transmission does not stop people from text while driving.

While driving you can activate racing mode by shifting to r

@alexzanderroberts995

4 жыл бұрын

R is the racing gear, it can only be used when you have your rpms at 7k and going at least 80mph.

@GolDEn-wq4dv

4 жыл бұрын

@@alexzanderroberts995 Yeah that's a way better explanation, thanks

@TorutheRedFox

4 жыл бұрын

that's automatic lmao

@nazalz3877

4 жыл бұрын

Ah yes, the racing gear!

@jigsaw9749

4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Salt Thanks bro. That was awesome tip. Anyone having doubts gotta try that

s/o to everyone that knows how to drive a manual, but watched this anyway .

@jlsgarage872

6 жыл бұрын

kfeems yep lol

@joshkelnhofer5454

6 жыл бұрын

Need tips on how to relay it to my wife without killing her when trying to teach her.

@WhyPhi

6 жыл бұрын

I love watching these videos even though I have a manual lol. Sometimes people mention some good tips. Otherwise It provides good teaching methods for when I teach others :)

@really-._.-

6 жыл бұрын

yeap pretty much :D

@donkibo96

6 жыл бұрын

here i am hahah :D

The “7-second” concept is great. Really helped with the concept of smooth controlled clutch engagement!

For someone who has wanted to learn manual for a LONG time, this is the perfect video to watch! Thanks Matt!!

THE BEST TUTORIAL I’ve ever seen on KZread . It helped my cousin and I pass our drivers License. thank you sir I had to let you know. From SA🇿🇦

@tabassumkhatib6835

5 жыл бұрын

Me too

honestly, being an American(since apparently none of us know how to drive manual) I appreciate you making this video. I haven't had access to a manual car in my year and a half of licensed driving. I'm glad I came across a video where the people are actually trying to learn instead of bashing people who can't drive manual. I've always wanted to learn, and I'm thanking you for giving a very informational video on the topic. will report back when I get the chance to practice

@yaaboidee

5 жыл бұрын

LordSear1982 yup stick is the only way to go

@Redtooth75

5 жыл бұрын

Dont worry about people who bash others for not being able to drive a manual. They are assholes and their opinion doesnt matter

As European...this is hilarious 😂

@Jazz-Singher

7 жыл бұрын

As a Canadian... I envy you.

@kurtisbrabeck5270

7 жыл бұрын

dazi4131 It's a very different driving culture over here in the US. We like cars for ease and any effort that is given is something to complain about. I wish it wasn't this way, but it's just America.

@shaneslad

7 жыл бұрын

my thoughts exactly

@xMrin10se

7 жыл бұрын

American is all about what requires the least amount of. Energy to do something

@thesillyhatday

7 жыл бұрын

It's like a big thing. I don't know anyone who can drive, who can't drive a manual. I can't think the last time I was even in an automatic.

Buying my first manual and I’ve been watching a lot of guides like this, thank you for being beginner friendly, didn’t really learn when I was younger but thanks to the internet and people like you I have a plethora of good information available to me

How to drive manual Step 1: clutch in Step 2: raise rpms to 8000 Step 3: let go of clutch really fast

@Internet_Guy99

5 жыл бұрын

Step 4: get money

@arima4391

5 жыл бұрын

OMEGALUL

@Imalrightnot

5 жыл бұрын

How to fuck it up and wear it out

@Ab0x

5 жыл бұрын

Damn, is 7k okay?

@potatosalad6524

5 жыл бұрын

A Box emm try to stay above 7500

I have been driving stick for two years. I get by but I still suck at starting out smoothly. I hopped on KZread looking for tips on driving smoother and came across this video. I wish I had you as a driving instructor. You're amazing.

@danfly87

5 жыл бұрын

Indeed, I was taught with bad tips that just makes me raise up rpms too high while still clutch trying to engage. Well, once I learned, I taught myself how to make it perfect, like if you're driving an automatic and I came out with some of his tips. I taught many cousins and friends how to drive manual, they recommended me and gave me thanks for giving them real helpful tips for newbies. In conclusion instead of the traditional "start throttling while releasing the clutch" I taught them, similar to this guy, "raise rpms to 1500, keep it there, find clutch sync position, hold, release slowly, fully release". Once you learn that, try to do the same but quicker.

@JaronLindow

5 жыл бұрын

I've been driving a stick for 24 years. Sometimes I still do a bad start if the radio is too high to hear the RPMs.

