So glad I've found this channel. Finally, there's somebody on KZread who actually knows what he's talking about!

@VehicleVirgins

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@fredokodugha

10 жыл бұрын

Indeed. (Recent sub) :)

@thomasjensen8615

9 жыл бұрын

you forgot to raise the head restraint,

@MaxFluff

8 жыл бұрын

+Thomas Jensen hahha thats true

@lidge1994

8 жыл бұрын

+Vehicle Virgins You are the only person who properly explained manual shifting I'll tell you in a few days when I drive my buddy's car if it helped

The headrest position is dangerously low in this video. In fact, it's positioned ideally for major neck damage in an accident. Otherwise, it's a great set of tips.

@dezzahayes6492

7 жыл бұрын

Hajime Yamasaki Vukelic great position if you want a big payout.

@Devogor

4 жыл бұрын

@@dezzahayes6492 😂

he always says Oble instead of Able

@haloboy020

5 жыл бұрын

ShivamPlays2 shit

@nicolereadstarot

4 жыл бұрын

Canadian?

@THEXBOXHACKER2010

4 жыл бұрын

He does Eni 😅😅

Vehicle Virgins should have at least double the subs , there is everything you want to know about cars on this channel . You guys are the best , I have learned so much !

I'm so thankful on your videos! I am still learning to drive and want a brand new car for my first car,they say i'll just crash a manual car so I don't need a nice car,but seeing your video about manual shifting I was so happy you explain everything in a very easy and understandable way.

Almost all your videos helped me pass my driving test!!! Thanks

Love these types of series of vids!

@VehicleVirgins

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Vehicle Virgins I mentioned this in another video but one of the first, most crucial adjustments you can make is moving the steering wheel closer to you so that you're not too far "on top" of the pedals. Virtually all performance cars (more like virtually all cars) have tilting and telescoping steering wheels.

Back in the days of cars with two bench seats, this included a front seat bench. Most of those benches only moved in two directions, and did not recline. So you were forced to sit upright at the wheel. Like an example, of a ford fairmont, the base model had a low back front seat bench, and usually a stationary steering column. No thrills, so how the driver sat, and positioned the seat, the passenger would be on the exact same position. Plus with low back, everyone could see the back of head. Good times!

thank you...great video

great video, thanks!

I want more tutorials,on stuff like this,or on manual cars,i improved my driving skills because of you!.

@dezzahayes6492

7 жыл бұрын

Marco Allegra stiff shit, beggars can't be choosers

but if you're not leaning back how're you supposed to smoke a blunt while driving?! let alone sip the sizzurp...

@yammmit

7 жыл бұрын

1954telecaster The heck is a "sizzurp?"

@symiahgoosby2572

7 жыл бұрын

1954telecaster know this is a joke but stop 😂

@nathanallen8703

5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@metroboomin3990

5 жыл бұрын

@@yammmit its lean

@yammmit

5 жыл бұрын

Zohaib Rao it’s* I don’t know what that means.

Dude you have grown!!! Keep up your stuff man

nice tips dude!

I love the intro especially since you kept it pretty dry and didn't do a forced "I'm just joking laugh or smile".

great advice my friend but I definitely have to recommend that you move the head rest up, it may just be the angle but that looks like it will do nothing for you in an accident.

Love the videos. I'm young, and I'm a couple months away from being able to get my permit, so I'm going over everything. This and many of your other videos are very helpful. Thanks.

@VehicleVirgins

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Justin!

I loved your video 💖

Best channel ever

very nice video

And really the steering wheel hand positioning doesn't matter, as long as you are comfortable and feel you can control the car you will be in good condition.

what about steering wheel height? (i mean how to properly adjust it, not that " I put it low so I can steer with my legs while texting in cruise control")

@Nick_nm

4 жыл бұрын

Hey I do that lol

Really good tip's! Keep it up, i really enjoy your videos :D

@VehicleVirgins

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

People do not realize what a luxury being close to the wheel is. I'm 4'8 and 95 lbs and it is just so much fun adjusting the chair to make sure I can see over the giant wheel...

@unes7930

6 жыл бұрын

ye but not too close ,max as he showed on the vid

Are you serious about these tips? I always drive from the backseat or sometimes from the trunk ;)

cool ty. I will see if my wrists touch the top of my wheel as my back rests against the seat. cool advice. (safety first always)!

