Rev-Matching + Heel and Toe Downshifting - POV Tutorial

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  • @Harvest1212
    @Harvest1212 4 роки тому +4291

    You have no idea how much these words helped in doing this correctly.
    "You're blipping as you're letting out the clutch" "You're not revving up and then letting out the clutch, you're revving up as you're letting out the clutch and you're just kind of assisting it going out"

    • @johnnyanderson5906
      @johnnyanderson5906 4 роки тому +174

      It doesn't hurt the car to rev up and then let out your clutch, if you know your car very well you will know what RPM's you need to as I call it "granny downshift" I still tend to do this from time to time because that's how I learned to downshift. As the guy said in the video it all boils down to muscle memory.

    • @BruceCarbonLakeriver
      @BruceCarbonLakeriver 4 роки тому +57

      @@johnnyanderson5906 sitting in the middle of the alps. We need manual transmissions. We need the full handle of the car. The "Winter mode" or any other name for that cause of any manufacturer is just a joke xD

    • @reaguurder1285
      @reaguurder1285 4 роки тому +24

      @@johnnyanderson5906 What he does is not revmatching he is just blipping in the gear. You need to blip in neutral and then downshift and letting the clutch.

    • @shietnewfeature.delethethis
      @shietnewfeature.delethethis 4 роки тому +94

      @@reaguurder1285 isnt that double clutching?

    • @reaguurder1285
      @reaguurder1285 4 роки тому +2

      @@shietnewfeature.delethethis Double clutching is letting the clutch out in neutral and blip and then push the clutch and then select gear and let go the clutch. With revmatching you dont let out the clutch before blipping but keep the clutch in all the time. But with a synchronised gearbox it doesnt make a lot of sense to double clutch.

  • @gabrielfluorite
    @gabrielfluorite 4 роки тому +1037

    I've never seen a pedal cam better than this. The fade and positioning is great.

  • @joespittle1
    @joespittle1 4 роки тому +4266

    If Chris was a driving instructor: "Kinda mash all the pedals down at once"

    • @skaterzrule4
      @skaterzrule4 4 роки тому +23

      hahahahah

    • @MybeautifulandamazingPrincess
      @MybeautifulandamazingPrincess 4 роки тому +68

      If you do heel and toe in a driving exam you'll be disqualified instantly
      DMV (or whatever other country's equivalent of a DMV) and insurance companies want drivers that are tame obedient sheep behind wheels not reckless car people. In driving exam you need to drive like a grandma
      Rev matching is useless in real life BTW on public roads

    • @kingfc8380
      @kingfc8380 4 роки тому +29

      @@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess uhhh it was a joke.

    • @theshortband1t
      @theshortband1t 4 роки тому +130

      @@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess Sounds like you own an automatic

    • @alubchicken
      @alubchicken 4 роки тому +50

      @@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess I agree with the fact that there's no added benefit on public roads, but I like to ensure the smoothest ride possible when it's been a long day and my gf is sleeping in the passenger seat. This usually involves tapping on the throttle when downshifting and waiting for the revs to match when upshifting..

  • @maximus9401
    @maximus9401 4 роки тому +1600

    Hardest thing always is to keep constant brake pedal pressure when reaching over to blip the throttle. If your foot slips or you have a touchy brake, that always mucks it up. The kind of shoes you wear also affects this stuff

    • @RealNameNeverUsed
      @RealNameNeverUsed 4 роки тому +59

      maximus9401 With that said, sometimes I find it is easier for me and my car to not use heel-and-toe but
      Side foot-and-toe if that makes sense.

    • @chukob5
      @chukob5 4 роки тому +96

      RealNameNeverUsed lol heel toe is just old school terms because spacing was further between pedals every modern car you use the side of your foot unless your feet are tiny

    • @williepie
      @williepie 4 роки тому +8

      thats why professional drivers wear special shoes when heel toeing during races.

    • @josiahthibodeaux
      @josiahthibodeaux 4 роки тому +2

      For me a pair of sb dunks works the best.

    • @chukob5
      @chukob5 4 роки тому +4

      Josiah Thibodeaux yeah I feel flat bottom shoes work best

  • @generalmills1120
    @generalmills1120 4 роки тому +2052

    Him: "Practice this in a safe space"
    Me: "College campus it is then"

    • @clintonross1649
      @clintonross1649 4 роки тому +140

      10 bonus points for any sized group, single humans are only worth 2 points each. Let’s see you’re high score!

    • @carenthusiast6748
      @carenthusiast6748 4 роки тому +50

      with a mustang ofc

    • @nissanskylinegt-r32nur94
      @nissanskylinegt-r32nur94 3 роки тому +2

      XD

    • @LordM3me
      @LordM3me 3 роки тому +3

      Niccce.

    • @sharul1709
      @sharul1709 3 роки тому +1

      The same sound effect comes in automatic when we downshift right ?????

  • @sarkasmt2
    @sarkasmt2 4 роки тому +853

    "So what are the advantages to this?"
    You had me at "It sOuNdS kInDa CoOl"

    • @jakeurbano8268
      @jakeurbano8268 3 роки тому +44

      It aides the transmission in matching revs during a downshift. Downshifting without rev matching will put the transmission under load thus degrading your transmission over time.

