In a manual car, as you go faster, you upshift to go even faster and pass someone. Why do you downshift to go faster and pass someone? I downshift to climb a slope or if the surface becomes irregular. The more "aggressive" the slope or the terrain, the more I downshift.
The idea to downshift is to be in the car's "powerband". If you are diving in 5th gear at 1500 rpms and stomp on the gas to pass someone, you will be sitting there for a while until the rpm get high enough to produce more power and get the car going. But being in 5th gear, that would take you to a very high speed. So, you downshift to a lower gear to maximize your acceleration in passing.
This is the BEST tutorial video on this topic period! I’ve been trying to figure the science behind this feature and you just solved it for me - the feature with the gauge showing was brilliant! Bravo.
Really appreciate it and I'm glad you found it useful! I'm hoping to put out one more video on this as it was pretty tough to cover everything. Thanks for watching!
@@Lil_vara We were actually thinking about it. We want to do it the right way, so while it may not be coming soon, its definitely something we want to put out this year.
I still havent learned how to drive manual but I'm hoping to learn soon. I got a new automatic sport car and it has the paddles. I was afraid to mess with it but now I'm more confident to try it thanks so much!!!!
I’ve been driving 30 years and got my first automatic car last year and I love it. For everyday driving I leave it in automatic but when I find a nice winding country road I can use manual and use the paddles.
I think that's probably what car manufactures actually intended! You sort of get the best of both worlds really. I know that manual mode doesn't come close to a clutch pedal but do you feel like you are missing out without one or, is using the paddles and gear selector fine as is?
Its pretty easy here. Our "test" lasts maybe 5 minutes. If you can stop at a stop sign, make a turn, and parallel park, you get a license. I don't think most people here in America know how much more difficult it is to get a driving license in other countries.
Great video. From the 10 minute mark to the 13 minute mark for someone who is just learning, is the most valuable part of this entire video in my opinion. Liked subscribed and commented 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
It actually does not hurt the engine cruising around 2800-3000 rpms, i’ve done a fair amount of driving at those rpms and my engine remains at the same health
Exactly. Its not that the engine will blow up out of nowhere its just working harder in higher rpms, not necessarily a bad thing. Its just when saying "working harder" or "stressing" there's a negative connotation to it. Agreed, I've driven like these for over a decade and no engine issue with my cars or anyone I know really.
My dad drives his manual b13 Sentra at 2k rpm or above at all times, he says the engine just likes it more.. like it runs better at those rpm’s I guess
I plan on buying a Audi S5 sportback so this video is perfect because he used a Audi to explain. My friend showed me how to use the paddle shifters and the manual mode but I just had to verify because if I get an Audi I don’t want to use it wrong. Thank you so much for this video🙏🏼
You got it, glad this video helped! With the Audis of the past decade, I believe they all upshift for you at redline and downshift for you once you hit a low RPM in manual mode. So there is virtually almost no way to mess it up or do it the wrong way.
I wasn't allowed to drive an automatic. I had to learn to be part of the vehicle😆. From floor shifting to the column. Never thought I'd like these new styles but videos like this has changed my mind. My mother has had a nice car for a while. Neither of us was interested in its shifting features. She's 63. Never had a ticket or accident. Just got her 1st $300 speeding ticket a week ago lmao. She prefers to shift gears like the old days lol. Great video. Thanks!
Well, probably soon we'll have cars with no shifting what so ever. I think VW has that commercial that says, "my kids won't know a world without electric". There will be no point to learn any shifting, its going to be an interesting world to say the least. $300 is a solid ticket lol. Hopefully she can keep shifting for years to come!
been looking for a video that actually explains it well. my new car as a manual mode but I havnt been able to find anything as comprehensive as this thank you so much
I watched like 5 other videos about how to use paddle shifters and they all confused the hell out of me, as they don't really show a live example of what they are talking about. But this one video literally taught me how to drive confidently using paddle shifters! Currently having tons of fun driving my 2014 Mazda Miata
I am so glad I found this video. I just got a 2019 Chevy Trax with both automatic and manual modes. I have been wanting to learn how to use the manual mode. I never learned how to drive a stick. No one I know knows either. Half of the driving I do is on country roads with many hills. I also live in the country, so the winters here are not nice. After seeing this video, I feel more confident in trying her out in manual mode. I cannot thank you enough for doing this. I look forward to any other videos like this that you have available.
I'm glad you found the video helpful! Hopefully you have some more fun driving around in that case. Its probably going to get harder to find someone to teach you manual but I believe some racing school offer a course, there are some videos on UA-cam as well. If I ever get an opportunity with a manual car, I'll post an instructional video as well. The only other video that may be helpful is the Part 2 that I have. It goes into some nuances. "How to shift gears in an automatic car - Manual mode in an automatic car - Paddle Shifters - Part 2" on the channel
Firstly, the fact that this was done with an Audi ....🙌🏼 Secondly, this was so easy to grasp & so accurate, and detailed.... I wish driving instructors had your vibe, there'd totally be better drivers on the road. Neat vid 👌🏼 Seriously digged this! 💕😏
Definitely an Audi fan, the cars are solid. Hahaha the driving instructor comment! Maybe there would be, part time job? Thank you so much for the comment, I'm glad you liked it and enjoyed watching!
Just bought my very first car ever. 2006 Subaru Legacy B4 Sport JDM. Can't wait to drive her around like this. Thanks for the quick and easy to understand video!
I love the simplicity of this, I wish I would’ve had this when I originally had my 15 Hyundai Veloster Turbo (6 speed auto), I ended up figuring out all the information in this on my own. But I’m glad to see everything I theorized to be found to be correct. Also this information in the video is definitely good for DCTs as well. I currently have a 21 Sonata N-Line with an N Wet 8-Speed DCT.
Glad you enjoyed the video and appreciate the comment! Yup, pretty much any tiptronic, DCT, CVT and it works the same way. How do you like the DCT vs the 6 speed auto?
I just got a MINI John Cooper Sport and wondered how the paddles on the steering wheel worked. I learned to drive in a stick shift, so this new knowledge is very exciting. I can't wait to try this out!
Hey! Your tutorial worked like a charm 😆 Just tried that on my A4 and loved the feeling. Currently typing this as I'm getting IE Stage 1 😝 Cant wait till give a try once finished with the added HP and Torque Thanks again, buddy 👍🏼
Thank you for this tutorial and re-encouraging me to try it this. I tried this one time… down shifted to 1 when turning. My car went Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh it scared me and I never drove in sport mode again. But now that you’ve educated me about all the fail safes, I feel better about trying it again. I can’t get anyone to teach me so I guess I need to just get behind the wheel and give it several tries. Thanks again for taking the time.
That's all it is, practice. As you keep practicing and developing the muscle memory, it'll be easier and I promise, more fun. Glad this video was helpful!
Manual mode is also useful in traffic jam, so the gearbox remains on 1st gear when you roll slowly and stop all the time, instead of switching to 2nd gear right after start. It saves clutches, what is extremely important by DSG I believe.
That's also a good point. Definitely important for the auto-manual gearboxes from the past, they behaved more like a manual clutch and you waste the clutch on a hill of you didn't know what you are doing. I believe with the newer transmissions and DCT, they are much better.
^ Absolutely. I have a B8 A4 with a DSG and the previous owner fried the clutches after only 150,000kms because they creeped through traffic like an auto on the way to work. When Im in traffic im always manual mode in 1st or 2nd trying to keep the revs up enough so the clutches stay fully engaged. A bit hard as I have a lot of drivetrain lash so its a bit clunky but better than cooking my clutches
It really is cool looking. I initially didn't know if I would like the feel with the flat bottom, and its a weird feeling in the beginning when you are making bigger turns, but you just grab it as if it was a rectangle and it works just the same honestly. I really like the b9 a4s, that dual clutch trans you have is hella nice to drive with.
