HOW TO DRIVE A STICK SHIFT: Easy Step by Step Tutorial!

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  • Опубліковано 2 лип 2016
  • This video shows you how to drive a manual car or stick shift car using my 2010 Lotus Evora. This is a step by step tutorial in the 2010 Lotus Evora! Hope you all enjoy it and learn how to drive some fun cars! Driving a manual is a cool skill to have because if you haven't seen sales on manual cars, they are slowly dying off so they are becoming more rare to see and have produced by car manufactures. It's a great skill that allows you to be able to drive a wide variety of cars, without having to worry about being able to drive it or now. This takes some time to master since you are using both feet and your right hand to shift.
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  • @CLAiiREx21
    @CLAiiREx21 8 років тому +35

    I recently learned how to drive manual and oh my GAWD this video would have been so helpful! thank you for explaining so much so easily! definitely one of the best how-to-drive-stick videos on here

  • @andrew10946
    @andrew10946 8 років тому +74

    Best Tutorial on UA-cam! Thanks so much!

    • @BrosFOURRSpeed
      @BrosFOURRSpeed  8 років тому +1

      Thanks, your welcome!

    • @chrisetube6015
      @chrisetube6015 8 років тому

      +Bros FOURR Speed Bros big qeustion is changing gear all the time necessary, like for example is 5th gear and 6th gear necessary I'm still confused please help me out?

    • @BrosFOURRSpeed
      @BrosFOURRSpeed  8 років тому +1

      It depends on the circumstance. Highway speed, stick to your highest gear for best MPG. You can still accelerate in the high gears, so you dont always have to down shift. Just feel what gear has the best power for what ever speed you are going.

    • @chrisetube6015
      @chrisetube6015 8 років тому

      +Bros FOURR Speed Thank's for this tip I'm going to practice it on my toyota 86. ;)

    • @chrisetube6015
      @chrisetube6015 8 років тому

      +Bros FOURR Speed I will comment you if you like to tell you how much this step has worked for me, soo ya Hopefully I might make my video on myself driving and getting better at manual? soo ya I tell you how it goes bros.

  • @moodby
    @moodby 5 років тому +1

    This is a genuinely well-explained video. I've had to watch about four videos to understand what your video demonstrated in one. The foot camera was extremely useful as was your clear explanation of everything, so thanks!

    • @BrosFOURRSpeed
      @BrosFOURRSpeed  5 років тому

      Glad you like it! Here is a newer one I made with better cameras. ua-cam.com/video/yB0o4Cmf_u0/v-deo.html

  • @black_country_coins306
    @black_country_coins306 7 років тому +4

    I am currently 16 years old living in the UK getting ready to start taking driving lessons when I turn 17 so thank you so much for this video it has helped a lot and has calmed my nerves a bit because I've never drove a car before

    • @BrosFOURRSpeed
      @BrosFOURRSpeed  7 років тому

      Awesome, great to hear!

    • @user-zf7lc4se9m
      @user-zf7lc4se9m 5 років тому

      The Best Of Fortnite u should ask a family member to help u drive, my dad taught me when I turned 13, I’m 20 now

  • @Teech_
    @Teech_ 6 років тому +1

    great video I took my first stick shift lesson today and my tutor taught me the same thing. but you have to be in a car to really feel it.
    thanks for the video.

  • @divisionpolicemwingi4561
    @divisionpolicemwingi4561 7 років тому

    Good lesson. Thanks

  • @jessicaguerra4912
    @jessicaguerra4912 6 років тому +1

    Best tutorial! Thank you! 😌

  • @renzsoliven2633
    @renzsoliven2633 7 років тому +3

    Best Tutorial, Thanks Bro.

  • @rodrigomanuel5525
    @rodrigomanuel5525 7 років тому

    super cool, I like it.

  • @robbydragi
    @robbydragi 8 років тому +1

    Wow this is one of the best instructional videos I have ever seen. Well spoken with clear directions. Kudos to you good sir. I wish more people would rehearse their videos before posting. Very impressed with the polish. You should do this for a living, seems lim you're a natural.

  • @gregoryhill6927
    @gregoryhill6927 8 років тому

    Thanks for the information.