Very good video. Worst thing I see is those people who sit so low you can barely see their eyes over the wheel.. I also get those remarks about sitting too "strictly" , heh.. Another thing you didn't mention is that sitting in the wrong position can really hurt your back in the long run. I worked as a Taxi driver a few years back, and If I didn't sit up almost straight, my back would be sore as hell after the day.

good

How tall are you? I'm trying to figure out the best seat position for me based on my height.

Driver's side mirror adjustment: cover the blind spot? Or redundant with center mirror? Personally I prefer to cover the blind spot, as I can always lean out to see further back with it. Yet so few people do that. What are your thoughts? As I didn't see if you had a video on that little thing.

I will follow this advice so I can sit properly and drive faster :)

Might wanna pull the headrest up too !

I saw that thumbnail picture in my driver's ed class😂😂

@Vehicle Virgins I am a fairly new driver and i realised that keeping my seat forward where my wrists are touching the wheel, it puts more strain on my legs from keeping them bent for longer periods rather than keeping my seat further back and extending my legs more, therefore having more comfort. What are your thoughts?

Is there a vid to help Splaine where to set we are view mirrors

Can anyone recommend racing seats for short people? I'm 5 foot nothing. In my WRX I sit too low. Was gonna get a custom bracket to raise the seat higher but the side bolsters are too high for me so I'm ramming my arm into them on downshifts. Plus the bolsters are way too wide and don't hold me anyway.

I sit way in front because I am short and a beginner. I want to have it just in the middle so I won't look weird you know but, I'm still working on it

All this info is good, but in my case the horizontal seat can't be adjusted as my car sear has manual controls. The front of the sit itself it a bit high and presses against the back of my knees and I feel uncomfortable trying to constantly readjust myself to get better blood circulation. I had a previous car where I could adjust everything as it was a power seat. I don't really know what to do...all I want is to lower the nose of the sit a bit

Hey, what do I do if I'm really short, and to reach the pedals, I have to put the seat all the way forward to the point where my body almost touches the steering wheel?

Now one problem I've always though about with seat positioning is how close is too close for me. The thing is, I'm 5 feet tall, so I can properly press the pedals and reach the steering wheel, but the distance I put myself in to achieve that puts me awfully close to the steering wheel. My chief concern is actually being injured by the airbag on the steering wheel, since I have to be so close in order to properly drive it. So, what's the minimum distance I should keep my face from the steering wheel to prevent such a thing from occurring, and if that is too close, what are some ways I can still reach everything while keeping that safe distance?

You forgot about the head rest, its vital in a crash, prevents your neck from snapping.

this was way helpful I just turned 16 and got a bmw 328i for my bday and this was very helpful to stay safe on the road :)

@N4T3x

8 жыл бұрын

That's literally the second most expensive car to maintain of all the major Car brands. Good luck

@MIN00CH

7 жыл бұрын

He obviously has rich parents he doesn't have to worry about any of that lol..

@pyroguy61

7 жыл бұрын

+beastcoaST ! haha man were okay my dad knows a master mechanic that his best friend and he only works on bmws

@Draylogic

7 жыл бұрын

That isn't going to bring your quote down

And yes... your vids should be mandatory shown when taking exams. Getting thaught out of a M5 by a young presentor instead of most probably a hyper dry and boring geography teacher in a Volvo estate..... I'll choose the first option everytime. :-)

@VehicleVirgins

10 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Yes and the reason why you should sit up straight is because your spine is actually the part of your body that can feel angular momentum. So if you sit stupidly like the 18 year old tuners in your local town (some of them almost lie backwards) your body wont be able to notice the changes correctly. All of the things the guy mentioned in this video, is exactly what you would learn at a racing track. Dunno if you forgot it but the headrest should be lifted so it covers the back of your head, in case of crash,or comfort if you are chilling :) oh and it looks stupid to see the back of the head of the person driving in front of you ;D Also about the height of your seat: it should be as low as you feel is comfortable in my opinion, especially if you do performance driving. This is to keep the center of mass positioned as low as possible in your car wich makes for better handling. Safety is more important of course, so if you feel like you have better control when sitting higher, go for it.

I had a question on which is the best way to turn your steering wheel . want to her your thoughts . thanks in advance

@dezzahayes6492

7 жыл бұрын

Black Hat depends which way the corners are heading lmao for fucks sake.