Really good video my man! And super cool to see how much you are helping and explaining even in the comments. Especially with your more recent replies seeing as this video is somewhat older. This video has encouraged me to try out semi manual mode in my 2008 g35x sedan and has made me want to also get a real manual car lol. Awesome stuff my man.
Really appreciate it thanks! Trying to help best I can and it seems I am, which is all worth it in the end. I'm glad, you'll see how much fun it is in manual mode, and with a clutch, even better! Appreciate the words and thanks for watching!!!
I just got a '17 Corolla SE a few months ago that has manual mode and I gotta say, I'm relieved to discover I've been doing it correctly because I love driving in the manual mode. And it makes passing sooo much better
Hahaha its not as bad/intimidating as people think. Just takes some practice. I'm glad its worked out and agreed, it makes the driving experience way more fun.
@@TheF90Crew OMG so much fun!! Can't get the hang of the paddle things on the steering wheel. I got a short lesson during my test drive. To keep it between 2k-3k mainly around 2500 RPMs but not to drive it in 6th gear a lot. On the thruway tho, I had to have it in 6th most of the time because I like things fast... And discovered it goes up to 7. Would it be better to just use automatic on the thruway to avoid damaging the transmission? And can you switch from automatic to manual while moving? I've been waiting until I'm at a complete stop. Can you up/down shift too quickly? My biggest fear is having the transmission crap out.
@@h.3994 Not sure why not to keep it in 6th. Your 6,7,8 gears will be for fuel economy anyway. However, I wouldn't be in 6th gear at like 1,000 rpm and floor it. Most cars may downshift at that point, but you shouldn't be in a high gear, and low rpm, full throttle for example. Yeah, keeping it in 6-8th on the highway is where the car keeps it in auto anyway. You can check this by driving in automatic on the highway and switch to manual. Check the dash and see what hear it says you are in. Its going to be between 6-8th. Doesn't matter, using either or is fine. Messing up the transmission only happens if you are looking to do so, in which case the car will never let you make any mistakes in manual mode anyways. yes, you can switch at any speed and as many times as you wish from manual to auto. Your transmission maybe slower than your inputs because its not a fast shifting transmission. If you try to press upshift or downshift twice very quickly, the car will most likely just shift once.
I never comment on any video BUT I have a 2020 Corolla SE with a manual/automatic transmission and I've been wanting to mess with it on manual AND YOU my friend made the BEST explanatory video for this specific topic,great job man!! 🙏👍💯
I really appreciate that, thank you! I did it so everyone has an opportunity to have some fun with this mode. Thanks for watching and commenting, have fun!
Thanks bro! I’m 15 and wanting to learn how to drive with the paddle shifters in my dads a6. This video was really helpful! That amg is pretty sweet btw
Glad you enjoyed and that it helped you out! An A6 should be fun with paddles. Thank you, the AMG is great and that exhaust is stupid loud, but its why I love it.
Got a 2010 camaro rs for 6k. Ended up being an automatic. I wish it was Manual but I couldn’t complain after finding it at that price. Luckily it has paddle shifters and this video taught me so much about them, thanks.
You get a decent middle ground with the manual/automatic cars. Always wanted a yellow version of that car since I saw the first Transformers lol. Glad it helped!
I brought a 2016 S5 w/dsg a month ago. It's an incredible transmission. I love putting it into dynamic mode while in manual mode and smashing my way down freeway on ramps. Absolutely love this car.
The gearbox is good my only complaint is the downshifts. I'm sure your DSG is much better at that. Pros and cons but the ZF autos are getting really good. They allow the car to take off from a stop really quickly, you don't have that delay. But as for the feeling of the transmission, the DSG I think is better.
@@TheF90Crew your multiple camera angles helped me visualize how it's done and my biggest concern was how can you drive in manuel/paddle shift with all the power and speed and then there's traffic or like you showed an upcoming turn. helped so much.
@@williamperri3437 Mazda really surprises. I wasn't much into them in the past but the last 5 years, their interiors and equipment for the price you pay wowed me. You get a really great package for the price. The only thing I feel they are missing is maybe some trim levels with more power, but they are doing great in my eyes regardless.
buying my first automatic car..... always manual for me, but resale value where I live for manuals is appalling! But, it has a manual drive mode (just via the stick, no paddles) so I have compromised - as you said, you will get used to hearing the car and when you need to shift up and down. Thanks, very useful demo!!
@@TheF90Crew depends on the car a lot of the time. Around my area the car I’m looking at (Subaru BRZ) is more expensive in manual for used than automatic. A lot of sport car enthusiasts will prefer manual so the resale market for them can look weird on the outside looking in.
I just bought a 2008 Mitsubishi Galant Se with low miles and realized it has sport mode so I'm learning all I can before I use it so I dont mess up my car and this video helped alot.
I'm glad you found some use in the video and that it was informational! I have a second part on the channel as well that goes into a little more detail with some of the questions that have been asked. Thanks for watching!
I'm glad this video helped you out! Hope you have some new fun with this and see what works best. It takes a little bit of getting used to as each car is different
I just bought A4 and kinda struggled on downshift since it's my first time actually using paddle shift, after watched this video now I know I can trust my car better and it did downshifts automatically when I press brake to stop or go out left n right🙏🏻
Appreciate it! If there's anything you need clarification on or another video I should make explaining something, please let me know. Thanks for watching!
Well done video. Actually giving people the whole story and all the information needed. People tell you how but never why or when is a appropriate time to shift. Well said
Glad it helped! B8 generation? I always loved that generation for the supercharger and the s5 coupe looks. If you have any questions that come I'd be happy to answer. Thanks for watching!
@@TheF90Crew I had a great time trying it out! Although I experienced a wierd moment where the battery, airbag and ABS lights came on. It tripped me out so I flipped into drive and havnt gone back into Manuel. When I mentioned it to someone,they said dropping the gear to accelerate is how u drop ur transmission??? Everything went back to normal, but because it was never drivin in that mode I could’ve really stressed it out trying it those few days. Or I’ve got some serious wiring issues lol . Have u experienced damage when driving like this?
Hahahahahaha I'm glad! It adds more excitement to your drive/commute. You can also try bringing the rpms up higher and then flooring the gas, it'll make the car feel a bit quicker than you are used to, driving in automatic mode.
I just got the Forte Gt two days ago and it has paddles I'm going to give it a try today just to get used to it never had paddles before your video seems like it's going to help. Great video.
While my Audi is in automatic and when going downhill, I'm interested in pressing the left paddle to downshift to increase the engine braking so that I don't have to ride the brakes to prevent my speed from increasing, but I haven't tried this yet because I'm not sure how to switch back to automatic at the end of the downward slope. I think I read something about holding one of the paddles down for a second or so?
You may have to use the gear selector to go back to automatic mode. I've never really found a method to go back to automatic mode with the paddles only in any of my cars, although there may be one that does. In this car, I always drove in manual mode. I did one time see that if you hold the left paddle, that will cancel out manual mode however....audis now do something else instead. If you hold down the left paddle for a downshift, the transmission will go through all the gears and select the lowest possible gear for maximum acceleration. Using the gear selector is probably your best bet.
Just got a 2013 sonata and while I’ve previously driven an ml350 with a manual mode I’ve just never had the balls to try it out on a car like that. I pretty much had some of this figured out but what rpm to shift at and what rpm to downshift at were my biggest issues lmao thank you for the tutorial
You got it, I'm glad it was helpful. While there are many levels of cars, they pretty much follow this video as far as manual mode goes. So, if you ever find yourself in something more than a ml350, you are covered.