    • @frhn707
      @frhn707 3 роки тому +86

      Honestly the reason im getting a manual is because it feels kinds cool

    • @eye2eye899
      @eye2eye899 3 роки тому +28

      @@frhn707 lol same. Buying a manual for my first car just for the clout.

    • @frhn707
      @frhn707 3 роки тому +3

      @@eye2eye899 what will u get? Im thinking of buying a 6th gen civic then swap the engine, thats a shit car but i love it lmao. Btw I still driving my dad old corolla ke30

    • @drftr6073
      @drftr6073 3 роки тому +1

      @@frhn707 ye just put a big ol rally inline 6 in there like it's nothing lmao

  • @Junesba
    @Junesba 4 роки тому +1697

    More pedal cams! This would be fun to see when you do track days in the BRZ, or on all videos if it isn’t a big deal editing 😊

    • @TheTopher
      @TheTopher  4 роки тому +355

      There’s now a permanent gopro mount down by the pedals 🙌

    • @xJM1993
      @xJM1993 4 роки тому +39

      @@TheTopher honestly this setup makes it one of if not the best rev match/heel toe tutorial! You can easily understand every movement that is happening because you see all at once. I wish you had made it a few years ago when i was learning 😂

    • @bernardomondi138
      @bernardomondi138 4 роки тому

      oooh thats awesome

    • @es-vt6yq
      @es-vt6yq 4 роки тому +1

      @@TheTopher Great video 👍 What kind of mount do you use for the foot camera?

    • @nathantheriault8138
      @nathantheriault8138 3 роки тому

      @@TheTopher oop

  • @gav6189
    @gav6189 2 роки тому +96

    The Stig from Top Gear (Ben Collins) writes in his book that a good way to rev match downshift in normal driving is just to keep your foot on the throttle to the degree it was while you were driving while you're downshifting. The car should naturally match the revs. I do this in normal driving in my BRZ and it works great.

    • @orngpeelr9017
      @orngpeelr9017 10 місяців тому

      Little confused on the wording, but does that mean to blip the throttle at the same percent that you were giving it before the downshift?

    • @Prince3065.
      @Prince3065. 9 місяців тому

      Explain it again please

    • @Plan-ETs
      @Plan-ETs 9 місяців тому +5

      I think he is saying that you don’t blip and instead just hold the throttle down throughout the shift

    • @markus9415
      @markus9415 8 місяців тому

      ​@@orngpeelr9017 Keep the throttle down around 1.5k to 2k RPM ( Differs per car, but most cars run stationary at around 800 rpm ) You get a much smoother transition between gears and a smoother ride overall.

    • @Blitz2o
      @Blitz2o 7 місяців тому +5

      @@orngpeelr9017 I think its more like, if you have your foot on the gas pedal just 20%, you want to clutch in, and shift gear, but the whole time keeping your foot on the gas the same 20% and WHILE you clutch in the engine will rev UP to the right rpms so by the time your foot is off the clutch you're good.

  • @Julian-bi9zk
    @Julian-bi9zk 4 роки тому +569

    I’ve been driving manual for about 8 months now, self taught. My driving is good but when down shifting I was under the impression that it was clutch down, then rev, and release clutch. Seeing you simultaneously release the clutch and rev looks much smoother! I’m excited to try this on my next drive. Not too comfortable with heel toe yet.

    • @maXXik1337
      @maXXik1337 4 роки тому +131

      Honestly i don't think hes doing that right. It is clutch in, shift, while that blip throttle bit more than actual revs you are aiming for and while the revs are falling down (slightly!) you release the clutch ideally in moment when the revs are exactly where they should be.
      This is first time EVER i see anyone blippin throttle this late.
      I'll give it a try just to see how it goes, but i struggle to believe it is correct way.

    • @Julian-bi9zk
      @Julian-bi9zk 4 роки тому +16

      maXXik1337 I too had never seen his style of downshifting. Haven’t gotten a chance to try it yet!

    • @josiahthibodeaux
      @josiahthibodeaux 4 роки тому +2

      You’ll get bro.

    • @francescosilvetti9659
      @francescosilvetti9659 4 роки тому +24

      @@maXXik1337 Exactly what I thought. I don't know if this is gonna put some extra wear on the clutch

    • @TimurIskhodzhanov
      @TimurIskhodzhanov 4 роки тому +15

      Ideally you want to hold the throttle just as much as needed to keep the desired revs while you release the clutch. In reality, that's hard to achieve, so people either overrev-and-wait, or rev-while-slipping

  • @cucamongaduke3600
    @cucamongaduke3600 Рік тому +30

    Chris, you are the embodiment of “saving the manuals”. I learned to drive stick on a ‘93 Taurus SHO some 29 years ago and your video has just given me homework to address in my current day manual. Many thanks!

  • @Kaydje
    @Kaydje 3 роки тому +49

    I love how dramatic the BRZ sounds while you're going below the speed limit.

    • @Adamcito.
      @Adamcito. 9 місяців тому +2

      There's a speed limit yes, but how quickly you reach it is up to the driver 😉

  • @RhinoTV
    @RhinoTV 4 роки тому +2692

    I cant be the only one who thougth there was four pedals in the video hahahahaha

    • @kagee1608
      @kagee1608 4 роки тому +51

      that's bcs there are four pedals?