  • @Mike1942____
    @Mike1942____ 6 років тому

    Wow great video on how to drive stick thanks a lot.

  • @user-bq7kc4nk9z
    @user-bq7kc4nk9z 7 років тому

    amazing video!!

  • @isaiahcarter6247
    @isaiahcarter6247 8 років тому

    Best tutorial ever I swear !!! Good job

  • @kyleroldham6605
    @kyleroldham6605 7 років тому

    I've seen many videos, but this is a way better tought then them, and you covered more things

  • @MsNovazz
    @MsNovazz 7 років тому

    Very good tutorial. Knowledge + experience, its like practical and theory in one video. Very nice!

  • @francisnieto8943
    @francisnieto8943 5 років тому

    very good tutorial... no nonsense talks just straight ght to the point

  • @RMass721
    @RMass721 8 років тому

    This is one of the best tutorial videos for manual

  • @bennymalykin5485
    @bennymalykin5485 8 років тому

    Great details, great tips, great video!

  • @swizz-iwnl
    @swizz-iwnl 7 років тому +1

    best tutorial out there, simple and clear. Thanks a lot bro, keep up the good work ! :))

  • @4cooldog99
    @4cooldog99 7 років тому

    Thanks for the video man !

  • @lloydssowe3964
    @lloydssowe3964 6 років тому

    Great video it helpfulness

  • @cameronbrown7231
    @cameronbrown7231 8 років тому

    Thank you so much! I've been having trouble with manual transmission and this helps me. In my favorite car too btw!

    • @BrosFOURRSpeed
      @BrosFOURRSpeed  8 років тому

      Your welcome, glad I could help! We have more videos of the car on the channel!

  • @mranonymous3798
    @mranonymous3798 8 років тому

    Nice video. One of the best ive seen for these tutorials. Good job.

  • @MrEpicrider1
    @MrEpicrider1 8 років тому

    detail and helpful video!

  • @kemarblake5458
    @kemarblake5458 7 років тому

    good teaching learn a lot

  • @KINGU2100
    @KINGU2100 7 років тому +2

    Dude you gave me a lil more confidence. Great video

  • @pradeepmannil7305
    @pradeepmannil7305 7 років тому

    Awesome tutorial ! Helpful indeed, Thanks a lot

  • @abdisharif2979
    @abdisharif2979 6 років тому

    I appreciate you, im getting a manual in a couple of months and every other video about manuals have all been confusing asf

  • @smol_kas3588
    @smol_kas3588 7 років тому +3

    Very helpful, I'm learning now and this made it easier

  • @tangik432
    @tangik432 8 років тому

    Very informative.Thumb up

  • @BMR410
    @BMR410 6 років тому

    This is amazingly simple. I can't wait until I get a car to practice on.

  • @jaimepokhoy7767
    @jaimepokhoy7767 8 років тому

    great video! very helpful, a video on driving in bumper to bumper traffic would be much appreciated!

  • @kafaya77
    @kafaya77 7 років тому

    Thanks! just started learning how to drive my 370z 6 speed earlier today. The tips in this video is gonna help a lot next session

  • @trentthompson22
    @trentthompson22 7 років тому

    Thanks!

  • @Dlanee
    @Dlanee 3 роки тому +1

    Best tutorial ive seen so far hopefully i get me a manual soon 🙏🏽

    • @BrosFOURRSpeed
      @BrosFOURRSpeed  3 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! What kind of manual are you thinking of getting?

  • @lanceanthonyraneses9192
    @lanceanthonyraneses9192 7 років тому

    thank you so much for some tips

  • @pokemongogo2572
    @pokemongogo2572 8 років тому

    i saw some videos and the made it too hard this is too easy for someone to understand,thanks a lot

  • @stevenmahad3999
    @stevenmahad3999 7 років тому

    Awesome video man!!! Keep up the good work. Like and sub

  • @AsakuraRsX
    @AsakuraRsX 7 років тому

    Great tutorial! Just subscribed. :)

  • @jimikivilompolo6266
    @jimikivilompolo6266 8 років тому +1

    good video i like it and watch it even if i know exacly how to drive a manual car. I been driving a manual for 4 years now :D first car i sit in was manual i have never driven a automatic car but my next car is an automatic :D yeah thanks for the video :)

  • @concellgt9022
    @concellgt9022 8 років тому

    best tutorial man :D very ditailed

  • @aqeelachili3449
    @aqeelachili3449 7 років тому +1

    keep up the good work man!

