Nice explanation :) actually shifting feels natural for me after driving MT Boxster for quite a while but for beginners very well explained. Looking forward to the advanced driving technics :)
Another excellent video, thank you! Regarding your question on tips. Two I used when teaching my son to drive manual transmission recently. First, I agree, the friction point is key. So I had my son (in a parking lot) close his eyes and just feel the friction point. If the car started to stall, depress the clutch. Second, hand position on the shifter. It changes ever so slightly as you guide the shifter through the gears. As you said, you don’t have to force it, and it helps if you position your hand in anticipation of the next gear.
I found that having your butt lowered and tilting your legs up really helped! I always thought the bucket seats in cars like a Civic Si was gaudy but I never realized how much more helpful it is.
I've been driving manual cars for 20 years including on track. I barely push the pedal past the bite point when I shift and I've never had an issue, but now I'm questioning everything I know lol... I know this video is a year old but can you explain why it is so important to push the clutch pedal all the way to the floor when shifting? I've never heard that tip before watching this video
I think he wants people to avoid making the gearbox crack as when you try to change gear without using the clutch But just going past the friction point is actually enough, there is no need to floor the pedal
@@JihelJay I agree. In my current car, for example, the point where the pedal has the clutch is fully disengaged is a good 3 or 4 inches above where the pedal is fully "floored." There is no reason to push it all the way down every time. I think it might be a good way to teach people that are just beginning to drive a manual... but to say you MUST press the clutch in all the way every time you shift is a little silly
Yep, it’s true that many modern cars including Porsches have auto rev matching. Luckily most of those cars allow turning off auto rev matching, for folks who want the full manual experience!
What's the most helpful tip you've heard in learning to drive stick? Let me know in the comments!
Nice explanation :) actually shifting feels natural for me after driving MT Boxster for quite a while but for beginners very well explained. Looking forward to the advanced driving technics :)
Thank You, Jame I am so happy to find your channel. I enjoy every video you make.
Another excellent video, thank you! Regarding your question on tips. Two I used when teaching my son to drive manual transmission recently. First, I agree, the friction point is key. So I had my son (in a parking lot) close his eyes and just feel the friction point. If the car started to stall, depress the clutch. Second, hand position on the shifter. It changes ever so slightly as you guide the shifter through the gears. As you said, you don’t have to force it, and it helps if you position your hand in anticipation of the next gear.
I found that having your butt lowered and tilting your legs up really helped! I always thought the bucket seats in cars like a Civic Si was gaudy but I never realized how much more helpful it is.
Agreed, butt and leg position matter so much in manual trans driving!
Hearing this makes me want to try driving a manual transmission car. This video is very informative.
Yes!! I would encourage you to learn. It’s a really fun skill to develop
Wow more of manual tips videos pls!
One more coming up in about a week!
I've been driving manual cars for 20 years including on track. I barely push the pedal past the bite point when I shift and I've never had an issue, but now I'm questioning everything I know lol... I know this video is a year old but can you explain why it is so important to push the clutch pedal all the way to the floor when shifting? I've never heard that tip before watching this video
I think he wants people to avoid making the gearbox crack as when you try to change gear without using the clutch
But just going past the friction point is actually enough, there is no need to floor the pedal
@@JihelJay I agree. In my current car, for example, the point where the pedal has the clutch is fully disengaged is a good 3 or 4 inches above where the pedal is fully "floored." There is no reason to push it all the way down every time. I think it might be a good way to teach people that are just beginning to drive a manual... but to say you MUST press the clutch in all the way every time you shift is a little silly
Meanwhile the world is going automatic/electric 😅
#savethemanuals haha
@@JamesPlaysWithCars Preach! 😁
Porche have auto rev mach bot can drive it
Yep, it’s true that many modern cars including Porsches have auto rev matching. Luckily most of those cars allow turning off auto rev matching, for folks who want the full manual experience!