    • @Lambullghini
      @Lambullghini 4 роки тому +326

      @@kagee1608 nope, that's the foot rest lol.

    • @atultayade
      @atultayade 4 роки тому +149

      ABCD =A for Accelarator pedal (gas) B for Break pedal C for Clutch pedal and D for Dead Pedal (for resting the foot. Take it from Indian where we are now seeing automatic cars in the past 5 years we mostly drive manual here.

    • @ericiidx
      @ericiidx 4 роки тому +36

      dual clutch setup

    • @Josh-lz3xo
      @Josh-lz3xo 4 роки тому +33

      @@kagee1608 the dead pedal isn't a pedal, it's called that because it looks like one

  • @matth6284
    @matth6284 4 роки тому +68

    1:31 That was so smooth 😎

  • @alamos8
    @alamos8 2 роки тому +88

    You know you have done the blip well when the car does not jerk at all. And that feels quite good and cool

  • @squirrelsodomizer2003
    @squirrelsodomizer2003 4 роки тому +83

    This is the best camera set up I’ve seen for a manual tutorial 👌👌

  • @pulsefiend
    @pulsefiend 2 роки тому +13

    Another tip thats helped match my revs is to take a mental note of what your car exhaust note sounds like and rev the downshift just a hair louder than when you initially engaged the clutch

  • @abdullahsajid5181
    @abdullahsajid5181 3 роки тому +17

    Man the smoothest man with pedals ive ever seen

  • @chrisitangonzaga4401
    @chrisitangonzaga4401 4 роки тому +69

    If you want to squeeze the highest potential performance (or fun) out of these sport cars, learning racing techniques is a must. Don't forget to drive safely though!

  • @kombatformortals
    @kombatformortals 4 роки тому +32

    I started watching this video for heel-and-toe tips because I know how to rev-match already and figured I didn't need to give it another glance. Upon watching the part where you said to rev-match while you're releasing the clutch, it got me thinking that maybe I don't know as much as I thought I did. When I tell you you have drastically improved my rev matching game for the better, I'm not exaggerating. My downshifts are butter now and I'm glad I gave it a look even though I thought I had already mastered it. Thank you very much

    • @JuanAdam12
      @JuanAdam12 2 роки тому +6

      I'm here reading the comments for this reason. When he said that I thought, "Well, I've been doing it wrong for 38 years."

  • @nico7096
    @nico7096 4 роки тому +52

    Heel and toe really depends on how your peddals afe positioned,some cars like mine is really difficult,but rev matching is something that anyone can do,and should do

    • @RastaJediX
      @RastaJediX 2 роки тому

      I can't figure out positioning that works on my '15 Corolla. But then again, I've never tried in any car and only learned about it recently soo.. we'll see...

  • @dustintaber
    @dustintaber 3 роки тому +4

    This is the tutorial I've been looking for. I have a Ford Focus ST and have been driving it sort of wrong (no gas on the down shifts, letting the clutch do all the work) for 100,000 miles. Been blipping the throttle on my down shifts now for a week and it shifts so much easier and smoothly. Thank you for this.

    • @hopfaundfelder3375
      @hopfaundfelder3375 3 роки тому

      I've driven a Focus ST from a friend and those things really do release hard if you dont rev match.

  • @vlonebully4074
    @vlonebully4074 3 роки тому +25

    I’ve never driven a manual before but that heel toe movement looks very advanced

  • @Dropz_RSA
    @Dropz_RSA Рік тому +4

    I have been doing this but not improving for some time. When you explained blip as you let go of the clutch, I paused the video and when to try it and I was instantly better, now it is 3 days later and today I hit 8/10 of all my changes to satisfaction.
    Thank you.

  • @Looey
    @Looey Рік тому

    Been driving a manual trans since '71. Your video has helped my downshifting so smoothly it's eerie - thanx muchoooo

  • @A_guan
    @A_guan 4 роки тому +343

    I wish I could go and practice this right now

    • @dalildelhoum21
      @dalildelhoum21 4 роки тому +8

      same here

    • @Niraol
      @Niraol 4 роки тому +11

      why can't you, i'll go try it tomorrow on my Mazda 6

    • @mello-x6e
      @mello-x6e 4 роки тому +1

      @@Niraol yooo same

    • @quizzys7106
      @quizzys7106 4 роки тому +25

      @@Niraol i dont have a car :(

    • @Niraol
      @Niraol 4 роки тому +5

      @@quizzys7106 well give it some time and everything will come

  • @Wafflecombo54
    @Wafflecombo54 4 роки тому +153

    0:38 **Me at home playing GT on the wheel**
    Ok. 👀

  • @kevinvandeford5562
    @kevinvandeford5562 3 роки тому +5

    Out of all the videos I've watched describing this and demonstrating it this one was the most accurately conveyed and actually helped me understand the timing and purpose of the method

  • @LupitaAvitia91
    @LupitaAvitia91 Рік тому +2

    I had no idea that it even had a name lol. Everything has a name. You basically braking the car without even using the brakes most of the time. It has been 2 years now driving stick and it definitely takes times but you definitely master it after. I absolutely love the sound of it also. I love it.