@nezaarbayer8139

4 жыл бұрын

No difference 4 year of manual driver sometimes I suck at starts too

@Lehmann108

4 жыл бұрын

50 years of driving manual and.....I don't suck at starts. Just sayin'

@stevemcstevens

4 жыл бұрын

If you havent got it down within a year MAX please use shoes and pavements (sidewalks)

I've been driving since 2009 but only automatics, recently I picked up a cheap 1984 firebird project with a T5 manual, I knew enough to get it down the street and to reverse but wasn't familiar or comfortable with daily driving technique. This video was really informative and I feel much more comfortable now

I'm glad I'm watching these. I've been taught by friends to throw it in neutral and coast a lot. Now I feel thoopid.

@bentucker2301

11 ай бұрын

Never do that. You have no control if you're out of gear

Dis is extremely informative for new stick drivers. Ur doin a great service for stick rookies. 👏👏👏

@The_Inspiration_86

7 жыл бұрын

I just wish u used ur Stallion (Mustang Interceptor) for dis tutorial.

@mechasam

7 жыл бұрын

don't be a welfare idiot. it's "this" not "dis."

@trxtimemoney67

7 жыл бұрын

mechasam what the fuck is a welfare idiot?

@samg7163

6 жыл бұрын

Tata_xt people in the hood

@mybirdsareangry1

6 жыл бұрын

That's not being a hypocrite. Learn it before you spit it out of that shit mouth.

manuals are so neat now. Hill start brake assist, auto rev match. This is the first i heard of auto blip on clutch release, i like it.

@TheSmokingTire

7 жыл бұрын

darklegions421 the auto blip on clutch release is a life saver in traffic

@BlacksterVFX

7 жыл бұрын

In my opinion if you use auto blip you might as well buy an automatic. The only challenging and motivating thing about driving manual is hitting the perfect downshift and master heel and toeing.

@dbens3332

7 жыл бұрын

The auto blip is not on heel toe rev match its only out of first gear to help you get going without touching the throttle. I have a focus ST and its the same thing. Weird at first but once you get used to it its awesome!

@TheSmokingTire

7 жыл бұрын

David Bensimon I think you have the wrong terminology. The focus has "take off assist" for getting going from a stop. Other manuals have "auto blip" for rev matching between gears.

@dbens3332

7 жыл бұрын

Yes exactly that's what i meant. Thanks Matt!

Nice one sir. Thanks indeed

I daily a manual WRX. Bought it and didn't know how to drive one - had driven a friends Impreza once 10+ years before. Watched Matt's series non-stop for a few days, practiced for a good week, then felt comfortable enough to commute to work. Been 2 and a half years now, so glad I learned how to drive stick

I already know how to drive manual, but when I was first learning how to this video helped me tremendously. I love how detailed and patient you were with your explanations. Great teacher and awesome, informative video Matt.

As a professional driver here from the UK very professionally explained keep up the good work

@Sbayo9

6 жыл бұрын

As a professional pedestrian here from URANUS very professional comment you made

@nugget22gil39

6 жыл бұрын

lol

@foxtrot789

5 жыл бұрын

As a professional reader here from my seat very professional reply.

@dfcvda

5 жыл бұрын

Americans live in an automatic monopoly

@LC-yo3bj

5 жыл бұрын

dfcvda 1.3/10

Out of every tutorial I've seen, by far this is the best one.

I love to watch manual transmission tutorials just for fun. And I gotta day this is the best one I’ve watched. (I’ve watched dozens). Good work!!!

Thank you! Bought a Manual mustang, haven’t driven manual in 10 years and needed a refresher. You are an excellent instructor. Thank you again!

@Unbrickme

3 жыл бұрын

driving a manual seems to be kinda complicated honestly. What if im going like 40 miles per hour and I need to slam the breaks really hard to stop? I can't waste any time downshifting. So I'll just end up probably breaking the transmission in my car

@multigamer1213

Жыл бұрын

@@Unbrickme no it won’t, you just have to keep the clutch in it it’ll stall, you haven’t got to downshift.

Best manual transmission lesson I've seen in the past 10 years on youtube. Time to pass this video on to my nephew.

This tutorial made me go out and buy my manual Veloster turbo with no prior experience.. thanks so much !