So can you shift from automatic to manual while driving on the road or the highway and if so is the car smart enough to get into the appropriate gear automatically and is it good for the engine?
Yes. You can shift from automatic mode to manual mode (and vice versa) whenever you want and as many times as you want. In the city, highway, other roads, doesn't matter. If you are in manual mode and you switch to auto mode, you'll notice the car initial stays in the same gear you were in while in manual mode. After a few seconds, if you are just normally driving, it will up shift to higher gears and stay there or downshift depending on the situation. But, yes the car is smart enough. Yes, its fine for the engine/transmission. You are just selecting who controls the gears, the car or you, so no issues. I'll video coming out about this as well.
It doesn't matter really. Both allow you to drive normally and pretty much the same mpg. You just have more control over the car with the manual mode but doesn't mean its better. If you were on track or racing lets say, I would choose manual mode over full auto.
Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching! No need to. You can up/down shift with your foot on or off the gas and also on or off the brake. Its a smoother process if you do have your foot on the gas when accelerating and shifting up a gear and the same for downshifting and being on the brake. My latest video goes into that a bit more as well if you are interested.
Your video has had the best info on how to drive my auto/man car. I am having trouble w the ecm. I have to take it to a dealer and I'm scared to death of the cost. I took it to a local transmission shop and they suggested I drive in manual to trick the system until I can take it in. While the car is in drive, it will occasionally drop a gear while I'm driving. The D will start flashing and I have to pull over and shut the car down to get it out. I'm scared I'm going to get rear ended. It did it to me once at 70 mph. It scared the hell outta me. Lol thank u for the info. The closest dealer is over 50 miles from me.
Really appreciate it! That unfortunately doesn't sound good. Does it feel like the gear slips, meaning, when you accelerate does the engine get louder and car revs but you don't go any faster? If not, its seems like it may just be a miscommunication with your systems which may just be software related and hopefully, not as expensive. Best of luck!
Technically, the higher the rpms, the greater the stress on parts. However, having said that, I've always keep my rpms around there when driving 85% of the time, this way I'm always in boost or ready to pass. If I'm driving a long distance, then I'll upshift to a higher gear and sit at 2000 rpms or lower. From my experience, I've never had any bad experiences driving this way with multiple cars for over a decade. I guess maybe if you keep a car passed several hundred thousands miles you might see something but otherwise, I would venture to say its fine.
all depends on how you're driving. if you're cruising like normal, its better sit around 2000 rpm or even ~1750 rpm. if you're trying to push it or go fast for the kicks, higher rpm is the way to go.
when I try to downshift the gear, the rpm goes up as usual but I am trying to slow down the car to a stop, the sudden push or forward movement worries me quite a bit
Its called "engine braking". This happens when coming to a stop or downshifting in higher rpms. The car does this in automatic mode also however, you never feel it because the car downshifts at or below 1000 rpm and its smooth, smoother than you doing it yourself. Its something the occurs in all gas cars and trucks even use it for down hill braking so they don't heat up their brakes. Sometimes it is rough depending on the transmission and when you downshift.
If you're simply trying to slow the car down to save your brakes then honestly just use your brakes, the wear and tear on the trans and clutch really isn't worth the cost of some new pads.
I'm usually on smart mode when driving in the city just to avoid having to go from 1 to 4 at every single traffic stop, but I'm always driving on manual mode on more open roads
Don't mind me, just another UK fella coming to learn how to shift his first automatic from an american. Oh the Irony, all my years gloating about being able to drive stick and how the turntables! Cheers for the headsup man. (Audi A3 Sportback S-Line tiptronic)
Congrats! If you have the SST, which it sounds like, I have some advice. Treat it like a true manual car with a legit clutch. Meaning, when its an uphill, don't stop and ride the gas pedal. Only move up the hill with a decent amount of acceleration. Same goes for traffic. Let there be enough space between the car in front so you can get on the gas more than just 2%. If you drive it like an auto you will burn through the clutch packs quickly.
Downshift at a lower RPM. If notice while driving in auto mode in your car, your car will downshift at 1500 RPMs or even 1000 RPMsm, or lower. The lower the RPMs when you downshift, the smoother it is. I have a Part 2 to this video on the channel where I go over this as well if you want to take a look.
Being used to manual shifting,driving one of these made me feel like I was breaking something. Manual car has a clutch pedal and these only have acceleration and brake pedals so I was scared to try manual cos I was wondering how, without a clutch pedal maybe something is breaking and also I wanted to pull my foot off the acceleration pedal as I do with normal manual shifting. Thank you. ❤🇿🇦🙏🏾
This video was so helpful. Sucks there wasnt a video this good when I had a semi manual Dodge Avenger, but this is gonna be a lot of fun in my Malibu! Have you switched to manual from drive mode to pass somebody before? Or would this be more effort than it's worth?
Glad you enjoyed and happy you are trying it out! I drove the car solely in manual mode so I was always ready to overtake or pass since I was controlling the gears and never really drove in auto mode to switch to manual. In the S4 for example, if you are driving in auto mode and you want to pass someone, there's a "kickdown pedal". It feels like a little button on the bottom of the pedal, so basically when you floor the car to pass someone and you press just a bit harder down, the pedal goes a bit further and the car know you need maximum power in that moment. Most cars have a sport function or button. Meaning, you can be in auto mode but also in a sports auto mode. This will give you a sharper response to overtake. It may be more trouble than its worth since overtaking someone is usually a quick decision and you would have to put it into manual mode and then downshift into the appropriate gear.
Thanks so much man. I just bought an exotic and I really wanted to learn. Ive spent hours practicing after watching your video and I can absolutely rip it now lol thanks again
Thank you for watching and congrats on the purchase! What did you get? Its really all just time and practice. Eventually it'll become second nature and muscle memory will take over. You'll be able to shift at the right spot just by the feel and sound of the car.
@@TheF90Crew i got a ferrari 488, its amazing and i was driving on auto for the longest but now I use the launch control and I just have access to so mich more hidden power in the car. My red line starts at 8 and goes to like 10 😂😂
@@ba11er177 Very nice! I was always curious with the turbo Ferraris, do you get a good torque shove? Meaning does it suck you back in the seat? Or is it a smooth acceleration? Yeah definitely try a 2nd gear acceleration in manual mode. I find in turbo cars that I'll slowly start pressing on the throttle just so the boost builds and once it passes lets say 4k rpms in your car, go 100% throttle, feels great. Just make sure its warm weather and the traction control is on, all that torque going to rear wheel may make it snap quickly. Ah yes, unfortunately most car have a higher tachometer but you can only go to the first red line, is what it is lol. 8 k rpms is still better than everyone else haha
I created a new video covering the main questions/issues that I saw from the comments here. Check it out on the channel, titled "How to advance your gear shifts in an automatic car"
I'm hoping to put out an additional video on this topic. What are you confused about exactly? I can try to help you understand it and answer any questions.
@@TheF90Crew I have a question, what gear should one use when on a steep hill (going up obviously) asking cause the engine of my car sounds like its gonna die cause I never use the manual mode as I'm just used to the car changing gears itself,but it never changes gears whenever I'm at a really steep hill. But then I never want to floor it if that makes sense
@@ophimilemmoledi3926 So, the car doesn't want to change gears while in auto mode going up a steep hill? The reason for that is the car want to be in the most sensitive gear with the least load on the engine. Its easier to go up a steep hill with a shorter gear that gives you power quickly. If you were able to somehow go up a steep hill in a really high gear, the engine would be struggling to churn out power at such low revolutions. In manual mode while going up a steep hill, I start off in first gear and then by midway I'll be in second. I have a long steep hill near where I live. For shorter steep hills, 1st gear.