  • @rampagedingo
    @rampagedingo 4 роки тому +18

    Perfect video to show my mom. She forgot how to use manuals. Thanks Chris. I really appreciate the video.

    • @TeRRm0s
      @TeRRm0s 4 роки тому +6

      Are you gonna teach your mom how to heel and toe?

    • @rampagedingo
      @rampagedingo 4 роки тому +4

      Yes.

    • @waterpark8817
      @waterpark8817 4 роки тому +5

      Dingas Healthy Lifestyle dont

    • @gripfk8
      @gripfk8 4 роки тому +1

      ヅWaterPark it’s good for touge

  • @JJFlores197
    @JJFlores197 15 годин тому

    Cool! I bought myself a 22 WRX base about 3 months ago. I'm confident in driving it around town and on the highway. I infrequently stall the car which is great. Now I just need to learn to rev match to get the most out of it. I feel like I understand the concept, but I just need the practice.

  • @mybuscus10
    @mybuscus10 4 роки тому +82

    11:10 oh yeahhhhh! Save the manuals!

    • @God-w-
      @God-w- 4 роки тому +1

      @PlebzOr Blapparapp ok

  • @WellWisdom.
    @WellWisdom. 4 роки тому +4

    That engine revs sound so sweet.

  • @BIGGELATO
    @BIGGELATO 3 роки тому +12

    The pressure on the gas pedal is also important, depends on how high the blip needs to be while downshifting deepening on the RPMs you're in, and going towards. (3rd gear @ 4k rpm will be around 6k rpm on 2nd gear) Too little of a blip, and it'll bog down, engine brake. Too high of a blip and it'll rock you forward as if you're accelerating. So it's good to also know the car, predict shift points. Again, If you're in 3rd at 4000 rpm, blip it to roughly 3/4 pressure on the gas pedal, to get to 5500-6000 rpm for a smooth rev-matched downshift. Best done by sound and feel.

  • @noahh7426
    @noahh7426 Рік тому +2

    Why is this so fun to watch and thank you so much

  • @J3n555
    @J3n555 4 роки тому +3

    Same for me, started when I was 18 to do this, im 30 this year and got heel & toe down smooth with every car ive owned. All manuals and 8 of them.

  • @Effortless_Reddit
    @Effortless_Reddit Рік тому +23

    I ride a manual transmission bike, and I'm already pretty comfortable with the blipping downshift on my bike, but will soon have to try to transfer that skill to a manual car. This video will help me a ton 👍

  • @corbinroberts949
    @corbinroberts949 4 роки тому +8

    That pedal cam is perfect! Wish more people used that technique. Well done

    • @y0ungy
      @y0ungy 4 роки тому

      what is that left left pedal i dont mean about the cluch

    • @k.almohammadii
      @k.almohammadii 4 роки тому

      Y0UNGY dead pedal

  • @mochimajo5725
    @mochimajo5725 2 роки тому

    This is by far the best video on YT about this subject.

  • @saviordream
    @saviordream 4 роки тому +105

    I've been driving manuals for about 30 years now, but I've never really learned this skill. Maybe because I was self taught, and it wasn't until I got into more enthusiast cars that I even heard about this technique. Been trying to teach myself for a while now, but haven't had much success. I've got a new MX-5 Miata on order (should be here in another month or so), so I'm glad to hear they're easy cars to learn on, as I'll be giving it another go and hopefully have more success this time.

    • @lytheus69
      @lytheus69 4 роки тому +24

      don't be discouraged, some cars just have their pedals set up so it's near impossible to heel and toe lol

    • @saviordream
      @saviordream 4 роки тому +4

      @@lytheus69 I think my biggest problem is getting my right foot to bend the way its supposed to! 😅

    • @vtecmatt4204
      @vtecmatt4204 4 роки тому +20

      You don`t need this technique unless you're racing or need to brake-downshift multiple gears to suddenly stop the car for unexpected traffic slowdown. If you're a pro-active manual driver, you'll start downshifting long before you approach an obstacle/hazard to slow the car down.

    • @RandomlnternetGuy
      @RandomlnternetGuy 4 роки тому +7

      My jetta is soooo hard to heel-toe in. Throttle pedal is very far back compsred to the brake, you have ti stab the brake deep to be able to reach the throttle for the blip.

    • @calamityyy
      @calamityyy 4 роки тому +4

      @@RandomlnternetGuy same problem in my mk4 golf

  • @tonychu8993
    @tonychu8993 2 роки тому +1

    This is simply the best tutorial video for reving matching and heel toe man, really appreciate your video!!

  • @alenv808
    @alenv808 4 роки тому +8

    the sound of this car is amazing!