@katekarnage890

3 жыл бұрын

I just bought a manual veloster turbo rally edition like 2 weeks ago. I too came to this video for help

I have a plan to buy a Van car with my husband. We both don't know how to drive a car but we love travelling so much and we've been travelling for about 5 years now. I watch your video again and again. I hope next moth I will be ready to start the process of getting my drive license. Thank you so much, you help me a lot. :)

This is the best video I’ve seen of manual tutorial. Thank you!

Matt don't forget to cover littler things like being able to continue from 2nd or 3rd depending on your speed, or starting on hills

7 жыл бұрын

Lets say your battery is dead. And you get pushed to start the car. Why do they say to put it in 2nd gear, not 1st?

@aarongraham7177

7 жыл бұрын

because the ratio is too low and there is the possibility of breaking something in the transmission or engine. much smoother to do it in 2nd

@Banom7a

7 жыл бұрын

because if you start at 1st, the car will jolt and stall

@davidmartin2626

7 жыл бұрын

I normally use 3rd gear for this. The reason is that in 1st gear your engine turns many times for each revolution of the engine. If I pop the clutch the tires will just skip instead of turning the engine over. So you use a higher gear cause you only need a few turns of the engine to start it. That being said, modern engines require a lot more than just turning over the engine to start (the computer has to be running too).

@KSKaleido

7 жыл бұрын

David Martin, yea, 3rd gear is a 1:1 ratio in a lot of cars, or at least close to it. Usually the best option for a bump-stop.

I've watched a crapton of manual videos and this is the only one that actually taught me properly. The video has covered so many different scenarios and explained at the simplest possible way. You answered so many of my questions in one video. Thank you!

Freaking phenomenal! This series of videos taught me exactly how to drive a manual gearbox, no trouble at all, after years of driving automatics. Bought a Mazda MX-5 RF with a manual transmission, and I haven't looked back! Thank you SO much, @TheSmokingTire -- you brought me to a whole new world of driving!

I don't understand, I though you just pull those paddle thingies on the steering wheel.

@AaronFrance

7 жыл бұрын

I really want this to not be a joke.

@mrmidnight32

7 жыл бұрын

Jeff K rofl

@depan55

7 жыл бұрын

It definitely is. His profile pic is a gti lol

@boost3d831

7 жыл бұрын

come on guys, obvious joke

@mrmidnight32

7 жыл бұрын

Edward Ashbolt Shhh let them rage lol

I was thinking "oh yay a place that sells driving shoes I'll take a loo-" their cheapest shoe is $130, most of them are above $200 no fucking thanks

@EarrGasmm

7 жыл бұрын

That's how much good shoes cost. They will out live you if you take care of them.

@todorpetrovic

7 жыл бұрын

It's a niche market, obviously they will cost more than a more mass produced item. Basic economics.

@HG-jv7wc

7 жыл бұрын

I have found sperry topsiders to be good driving shoes.

@mrmidnight32

7 жыл бұрын

Ryukachoo are you really surprised? Any company that's main source of advert is KZread or celeb type sellers are either high profile or bad at marketing and business and need to be $$$ to make up for high costs and high advert tactics. Which is why most of these companies stay small and use more local advert, vs companies that sell to Walmart and have good cheap business tactics and sell in bulk and grow substantially.

@CoffeeMadeMeSay

7 жыл бұрын

Ryukachoo try converse Taylor's

This is by far the best video ever. I got it down packed in a day... Just find a warehouse parking lot and your good to go. I just need to get the downshifting and ill be straight 2004 v8 mustang here 👋

Manual transmission drivers are more skilled because they actually have to mind the engine and their actions.

@kazakukog

4 жыл бұрын

you got 1000 iq

@Suddhadeep

3 жыл бұрын

No one's doubting that

I wish it was so easy to drive my STI. The clutch grabs only at the top, and releasing the clutch without some gas in 1st gear stalls the car. I just got the car, and I came from dual clutch automatic, so I am in this period of painful adjustment and learning period where I look like an idiot in a fast car :D

@doctorferdinand1003

7 жыл бұрын

a WRX/STI is definitely one of the worst cars to learn on. The good part is after you get the hang of your STI any other manual will be a breeze.

@tomnguyen6830

7 жыл бұрын

you'll get it, i learned how to drive a manual in a 96 viper. Lucky me haha

@celerymeat

7 жыл бұрын

I have no idea what the 6 speed is like, but my 5 speed i my forester (same as the WRX) is amazingly easy to drive. Clutch grabs in the bottom 1/4 of the throw, is fairly smooth, and forgiving. But if I were you I'd just get used to always giving it gas when starting, do not rely on just releasing the clutch to get you going.

