3 WAYS TO DOWNSHIFT

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  • Опубліковано 16 тра 2017
  • Nick is back to teach you how the 3 ways to downshift in a manual car. HEEL-TOEing is obviously his favorite!!
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  • @WastegateMedia
    @WastegateMedia  6 років тому +1884

    Did we explain this well? What do you guys want to see next?! Let us know in the comments below! Also follow us on Instagram for more content! (@wastegatemedia)

    • @Miss_christie1217
      @Miss_christie1217 6 років тому +18

      Wastegate Media do a vid on how to double clutch

    • @bradleycollins1127
      @bradleycollins1127 6 років тому

      Wastegate Media 887 right now

    • @quinkarel9145
      @quinkarel9145 6 років тому +37

      Wastegate Media doing it in slow motion while the car is turned off and in neutral step by step would really help.

    • @cili_jit
      @cili_jit 6 років тому +29

      no too fast you should do it slow motion ... and you have to show a stick camera we have to see you shifting too smh

    • @WastegateMedia
      @WastegateMedia  6 років тому +28

      Brook Anteneh thanks for the feedback. We will keep this in mind for the next driving video we make

  • @luxon4
    @luxon4 4 роки тому +2884

    "i'll show you how to do heel toe"
    *tap dances on the pedal*
    "there we go"
    "wait wtf just happened..."
    "there we go again"
    "wait what the fuck"

    • @adventurously_random
      @adventurously_random 3 роки тому +41

      Literally

    • @himnishjain377
      @himnishjain377 3 роки тому +20

      lmao when I watched heel toe a few months back I didnt know what happend. But after watching it again today, its acc starting to make sense!

    • @tianalosado5506
      @tianalosado5506 2 роки тому +17

      Same. My bf tried to explain to me but I didn’t fully get it, then I watched this, and visually I still didn’t get it 🤣

    • @tr3ynag4ta
      @tr3ynag4ta 2 роки тому

      LMFAOOO!!

    • @oni5909
      @oni5909 Рік тому +8

      @@tianalosado5506 i’m more of a “do it yourself and pick it up on your own” type of person tbh so this was still confusing sorta ;-;

  • @Sw4xDesigns
    @Sw4xDesigns 4 роки тому +6657

    Imagine your friend is driving and he suddenly starts to irish folk dance

  • @blackprince5192
    @blackprince5192 4 роки тому +4188

    For the cars with automatic transmission, when you are driving in D ofc quickly change it to R that means Rocket and you will be fast as rocket

    • @itzben499
      @itzben499 3 роки тому +227

      Instructions unclear, I'm stuck on the moon now

    • @xxslayer255xx
      @xxslayer255xx 2 роки тому +281

      i put it in P for Power

    • @dannybautista8817
      @dannybautista8817 2 роки тому +11

      @@xxslayer255xx n for nitro

    • @spartanking1405
      @spartanking1405 2 роки тому +92

      i thought r was race mode, well, same result i guess

    • @JAUNEtheLOCKE
      @JAUNEtheLOCKE 2 роки тому +9

      HHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHAHHAHAHA

  • @Internetgamer420
    @Internetgamer420 4 роки тому +2622

    I still remember the first time I tried heel-toe. Damn near ate the steering wheel

    • @darkvistar4213
      @darkvistar4213 4 роки тому +115

      Haha yeah dude same shit

    • @yacob2776
      @yacob2776 4 роки тому +155

      Lol! That brake pressure will hit your face into next week!

    • @mace5380
      @mace5380 3 роки тому +83

      LMFAO!!!!! That is the truth BIG TIME!!! There should be a warning before you start trying that method lol.

    • @keed_on_two_wheelz
      @keed_on_two_wheelz 3 роки тому +9

      I feel this. In a literal way

    • @imanolrojas3526
      @imanolrojas3526 2 роки тому +6

      this was literally me a few weeks ago LMAOO

  • @joshireson5457
    @joshireson5457 5 років тому +12487

    I heard a loud metal noise going from 5th to first, maybe I did it too good.

    • @yhc1173
      @yhc1173 4 роки тому +2032

      More sound, better high score, congrats!

    • @janchristopherabacan9869
      @janchristopherabacan9869 4 роки тому +813

      Probably a good time to switch your music genre to metal. And don't forget to max your volume!