  • @christophersnape971
    @christophersnape971 2 роки тому +1

    The timing in a Rev match comes with muscle memory. The fundamental equation throughout cars is 1000 rpm down shifting up and 500 up downshifting
    (3rd to 4th from 4500rpm, Rev match at 3500 in 4th. 4th to 3rd at 3000, 3500 is the match)

  • @Jakems28
    @Jakems28 4 роки тому +9

    I just read a comment on your 2019 miata pov drive on how you should make a downshifting tutorial vid and here it is lol. Time to watch

  • @lemurian7710
    @lemurian7710 4 роки тому +9

    It's already past 8 months, you made this video. Thank you, you have been kind enough to share knowledge. At first I thought the rev match and heel toe techniques were only for circuit or performance driving. But after I learned more it turned out to be indispensable for daily driving. As you can explain in this video. First I learned the rev match, okay I can learn and practice it. However, when I found a bend, it seemed that I also had to learn heel toe techniques. My problem is that the brake pedal is very sensitive, just a little press and then brake engaged. When you want to blip the gas while pressing the brake pedal that's the main problem. I often accidentally push the brake pedal deeper, causing the vehicle to suddenly slow down. Something a little dangerous if you are in the middle of a corner. So how do you keep the brake pedal pressure steady when bliping the gas pedal?
    I am sorry, my English is not so good. Hope you understand it. Thank You.

    • @kai3732
      @kai3732 2 роки тому

      If you're still looking for answers take your car to someone who can tune and get the brakes fixed. There are a lot of reasons why the brake is sensitive, either it's been like that since it was made or something went wrong. I can probably tell you why but I doubt you can fix it yourself unless you know your way around cars but for safety take it to someone professional and has the tools and equipment.

  • @nhhnathan3
    @nhhnathan3 4 роки тому +32

    Could you do more of these type of videos? Really enjoyable and informative!

  • @kiefershanks4172
    @kiefershanks4172 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks a lot for the tips. I've been doing it slightly wrong by trying to match revs and then clutching out. Say you are at constant speed and you want to downshift, I would say that the gear I want will raise the RPMs by 500 so i would raise them and let the clutch out. Sometimes it would be smooth and sometimes not due to not matching correctly if I do rev exactly right and/or the car's speed changes during the downshift (ex. downshifting up a grade). It actually makes sense what you suggest to blip while clutching out as to provide a kind of limit for the revs during the blip, working with the clutch to find the right engine speed. Whereas if you are blipping too early it becomes hit and miss if you are able to match revs. I have been somewhat successful with heel-toe but in my car I actually do use my heel on the brake and my toes on the gas because the brake pedal is too far forward to use the method you are using. I'm trying to learn how to be as smooth as the automatic rev matching feature on my Corolla and it can be hard to beat that system. But the the whole reason I bought the car was to drive it MANUALLY. Lol Auto rev match is an awesome feature for the wife though.🤣

  • @TheLostinReverse
    @TheLostinReverse 3 роки тому +3

    I’ve been driving manual for a day so when I’m not stalling out anymore and get better at shifting I’ll give this a try cuz it DOES sound cool

  • @Truth_Hurts_Bad
    @Truth_Hurts_Bad 3 місяці тому

    The foot cam and engine sound make driving stick look super fun. I just bought my buddy's car and found out it's a manual, so I'm trynna prime myself. Seems super fun and I'm not in a metropolitan city anymore, so I'ma have fun with it. Cheers.

  • @Matt-dd1zr
    @Matt-dd1zr 4 роки тому +5

    The position of my pedals makes it impossible to heel-and-toe.
    I’ve been practicing the normal rev match, but I was kinda blipping the throttle before letting out the clutch.
    This explains a lot, thanks for the video!
    (My car is a 2005 seat leon 1.9 Tdi)
    I might get a 1993 Toyota mr2 somewhere in the future

    • @hopfaundfelder3375
      @hopfaundfelder3375 3 роки тому

      If you struggle because your right heel collides with the center console, try doing it the other way around so your toe is on the gas pedal. Its less precise but with enough practice it works.

  • @josueramos6121
    @josueramos6121 2 роки тому +1

    I watched a lot of videos about rev maching and this is the only one that help me do it correctly

  • @nintendoatarikiller
    @nintendoatarikiller 4 роки тому +3

    I have size 12 mens shoes and not a lot of room in the foot well of my golf. To 'heel toe', I have to blip the throttle with the right side of my foot while keeping the left side on the brake. The shoes make a difference. Something low profile like pumas will make it easier.

    • @finnster321
      @finnster321 4 роки тому

      thanks man ill try different shoes

    • @andromeda9340
      @andromeda9340 4 роки тому

      Vans work really well

    • @mythomania_band
      @mythomania_band 4 роки тому

      you dont have to use the heel, he doesen't do it in the video either. If the pedals are close together like in an 86 or miata, you don't have to use the heel, just use the side, no probem. If you're on a track or in racing situation using more heel can help with getting the right rpm's (slipping the heel on the gaspedal for ''throttle control'') But all good the way you do it!

  • @aydenwebb7335
    @aydenwebb7335 2 місяці тому

    Own a 2004 ctsv. I was blipping with clutch still down, and I had one instance where I messed up my rev match and the engine braking really didn’t appreciate that. Gonna try to get it down more smoothly as I also try to blip as I let out of the clutch and before it catches. I’ve only tried the heal toe method once and did okay, but I also didn’t realize I was doing it, just came second hand as I didn’t want to oversteer and needed to brake. I’ve only been driving manual a couple weeks now. Appreciate all your tips, super easy to follow.