  • @semenawikokob1333
    @semenawikokob1333 6 років тому

    you are a nice teacher

  • @ralphmurillo1206
    @ralphmurillo1206 7 років тому

    this video is the best how to drive a Manuel transmission honeslty thank you for this and I clearly understand now (:

  • @-drak-8274
    @-drak-8274 7 років тому +2

    damn dude this was really helpfull

  • @winbigprofessor
    @winbigprofessor 7 років тому

    I agree I think it's the best

  • @ronalda1780
    @ronalda1780 7 років тому

    this is cool

  • @garykwan0820
    @garykwan0820 8 років тому

    definitely the best one I found so far. Wish you included the rev matching.

    • @BrosFOURRSpeed
      @BrosFOURRSpeed  8 років тому +1

      Thanks! This video is more for the beginner. If I do an Intermediate video, that would include rev matching.

  • @seamastermi8346
    @seamastermi8346 7 років тому +1

    Cool Thanks

  • @noelmuniz330
    @noelmuniz330 8 років тому

    the best tutorial

  • @mattb5002
    @mattb5002 7 років тому

    Wow this video should get wayyyyy more likes

  • @The_Gaming_Substitute
    @The_Gaming_Substitute 7 років тому +9

    Like that lotus man

  • @4thSurvivor1990
    @4thSurvivor1990 7 років тому

    This video has been very informative and simple to understand. I'm actually looking to buy my first used car very soon and it's a manual. I've never driven a manual before and it looks frightening at first, but your video builds up my confidence. My family is from Nicaragua and the majority of them drive with manuals, automatics are rare over there. The only people with automatics are people who have more money to spend.
    Going off topic, as I was browsing for a used car, a lot of them I found as autos, while I don't mind driving them, although I'd like to be more skillful in the event I happen to be visiting another country and if manuals are the only ones available, then it'll be no problem, since I'll know how to use them.

    • @BrosFOURRSpeed
      @BrosFOURRSpeed  7 років тому

      Thanks! The Scion tC was my first car. It was a manual. Very inexpensive to buy right now, super reliable, and the manual is easy to learn on in that car.

    • @4thSurvivor1990
      @4thSurvivor1990 7 років тому

      Mine is a '95 Honda Accord. I took it for a spin and handles great. After watching your tutorial a few times, driving a manual isn't as bad as people say. At first, I had trouble driving it back home after buying from the owner, after my first practice run, it was a lot less difficult after knowing when to clutch and letting go slowly while the vehicle is moving.

  • @mariesegarra4411
    @mariesegarra4411 7 років тому

    thnx for sharing .....cuz I'm going to learn one now since my hasband brought me one .....thnx again

  • @hamz1179
    @hamz1179 5 років тому +1

    Thank you so much now I can drive my 97 eclipse

  • @mikec1096
    @mikec1096 8 років тому

    really well put together video. thank you

    • @BrosFOURRSpeed
      @BrosFOURRSpeed  8 років тому

      Glad you like it!

    • @pjwashington5818
      @pjwashington5818 8 років тому

      cool vid..what car did u learn how to drive a manual on. my first one was a 2004 Pontiac GTO...and that 1-4 skip shift was fun

    • @BrosFOURRSpeed
      @BrosFOURRSpeed  8 років тому

      +Pj Washington Well, I've been racing motocross since second grade. So the clutch action was allready very easy for me. My first car, Scion tC, the day I bought it, I hopped in first time and drove pretty decent.

    • @pjwashington5818
      @pjwashington5818 8 років тому

      i wonder what the other car will be. Also u should do Lotus maintenance vids. I wonder if Lotus cars are $$$ like people say

    • @BrosFOURRSpeed
      @BrosFOURRSpeed  8 років тому

      Yup, we'll be doing all those kinds of videos with it. A lot of the reason behind buying the Lotus was to see what it would be like with an 'exotic'

  • @juniorbovilleakalegendary2993
    @juniorbovilleakalegendary2993 7 років тому

    Big up great

  • @andreww1212
    @andreww1212 5 років тому

    My first car is automatic. Now that I got the feel for driving I need a manual. The car I have now does paddle shifters so it helps with knowing what gears to use at what times. It's basically like a starter manual which is cool. I would still like a full manual. It just seems more exciting. I like being able to control the RPMs.