    • @SQUISHY-YT
      @SQUISHY-YT 4 роки тому +718

      Honestly I think you might've just unlocked a new soundtrack in your vehicle. Congratulations.

    • @RzVids
      @RzVids 4 роки тому +165

      You just basically let your transmission overrev your engine to its mechanical failure.

    • @joshireson5457
      @joshireson5457 4 роки тому +433

      @@RzVids it's a joke bud.

  • @willb3636
    @willb3636 4 роки тому +13521

    Driving a manual makes you feel like a badass, no matter the hp.

    • @colaface1630
      @colaface1630 4 роки тому +1117

      Only in murica

    • @WillHart423
      @WillHart423 4 роки тому +167

      #Miata

    • @kkklll694
      @kkklll694 4 роки тому +1061

      Nope in europe its just normal doesent make u feel like a badass

    • @willb3636
      @willb3636 4 роки тому +290

      kekko urho I'm an American and 99% of cars are automatic :( I wish more people drove stick

    • @kkklll694
      @kkklll694 4 роки тому +100

      @@willb3636 yeah i know dude im from finland and everyone drives thei license with manual

  • @cheezues_4lyf40
    @cheezues_4lyf40 3 роки тому +1051

    Crashed😙👉👈
    The guy i crashed into: What the heck are you doing?
    Me: “Heel-Toe”

    • @Ruined.e46
      @Ruined.e46 3 роки тому +2

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @absboodoo
      @absboodoo 3 роки тому +75

      The guy: Understandable, have a nice day.

  • @NaeMuckle
    @NaeMuckle 4 роки тому +882

    If you're on a public road id say rev matching is the safest and most useful skill to learn. Especially if you've been to McDonald's and you've got a seat full off milkshakes.

    • @possibleproblem479
      @possibleproblem479 2 роки тому +124

      and your friends are tired of kissing the dashboard. or your clutch is tired of the abuse. or your whole drive train is just begging for mercy

    • @jaxology276
      @jaxology276 2 роки тому +2

      @@possibleproblem479 lol

    • @ladiesgentswegothim
      @ladiesgentswegothim 2 роки тому +25

      Fake news. The ice cream machine is broken.

    • @NaeMuckle
      @NaeMuckle 2 роки тому +2

      @@ladiesgentswegothim you do realise they changed the company that makes the milkshake machines?

    • @ethanjara8822
      @ethanjara8822 2 роки тому +4

      @@NaeMuckle i think it’s a joke dude

  • @hibye-cz7tl
    @hibye-cz7tl 4 роки тому +6278

    This dude cripwalked into gears

    • @leftinashes
      @leftinashes 4 роки тому +78

      hi1234 bye4321 Your comment had me crackin up at work! Dude straight “C” walking on that Clutch... Cuz!

    • @CharlieFBrown
      @CharlieFBrown 4 роки тому +60

      This is the funniest youtube comment I've ever seen GG

    • @unreleasedmusic50
      @unreleasedmusic50 4 роки тому +1

      😂😂

    • @H3NRYL1F3
      @H3NRYL1F3 4 роки тому +9

      hi1234 bye4321 with the Cons on 😂💀

    • @AndrewKidd14145
      @AndrewKidd14145 4 роки тому +1

      Dammit I thought I was original

  • @damonjager2408
    @damonjager2408 5 років тому +15866

    im confused, what do i do after i put it in D?

    • @KE-dk2zm
      @KE-dk2zm 5 років тому +480

      Haha...

    • @heroeZ23
      @heroeZ23 5 років тому +114

      lol

    • @EvilTwin123
      @EvilTwin123 5 років тому +1733

      Your nails, woman, you do your nails

    • @damonjager2408
      @damonjager2408 5 років тому +399

      @@EvilTwin123 that's not very good driving advice.