From a roll, you would downshift to a lower gear, a gear that has the rpms around 3k to 4k, line up and then floor the throttle. You actually can take off quicker in manual mode because you are taking out the lag where the car needs to downshift itself when in auto mode. In manual, you already selected the gear so the car is ready to go. From a stop, its the same, just floor the gas or use launch control.
@@TheF90Crew Okay okay. So from a stop you start in first gear as it gives the fastest acceleration, but you wouldn’t stay in it since it wouldn’t give you a high speed right? Is that where rev matching comes in where you want to maximize the acceleration in each gear before u up shift? And if so around what rpm would you begin to shift at 3k-4K or as close to the red line as you can? Also Thank you for replying, appreciate it especially since it’s one of your past videos 💯💯
@@king_sam272 definitely not close to redline bro, also don’t race n an automatic car. they’re not built like that. BUT shift around 2,500 RPM, halfway to 3k, especially n the 3rd-4th gear
@@king_sam272 Correct. You would need to upshift into the next gear, 2nd gear, to keep accelerating. Rev matching is what happens when you down shift. In manual mode, the car does this automatically, the actually noise of the downshift is the car "rev matching" the speed of the engine for the appropriate gear. Drivers with a clutch pedal need to do this to have smooth downshifts. If I'm flooring it or racing, I always go to redline. Some engines start losing the "push back" feeling when the torque drops off before redline, so, some people argue they shift before redline. Usually, the horsepower number you see on car specs, is made close to the redline, so for example a car has 300 hp at 6,000 rpms. You need the horsepower to go faster so might as well shift at redline. No worries. here to help best I can haha. Appreciate it!
@@TheF90Crew wow the car I drive is literally the same specs. 300hp at 6k and redline at 6.5k. So approaching the redline isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Was wondering that for a while. Thanks again✌🏾- Got another question😄 Is it possible to launch with an automatic transmission and if so how does that work?
Great video bro! I just found your channel, and I don't even drive an auto I'm a stick fan for life 🤣 but I've always wondered how these worked exactly so thank you! Also I completely respect you for helping everyone out and replying in the comments! Not many UA-camrs nowadays go through many comments and engage with them - legend 👏🏾
Yeah you got it! No worries, manual and auto fans can be at different ends as long as we keep loving cars! Well, I didn't really expect this video to do as well as it is or have as many comments. Reading through people's comments, you see that everyone just wants to learn, everyone wants to try that manual mode even though they are worried. It helps the channel of course but it feels damn good to be able to help so many people, even if it is a small thing in the car world. Appreciate the comment, it makes it all worth it!
In a manual car, as you go faster, you upshift to go even faster and pass someone. Why do you downshift to go faster and pass someone? I downshift to climb a slope or if the surface becomes irregular. The more "aggressive" the slope or the terrain, the more I downshift.
The idea to downshift is to be in the car's "powerband". If you are diving in 5th gear at 1500 rpms and stomp on the gas to pass someone, you will be sitting there for a while until the rpm get high enough to produce more power and get the car going. But being in 5th gear, that would take you to a very high speed. So, you downshift to a lower gear to maximize your acceleration in passing.
@@TheF90Crew Oh, I get you! It is about instantaneous acceleration. Later on, you will upshift again, I suppose.
@@georgeentertainment7185 Exactly, lower gear for better acceleration, and you shift into the next gear to keep the car going faster
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This is the BEST tutorial video on this topic period! I’ve been trying to figure the science behind this feature and you just solved it for me - the feature with the gauge showing was brilliant! Bravo.
Really appreciate it and I'm glad you found it useful! I'm hoping to put out one more video on this as it was pretty tough to cover everything. Thanks for watching!
You’re an absolute legend! Can’t tell you how much i appreciate you doing this video! 🙏🏽
You got it man! Enjoy!
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@@TheF90Crew thanks for the video
@@TheF90Crew hey is it possible you could do this on a Manuel transmission? Or maybe you already have a video?
@@Lil_vara We were actually thinking about it. We want to do it the right way, so while it may not be coming soon, its definitely something we want to put out this year.
Yay, thank you for the simplified explanation of this. Now I understand shifting MUCH better.
Glad you enjoyed the video and found some use! Thanks for watching!
Finally, a video that actually shows me how to use the DSG. Thank you so much. No one else made a video as good as this one on this.
Really appreciate it! Glad you found some use in the video.
Bingo!!!
I still havent learned how to drive manual but I'm hoping to learn soon. I got a new automatic sport car and it has the paddles. I was afraid to mess with it but now I'm more confident to try it thanks so much!!!!
Happy the video gave you some confidence to try it out! It really becomes second nature and like muscle memory after some practice.
I’ve been driving 30 years and got my first automatic car last year and I love it. For everyday driving I leave it in automatic but when I find a nice winding country road I can use manual and use the paddles.
I think that's probably what car manufactures actually intended! You sort of get the best of both worlds really. I know that manual mode doesn't come close to a clutch pedal but do you feel like you are missing out without one or, is using the paddles and gear selector fine as is?
@@TheF90Crew still not as good as a manual with clutch but close
@@howey935 Appreciate the response, thanks!
Coming from a non-american its amazing this even needed to be a video. This is standard knowledge to pass your test in the UK.
Its pretty easy here. Our "test" lasts maybe 5 minutes. If you can stop at a stop sign, make a turn, and parallel park, you get a license. I don't think most people here in America know how much more difficult it is to get a driving license in other countries.
Spent a hour trying to find a good video thank you for finally being the one
We were the video you deserve and the one you needed! I'm glad it was helpful, thanks for watching.
Great video. From the 10 minute mark to the 13 minute mark for someone who is just learning, is the most valuable part of this entire video in my opinion. Liked subscribed and commented 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Glad it was helpful, hopefully everyone can enjoy their car that much more! I appreciate the support, thank you!
It actually does not hurt the engine cruising around 2800-3000 rpms, i’ve done a fair amount of driving at those rpms and my engine remains at the same health
Exactly. Its not that the engine will blow up out of nowhere its just working harder in higher rpms, not necessarily a bad thing. Its just when saying "working harder" or "stressing" there's a negative connotation to it. Agreed, I've driven like these for over a decade and no engine issue with my cars or anyone I know really.
My dad drives his manual b13 Sentra at 2k rpm or above at all times, he says the engine just likes it more.. like it runs better at those rpm’s I guess
@@Boba_fehttget a torque converter so it can be at higher rpm at lower end speed
I plan on buying a Audi S5 sportback so this video is perfect because he used a Audi to explain. My friend showed me how to use the paddle shifters and the manual mode but I just had to verify because if I get an Audi I don’t want to use it wrong. Thank you so much for this video🙏🏼
You got it, glad this video helped! With the Audis of the past decade, I believe they all upshift for you at redline and downshift for you once you hit a low RPM in manual mode. So there is virtually almost no way to mess it up or do it the wrong way.
I wasn't allowed to drive an automatic. I had to learn to be part of the vehicle😆. From floor shifting to the column.
Never thought I'd like these new styles but videos like this has changed my mind. My mother has had a nice car for a while. Neither of us was interested in its shifting features. She's 63. Never had a ticket or accident. Just got her 1st $300 speeding ticket a week ago lmao. She prefers to shift gears like the old days lol. Great video. Thanks!