  • @ChinaChinaChinaChinaChinaChin4
    @ChinaChinaChinaChinaChinaChin4 7 років тому

    i learn fast thanks.

  • @vinodkumarjakhmola6085
    @vinodkumarjakhmola6085 7 років тому

    👍 like it mate

  • @ElanZyl
    @ElanZyl 8 років тому

    You don't have to push E-brake release button when you activate E-brake.
    That can't make your car stand still on higher hills.
    But I give you a thumbs up!
    You made a high quality pedal view!

  • @Sketchylemons
    @Sketchylemons 7 років тому +2

    I found this to be the best tutorial out of all them.

    • @BrosFOURRSpeed
      @BrosFOURRSpeed  7 років тому

      Sketchylemons Thanks, glad you liked it!

    • @Sketchylemons
      @Sketchylemons 7 років тому

      No, thank you! Can you maybe do a guide on downshifting?

    • @BrosFOURRSpeed
      @BrosFOURRSpeed  7 років тому +2

      Sketchylemons I was planning to do a more advanced video at some point.

    • @renzsoliven2633
      @renzsoliven2633 7 років тому +1

      Yes Pls do some downshifting guide thanks :)

  • @IntegraDIY
    @IntegraDIY 8 років тому +1

    Good man, surprisingly theirs a lot of people who need this info! What camera do you use for the dash mount clips? (By the a pillar)

    • @BrosFOURRSpeed
      @BrosFOURRSpeed  8 років тому

      Thanks! GoPro Hero 4 for all the interior clips. And Galaxy S5 for the outside of the car clip

  • @FpsCarbine
    @FpsCarbine 6 років тому

    What about using the blip while you downshift? How does the rev matching work when going down and skipping gears?

  • @aminedest9929
    @aminedest9929 6 років тому +2

    good video , it's missing just the rev-matching downshifting thing, and it would have been perfect !

  • @exile9237
    @exile9237 7 років тому

    Cool

  • @killerkiller1446
    @killerkiller1446 8 років тому

    Thank yoy

  • @himalpatel6644
    @himalpatel6644 7 років тому

    Is it correct if I release the clutch to the bite point and hold it there for about 0.5-1 sec until I feel the car won't stall then completely release the clutch? This is what I have been doing and I never stall anymore and rarely have a jerking motion when moving from a standstill.

  • @Mr.Elliott
    @Mr.Elliott 7 років тому

    Damn why does every tutorial make downshifting seem hard. You made it simple lol nice vid

  • @jimikivilompolo6266
    @jimikivilompolo6266 8 років тому +1

    when i brake i do like you :D off the clutch and just brake pedal my first car was an manual and in driving school they teach me to drive whit a car that was manual transmission BMW 116 d (d=diesel)

  • @DavyDave1313
    @DavyDave1313 5 років тому

    I thought when going from 2 to 3 to 4 to 5 to 6 you dont slowly let out the clutch you dump it?? Or is that only if youre going faster

  • @vondon2012
    @vondon2012 8 років тому

    good video

  • @zoolanderhansel
    @zoolanderhansel 7 років тому +3

    damn i thought that pick up was gonna hit you at 7:25

  • @crackrabbitth3897
    @crackrabbitth3897 8 років тому

    Good tutorial, what camera did you use for the dash video/audio?

    • @BrosFOURRSpeed
      @BrosFOURRSpeed  8 років тому

      All the audio was from the camera on the windshield.

  • @tinahansen6636
    @tinahansen6636 5 років тому

    How do you know when to change gears?

  • @bronzewolf6464
    @bronzewolf6464 7 років тому

    Man, great video. Taught me a lot, getting my licence very soon, so this'll help loads. How much was your Lotus and how'd you pay for it, if you don't mind me asking? An Evora is my dream car, and I was just curious what you paid for it. Thanks!