    • @DavidTube5
      @DavidTube5 5 років тому +451

      You realize you need to sell your car and buy a manual drive

  • @jessiej9817
    @jessiej9817 2 роки тому +1073

    Timestamps
    0:59 - Rev matching
    2:25 - Double-clutching
    4:42 - Heel-toe (racecar shifting)

    • @jogmas12
      @jogmas12 2 роки тому +50

      I been driving stick shift for 36 years and still don’t know how to heel toe

    • @imxrtal13
      @imxrtal13 Рік тому +5

      So basically Ive been rev may hing the whole time lol

    • @BrandonSakayeda
      @BrandonSakayeda Рік тому +8

      @@jogmas12 same as rev matching just w your foot on the brake

    • @michaeltian
      @michaeltian Рік тому +3

      *racecar shifting* 😂😂😂

    • @michaeltian
      @michaeltian Рік тому +7

      @@jogmas12 Its hard on a lot of production cars because of the distance between the brake and gas. Especially for people with smaller or narrower feet.

  • @scythblade1
    @scythblade1 4 роки тому +363

    I don’t even drive a manual and I feel like I’m already more experienced. Really informative explanation, thanks man!

    • @drBulky
      @drBulky 2 роки тому +22

      Yea you’ll be forgetting that

    • @ry7hym
      @ry7hym 11 місяців тому

      same💀

    • @user-vi4ye4jl1x
      @user-vi4ye4jl1x 11 місяців тому +1

      I cant drive yet and i agree

  • @infinitedev1128
    @infinitedev1128 4 роки тому +5437

    I’m new to manual and it sounds like he’s speaking cursive

    • @omarabdelaziz4453
      @omarabdelaziz4453 4 роки тому +55

      @IcanBeatUpElonMusk 2240 it is hard for me too,i feel very nervous

    • @ferny2141
      @ferny2141 4 роки тому +49

      Omar Abdelaziz me as well bro but just know there are many like you out there!! Don’t be nervous

    • @omarabdelaziz4453
      @omarabdelaziz4453 4 роки тому +12

      Ty man

    • @iiRapidzIV
      @iiRapidzIV 4 роки тому +53

      I thought I was done with school already😭😭

    • @apachewildnative4763
      @apachewildnative4763 4 роки тому +42

      We all start at the beginning. You got this 💯

  • @rektclan49
    @rektclan49 6 років тому +7111

    I know I’m late but u don’t need all that stupid shifting to win races all u need to do is put in the R gear since it is the race gear.

    • @WastegateMedia
      @WastegateMedia  6 років тому +906

      This is the most solid advice we’ve ever heard

    • @iAmLethal
      @iAmLethal 6 років тому +250

      Is that what the R is on my civic!? SWEET! Now I can win races

    • @rektclan49
      @rektclan49 6 років тому +80

      Parksimity yeah for sure! R gear is indeed for racing!

    • @iAmLethal
      @iAmLethal 6 років тому +173

      Rekt Clan dude wtf I tried doing R mode on the highway and something blew up in the engine :/ why would you lie to me

    • @rektclan49
      @rektclan49 6 років тому +182

      Sorry man but you did something wrong. I always use the R gear in my 1988 Civic and beat lambos all the time not to mention I’m stock

  • @Anon_Fox
    @Anon_Fox 4 роки тому +274

    "5th gear will sound loud but you wont really go fast"
    *Hellcat Owners have entered the chat

    • @douglasames6495
      @douglasames6495 Рік тому

      Seriously though - Don't powershift into OD! Your over-driving the driveshaft faster than the engine. This consumes gobs of torque to accomplish that and under full power will really shock the gear train. Ease into the upshift to OD then get back on it.

  • @trevormtb9372
    @trevormtb9372 3 роки тому +65

    Bought my first manual car a month ago, just starting to learn heel toe. So much more convenient than getting off the brake to downshift and way cooler than just coasting

    • @Joekoch-gp8zq
      @Joekoch-gp8zq 10 місяців тому +5

      You can also down shift by breaking until your rpm’s are around 1200 (personal experience yours may be higher or lower) and then pressing the clutch lowering your gear and slowly bringing the clutch back up without jumping or having to get off the breaks at all

    • @aakashporechashroff9753
      @aakashporechashroff9753 9 місяців тому

      @@Joekoch-gp8zqso through a corner you slowly get off clutch to not jump?

  • @atrain132
    @atrain132 5 років тому +2691

    I usually press the clutch in, then shift down a gear.