  • @chillphung8327
    @chillphung8327 4 роки тому +3

    Great video! I like the pedal camera output's overlay under the wheel! One strategy that helped me transition from doing downshift rev matching to heel-toe rev matching was practicing toe-toe rev matching (where if your pedals are close enough together, you hit the brake with your big toe and blip the gas with your pinky toe). Toe-toe rev matching works great for light braking rev-matched downshifts where you're barely pressing down on the brake pedal and lifting your heel could upset your brake force application. I prefer heel toe for when I'm standing on the brake pedal for really quick deceleration as I'm less likely to massively increase the brake force and upset the car.

  • @87shtaket
    @87shtaket Рік тому +2

    Very smooth and smart explanation. Thanks a bunch!

  • @JesseltonGaming
    @JesseltonGaming 4 роки тому +6

    You're right man, I can't wait to drive a car. I'll be getting my licence by end of this year. Just by watching alone I learn a lot. I also tried following your movement withe rev. Thanks a lot!

    • @scrub3359
      @scrub3359 2 роки тому

      did you get it?

    • @JesseltonGaming
      @JesseltonGaming 2 роки тому +2

      @@scrub3359 aww mann sadly no, Covid came and ruined everything, I didnt have much money but im really in need of transport to go school. So I took a motorcycle instead and it was a really good investment.

    • @JesseltonGaming
      @JesseltonGaming 2 роки тому +2

      @@scrub3359 also since my motorcycle is clutch i understand how a car's one would work too, and i get to know the road before i take on a car. Taking a car now will take time for me , temporary.

  • @acewing3889
    @acewing3889 4 роки тому +1

    This dude makes it look so easy, depends on the car i guess, managed to do it twice perfectly, my instructor was cool enough to let me try doing these

  • @samstull8687
    @samstull8687 4 роки тому +6

    Already know how to do all of this but I just love watching topher do it😍

  • @naldovaz9157
    @naldovaz9157 Рік тому

    thanks Tropher, brand new 2023 WRX and my downshifting was upsetting the car and at high speed not good. So l been blipping and timing getting rev matching down, much smoother downshift and not upsetting the car like l was doing first 2 weeks. l also been getting my feet in the angle that works for me so l can heel toe. I had Manual trucks and cars but the WRX is my fist sports car and needs to be driven as such especially high speeds. Thanks Tropher video was super helpful

  • @ballistix9110
    @ballistix9110 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you for finally making one of these tutorials Chris! Ive looked up others but recall being sort of disappointed you didn’t make one yet! Much appreciated!

  • @leonardoluchici704
    @leonardoluchici704 4 роки тому +1

    Now I understand why most cars are automatic, and I think it sucks, heel toe downshifting is cool and I understood everything what this guy showed. You got my respect and subscribe.

  • @yeetyeet8308
    @yeetyeet8308 Рік тому +31

    I ain’t doin allat

  • @JulianShagworthy
    @JulianShagworthy 2 роки тому +1

    Looks beautiful and you have some insane skills heel and toeing, but this is more geared for racing - in regular driving, you're best off clutching in, selecting the PERFECT RPM for your gear and speed, THEN clutching out for an absolutely seamless change.

    • @arcanevoid9199
      @arcanevoid9199 2 роки тому

      thats exactly what hes doing, idk why you wouldnt learn heel toe if you can already rev match. being able to rev match while braking is extremely useful, use it all the time on the street idk why people think its only good for racing

    • @JulianShagworthy
      @JulianShagworthy 2 роки тому

      @@arcanevoid9199 I dunno, maybe I'm not skilled enough lol but looking at this video and others of people who heel toe, they tend to blip the throttle and get the RPMs within 100 rpm or so of desired, but it's not precise due to the nature of having to move quickly. I literally have the speed/rpms for my car memorised for all common combos and take a second to adjust it perfectly before bringing up the clutch. I do blip it when driving hard, but I can't get it precise...

    • @arcanevoid9199
      @arcanevoid9199 2 роки тому

      @@JulianShagworthy what do you mean by its not precise? the only way to get better at it is to just keep doing it until you improve, if you take the easy way out by holding it in longer and adjusting you wont learn anything. takes a while and plenty of jerky shifts to get it right

  • @DizzyMan24
    @DizzyMan24 4 роки тому +103

    I need a manual car in my life lol

    • @randomdude6190
      @randomdude6190 4 роки тому +17

      Trust me, you do! Once I went manual I couldn't go back to auto, bcz manual is so fun

    • @DizzyMan24
      @DizzyMan24 4 роки тому +4

      @@randomdude6190 I know haha. I had an old Ford Truck with a manual, and really wish I didn't sell it lol.

    • @joemama7031
      @joemama7031 4 роки тому +4

      I just got my first manual after 6+ years of driving and I daily it. I do not regret this decision whatsoever

    • @apnamusic8519
      @apnamusic8519 4 роки тому

      Really man.... Automatic are just like shit infront of Manual Care.... Uh should own One in your lifetime 😁😁😁😁

    • @mason.n3259
      @mason.n3259 3 роки тому

      Miata, the answer to everything.