@muziqaz

7 жыл бұрын

Nah, 6speed in STIs is brutal :) I'm now roughly 1 week in and just beginning to get used to it. Note, that I'm not new to manuals, just that my previous car was DSG Scirocco for 2 years, so it takes some effort to get used to manual in London traffic ;)

@TRILLHOUSE

7 жыл бұрын

I learned manual after i bought my STi, had practiced a bit on some poor cars at the dealership i worked at the time, but it was mostly all in my car. It's a lot tougher because of the full time AWD, you don't get the forgiveness of a 2WD car, where the wheels can slip if you let the clutch out too fast or rev too high. Not to mention that the sweet spot on an STi clutch is hilariously small. But as someone stated before- any other manual you drive after will be ez-pz.

I really enjoy the foot view,you should try it in some of the one take videos with manual cars of course.

@henrysiegertsz8204

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree, it was a very thoughtfully executed video!

@Jon95McC

7 жыл бұрын

I agree! Would love to see his footwork when canyon driving. Good idea!

@usaf2011

7 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@renaldonelson970

7 жыл бұрын

this sounds like a worthy experiment to me

Bought my first manual transmission car about a year and a half ago and primarily used this video to learn. This is one of the BEST videos out there for learning to drive stick!

This is one of the best videos I’ve seen on teaching how to drive stick. I’ve tried to explain getting used to clutch modulation to people and most people don’t understand how important it is.

Hit like if you're watching this video even though you already know how to drive stick. :)

@henrysiegertsz8204

7 жыл бұрын

Hard not to like everything TST does? Matt's just a sub-zero-super-hero!

@ifrit35

7 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't have a driving license if I didn't know how to drive a manual. I'm more interested in his next video about heel-toe. I've seen Keiichi Tsuchiya foot view when he is racing but it doesn't really help learning :).

@delanobeek

7 жыл бұрын

Real talk. I drive a manual mk6 jetta everyday but who best to learn from than Matt?

@MikeDCWeld

7 жыл бұрын

I mainly watched to see how much it differed from how I was taught. He covered some stuff my teacher didn't but I was never told to do the clutch without gas or go super slow with the clutch and I got to the actual driving much quicker. I can't wait for his videos on more advanced techniques. I got to the point of being able to do most shifts without using the clutch.

@SeriousGamerfy

7 жыл бұрын

I'm driving an automatic only because I don't have a manual to drive. Recently I got to drive a stick again and realised I forgot how to properly drive...

My Mom taught me how to drive a stick back in the early 90's..Thanks Mom.

i freaking love the way you explain things, i cant wait till i go out and try this counting 1000 method. im having regrets buying a manual because im not good at it, but this is what i needed im sure

In Europe we go to second gear pretty much immedately after getting the car in motion, go into second after moving one car length is what i was taught.

@43videogamemaster

5 жыл бұрын

Skandal but it's funny how in Europe you guys don't have enough space to allow a smoother transition

@scivnce4273

5 жыл бұрын

@@43videogamemaster man everything is sooooo small here. I live in Belgium i can drive throug my whole country in litteraly like 3 hours 💀

@Doofens

5 жыл бұрын

nah, "newer" petrol engines allow actual driving in 1st just like a diesel. in my old renault scenic it was almost impossible to even fully let go of the clutch in first (and reverse) because you would need to shift to second after going half a car lenght.

@awesomo660

4 жыл бұрын

Skandal yea my car starts whining if I’m over 10kmh in first

@sterlingarcher7101

3 жыл бұрын

Am an American stationed in U.K. I struggled my first month or so here parking in the tiny parking areas for cars. In America you can almost fit two cars in a spot lol.

In Soviet Russia manual transmission drives you!

@SomeOtherGryph

7 жыл бұрын

I think I've seen a vid of that.

@pleasedontwatchthese9593

7 жыл бұрын

@gryphen_357 I'm sure it ended with someone crashing and then a jet drives by

@xDerpOG

7 жыл бұрын

yea its called a GTR...