    • @AzzoFresh420
      @AzzoFresh420 5 років тому +84

      Size 14. I feel you :(

    • @rolfbjorn9937
      @rolfbjorn9937 5 років тому +247

      May your transmission rest in pieces... ouch

    • @davidburton6347
      @davidburton6347 4 роки тому +42

      Same, I even rev match it.

    • @nobledarkness8886
      @nobledarkness8886 4 роки тому +119

      if the car is new model, For example the new mustangs, there is already a software that can bring the RPM High if you downshift.

    • @michaelmiranda3524
      @michaelmiranda3524 4 роки тому +26

      My 98 lude would rev match for me I believe

  • @concertslivehd3336
    @concertslivehd3336 4 роки тому +576

    I remember when I was tyring to learn how to drive standard... I would watch this type of videos.. the best way to learn is go out there and stall the shit out of your car.

    • @relleck2036
      @relleck2036 4 роки тому +67

      yeah my first time I stalled about 7 times trying to get out of the driveway lmao but after 2 weeks I was a pro lol

    • @AlejandroGomez-wq3wb
      @AlejandroGomez-wq3wb 4 роки тому

      True

    • @hope_008
      @hope_008 4 роки тому

      Like I am right now

    • @jordanthunder9622
      @jordanthunder9622 4 роки тому +20

      ahh the smell of clutch

    • @tailsthefox8657
      @tailsthefox8657 4 роки тому +9

      Watch initial d and you will know how

  • @pablonator3000able
    @pablonator3000able Рік тому +7

    3:45 is what I came for 👍 ill probably watch it 10 more times over the next week as I get better, much appreciated you're an awesome instructor

  • @kipfleming9004
    @kipfleming9004 3 роки тому +1

    hello! i bought a manual 9 days ago. before that i had 2 years of motorcycle experience which has helped my manual transition greatly. Over the last week I have scoweres the youtube for vids to help me with advanced techniques. This vid is the best concise vid I've found. thank you!

  • @White-rb5ey
    @White-rb5ey 5 років тому +2258

    Instructions unclear.
    I'm now in a hospital

    • @camden2941
      @camden2941 5 років тому +1

      KET fr

    • @christull5009
      @christull5009 5 років тому +101

      Instructions unclear
      Penis stuck inside muffler

    • @RayYenS
      @RayYenS 5 років тому +3

      @@christull5009 i wonder how that happened 😏

    • @Icdaniell
      @Icdaniell 4 роки тому

      chris Tull kkk

    • @bencrosbie
      @bencrosbie 4 роки тому +1

      Hahahahha 😂😂😂😂 get well soon lol

  • @LyssLiLi
    @LyssLiLi 6 років тому +3014

    Very simple. I got into an accident.

    • @bryanmorton2548
      @bryanmorton2548 5 років тому +121

      Lyndii Mey if that’s true your stupid

    • @kevinwydler4405
      @kevinwydler4405 5 років тому +84

      Well, you should practice somewhere safe obviously if you don't feel comfortable doing this.

    • @josebotello1871
      @josebotello1871 5 років тому +29

      Usually you wanna be on an empty parking lot and play around with the first three gears till you feel comfortable enough to do it on the road at speed..

    • @eatyourcereal11yearsago79
      @eatyourcereal11yearsago79 5 років тому +26

      Do you drive a v6 mustang? No just kidding I get it I'm not like those jerks.

    • @johnlee500
      @johnlee500 5 років тому +20

      Bryan Morton you’re****

  • @JuanAdam12
    @JuanAdam12 2 роки тому +20

    Heel-toe shifting only finally made sense to me when I took my car to the Tail of the Dragon with friends who were faster/better/braver drivers than I. There were many times when I had to brake before a very tight corner AND downshift to exit the corner at the proper speed/RPMs. I felt myself hesitating as balanced the brake vs shift decision. Sometimes I needed to do both at once (but that wasn't possible) Then it dawned on me: if I knew how to heel/toe, I would be doing them both at the same time.

  • @AliWithTheMW
    @AliWithTheMW 10 місяців тому +2

    I watched this video 3 years ago when I got my driving licence. Didn't understand much due to my low experience/knowledge about the way a manual transmission worked.
    3 years later (now), everything makes so much sense! 👍🏻

  • @-predict7443
    @-predict7443 4 роки тому +2306

    In Europe we just clutch and downshift. And believe it or not, i works perfectly fine.