    • @BrosFOURRSpeed
      @BrosFOURRSpeed  7 років тому

      I actually made two videos for those questions! "What I really spent for my Lotus Evora" and "What I did to afford a dream car". Check them out on the channel!

  • @kevinl6231
    @kevinl6231 7 років тому

    Im relatively new to this channel. Would you say driving a manual is gaining popularity among the newer folks? I taught my 18 yr old nephew and he is thrilled.

    • @BrosFOURRSpeed
      @BrosFOURRSpeed  7 років тому

      Honestly I think it's loosing popularity. Just looking at video games, they rarely have it to where you can shift in the game. When I was a kid playing Need For Speed you always had to shift. I'm sure they will still keep making them for normal sportscast.

  • @dethklokicksbutt
    @dethklokicksbutt 8 років тому

    This is also if you have a brand new car with a good clutch. I drove a 2013 Golf GTI and it was completely different from the 2002 Ford Ranger that I drove

  • @sonictonic_
    @sonictonic_ 8 років тому

    This was helpful, informative, and well done. Kudos! It'd be great if you do an "intermediate" version and even an expert version (heel & toe maybe?)... Anyways great job :)

    • @BrosFOURRSpeed
      @BrosFOURRSpeed  8 років тому

      Yeh I'm thinking of doing an Intermediate vid

  • @user-pz6lb6cs2p
    @user-pz6lb6cs2p 4 роки тому +1

    can i also put the handbrake up and press the clutch in and out to feel out the bite point? will this also work with the car off?

    • @BrosFOURRSpeed
      @BrosFOURRSpeed  4 роки тому

      Absolutely! thats a great way to start. Have the engine off and press the clutch a few times to feel it out

  • @ethanmartinez640
    @ethanmartinez640 7 років тому

    makes me way more confident in driving a m/t!

  • @Twerk4Eric
    @Twerk4Eric 7 років тому

    wah will happen if yu stay nd one gear

  • @nradeeno2024
    @nradeeno2024 7 років тому

    and what about blipping the throttle when you were downshifting

  • @richbf2
    @richbf2 7 років тому

    I have been following your videos lately. In a Z, I would give more gas first then ease out the clutch since it is kind of tricky to modulate. Your thoughts..?

    • @BrosFOURRSpeed
      @BrosFOURRSpeed  7 років тому

      definitely true. The Z is one of the most difficult manuals I've driven. Most cars are pretty easy tho.

  • @awsometownnuked
    @awsometownnuked 8 років тому

    is that Lake Norman NC ?

  • @Teech_
    @Teech_ 6 років тому

    I took my 2nd lesson today and wtf I did worse. I stalled the car like 6 times today. I fuking hate first gear I know I'm doing the right movements but it stalls ugh.
    the other gears are easy but first was just a pain for me today. my tutor said it's because it was my first time on the road and was worried about cars behind and in front of me. I feel more comfortable driving with no cars because I can focus on multitasking but I feel that I was doing the right movements even though I was nervous.
    damn that first gear. is here an easier too to master it?

  • @davidendho
    @davidendho 8 років тому

    will u stall if you break while in gear? Do you have to be in neutral?

    • @BrosFOURRSpeed
      @BrosFOURRSpeed  8 років тому

      You won't stall until you get down to super slow speeds. You can leave it in whatever gear you are in, but I would say get to 3rd gear when you get under 20 mph. And then go to neutral

  • @nradeeno2024
    @nradeeno2024 7 років тому

    I thought you didn't have to let go the clutch slow... for example switching from 2nd to 3rd

  • @jimikivilompolo6266
    @jimikivilompolo6266 8 років тому

    btw everything thats outside look much closer in the car for example parking in a parking lot you gonna turn the car to the left in parking spot its allmost looks like your front of the car is gonna scratsh that car thats on the right or front when you turning to the spot to your left but its not but be careful when you park it can hit if you not know where you have your car :)