Well, probably soon we'll have cars with no shifting what so ever. I think VW has that commercial that says, "my kids won't know a world without electric". There will be no point to learn any shifting, its going to be an interesting world to say the least. $300 is a solid ticket lol. Hopefully she can keep shifting for years to come!
been looking for a video that actually explains it well. my new car as a manual mode but I havnt been able to find anything as comprehensive as this thank you so much
Glad you liked the video and that it helped you out!
I watched like 5 other videos about how to use paddle shifters and they all confused the hell out of me, as they don't really show a live example of what they are talking about. But this one video literally taught me how to drive confidently using paddle shifters! Currently having tons of fun driving my 2014 Mazda Miata
There you go, I'm happy it worked out because it makes driving that much more fun. Thanks for watching!
I swear I was scared to use the manual mode until I saw this video. Thank you so much 👍👍👍
Not need to be scared! Thanks for watching and I hope you have some fun with it!
I feel so confident to try it out also
I am so glad I found this video. I just got a 2019 Chevy Trax with both automatic and manual modes. I have been wanting to learn how to use the manual mode. I never learned how to drive a stick. No one I know knows either. Half of the driving I do is on country roads with many hills. I also live in the country, so the winters here are not nice. After seeing this video, I feel more confident in trying her out in manual mode. I cannot thank you enough for doing this. I look forward to any other videos like this that you have available.
I'm glad you found the video helpful! Hopefully you have some more fun driving around in that case. Its probably going to get harder to find someone to teach you manual but I believe some racing school offer a course, there are some videos on UA-cam as well. If I ever get an opportunity with a manual car, I'll post an instructional video as well. The only other video that may be helpful is the Part 2 that I have. It goes into some nuances. "How to shift gears in an automatic car - Manual mode in an automatic car - Paddle Shifters - Part 2" on the channel
Firstly, the fact that this was done with an Audi ....🙌🏼
Secondly, this was so easy to grasp & so accurate, and detailed.... I wish driving instructors had your vibe, there'd totally be better drivers on the road.
Neat vid 👌🏼 Seriously digged this! 💕😏
Definitely an Audi fan, the cars are solid. Hahaha the driving instructor comment! Maybe there would be, part time job? Thank you so much for the comment, I'm glad you liked it and enjoyed watching!
Audi is king 👑!
Been a TT RS girl since I could walk..
Keep up with the great content (& Audi appreciation 😏) 💕
Just bought my very first car ever. 2006 Subaru Legacy B4 Sport JDM. Can't wait to drive her around like this. Thanks for the quick and easy to understand video!
You got it and thanks for watching! That'll be a fun car to try this out in!
I love the simplicity of this, I wish I would’ve had this when I originally had my 15 Hyundai Veloster Turbo (6 speed auto), I ended up figuring out all the information in this on my own. But I’m glad to see everything I theorized to be found to be correct. Also this information in the video is definitely good for DCTs as well. I currently have a 21 Sonata N-Line with an N Wet 8-Speed DCT.
Glad you enjoyed the video and appreciate the comment! Yup, pretty much any tiptronic, DCT, CVT and it works the same way. How do you like the DCT vs the 6 speed auto?
I just got a MINI John Cooper Sport and wondered how the paddles on the steering wheel worked. I learned to drive in a stick shift, so this new knowledge is very exciting. I can't wait to try this out!
Good stuff! I'm glad the video helped!
Hey! Your tutorial worked like a charm 😆
Just tried that on my A4 and loved the feeling. Currently typing this as I'm getting IE Stage 1 😝 Cant wait till give a try once finished with the added HP and Torque
Thanks again, buddy 👍🏼
I'm glad the video helped! Oh yeah with the added torque it should be way more fun to roll into it in 2 nd gear. Good luck!
Thank you for this tutorial and re-encouraging me to try it this. I tried this one time… down shifted to 1 when turning. My car went Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh it scared me and I never drove in sport mode again. But now that you’ve educated me about all the fail safes, I feel better about trying it again. I can’t get anyone to teach me so I guess I need to just get behind the wheel and give it several tries. Thanks again for taking the time.
That's all it is, practice. As you keep practicing and developing the muscle memory, it'll be easier and I promise, more fun. Glad this video was helpful!
Manual mode is also useful in traffic jam, so the gearbox remains on 1st gear when you roll slowly and stop all the time, instead of switching to 2nd gear right after start. It saves clutches, what is extremely important by DSG I believe.
That's also a good point. Definitely important for the auto-manual gearboxes from the past, they behaved more like a manual clutch and you waste the clutch on a hill of you didn't know what you are doing. I believe with the newer transmissions and DCT, they are much better.
^ Absolutely. I have a B8 A4 with a DSG and the previous owner fried the clutches after only 150,000kms because they creeped through traffic like an auto on the way to work. When Im in traffic im always manual mode in 1st or 2nd trying to keep the revs up enough so the clutches stay fully engaged. A bit hard as I have a lot of drivetrain lash so its a bit clunky but better than cooking my clutches
That flat bottem wheel on the s4 is so fire. I gotta get one on my 2018 A4 prestige asap.
It really is cool looking. I initially didn't know if I would like the feel with the flat bottom, and its a weird feeling in the beginning when you are making bigger turns, but you just grab it as if it was a rectangle and it works just the same honestly. I really like the b9 a4s, that dual clutch trans you have is hella nice to drive with.
Thank youuuuuuu! I’ve been trying to learn for so long 😂
You got it! I'm glad you liked it and that the video provided value. Thanks for watching!
You answered all my questions that were always in my mind preventing me from trying.. thank you so much! Really appreciate it !!
I'm glad the video helped! Just have to practice a little bit everday and it'll get really easy. Have fun and thanks for watching
Really good video my man! And super cool to see how much you are helping and explaining even in the comments. Especially with your more recent replies seeing as this video is somewhat older. This video has encouraged me to try out semi manual mode in my 2008 g35x sedan and has made me want to also get a real manual car lol. Awesome stuff my man.
Really appreciate it thanks! Trying to help best I can and it seems I am, which is all worth it in the end. I'm glad, you'll see how much fun it is in manual mode, and with a clutch, even better! Appreciate the words and thanks for watching!!!
Hey , how has it worked out for you ? Also owner of a g35x 08 I love the car
@@Gm29_mtz it’s a lot of fun. Would definitely suggest trying. Haven’t experienced any down sides yet other than just getting the hang of it.
I just got a '17 Corolla SE a few months ago that has manual mode and I gotta say, I'm relieved to discover I've been doing it correctly because I love driving in the manual mode. And it makes passing sooo much better
Hahaha its not as bad/intimidating as people think. Just takes some practice. I'm glad its worked out and agreed, it makes the driving experience way more fun.
@@TheF90Crew OMG so much fun!! Can't get the hang of the paddle things on the steering wheel. I got a short lesson during my test drive. To keep it between 2k-3k mainly around 2500 RPMs but not to drive it in 6th gear a lot. On the thruway tho, I had to have it in 6th most of the time because I like things fast... And discovered it goes up to 7. Would it be better to just use automatic on the thruway to avoid damaging the transmission? And can you switch from automatic to manual while moving? I've been waiting until I'm at a complete stop. Can you up/down shift too quickly? My biggest fear is having the transmission crap out.
@@h.3994 Not sure why not to keep it in 6th. Your 6,7,8 gears will be for fuel economy anyway. However, I wouldn't be in 6th gear at like 1,000 rpm and floor it. Most cars may downshift at that point, but you shouldn't be in a high gear, and low rpm, full throttle for example. Yeah, keeping it in 6-8th on the highway is where the car keeps it in auto anyway. You can check this by driving in automatic on the highway and switch to manual. Check the dash and see what hear it says you are in. Its going to be between 6-8th. Doesn't matter, using either or is fine. Messing up the transmission only happens if you are looking to do so, in which case the car will never let you make any mistakes in manual mode anyways. yes, you can switch at any speed and as many times as you wish from manual to auto. Your transmission maybe slower than your inputs because its not a fast shifting transmission. If you try to press upshift or downshift twice very quickly, the car will most likely just shift once.