    • @nathantekle6925
      @nathantekle6925 4 роки тому +438

      it works fine if your driving normal, the clutch will only wear out a little bit more, this is more an high preformance/sporty type of driving

    • @remus1667
      @remus1667 4 роки тому +167

      And in Europe we have bymass flywheel almost on every new car sometimes you don't even notice shifting but you will notice when that stuff breaks

    • @annymp
      @annymp 4 роки тому +17

      @@nathantekle6925 why would you wanna drive sporty? Ahah

    • @nathantekle6925
      @nathantekle6925 4 роки тому +83

      Damir Seljimi cuz its fun🤣

    • @annymp
      @annymp 4 роки тому +260

      @@nathantekle6925 my father would hit me on the head if he saw me driving like that and tell me to drive normal

  • @georgesanchez8051
    @georgesanchez8051 5 років тому +699

    Seeing you shift in khakis and Converse reminded me of Paul Walker in the old Fast and the Furious movies lmao

    • @Boss-361
      @Boss-361 5 років тому +16

      It's been a long day without you, my friend *getting goosbumps*
      And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again *thinking about Vin and Paul*
      We've come a long way from where we began *thinking about all the Fast & Furiouse films*
      Oh I'll tell you all about it when I see you again *starts to cry*
      When I see you again *TEARS STARTS TO DRIP LITERALLY OUT OF MY ASS*

    • @Skyguy-hi2rk
      @Skyguy-hi2rk 5 років тому +9

      @@Boss-361 *ahem
      *_OOOOOHOHOOOOOHHHHOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOHHHOOOOHHHHOOHOHOH_*

    • @yourfather5324
      @yourfather5324 5 років тому +25

      Bozkurtkaan Celik I’ve never cringed more in my life than when I read your comment

    • @scorpionwins6378
      @scorpionwins6378 4 роки тому +3

      That's the Brian O'Connor school of driving baby!

    • @ianhellsing3327
      @ianhellsing3327 4 роки тому +1

      wearing thin shoes like converse or volleys are so comfortable for manual driving i hate shifting in thick shoes.

  • @pemtax557
    @pemtax557 Рік тому +1

    Hey Nick ... not only did you explain how, but you explained why and demonstrated it well. I started driving in the 60's when a majority of the drivers were taught to drive with a manual transmissions ... as well as the majority of those transmissions had either no synchro's or only on a couple of gears.
    I actually know people today that don't even know what a standard/stick/manual transmission is let alone how to drive one.
    Anyway ... well done.

  • @kevinyeoh7612
    @kevinyeoh7612 2 роки тому +1

    just started driving manual back in the past 1 year and due to Covid, i think i barely clocked even 1500 miles... after spending almost 8 mins watching your video, I still feel like before watching your video, i was like...wtf did i just watch! :) thanks for the video, imma definitely gonna watch a few times again...

  • @8tonystark8
    @8tonystark8 4 роки тому +1055

    *As a german who's been driving manual cars only since I was 11, I have to say - I never knew there's a whole science to shiftng! I drove cars 65-300 HP just fine*

    • @Darion350
      @Darion350 4 роки тому +183

      @@justafish-bd8kw This isn't really necessary unless you're racing, which some people here tend to think they're doing all the time, heh.

    • @t0nito
      @t0nito 4 роки тому +213

      Same here, I think this is over complicating, I never "rev match" or whatever, if I'm in forth and I'm reducing speed, when I feel that I need to downshift to third I just release the gas, press the clutch, shift and let go of the clutch, as simple as that.

    • @Chris-707
      @Chris-707 4 роки тому +4

      @@t0nito LOSER, I drive an automatic!

    • @t0nito
      @t0nito 4 роки тому +83

      @@Chris-707 You're the LOSER, even a child can drive an automatic so that's nothing to be really proud of.

    • @Chris-707
      @Chris-707 4 роки тому +11

      @@t0nito Mine goes way faster than your stupid manual so you are the LOSER. And kids can't drive automatics because they are short you pig.

  • @eisenstahl
    @eisenstahl 5 років тому +755

    Tip : play eurobeat songs while practicing heel-toe

    • @eisenstahl
      @eisenstahl 5 років тому +15

      DEJA VU!