@daviscarver6492

7 жыл бұрын

LMAO

@Benny_From_NY

7 жыл бұрын

mojoflow ☁ dead 😂

Strange I'm from UK and was never taught to blip on downshift but I ended up figuring it out myself. I was actually taught to ride the clutch slowly on a downshift to cause engine breaking for entering a corner. More clutch wear I guess

@TheSmokingTire

7 жыл бұрын

Russ Clarke much more clutch wear and you can also unsettle the car that way (unless you have an AWD car, clutch breaking only breaks 2 wheels)

@MitchellCamps

7 жыл бұрын

To those who think riding the clutch during a downshift is the proper way, should go to Engineering Explained's channel and watch a few of his videos.

@itsmeeeeeeeeeeeeeee9272

6 жыл бұрын

If u don’t blip the throttle or rev match you cause much more wear to your clutch brake with your brakes. A clutch is expensive brakes are cheap.

I really like how you got into the mechanics of how the clutch works. I can more fully understand why and how it works. Seen a few more other videos, but yours by far is the best.

Watching this for when my automatic transmission inevitably goes out and I convert the truck to a manual

@jordanberger113

4 жыл бұрын

Ah, a ford owner I see. Haha (just given yuh shit)

One "advanced" tip I wish I knew when starting out learn to finesse the clutch first before finessing both the gas and the clutch at the same time until you build the muscle memory. So say you're starting out in first, keep your right foot steady at one rpm, say 1500, then finesse the clutch until it is fully engaged (foot off clutch) then you can add more gas and do it for every gear until you get comfortable then you can finesse them both at the same time.

never heard such a nice explanation of that before, and i been driving stick for 30 years. it was a fun video.

Thank you! 2 weeks in and although Im still struggling a little, you've made my life so much easier.

Just bought a Focus RS and came from a Evo X with a dual clutch and didn't know how to drive a manual transmission. THANK YOU Matt! I'm not living a lie anymore! I can drive a manual thanks to you man. My homie and I picked up the car an he tried to help me but by watching this video and the others in this car I got it down on my own later on. People just say you got to go out and do it but honestly your videos helped me get it down better than someone just sitting next to telling me what to do. Thank you again Farah!

And if you're downshifting to slow down, make sure you ride the brakes so your brake lights come on. I've seen many idiots almost rear end someone because they couldn't use their depth perception to see the car in front of them is decelerating.

@ThisGuyDrives

7 жыл бұрын

gryphen_357 that's on them for not paying attention. If I'm stopped at a red light and I'm not using my breaks, is it my fault if someone hits me cause my break lights weren't on? Nope.

@baddriversofcolga

7 жыл бұрын

Tommy Thompson Sure, but do you want to get hit?

@SomeOtherGryph

7 жыл бұрын

I'm not saying it's not their fault! Of course it is. But at $500 for a new rear clip, even with full coverage insurance... why not ride em?

@omnicode

7 жыл бұрын

This isn't always how this happens, especially with older cars that may be worth a lot to you, but not a lot to the insurance company :/

@KORTOKtheSTRONG

7 жыл бұрын

yeah i'm really careful about that too

I`m driving manual gear cars since i got my license 13 years ago i can absolutly tell you for sure that rev-matching on downshifts aka bliping the trottle is absolutly NOT necesarry for you normal everday driving!

@lowstrife

7 жыл бұрын

Why is that...? Do you want a rough shift? You have to use the weight of the car and put stress on the driveline to physically speed the engine up, which puts stress on the transmission\etc especially if it's a regular thing. Blipping really isn't difficult.

@kellyvtec

7 жыл бұрын

oOJayWeeOo true, not necessary, but to speed up the shift keep it smooth, i do the blip... Mainly for fun.

@BobElHat

7 жыл бұрын

If you're driving gently you don't downshift all that much anyway, and when you do the revs are low enough that the stress and jerkiness are negligible. If you're dropping a couple of cogs to overtake and need to be at 4k to rev-match then you do need to blip, but if you're going from 6th to 4th because you've slowed down for a 30 limit it's really not essential.

@rfouR_4

7 жыл бұрын

Depends on the cars gearing and how much you want to downshift. In any case not matching causes excess load on driveline components. Just rev match. It's easy.

@oOJayWeeOo

7 жыл бұрын

Dont get me wrong, I can and do downshift if the situation requires it or if want to drive sporty. But at normal city or highway speeds/traffic you can just downshift because you usually do it when you are getting slower anyways and are not in the appropriate gear anymore. When done right this doesnt cause any jerking and is not excessively rough on the drivetrain. Just dont downshift when your revs are rather high anyways (lets say above 4k rpm), then the downshift will most likely be jerky that will almost never happen in nomal everday driving. At least this is my experience from the around 30 different manuel cars I have driven over the years.