@@TheF90Crew awesome! thanks so much! Now I can play with the sport button 😏
11/10 Tutorial hit everything I wanted to know and explained it clearly!
Much appreciated, and thank you for watching!
Best vid on this topic
Appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed the video!
I never comment on any video BUT I have a 2020 Corolla SE with a manual/automatic transmission and I've been wanting to mess with it on manual AND YOU my friend made the BEST explanatory video for this specific topic,great job man!! 🙏👍💯
I really appreciate that, thank you! I did it so everyone has an opportunity to have some fun with this mode. Thanks for watching and commenting, have fun!
Just the perfect video by far💯✅
Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed!
Thanks bro! I’m 15 and wanting to learn how to drive with the paddle shifters in my dads a6. This video was really helpful! That amg is pretty sweet btw
Glad you enjoyed and that it helped you out! An A6 should be fun with paddles. Thank you, the AMG is great and that exhaust is stupid loud, but its why I love it.
Got a 2010 camaro rs for 6k. Ended up being an automatic. I wish it was Manual but I couldn’t complain after finding it at that price. Luckily it has paddle shifters and this video taught me so much about them, thanks.
You get a decent middle ground with the manual/automatic cars. Always wanted a yellow version of that car since I saw the first Transformers lol. Glad it helped!
I have a B8.5 S5 with DSG and I drive in manual mode all the time, this ZF shifts just as fast as my car. Impressive gearbox.
I brought a 2016 S5 w/dsg a month ago. It's an incredible transmission. I love putting it into dynamic mode while in manual mode and smashing my way down freeway on ramps. Absolutely love this car.
The gearbox is good my only complaint is the downshifts. I'm sure your DSG is much better at that. Pros and cons but the ZF autos are getting really good. They allow the car to take off from a stop really quickly, you don't have that delay. But as for the feeling of the transmission, the DSG I think is better.
@@mikeabel7577 I wish I got a S5, I prefer the coupe look more, really stands out.
You are a very excellent teacher! Great video!
Much appreciated!
Just a quick question
When you switch gears (accelerating) do you lift your gas pedal for a second? Or just keep it flooring?
In modern automatics, you can keep flooring it and the car's computer figures it out. No need to lift
Bro finally! Thank you. I just got a 2020 A4 and I’m new to the nice car life. This taught me everything I need to know about paddle shifting 🙏
Glad to hear it! I really like the trans on the A4 so you'll have a ton of fun downshifting for sure.
Thank you so much!! This was the ONYL helpful video I found that actually explained downshifting
Glad you enjoyed the video and found some use in it!
This really helped me feel confident I do this when the time comes.
Happy this helps, any questions, let us know!
@@TheF90Crew thank you. appreciate that.
@@TheF90Crew your multiple camera angles helped me visualize how it's done and my biggest concern was how can you drive in manuel/paddle shift with all the power and speed and then there's traffic or like you showed an upcoming turn. helped so much.
@@Joey82Scorpio We're glad it helped. Yup, you have to know how to slow down as well.
@@williamperri3437 Mazda really surprises. I wasn't much into them in the past but the last 5 years, their interiors and equipment for the price you pay wowed me. You get a really great package for the price. The only thing I feel they are missing is maybe some trim levels with more power, but they are doing great in my eyes regardless.
buying my first automatic car..... always manual for me, but resale value where I live for manuals is appalling! But, it has a manual drive mode (just via the stick, no paddles) so I have compromised - as you said, you will get used to hearing the car and when you need to shift up and down. Thanks, very useful demo!!
Glad you enjoyed! You usually hear that the resale value is the other way around, so that's interesting.
@@TheF90Crew depends on the car a lot of the time. Around my area the car I’m looking at (Subaru BRZ) is more expensive in manual for used than automatic. A lot of sport car enthusiasts will prefer manual so the resale market for them can look weird on the outside looking in.
I just bought a 2008 Mitsubishi Galant Se with low miles and realized it has sport mode so I'm learning all I can before I use it so I dont mess up my car and this video helped alot.
Not sport mode but STANDARD MODE
@@armandoolvera2091 ok.
Glad you found some use in the video. If you have any questions don't hesitate to post, I'll do my best to answer. Good luck!
beautifully constructed video and well thought out, I learned so much of exactly what I was looking for. Thanks so much!
I'm glad you found some use in the video and that it was informational! I have a second part on the channel as well that goes into a little more detail with some of the questions that have been asked. Thanks for watching!
as a 18 yr old driving and car enthusiast who's gonna be studying mechE in college- i thank you !!
You got it, glad this helps!
thank you very much helped me out, I always had a manual car and now my first auto car thank you once again.
You got it! Glad it helped you out. Thanks for watching!
I just got fiat 500 sport and it has this mode I've been playing around with. Your video really helping me understand how it works thank you so much
I'm glad this video helped you out! Hope you have some new fun with this and see what works best. It takes a little bit of getting used to as each car is different
Bro thank you so much for going this in depth and providing a ton of examples! This helped me so much! Thank you!
I'm glad they helped out, thanks for watching!
Best video I’ve seen on this. By far.
Appreciate it, thank you for the comment! Hope you enjoyed watching.
I always wondered how manual mode worked thanks man❤️
You got it, glad you found the video useful!
The paddle shifters in my Genesis G70 is too much fun. Great video bro💯
Hey that's a cool car. Really like those interiors, gotta get a video of a Genesis on here one day. Appreciate it and thanks for watching!
thanks so much, i just got bmw and i always wanted to figure out how to do this, thanks!!, this helped tons
We're glad it was helpful and you enjoyed! Have fun!
I just bought A4 and kinda struggled on downshift since it's my first time actually using paddle shift, after watched this video now I know I can trust my car better and it did downshifts automatically when I press brake to stop or go out left n right🙏🏻
Awesome! It just takes a little bit of practice and then its just muscle memory at that point. Glad the video was helpful.
This is by far the best video explaining this... thank you!
Appreciate it! If there's anything you need clarification on or another video I should make explaining something, please let me know. Thanks for watching!
thought me everything I was missing , greatly appreciate the detail bro, love!
Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!
Well done video. Actually giving people the whole story and all the information needed. People tell you how but never why or when is a appropriate time to shift. Well said
Appreciate it! I'm glad I got a decent amount of people to learn and enjoy their car a bit more.
i was so nervous to try it in my bmw e39 but after the vid i felt like i learned everything. thank you 🙏🏽
I'm glad you found this video helpful! Any questions, just post them in the comments. Thanks for watching!
This helped a lot I have an s5 supercharged and I never really messed with the gears just auto mode
Glad it helped! B8 generation? I always loved that generation for the supercharger and the s5 coupe looks. If you have any questions that come I'd be happy to answer. Thanks for watching!
Just copped a 2010 Mazda 3i sedan sport n this helped me out SO much first time driving manual lol
Nice, glad to hear this helped! It definitely makes it more fun. Flooring the car in a gear you select always feel much better
@@TheF90Crew I had a great time trying it out! Although I experienced a wierd moment where the battery, airbag and ABS lights came on. It tripped me out so I flipped into drive and havnt gone back into Manuel.
When I mentioned it to someone,they said dropping the gear to accelerate is how u drop ur transmission??? Everything went back to normal, but because it was never drivin in that mode I could’ve really stressed it out trying it those few days. Or I’ve got some serious wiring issues lol .