    • @ErtyyAR
      @ErtyyAR 4 роки тому +28

      Nice tip now I'm in hospital

    • @nobiazcustomsinc5030
      @nobiazcustomsinc5030 4 роки тому +12

      Eurobeat intensifies.....

    • @luismedinarios9658
      @luismedinarios9658 4 роки тому +14

      GAS, GAS, GAS, IM GONNA STEP ON THE GAS (AND BRAKES)

    • @philipm3173
      @philipm3173 4 роки тому +12

      When I did this my car broke and the mechanic said it was a MISFIRING SYSTEMU!!!

  • @HisMajesty99
    @HisMajesty99 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome teaching, and you looked like a badass doing it

  • @skatebug8it
    @skatebug8it 2 роки тому +1

    i LOVE when your talking volume is low and your intro BLOWS MY EARS OUT, its the best

  • @lionelsanchez4437
    @lionelsanchez4437 5 років тому +1922

    Granny shifting not double clutching like you should

  • @Vgp-rp4iu
    @Vgp-rp4iu 5 років тому +2190

    Watched this video, downshifted from 6th to 3rd, transmission fell out on the road 🤬

    • @ergunkurt3555
      @ergunkurt3555 5 років тому +205

      maybe if you're with low rpm on 6 you can downshift it to 3 but if you ever exceed redline, well, you're fucked up bro

    • @anthonyholliday9384
      @anthonyholliday9384 4 роки тому +16

      omfg ahahaha

    • @citydemo5701
      @citydemo5701 4 роки тому +18

      ​@@ergunkurt3555 yea if your mashing it in 6 and drop even 2 gears I don't think that will feel to nice?

    • @eisenstahl
      @eisenstahl 4 роки тому +1

      LMFAO

    • @kennethsemple8332
      @kennethsemple8332 4 роки тому

      😂😂😂

  • @mochichileando1777
    @mochichileando1777 4 роки тому +5

    Actually I find this vid so good, he does explain pretty good these techniques, maybe not everyone are gonna use it, but it does work.
    I do use double clutch on my gearbox, firstly cause it's an old truck engine, so if you don't want to switch gears and hear a noise, you double clutch, and afterwards, when we wanna down-shift, mostly on Diesel engines, we gotta have the right rpm in order to make a good compression, if you don't have the rpm, you won't be able to down-shift, you'll stay on neutral, and that's risky if you're going down the road.
    Greetings

  • @AnonymousGuy-ij3xi
    @AnonymousGuy-ij3xi 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks this is very valuable. Many stick shift driving videos don't reach what you did on here. It saves a lot of time for auto drivers to cross over

  • @umxrr8677
    @umxrr8677 4 роки тому +771

    This guy is going to be the first at area 51 with this trick.

    • @anwarshariq3411
      @anwarshariq3411 4 роки тому +7

      Edit your comment with "(nevermind)"😂

  • @slammedE34
    @slammedE34 5 років тому +369

    When you heel toe looks like you CRIP WALKING on them pedals hahaha

  • @RawburtPurez
    @RawburtPurez 5 місяців тому +1

    this is the best video on the topic i've seen and i've spent sooo much time looking for better and better videos. Thanks

  • @jesuscontreras2499
    @jesuscontreras2499 4 роки тому +1

    I finally get heal toe, this is probably the best video out there on these three ways of manualing

  • @sterkriger2572
    @sterkriger2572 6 років тому +572

    Why do heel & toe? Well... because Initial D

    • @GingerNingerGames
      @GingerNingerGames 5 років тому +7

      Pretty much what prompted me to learn, that and trying to drift in BeamNG drive and sliding out downshifting through corners. Tell you what, it improved my driving and somehow improved my fuel economy.

    • @konradjohannesen9723
      @konradjohannesen9723 5 років тому +10

      Im sure group b rally was befor initial D

  • @DavidAndruczyk
    @DavidAndruczyk 4 роки тому +122

    Excellent tutorial.. As a side note a third camera showing where the gearshift was would be useful for the double clutch technique as many people may overlook that fact that you're doing two maneuvers during that operation (From gear to neutral, then to the lower gear)

  • @jakesternmusic
    @jakesternmusic Рік тому +1

    I've experimented with rev matching and double clutch.
    Next I'll try the heel-toe around a corner.
    Thank you for this video.
    Very informative.