That was the best explanation i've ever heard, i had problems with downshifting and hill starts, not even my teacher could make me understand fully how it works it was so easy afterall. Thank you!

Haven’t watch your videos in a while. I just recently purchased my first standard car. I just want to thank you for your time on making the first and second videos. They are truly a great help!

1960: In 2018 we will have flying cars. 2018: Learning how to drive a manual transmission cars that exsisted for over 10 decades.

@BattlegroundsFTW

5 жыл бұрын

Baja Gaming 1860: In 1960 we’ll have horseless carriages 1960: Learning how to ride horses that have been unnecessary for over 5 decades Manual transmissions are outdated. Some people don’t know how to use them because they literally don’t need to. Knowing this simple skill does not make you special.

@bajatg

5 жыл бұрын

@@BattlegroundsFTW True, it doesn't make you special. But if you don't know that simple skill you are a total looser. Same as not knowing how to ride a bike. Simple skill, but makes you a looser if you don't know it.

@chadus5949

5 жыл бұрын

Baja Gaming lmao ok

@amirmanibmanampan159

5 жыл бұрын

Colin G u got burned😂😂😂

@chadus5949

5 жыл бұрын

THE HATER where was the “burn😂😂😂”

As a stick driving european, i´ve never heard of driving shoes.

@boostfiend

6 жыл бұрын

You haven't looked. Sparco makes em, Alpinestars, even Puma. Clarkson wears them every test he does. They are sometimes called a 'casual driving shoe' or even 'walking shoe'. I'm wearing some now and I LOVE them... it's like I'm not wearing shoes at all.

@jhmpt32

6 жыл бұрын

As a stick driving American that has lived in and traveled the majority of Europe, I can promise you that comfortable driving shoes are needed. That's if you often drive long distances.

@alpeena

6 жыл бұрын

more common among racers, rally drivers etc etc.....but a thin flexible sole is best for feel and sensitivity. Thick soled boots would make driving a stick for a rookie quite difficult

@JR-wn8cl

5 жыл бұрын

When I first started driving I was only able to drive without shoes on cause I couldn’t feel the pedal and was very uncomfortable about it. Now I drive with Timbs.

@Mario-fv3zs

5 жыл бұрын

You also have steering gloves and shifting gloves. The trick is being able to change fast enough between a steering glove and a shifting glove (and back) when you have to shift... :-)

This was the most helpful video on the subject by far that I could find. Seriously, thank you.

This is amazing bro. I know how drive manual but this is just pure excellence. Great vid. Good way explaining this to the people that dont.

as a person who knows rarely about manual driving, this was really helpful 🧍‍♀️

And a dual clutch transmission will have two clutch pedals, so 3 legs required

This is the best video i have seen so far on how to drive a stick,good job.

Wow Man, great Job. When I learned Manual car, my instructor even did not explain so clearly. After watching your videos, I am feeling that I've learned something new, although I've been driving for almost 1 year. Thanks for that high-quality video.

"Smooth on..Smooth Off...Daniel Son!" Mr. Myagi!

Thank you bro. This video was a very big help

I just bought a 2019 mustang a few days ago and I’m learning how to drive stick with it. I was scared of breaking my new car. This video helped me so much! Thank you!

@drew.sns.

3 жыл бұрын

Im in the same position about to buy a wrx. How did this turn out for you? Did you break your new car?

"Sometimes, adding speed is the solution" classic.

I started driving recently and your videos helps me more than my instructor, even if the video is 3 years old

I'm going to need to watch this five times to fully absorb all the info

@hunterj6290

5 жыл бұрын

Yup adhd and this video dont mix

Man this helped alot. I have a very basic understanding of manual and this is so informative!

Good job! 👍 You are the best guy on this planet that I found for explaining manual transmission. Excellent showing good exercise!

I learned driving manual when I was 17. as a mid 20s european i must say it feels really nice that ONCE IN MY LIFE I can say back in the day have learned something by myself because there was no youtube around. still very good video. well done

This is the best video i have ever seen for learning how to drive.

I find it incredible that you are even allowed to just drive stick in the US without having learned to drive stick. If you did your drivers lessons and the final test with an automatic in Germany, your are FORBIDDEN to drive a manual car.

@DavstrWrexham

6 жыл бұрын

Same here in the UK, so everyone learns on manual.

