How to drive MANUAL more SMOOTHLY - Part 1, Fundamentals

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***Check out Part 2 (Heel-Toe, Double-Clutch, Rev-Match: Advanced Manual Techniques): • Heel-Toe, Double-Clutc...
Do your passengers look like bobble heads when you shift? Does your transmission make cringe-inducing noises? If so, it's time to go back to the fundamentals.
In this video, we'll go over 7 tips for smoothing out your manual transmission driving--you'll protect your drivetrain and your friends will want to ride with you again.
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0:00 - Hey guys James here!
0:23 - A story of a first and only date
1:07 - 1. Set your seat right
1:58 - 2. Clutch pedal movement - 3 steps
3:43 - 3. Learn the bite point (important!)
5:17 - 4. Set off smoothly w/ minimal clutch wear
6:41 - 5. Time the shifter's movement
8:38 - 6. Don't shift too slowly
9:19 - 7. Learn from kicks, thumps, shudders
10:11 - Downshifts - similar but trickier
10:42 - Thanks for watching!
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@JamesPlaysWithCars 2 года назад

What's the most helpful tip you've heard in learning to drive stick? Let me know in the comments!

@thomasferber480 2 года назад

Nice explanation :) actually shifting feels natural for me after driving MT Boxster for quite a while but for beginners very well explained. Looking forward to the advanced driving technics :)

@Chimboica2011 Год назад

Thank You, Jame I am so happy to find your channel. I enjoy every video you make.

@charlesdalton985 2 года назад

Another excellent video, thank you! Regarding your question on tips. Two I used when teaching my son to drive manual transmission recently. First, I agree, the friction point is key. So I had my son (in a parking lot) close his eyes and just feel the friction point. If the car started to stall, depress the clutch. Second, hand position on the shifter. It changes ever so slightly as you guide the shifter through the gears. As you said, you don’t have to force it, and it helps if you position your hand in anticipation of the next gear.

@avery4528 2 года назад

I found that having your butt lowered and tilting your legs up really helped! I always thought the bucket seats in cars like a Civic Si was gaudy but I never realized how much more helpful it is.

@JamesPlaysWithCars 2 года назад

Agreed, butt and leg position matter so much in manual trans driving!

@joliewu8625 2 года назад

Wow more of manual tips videos pls!

@JamesPlaysWithCars 2 года назад

One more coming up in about a week!

@meprayoch8314 2 года назад

Hearing this makes me want to try driving a manual transmission car. This video is very informative.

@JamesPlaysWithCars 2 года назад

Yes!! I would encourage you to learn. It’s a really fun skill to develop

@BobBombadil Год назад

I've been driving manual cars for 20 years including on track. I barely push the pedal past the bite point when I shift and I've never had an issue, but now I'm questioning everything I know lol... I know this video is a year old but can you explain why it is so important to push the clutch pedal all the way to the floor when shifting? I've never heard that tip before watching this video

@JihelJay Год назад

I think he wants people to avoid making the gearbox crack as when you try to change gear without using the clutch But just going past the friction point is actually enough, there is no need to floor the pedal

@BobBombadil Год назад

@@JihelJay I agree. In my current car, for example, the point where the pedal has the clutch is fully disengaged is a good 3 or 4 inches above where the pedal is fully "floored." There is no reason to push it all the way down every time. I think it might be a good way to teach people that are just beginning to drive a manual... but to say you MUST press the clutch in all the way every time you shift is a little silly

@drazamihailovic2746 2 года назад

Porche have auto rev mach bot can drive it

@JamesPlaysWithCars 2 года назад

Yep, it’s true that many modern cars including Porsches have auto rev matching. Luckily most of those cars allow turning off auto rev matching, for folks who want the full manual experience!