  • @sunnyansari1346
    @sunnyansari1346 3 роки тому +1

    one thing you should mention is that you are using more fuel consumption by consistently rev matching / heel toe. You are just fine with braking and then shifting down at the right RPM, although your putting more wear on your brake pads, you are using less fuel.

  • @devangsharma3579
    @devangsharma3579 4 роки тому +17

    I’m literally up at 4am just watching this..

  • @khalilac17
    @khalilac17 3 роки тому

    poetry in motion man, that is so smooth

  • @66777jason
    @66777jason 4 роки тому +82

    2:48 lol did you run the stop sign or something

    • @NyrixDerg
      @NyrixDerg 4 роки тому +6

      It's possible he stopped, but it's likely that (like in my state) people just slow to a crawl and then roll through the stop sign.

    • @rickybobby3402
      @rickybobby3402 4 роки тому

      Perfect name

  • @gertkriel5764
    @gertkriel5764 3 роки тому

    Just got my license and drove on my own I tried downshifting and the car and the car did not like that. So I thought I'll go on UA-cam and see if there was a skill needed to do this and there is and I'm glad I found this. Going to practice this THANKS.

  • @jaboykinbitcj151
    @jaboykinbitcj151 4 роки тому +38

    Was always wondering what takumi was doing pressing his feet on all the pedals

  • @mrjjthor
    @mrjjthor 3 роки тому +1

    Rev matching is extremely fun and engaging. Need to work on heel and toe.

  • @somestreetphotos
    @somestreetphotos 4 роки тому +28

    I love the way this car sounds 😍

    • @boblecocojames
      @boblecocojames 4 роки тому +6

      its his brz lol, You should go see his other videos about it !

    • @aamir1972
      @aamir1972 4 роки тому +1

      I miss his Corsa exhaust

  • @martinpatel772
    @martinpatel772 21 годину тому

    Your clutching is amazing butter smooth i can feel

  • @IWkris
    @IWkris 4 роки тому +3

    i am loving this angle, been wanting to see how you do all those test drives down below the steering wheel!

  • @Yevhe_N
    @Yevhe_N 3 роки тому

    Best video for heel-toe on the UA-cam

  • @dat_guy_angelo
    @dat_guy_angelo 4 роки тому +27

    6:35 my way to heaven xD

  • @surferbone82
    @surferbone82 3 роки тому +1

    I've owned a wrx, fiesta st and a veloster n, and most recently an 86, and the 86 is hands down the easiest to heel-toe in with the pedal spacing.

  • @treerexaudi
    @treerexaudi 4 роки тому +4

    So glad to have this! I find it very hard to do it in newer vehicles due to rev hang, most newer cars also cut the gas when you are touching the brake because the ecu goes into panic mode because it thinks you are trying to stop.

    • @Junesba
      @Junesba 4 роки тому +2

      treerexaudi Official rev hang sucks indeed. I think most new cars still allow you to blip and won’t cut gas during a heel-toe, at least some of the newer manuals that I’ve driven. Anything more than a blip, it’ll cut the power.

    • @treerexaudi
      @treerexaudi 4 роки тому

      @@Junesba So true!

  • @ilovetheinternetify
    @ilovetheinternetify 4 роки тому

    seen a bunch of videos, all good in their own right, but your choice of words really helped far more than anyone else. thanks!

  • @frozen_waffle1688
    @frozen_waffle1688 4 роки тому +8

    Great as always

  • @KCnLex
    @KCnLex 3 роки тому

    You have the best explanation to date, but I am still not sure about it. I learned to drive a manual 45 years ago and have driven everything under the sun, from a VW Bug, tractor, Vets, 4 Wheel Drive Beasts, Accura NSX, four wheelers, motorcycles and of course my first go cart at age 5 shouldn't be left out. (I don't think I will be able to convince my neighbor to trade his McLaren for my car for just the day!) I knew when I needed to shift up or down by listening to the engine. My interest came about because of UK PetrolPed's statements about not downshifting and saving your clutch by using your brakes. Maybe I should just forget about it since I still can't tell what is different in how you downshift from how I downshift! And Rev Matching???still no clue!

  • @peejread2309
    @peejread2309 4 роки тому +5

    So you bleep the gas pedal before the clutch reaches the bite point?

    • @TheTopher
      @TheTopher  4 роки тому +7

      Yep

    • @peejread2309
      @peejread2309 4 роки тому

      Cool. Thanks!

    • @MrBlackSwarm
      @MrBlackSwarm 4 роки тому

      @@TheTopher Intresting. I always did it by bliping it while the clutch was in. Quick blip, then let go of the clutch. Maybe your method is better because it has probably less strain on the clutch.

    • @jamesshives5679
      @jamesshives5679 4 роки тому

      @@MrBlackSwarm Yeah I usually blip as I am moving through neutral into the next gear

    • @GS_Ant
      @GS_Ant 4 роки тому +1

      I always put it in gear with clutch in still, blip the gas, and then release clutch. That's how I was taught do downshift

  • @nolinohesi3395
    @nolinohesi3395 10 місяців тому

    Ive always struggled withvthis. I dont own a manual irl, i primarily drive old jdm cars in assetto corsa. Ive always srubbed the brake while hitting the clutch with my left foot. This is easier on the sim pedals as they are closer together than most real cars.I feel like this is oppoaite of what i see people doing, and now ive taught myself the wrong way. Never understood blipping either. Most assetto mods have an auto blip, but id like to learn it. This is the best pedal cam ive seen, im gunna come back to this later and practice.