@darraghtate440

6 жыл бұрын

KZread Subs I find it weird that your country thinks that people who've never shown that they know how to use a type of vehicle are still okay to us that type of vehicle.

@lsh19930713

6 жыл бұрын

same in China, those are two different types of driver license. One you can drive both and another one, you are only allowed to drive auto

@Erowens98

6 жыл бұрын

Finn here, we have the same thing. It's completely ridiculous, you can learn to drive a manual over an evening. No need to force people who want to switch to manual to go get a new license that costs the same as the other one. My father taught me on an automatic because that's what he had, i payed 1500€ for the license in total. Then later, when i bought a new car that happened to be manual (even though i already knew how to drive a manual) i had to go out, spend 2500€ (more expensive because i had to be taught in a driving school instead of by my father) to get a new license simply so that i was allowed to drive my car...

@baronfyrewhine

6 жыл бұрын

KZread Subs, europeons are sheep controlled by their nanny state. Don't be so surprised.

Thanks for this excellent video, it built my confidence again after 23 years of not driving stick. By far the best instructional video I found on the subject and I have watched quite a few!

Thank you! Never knew about blip on down shifting or the safety of staying in gear when coming to a stop. Gonna take some practice on my part but now I know. The PIP really helped me understand RPM and smooth foot action. Cool shoes .

I'm 44 and decided it was high time I learned how to drive a stick... better late than never. :D I've gotta say that my 2016 Mustang V6 is picky getting going, especially with an incline (even a small incline), but I've only driven it four times now so its definitely me... and now that I've seen this video I see why: I gotta give it that little bit of gas to help. Will work on that starting tomorrow. Going 2nd thru 5th is easy, now that I see the 'blip' idea I'll work on that tomorrow as well for downshifting. I haven't ground the gears yet, but I did experience the 'bump' a little when I did a downshift a couple times. Thanks for the video, Matt, good stuff. ;}

@rabbitphobia

5 жыл бұрын

About the inclines you use the handbrake to help out, fully engage it then slowly release it as you move forward. Done easy peasy... ;)

One of the best videos that teaches you how to drive stick hands down thanks dude🔥

As a car enthusiast that wants a manual transmission (currently driving an automatic) and has only driven stick for about 45 minutes I've never heard of the "blip". Thanks for sharing can't wait to practice it.

Nicely explained. Thanks! I'll get my first standard soon!

You did a amazing job at explaining I’m driving my 2013 5.0 because of this video

I have been driving a standard transmission for 15 plus years and for some reason i enjoy watching these. Imo your by far the best teacher. I really enjoyed this video. When i finally got it i was so happy until i met my first hill lol.

Thank you. This video answers questions I felt stupid to ask on my first try. Now I feel much more confident. I subscribed.

7 seconds... I've never heard this anywhere else! that really helped me!

Awesome explanation! I've been driving a manual transmission since 1984? This is the bedt video ever!!!!

I have seen so many videos trying to explain this. This video is actually really helpful. Thank you

I’ve been riding motorcycles for years and I recently started an apprenticeship as a mechanic. Not driving a manual car for so long has made me super rusty. I thought it’d just be the same as riding my bikes but it’d weird with the clutch on the foot. Coming back to get a refresher.

I'm more curious in how you set up that GoPro to show your feet.

@TheSmokingTire

7 жыл бұрын

Gavin Pouquette 3M foam tape mount. Same as a helmet cam mount

@TheGavio93

7 жыл бұрын

TheSmokingTire On the bottom of the steering column?

@TheSmokingTire

7 жыл бұрын

Gavin Pouquette yeah on the bit of dashboard below the column adjuster

@TheGavio93

7 жыл бұрын

TheSmokingTire thanks for the tip!

@sadigov

7 жыл бұрын

Have you not heard of a special attachment for GoPros for filming. It's sold under name ProSack and fits only men.

You are not obnoxious to listen to like some other people can be. You explain things very well...thanks for a great video.

This is one of the best tutorials ever created on driving a manual car! Even though I know how to drive a stick car, I found it very useful. Clear illustrations, detailed explanations, extreme patience, very audible instructions, I mean, all the adjectives that best describe an excellent job! Thank you so much sir! Mind starting a driving school?

Matt, you're a good teacher! I'm using these exercises to get comfortable on a motorcycle now. Thanks!

Idk why im watching this... i have been driving stick for years... but the video is good, cheers

@Doofens

5 жыл бұрын

me too. and I've never even sat foot in an automatic car ever