  • @Dann_yyyyy
    @Dann_yyyyy 7 років тому

    Damn this car looks nice

  • @relic222
    @relic222 8 років тому

    Pretty good summary of how to drive a manual - it's quite funny listening to it as a British person because you refer to an auto as a 'normal car', whilst in Britain the majority drive manuals. I've recently bought a semi-auto and have had to 'unlearn' a few things - a common problem of going from manual to auto is that you sometimes stamp on the brake when you try to put the (non-existent) clutch in.
    A few points - at around 7 minutes and towards the end of the video, you recommend putting the car into neutral as you approach the turn. That's very bad advice; by 'coasting' into a turn you have no control over your engine. The correct procedure should be to leave it in gear, down shifting as you slow down, then put your clutch in once you come near to a halt. That way you can react to any situation, and additionally the engine provides some extra braking power.
    Another thing that you touched on is pressing the clutch when starting the car - this is a really good habit to get into because it means even if the car is in gear it won't be 'engaged' so you can still start it. If you try to start a car with a gear engaged it jumps forwards and stalls. Unlike many autos, you don't need to have your foot on the brake to start the car, especially if the handbrake (e-brake) is on, but there's no problem with doing so.
    Also, when finding the biting point, you mentioned each time that you watch the revs drop, it's worth noting that you can feel the car start to move - or if you have the handbrake on the back squats down (held by the brake). Once you're used to driving a manual you will rarely look at the tachometer, and once you know your car you'll know where the biting point for the clutch is by feel.
    Finally, when changing gear while moving it's often a good idea to use the accelerator to 'rev match'. When you let off the accelerator and press the clutch in the revs will start to drop down to idle (usually just under 1k rpm). As you lift the clutch back up and engage the new gear the revs will pick up again to match the engine speed. If you change gear slowly there can be a big difference in these speeds which results in a jerky change. By using the accelerator you can hold the revs at the correct level for the next gear, resulting in a much smoother change. Obviously this is a 'beginners' video so you might cover this in your next video.
    On the whole though, a decent introduction.

    • @BrosFOURRSpeed
      @BrosFOURRSpeed  8 років тому

      Thanks for the comment. This video is designed for the absolute beginner. While up shifting you don't really need to rev match because the quicker you are able to shift, the revs will fall to the correct spot as you go up in gears. I did say to push the clutch in when you start the car. Also, as I approached the stop, I was at the 10mph spot when I said to put it into neutral. But I hear you in what you are saying. This is just the basics to get someone up a driving successfully, and the more they drive, the smoother everything will get.
      Yeh for Americans, a manual is a foreign transmission lol My friend from Germany was shocked that everyone here had an automatic.

    • @relic222
      @relic222 8 років тому

      Yup, I got that it was a for beginners, was just adding my 2 cents :)
      As for rev matching, of course if you shift fairly quickly it's not necessary, however because you were doing slow, obvious movements (to help the viewer) the revs were dropping, in which case it's fairly important. You won't always be driving quickly so sometimes a slow, gentle change is required (e.g. if you're taking your grandmother to the shops).
      As for clutch when starting, I was reiterating your point and saying it was a good thing to do :)
      Your speed wasn't clear from the video when you were going into neutral, so many beginners may not realise that's the case. I'd still argue that you should only go into neutral once you've actually come to a halt though.
      I wasn't meaning to be critical, I think it was a good guide and covered pretty much all of the basics to get people started with a manual.
      Are you required to take a separate test in the US to drive a manual? In the UK you can take an 'automatic' driving test, however if you do so you aren't legally allowed to drive manuals. If you take the 'normal' test, ie with a manual car then you can drive both.

    • @BrosFOURRSpeed
      @BrosFOURRSpeed  8 років тому

      I hear what you are saying on everything. I might make an 'intermediate' video that will go more into that depth.
      As far as tests go... we only have one and it really only overs the different signs and traffic laws. You bring your own car for the driving test. I did mine in my dads 4Runner. The standard license lets us drive basically any non commercial vehicle. I think the license test should include race track driving so people can actually learn how to really drive! Lot of bad drivers over here lol