Great tips mate! but I don't completely agree with you... Your steering wheel is not close enough to you, move it closer as much as you can, and lower the seat as much as you can, check the first thing racing drivers like Tiff Needell or Chris Hariss (both of them are on a short side) do when they sit in the car for the first time

@Aaron-fb6mb

5 жыл бұрын

Why lower the seat?

Nice vid, but you should say something about the headrest, its as important as everything else incase someone comes from behind :)

when I drive i have a couple issues when it comes to reaching my pedals. I need to make my seat close, but then the sterring wheel is close to my chest. Also, my knee hits the bottom part of the car that holds the steering wheel. so what do i do?

Can u do 335i with just chip upgrade, to see the power gains tnx

@dezzahayes6492

7 жыл бұрын

IG P shit car. Why bother?

nice video dude. you forgot to adjust the headrest. In case of a collision, your neck would break.

I find these videos amusing, but its so true I get blokes shorter then me that move the seat back and say why do you have it so close. that being said I believe race car drivers usually have there legs quiet extended and use there feet rather then legs

What about headrest ???

just a quick question what job do you work as ?? keep the videos coming :)

@dezzahayes6492

7 жыл бұрын

Mohamad Taha mind your business.

what if your car has no adjustable steering wheel or height adjustable seat and you have long legs like i do because i have to put the seat all the way back to even fit and if i adjust the angle of the seat to have my arms at that position i would be almost leaning forward

@DonQuixotec

8 жыл бұрын

Save up money for a used, properly built, quality car. You deserve it. Especially if you are tall, as it sounds like.

headrest is not ajusted ok

Very good. Only one forgoten detail: The head rest is too low.

3 minute commercial with no skip option, ha!

for long distance driving u dont want to sit too close to the steering wheel where your legs cant extend straight. i mean, imagine driving 15+ hours solo with your legs not being able to extend, even in cruise control, it gets pretty uncomfortable.

@AndrewB23

4 жыл бұрын

Extending your leg straight is dangerous, if you get into a wreck with your leg straight it will potentially shoot straight back and destroy your leg or worse.

man.. I just can't seem to find a comfortable position for my foot on the gas or brake.. my calves burn like hell and get tired

Should you be able to floor the gas without any strain at all?

@bartvanriel6767

8 жыл бұрын

yes, flooring it should be your natural position

I sit as low as possible to feel the car much better, so your last tip is optionnal. I've learn this at Spa-Francorchamps circuit so I put my trust in them more than in you (no offending)

@ThePrestigeBeast

9 жыл бұрын

Arthur Cailleau as low as possible? that is not safe in any way

@TheMouhahahahahahaha

9 жыл бұрын

tG Gnar Well, I've learned it from a professionnal driver so a comment from a guy who's playing Call of duty won't make me change my mind

@ThePrestigeBeast

9 жыл бұрын

Arthur Cailleau be rude all you want but literally limiting your visibility is not good.

@TheMouhahahahahahaha

9 жыл бұрын

tG Gnar Sitting low makes you feel the car and where the limit is. I'm speeking about performance driving not every day ride. In my case I'm 1m95 tall so I need to be low anyways. As low as possible wasn't very meanfull, my bad. Eyes should be at 1/3 of the windscreen height (sorry for the english hard to explain). I didn't want to b rude but who are you to tell what's safe or not? Did you ever ride on a track? (No offense)

Pre everything Steve o

So how high do you sit?

I know this has nothing to due with this video but what is the difference between the e90 330i and the later e90 328i is there any speed difference and is the 330 bad compared to the 328

@VehicleVirgins

10 жыл бұрын

The e90 330i was only made one year, 2006. It has 25 more hp than the 328i. The cars are VERY similar if you compare an 06 330i to an 07 328i.

Is it normal that my heel nerver come off ground when hitting brakes or gas fully in?

@krlighedvarerevigt8071

8 жыл бұрын

its normal

in my hometown people drive like that on 0:16... most kids drive that way because it looks cool.. lmao

@rs7464_

8 жыл бұрын

Makes you look stupid 😂

@maskenmakkan

8 жыл бұрын

ca$hout i dont drive like that

@hannahrose8175

8 жыл бұрын

+ca$hout Ahahaha. xD Most of the things kids nowadays think are cool look stupid. It truly entertains me. :p

Thanks so much just got a 330xi as my first car and definitely was not driving it properly

@dezzahayes6492

7 жыл бұрын

jarhead23 shit car, blown up yet?