Have u experienced damage when driving like this?
I just tried my manual mode after watching your video it was very exciting 😁
You are the best thank you
Hahahahahaha I'm glad! It adds more excitement to your drive/commute. You can also try bringing the rpms up higher and then flooring the gas, it'll make the car feel a bit quicker than you are used to, driving in automatic mode.
I just got the Forte Gt two days ago and it has paddles I'm going to give it a try today just to get used to it never had paddles before your video seems like it's going to help. Great video.
Congrats on your purchase. How did it go? Is it more fun to drive with the paddles? Appreciate it!
While my Audi is in automatic and when going downhill, I'm interested in pressing the left paddle to downshift to increase the engine braking so that I don't have to ride the brakes to prevent my speed from increasing, but I haven't tried this yet because I'm not sure how to switch back to automatic at the end of the downward slope. I think I read something about holding one of the paddles down for a second or so?
You may have to use the gear selector to go back to automatic mode. I've never really found a method to go back to automatic mode with the paddles only in any of my cars, although there may be one that does. In this car, I always drove in manual mode. I did one time see that if you hold the left paddle, that will cancel out manual mode however....audis now do something else instead. If you hold down the left paddle for a downshift, the transmission will go through all the gears and select the lowest possible gear for maximum acceleration. Using the gear selector is probably your best bet.
this is definitely the best video explaining out there
Appreciate it, thanks for watching!
This video was actually very well put together. Good explanation of the gears. And the gauge visual being on the left is very helpful! Thank you!
Much appreciated and I'm glad you thought it was helpful!
Thanks man! This was exactly what i needed
You got it, glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching!
Just got a 2013 sonata and while I’ve previously driven an ml350 with a manual mode I’ve just never had the balls to try it out on a car like that. I pretty much had some of this figured out but what rpm to shift at and what rpm to downshift at were my biggest issues lmao thank you for the tutorial
You got it, I'm glad it was helpful. While there are many levels of cars, they pretty much follow this video as far as manual mode goes. So, if you ever find yourself in something more than a ml350, you are covered.
Great video. Really clear and informative. I feel confident to give this a try!
Glad to hear it! Definitely give it a shot, it makes the driving experience a bit more fun. Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much! literally the only clear and concise video on paddle shifting that I have found.
Much appreciated and I'm glad the video was helpful!
ur so underrated what a legend
Appreciate the comment! I have all these "legend" comments now hahaha. Hoping I can make some more useful videos like this one, in the future.
Great video bro, was using the manual mode for the first time today and thought I'd better watch a vid to check that im doing it right.
Nice, glad you found it useful in that case. Hopefully, driving around is a bit more fun in manual mode!
So can you shift from automatic to manual while driving on the road or the highway and if so is the car smart enough to get into the appropriate gear automatically and is it good for the engine?
Yes. You can shift from automatic mode to manual mode (and vice versa) whenever you want and as many times as you want. In the city, highway, other roads, doesn't matter. If you are in manual mode and you switch to auto mode, you'll notice the car initial stays in the same gear you were in while in manual mode. After a few seconds, if you are just normally driving, it will up shift to higher gears and stay there or downshift depending on the situation. But, yes the car is smart enough. Yes, its fine for the engine/transmission. You are just selecting who controls the gears, the car or you, so no issues. I'll video coming out about this as well.
@@TheF90Crew thanks
Is better to drive in this mode in a automatic or drive automatic?
It doesn't matter really. Both allow you to drive normally and pretty much the same mpg. You just have more control over the car with the manual mode but doesn't mean its better. If you were on track or racing lets say, I would choose manual mode over full auto.
This is the best explanation out there !! Thank you so much 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Glad it was helpful!
Brilliant Explanation Sir!
Greatly appreciated and thanks for watching!
Take care! Next thing will be that you start explaining American drivers what can be done with a steering wheel.
You never know. If its needed, I'll be there :)
What a legend deserve a billion subs tbh lol
LOL I may retire then, appreciate it!
Greattt video I learned a lot thank you sm.
Do I keep my feet in the gas pedal or do I take it off when up shifting or down shifting?
Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching! No need to. You can up/down shift with your foot on or off the gas and also on or off the brake. Its a smoother process if you do have your foot on the gas when accelerating and shifting up a gear and the same for downshifting and being on the brake. My latest video goes into that a bit more as well if you are interested.
@@TheF90Crew Thank you sm :)
Your video has had the best info on how to drive my auto/man car. I am having trouble w the ecm. I have to take it to a dealer and I'm scared to death of the cost. I took it to a local transmission shop and they suggested I drive in manual to trick the system until I can take it in. While the car is in drive, it will occasionally drop a gear while I'm driving. The D will start flashing and I have to pull over and shut the car down to get it out. I'm scared I'm going to get rear ended. It did it to me once at 70 mph. It scared the hell outta me. Lol thank u for the info. The closest dealer is over 50 miles from me.
Really appreciate it! That unfortunately doesn't sound good. Does it feel like the gear slips, meaning, when you accelerate does the engine get louder and car revs but you don't go any faster? If not, its seems like it may just be a miscommunication with your systems which may just be software related and hopefully, not as expensive. Best of luck!
Isn’t keeping the rpms steady on 3000 when cruising wears the transmission or the engine?
Technically, the higher the rpms, the greater the stress on parts. However, having said that, I've always keep my rpms around there when driving 85% of the time, this way I'm always in boost or ready to pass. If I'm driving a long distance, then I'll upshift to a higher gear and sit at 2000 rpms or lower. From my experience, I've never had any bad experiences driving this way with multiple cars for over a decade. I guess maybe if you keep a car passed several hundred thousands miles you might see something but otherwise, I would venture to say its fine.
all depends on how you're driving. if you're cruising like normal, its better sit around 2000 rpm or even ~1750 rpm. if you're trying to push it or go fast for the kicks, higher rpm is the way to go.
@@joey_barros Yup, exactly
thanks for the help.
Glad you enjoyed!
when I try to downshift the gear, the rpm goes up as usual but I am trying to slow down the car to a stop, the sudden push or forward movement worries me quite a bit
Its called "engine braking". This happens when coming to a stop or downshifting in higher rpms. The car does this in automatic mode also however, you never feel it because the car downshifts at or below 1000 rpm and its smooth, smoother than you doing it yourself. Its something the occurs in all gas cars and trucks even use it for down hill braking so they don't heat up their brakes. Sometimes it is rough depending on the transmission and when you downshift.
If you're simply trying to slow the car down to save your brakes then honestly just use your brakes, the wear and tear on the trans and clutch really isn't worth the cost of some new pads.
I'm usually on smart mode when driving in the city just to avoid having to go from 1 to 4 at every single traffic stop, but I'm always driving on manual mode on more open roads
That's another way to do it. Auto mode is great for the monotonous city roads and manual for when you want more control and fun.
awesome i def gotta test drive one with a paddle just to check it out myself (:
You definently should!
Don't mind me, just another UK fella coming to learn how to shift his first automatic from an american. Oh the Irony, all my years gloating about being able to drive stick and how the turntables! Cheers for the headsup man. (Audi A3 Sportback S-Line tiptronic)
Hahaha, what strange times we live in. American fish and chips are quite good as well.....joking. Glad the video was helpful!
It's like driving a manual except this one has use without the clutch pedal
You got it!
Thanks man just bought an Evo myself and I’m glad ya brought up how you drove yours and how it works!
Congrats! If you have the SST, which it sounds like, I have some advice. Treat it like a true manual car with a legit clutch. Meaning, when its an uphill, don't stop and ride the gas pedal. Only move up the hill with a decent amount of acceleration. Same goes for traffic. Let there be enough space between the car in front so you can get on the gas more than just 2%. If you drive it like an auto you will burn through the clutch packs quickly.