    • @relic222
      @relic222 8 років тому

      Wow, so there's no 'practical' test at all?! In the UK you have to take a theory test first, where you answer 40 questions about laws and signs etc, and then you have to do a 40 minute exam where you drive around town with an examiner next to you. You are graded very harshly on the drive - if you forget to check a mirror before turning etc you get a 'minor fault', if you get more than 15 minors you fail. If you do something more dangerous, like pull in quite close to someone or pull out in front etc, then you get a 'major fault'. If you get one major, you fail, but continue the test (you only find out the results at the end). Lastly, if you do something very dangerous, e.g. not stopping at a pedestrian crossing when you should, you get an immediate fail and the test ends. I've just had a quick Google and apparently only 21% of people pass first time, so you can see how strict it is. Of course you still get some pretty awful drivers but in general people tend to be better than most countries.
      As for track driving, there are lots of different racing licences you can take and they definitely help your control of the car - I've not taken a test yet but I did a day's tuition with a racing driver and it was great fun and very informative. I think for most people it's a bit overkill though!
      I started watching your channel because of the Lotus Evora - it's potentially my next car so love seeing videos on it. I currently have an Audi TTS which is awesome for day to day driving but lacks a bit of excitement when you start to push it. Congratulations on getting such a nice car.

    • @BrosFOURRSpeed
      @BrosFOURRSpeed  8 років тому

      WOW! That test sounds crazy! We take a written 20 question test for our learners permit and 15 years old. Then at 16 we can take a quick sign test with a 10 minute drive with an examiner. If we pass that, we get our license. I passed everything first try because it is super easy.
      Glad you like the Evora! It's tons of fun and we have some cool plans with it. I've always liked the TTs, especially the newer ones.

  • @7teddy169
    @7teddy169 7 років тому

    i learned how to drive stick in 2 days and each day i drove it like 3 blocks and by my selfs thats how easy it is i learn in a 99 dodge stratus the only thing im still learning is when im on a hill i still kinda go back a littke

  • @matthewsteele8467
    @matthewsteele8467 7 років тому

    Just saying could be better if he mentioned using the clutch when stopping p, but still good

  • @amill1563
    @amill1563 8 років тому

    Can you do one on heal/toe? Also, does yo bruvaa know yo ass is drivin his car? LOL I like the picture in picture framing.

    • @BrosFOURRSpeed
      @BrosFOURRSpeed  8 років тому

      Thanks, it was a pain getting the two videos to line up for every clip! LOL I'm thinking of making a video for 'intermediate' manual skills. I'll have to brush up on Heal/toe. I can do other rev matching techniques. Shhhh, don't tell him...

  • @IntelligentHorseworldofrandom
    @IntelligentHorseworldofrandom 8 років тому

    You keep your foot on the clutch while shifting?

    • @BrosFOURRSpeed
      @BrosFOURRSpeed  8 років тому +1

      yup. keep the clutch pressed down until the new gear has been selected

    • @IntelligentHorseworldofrandom
      @IntelligentHorseworldofrandom 8 років тому

      Bros FOURR Speed I watched a Japanese car show in which there was a comparison of two models: New specs and Old specs [Subaru Wrx Sti]. The footage shows them stomping on the clutch while shifting, so I thought this was ACTUALLY how you changed gears. I need a brief explanation on why that happened, oh and does this apply to ALL manual transmission vehicles?

  • @Hersatz
    @Hersatz 6 років тому

    Don't put in neutral while slowing down.
    You are coasting which implies you have less control over your car and can't react as well to spontaneous hasard that may happen.
    It's to the point where many countries see it as an illegal manoeuvre.
    Instead, go as such:
    slow down until you are almost stopped (rpm/mph needed to downshift in first),
    Clutch in,
    Downshift in first,
    If you see that you won't be moving in the next few seconds, then put your car in neutral and let off the clutch.

  • @kenn-fucius
    @kenn-fucius 7 років тому +1

    to the uk people yeah sadly us US people need to watch things like this since in driving school we aren't taught anything about manual/stickshifts and allot of the vehicles in the US are automatic.

  • @simplytuned1623
    @simplytuned1623 7 років тому

    how do people afford these cars. great video man! nice car!

    • @BrosFOURRSpeed
      @BrosFOURRSpeed  7 років тому +2

      Thanks!... I made a video on how I afforded this car and pricing, it's in the Evora playlist if you want to check them out.

  • @FlickFlag
    @FlickFlag 7 років тому

    9:37 for a hill start quick reference