Also make sure you’re oble to reach the blinker fluid in your glove compartment.

Nice explaining, but the most important part for the drivers safety is the headrest, which was neither explained in this video, nor in the right position. Sad.

I hear the 9 and 3 position on the steering wheel is outdated information. It's more like 8 and 4 now because of the airbags.

@Splee13454

8 жыл бұрын

Driving instructors will tell you 8 and 4, but unless you're just cruising around 9 and 3 is superior. Especially if your tall like me and your knees prevent the 8 and 4 position from being used at all.

Hey i just got my permit (so im 15 1/2) and im just hair under 6'6''. Being so tall i find that my knees hit the steering wheel and just driving in general is uncomfortable. Any suggestions on cars that will fit someone lets say 6'6-6'8? preferably a manual car

@Oekedoelekens

10 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm 195cm and most of the time, the only option is the put the seat the furthest back and hope for the best. In most cars there is enough room so you're knees won't hit the dashboard or the keys, but you'll have to get used to having the steering wheel between your legs. It's a bit more difficult getting in and out of the car as you have to go leg first, but it's not all that challenging and whilst driving there really is no difference as you always keep your legs apart; even when you have to break, you just move your foot to the middle, not your leg. As for cars, higher cars (like minivans) have generally a more straight up seating position and you'll be less likely to hit the steering wheel with your knees. I drive myself a Ford C-max, it's a manual and the steering wheel can go very high so I don't ever hit it with my knees, my previous car was a Ford Focus and it was also spatious enough. I've never driven an American car, but I can only imagine them being bigger then our cars, so they'll be just fine ;-] I don't know about Japanese cars, but I have once driven a Daewoo and that car was just to small, my knees were nearly in a 90 degree angle, it was very uncomfortable.

@bobfreelander6534

10 жыл бұрын

Oekedoelekens im 198 cm tall and have plenty more room for growing. Thank you for the feedback! Thanks to ***** also for feedback

How much did you get the M5 and what year is she?

@dezzahayes6492

7 жыл бұрын

Lanre Oladejo mind your own business.

Tach is not necessary on a stick. Driving stick is all about feel. If you pay attention the car will left you know when to shift.

@F6HemiCharger

9 жыл бұрын

I guess then that some people NEED to stare at the dash instead of looking through the windshield like they should. If anything, if you rely on your tach 100% of the time YOU are the joke. I'm no racecar driver, and I'm no expert, but driving is not about the A to B for me, it is about getting better behind the wheel, too bad some people cannot understand that.

there IS an ideal distance from the wheel. to far is dangerous and to close can be fatal(airbag, etc.). the dude in the video is probably around 6' tall. visually, the tallest point of your dash/steering wheel should be BELOW the end of your hood, basically meaning if any interior components are blocking your view, you're a poop! :D

do you think drifting should be taught in driving schools because it helps people know how to react when p[eople lose traction in the rain or snow

@ThePrestigeBeast

9 жыл бұрын

nsx99x lmao hell no. drifting should not be taught at all. However, youre premise is correct. Im a car enthusiast so i have participated in plenty of activities that resulted in my car purposefully losing traction and i have experience in that kind of situation. As a result, i can handle it much more calmly and efficiently when i do lose traction. They shouldnt teach people to drift rather just how to correct lost traction.

I'm sitting in the right position but my upper back/lower neck always hurts the whole time while I'm driving. I don't understand why because I don't lean forward or anything. Can anyone explain?

@jacktran960

6 жыл бұрын

heyitsme Try adjusting the lumbar and recline

@MouseyBusiness

6 жыл бұрын

You're not sitting in the right position then.

im short so my head is always pushed forward by the headrest no matter how i adjust it, its so annoying :/

Why does my right knee always hurt and lock up when driving?

You should tell us how you keep your car so clean!

@dezzahayes6492

7 жыл бұрын

AnonymousStormChaser mind your own business.

@anonymousstormchaser

7 жыл бұрын

I just left a comment dude.

@dezzahayes6492

7 жыл бұрын

AnonymousStormChaser ok then

This should be shown in Driver's Education. Good job on the video guys. Also, am I seeing an E46 interior? Is that your daily driver?

@VehicleVirgins

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Luke! E39 M5, and it is my daily driver.