When I downshift, how do I prevent the car from jerking?
Downshift at a lower RPM. If notice while driving in auto mode in your car, your car will downshift at 1500 RPMs or even 1000 RPMsm, or lower. The lower the RPMs when you downshift, the smoother it is. I have a Part 2 to this video on the channel where I go over this as well if you want to take a look.
@@TheF90Crew thank you so much you’re amazing
Being used to manual shifting,driving one of these made me feel like I was breaking something. Manual car has a clutch pedal and these only have acceleration and brake pedals so I was scared to try manual cos I was wondering how, without a clutch pedal maybe something is breaking and also I wanted to pull my foot off the acceleration pedal as I do with normal manual shifting. Thank you. ❤🇿🇦🙏🏾
Well hopefully this video helped in that case. The car really helps alot with controlling most things so you can't mess it up.
This video was so helpful. Sucks there wasnt a video this good when I had a semi manual Dodge Avenger, but this is gonna be a lot of fun in my Malibu!
Have you switched to manual from drive mode to pass somebody before? Or would this be more effort than it's worth?
Glad you enjoyed and happy you are trying it out! I drove the car solely in manual mode so I was always ready to overtake or pass since I was controlling the gears and never really drove in auto mode to switch to manual. In the S4 for example, if you are driving in auto mode and you want to pass someone, there's a "kickdown pedal". It feels like a little button on the bottom of the pedal, so basically when you floor the car to pass someone and you press just a bit harder down, the pedal goes a bit further and the car know you need maximum power in that moment. Most cars have a sport function or button. Meaning, you can be in auto mode but also in a sports auto mode. This will give you a sharper response to overtake. It may be more trouble than its worth since overtaking someone is usually a quick decision and you would have to put it into manual mode and then downshift into the appropriate gear.
I miss my 2008 Audi a4 & that tiptronic, it was a joy
It definitely makes driving much more enjoyable!
An amazing effort!! thanks for the briefing..Very informative indeed
Glad you found the video useful! Thanks for watching.
Thanks so much man. I just bought an exotic and I really wanted to learn. Ive spent hours practicing after watching your video and I can absolutely rip it now lol thanks again
Thank you for watching and congrats on the purchase! What did you get? Its really all just time and practice. Eventually it'll become second nature and muscle memory will take over. You'll be able to shift at the right spot just by the feel and sound of the car.
@@TheF90Crew i got a ferrari 488, its amazing and i was driving on auto for the longest but now I use the launch control and I just have access to so mich more hidden power in the car. My red line starts at 8 and goes to like 10 😂😂
@@ba11er177 Very nice! I was always curious with the turbo Ferraris, do you get a good torque shove? Meaning does it suck you back in the seat? Or is it a smooth acceleration? Yeah definitely try a 2nd gear acceleration in manual mode. I find in turbo cars that I'll slowly start pressing on the throttle just so the boost builds and once it passes lets say 4k rpms in your car, go 100% throttle, feels great. Just make sure its warm weather and the traction control is on, all that torque going to rear wheel may make it snap quickly. Ah yes, unfortunately most car have a higher tachometer but you can only go to the first red line, is what it is lol. 8 k rpms is still better than everyone else haha
@@TheF90Crew definitely a good torque shove depending on the turbo usage. Yes its cold weather now And I kind of just put it away during this time.
I created a new video covering the main questions/issues that I saw from the comments here. Check it out on the channel, titled "How to advance your gear shifts in an automatic car"
Thanks
This video was spot on and I appreciate it a lot got me out my comfort zone and had a damn blast
Awesome, I'm glad to hear it! As you practice it'll become second nature and you can focus more on the fun/
after watching this, i still dont know when to press the peddle...
I'm hoping to put out an additional video on this topic. What are you confused about exactly? I can try to help you understand it and answer any questions.
Same lol
@@Daniel-yl4xj Any questions in that case?
@@TheF90Crew I have a question, what gear should one use when on a steep hill (going up obviously) asking cause the engine of my car sounds like its gonna die cause I never use the manual mode as I'm just used to the car changing gears itself,but it never changes gears whenever I'm at a really steep hill. But then I never want to floor it if that makes sense
@@ophimilemmoledi3926 So, the car doesn't want to change gears while in auto mode going up a steep hill? The reason for that is the car want to be in the most sensitive gear with the least load on the engine. Its easier to go up a steep hill with a shorter gear that gives you power quickly. If you were able to somehow go up a steep hill in a really high gear, the engine would be struggling to churn out power at such low revolutions. In manual mode while going up a steep hill, I start off in first gear and then by midway I'll be in second. I have a long steep hill near where I live. For shorter steep hills, 1st gear.
This is exactly what I am looking for haha
Glad you found it! Thanks for watching!
How would you race with an automatic in manual mode?😗
From a roll, you would downshift to a lower gear, a gear that has the rpms around 3k to 4k, line up and then floor the throttle. You actually can take off quicker in manual mode because you are taking out the lag where the car needs to downshift itself when in auto mode. In manual, you already selected the gear so the car is ready to go. From a stop, its the same, just floor the gas or use launch control.
@@TheF90Crew Okay okay. So from a stop you start in first gear as it gives the fastest acceleration, but you wouldn’t stay in it since it wouldn’t give you a high speed right? Is that where rev matching comes in where you want to maximize the acceleration in each gear before u up shift? And if so around what rpm would you begin to shift at 3k-4K or as close to the red line as you can? Also Thank you for replying, appreciate it especially since it’s one of your past videos 💯💯
@@king_sam272 definitely not close to redline bro, also don’t race n an automatic car. they’re not built like that. BUT shift around 2,500 RPM, halfway to 3k, especially n the 3rd-4th gear
@@king_sam272 Correct. You would need to upshift into the next gear, 2nd gear, to keep accelerating. Rev matching is what happens when you down shift. In manual mode, the car does this automatically, the actually noise of the downshift is the car "rev matching" the speed of the engine for the appropriate gear. Drivers with a clutch pedal need to do this to have smooth downshifts. If I'm flooring it or racing, I always go to redline. Some engines start losing the "push back" feeling when the torque drops off before redline, so, some people argue they shift before redline. Usually, the horsepower number you see on car specs, is made close to the redline, so for example a car has 300 hp at 6,000 rpms. You need the horsepower to go faster so might as well shift at redline. No worries. here to help best I can haha. Appreciate it!
@@TheF90Crew wow the car I drive is literally the same specs. 300hp at 6k and redline at 6.5k. So approaching the redline isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Was wondering that for a while. Thanks again✌🏾- Got another question😄 Is it possible to launch with an automatic transmission and if so how does that work?
Great video bro! I just found your channel, and I don't even drive an auto I'm a stick fan for life 🤣 but I've always wondered how these worked exactly so thank you! Also I completely respect you for helping everyone out and replying in the comments! Not many UA-camrs nowadays go through many comments and engage with them - legend 👏🏾
Yeah you got it! No worries, manual and auto fans can be at different ends as long as we keep loving cars! Well, I didn't really expect this video to do as well as it is or have as many comments. Reading through people's comments, you see that everyone just wants to learn, everyone wants to try that manual mode even though they are worried. It helps the channel of course but it feels damn good to be able to help so many people, even if it is a small thing in the car world. Appreciate the comment, it makes it all worth it!
very helpful. I am buying my first automatic tt tfsi
Nice! Glad I could help and that the video was useful to you.
This was so helpful thank you… this is the only good video
Appreciate it and glad this helped!