  • @timkeng134
    @timkeng134 4 роки тому +7

    I remember practicing heel-toe using a suzuki multicab. man was that hilarious.

  • @LVR_MUSIC
    @LVR_MUSIC 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks! And we need this pedal cam all the time!

  • @usaisnojoke
    @usaisnojoke 3 роки тому +4

    This is the video I will recommend to someone who is just starting out learning to drive a stick shift! Seems like the perfect FIRST lesson!

  • @RichardiOS275
    @RichardiOS275 8 місяців тому

    Watching this is super satiafying ngl
    very smooth gear changes

  • @manondamoon8911
    @manondamoon8911 4 роки тому +4

    The take away @ 4:24... "It's one fluid motion where you mash all the pedals at once".

  • @EnjoicoolPanda
    @EnjoicoolPanda 3 роки тому

    I've been blipping, then letting out the clutch this whole time (six months driving manuel). Damn. Glad I watched this.

  • @441meatloaf
    @441meatloaf 4 роки тому +7

    "one fluid motion but you just mash all the pedals down at once" - Topher

  • @srinikethkrishnan
    @srinikethkrishnan Рік тому

    brother you have no idea how helpful this video was
    appreciate it

  • @JarrettC568
    @JarrettC568 4 роки тому +18

    My struggle with heal toe is that when I push down on my brake and try to hit the gas with the side of my foot, I find myself pushing down on the brake too hard. I don’t know if it’s because I have a small foot, but it’s a serious struggle for me and I haven’t been able to nail it yet. I know what to do conceptually but the physical act of doing it I find impossible without pushing down on my brake too hard. Wish me luck tho, I’ll get it someday.

    • @philippe5249
      @philippe5249 4 роки тому +4

      I did it too and still do it sometimes. You have to practice more, I needed 1 year of daily driving to get half decent at it. I noticed I tend to brake too hard when I'm feathering the brakes to begin with

    • @TheTopher
      @TheTopher  4 роки тому +7

      Just gotta work on that foot flexibility!

    • @GS_Ant
      @GS_Ant 4 роки тому

      Me too man I feel like my ankle/foot just won't physically turn that much and it hurts if I try

    • @larphraulen
      @larphraulen 4 роки тому +1

      I had the exact same issue when I was learning. However, I'd suggest just practice braking with top of your foot while angling your heel to the throttle, without letting out the clutch. Just coast out of gear and practice braking like that first, before incorporating the actual downshift. Once you've got that down, try incorporating letting the clutch out and that element of timing. Just takes practice =)

    • @NensNick
      @NensNick 4 роки тому

      Try focusing on using the edge of your heel rather than the bottom of your heel. That might be causing you to push down on your brakes a little more than you want. Practice makes smooth :)

  • @J_S209
    @J_S209 8 місяців тому

    Start with just blipping and double clutching on down shifts … clutch to neutral then clutch to gear. Also practice double clutching on up shifts. When these skills become muscle memory and you understand why you are doing it then start on heel and toe downshifts. Good Luck! 👍

  • @LowFlyingPlanesBand
    @LowFlyingPlanesBand 4 роки тому +5

    I LOVE that sound. Never been in one of those. Super cool little cars.

  • @neilsvidz9577
    @neilsvidz9577 4 роки тому

    Excellent video. You drive like me... or I drive like you! Haha! What manual transmission drivers need to understand is that the clutch pedal is used for two things only. The first is to disconnect the engine and transmission when the vehivle is at a dead stop. The second is to disconnect the engine from the transmission in between gear changes. For me and from what I see in your video you are the same... if the car is moving it is in gear and connected to the engine. Whether you are slowing down or speeding up or maintaining a speed the car is in gear and your foot is off the clutch!

  • @xFlared
    @xFlared 4 роки тому +76

    Can you create a tutorial on how to get toilet paper?

    • @chukob5
      @chukob5 4 роки тому

      Admiral Ackbar amazon

    • @iamgod9705
      @iamgod9705 3 роки тому +1

      @dev null wtf

  • @Pethaho
    @Pethaho 2 роки тому +1

    you’re a genius for this video. ily

  • @TheBogWizard
    @TheBogWizard 3 роки тому +4

    I might catch flak for this, but is not rev-matching when you downshift going to hurt your car in any way?

    • @Erachin
      @Erachin 3 роки тому +1

      The clutch wears out a little faster, but not much else

    • @tostadorafuriosa69
      @tostadorafuriosa69 3 роки тому

      Not really. Makes the trans and clutch last longer and makes driving more smooth.

  • @kostaskavadias11
    @kostaskavadias11 4 роки тому +2

    Best video for this topic by far. 🔥🔥

  • @goons123flofy
    @goons123flofy 4 роки тому +3

    Hell yeh a brother! Let’s go and do some hard pulls

  • @qotillikseriyasi-kimqotil1023
    @qotillikseriyasi-kimqotil1023 3 роки тому

    I had searched so many videos to learn rev matching, and this is the best one due to proper angle of the camera