@lukesprettycolors

10 жыл бұрын

Vehicle Virgins No problem, keep up the good work on the videos. They're very enjoyable. And I should have known it was a fiver. The cabin looks bigger, but the angle was weird haha

@VehicleVirgins

10 жыл бұрын

lukesprettycolors Hey at least you didn't mistake it for a saab!

@lukesprettycolors

10 жыл бұрын

Vehicle Virgins I had an E46 of my own, got excited to possibly see another one, from a pretty good channel no less. I wouldn't insult an M5 by calling it a Saab haha Speaking of which, you've got a great looking M5. What are your maintenance costs like on that bad boy?

@VehicleVirgins

10 жыл бұрын

lukesprettycolors Honestly it ranges so much it would be hard to give you an estimate. In the last year nothing has gone wrong (knock on wood) thus $0. However the year prior I had to replace the tires, brakes, clutch, flywheel and driveshaft. Bad timing for sure.

The tacho isn't really that important is it? I mean I change gears by ear for the most part unless I'm in a new or very quiet car.

@jacobwebb8818

8 жыл бұрын

tacho*

@rugufb38thg

8 жыл бұрын

+Assasinpiggles I'm sure he ment taco.

@Tryptamine999

8 жыл бұрын

I Banana Mag No, I'm just an idiot

@jacobwebb8818

8 жыл бұрын

I Banana Mag Oh yes true

Huh, in my experience, I see the opposite; everybody sits WAY too close to the steering wheel like if they got into a head-on collision the airbag would push them back rather than cushion the impact. Close enough to drape more than just their wrist over the wheel which makes them look SOOO gangsta-cool and provides the same grip and control as an F1 driver! Some people even have their left hand at 2 and their right at 10, genius! In all seriousness, I almost wish car makers would design steering wheels to be F1-styled meaning the top center has a gap so the only place you can put your hands are at 9 and 3.

@TheOwenMajor

9 жыл бұрын

That would be a horrible idea. During tight turns your arms would cross.

@DesuVR

9 жыл бұрын

Owen Major F1 steering wheels don't turn even 360 degrees so crossing arms isn't an issue. Then again, the wheels don't turn as much as a normal car. Besides I was kinda joking about it anyway.

Is it bad that I take a 1 and 7 approach to my steering wheel?

@dezzahayes6492

7 жыл бұрын

Alfaz Ahmed u should only steer with one hand on "12"

i been thinking about sitting closer like this so there is leg space in the backseat if i ever have passengers but every time i sit close, my leg cramps up, does anyone else have this problem? :(

@boknario834

7 жыл бұрын

i feel u bro😁

@miestersean

7 жыл бұрын

Maybe try raising the seat height.

@stevebrule4742

5 жыл бұрын

Eat a banana.

May I ask what model BMW that is?

@DonQuixotec

8 жыл бұрын

A pretty new BMW 3-series but not the newest F30. So I guess the facelifted E90. Probably a straight six petroleum engine from what I hear in one of the other videos that he seems to be driving the same car. Maybe 330i

@lukasmeyer1992

8 жыл бұрын

+DonQuixotec Its an M5 E39 Facelift (2000-2003) from 2001, the E90 has totally different interieur.

@billwilmington8284

8 жыл бұрын

+DonQuixotec You are horribly wrong.

2:39 So my car has it's instruments at the center of the dash. What do i do then?

@dezzahayes6492

7 жыл бұрын

Tiago Costa shouldn't be playing instruments when driving. Pretty simple buddy.

@miaugato93

7 жыл бұрын

rofl

10 and 2

the headrest is way too low.

And here i am driving with my finger tips.

What if i'm 6.6 and i have to drive a small car ?

@DesuVR

9 жыл бұрын

Apparently small cars are big on the inside from what I hear, no wonder I see large people driving them.

0:28 that feel really is discousting

Glad I'm not alone with people thinking I sit close to the wheel.

I’m weak 😂😂😂😂 this is new to me, the new Parker is alot different.

why do you have your radar detector at the top of your windshield? that's not the ideal position at all. low in your windshield is best.

The 160 people that disliked this video failed their permit test

Headrest is too low...

And if you drive a beamer, this is the only way to do it. Do it wrong and most of the benefits of a great handling and driving car go to waist.

@VehicleVirgins

10 жыл бұрын

Very true!

Annnnd why this is not shown when you get your license we will never know!

Your headrest is too low.