  • @sfcwoodret
    @sfcwoodret 4 роки тому +1

    Manual shifting in a Mustang GT or higher is work of beauty and complete driver experienced satisfaction. Many haters out there actually cannot drive a manual anyway if the truth be told. In a muscle car as in the newer Mustang's, speed is very important, however over the life of your Mustang ownership, the experience of driving a manual is a highly rewarding experience.

  • @rickjames4406
    @rickjames4406 4 роки тому +108

    “Granny shifting, not double clutching like you should”, “dude I almost had you”

    • @jrvbamafan1
      @jrvbamafan1 4 роки тому +15

      You never had me....you never had your car

    • @incorporeal7614
      @incorporeal7614 4 роки тому +15

      "I live my life a quarter mile at a time"

    • @sharvbiche2041
      @sharvbiche2041 3 роки тому +6

      @@incorporeal7614 "family" **see you again by wiz khalifa plays in the bg**

  • @joshuaelijah865
    @joshuaelijah865 4 роки тому +180

    "We have two feet as humans, most of us at least."
    -Wastegate Media.

  • @burtgummerVerified
    @burtgummerVerified 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent explanation, execution, and great camera. I was able to see it, hear it and listen as you explained. Thank you

  • @krejziks3398
    @krejziks3398 3 роки тому +7

    Me: *trying to look cool*
    The gearbox: *hrrrrrrrrrrrrr*

  • @MARTINADBA1980
    @MARTINADBA1980 5 років тому +249

    you should have a split screen for the tachometer so its easier for us!!

    • @rain_f
      @rain_f 5 років тому +13

      Well, hear the engine rev dude

    • @Triadii
      @Triadii 4 роки тому +7

      LordRain 06 we can barely, because his talking is loud

    • @fders938
      @fders938 4 роки тому +4

      In the words of Boris, you drive by ear.

  • @cosmicallyspeaking871
    @cosmicallyspeaking871 5 років тому +23

    Beautifully explained! You helped me override a lot of confusions created by, the so called, manual shift drivers. Once i started driving manual shift, I never wanted another automatic. It is a pure joy of being fully involved with driving your car. Thank you!

  • @aregal
    @aregal 4 роки тому +6

    “Get used to it and go for it.” This is all the advice anyone needs in life. Haha.

  • @spesFUN
    @spesFUN 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for video. Learned 2 of these tehniques so far. Passing cars like a boss now. Need to learn heal toe now.

  • @taunusv4power
    @taunusv4power 6 років тому +806

    this is the best shifting explanation i've ever seen here on yt. i call it "brake by downshifting" because i like to downshift instead of using my brakes. i'm impressed this video only has 2700 views, everybody must watch this!

    • @WastegateMedia
      @WastegateMedia  6 років тому +5

      +taunusv4power thank you so much for the feedback! We appreciate your support!

    • @NickFB35
      @NickFB35 6 років тому +92

      transmissions cost more to fix than brakes tho...

    • @bodzio5288
      @bodzio5288 6 років тому +19

      As far as I understood, rev matching saves gearbox the impact of flywheel due to it's low speed during downshifting.

    • @turboahdettusupra58
      @turboahdettusupra58 6 років тому +45

      transmission wont take ANY damage if u know how to brake with engine

    • @turboahdettusupra58
      @turboahdettusupra58 6 років тому +20

      Can u rear end my bmw? It has slight crack on rear bumper and im too lazy to replace it

  • @lankyninja703
    @lankyninja703 6 років тому +627

    It’s a learning curve with a size 15 shoe lmao

    • @lankyninja703
      @lankyninja703 6 років тому +15

      Easier said than done haha. You can't get that foot to pivot so nicely with the walls in the way. Most of the time end up hitting all 3 pedals at once.

    • @yeetus8366
      @yeetus8366 6 років тому +11

      Lanky Ninja size 47( europe) here. If I do a heel toe I turn it around. I brake with my heel and tap the gas with my toe. This is very clumsy in the beginning tho. What I win is that my feet don't get tangled up and I can keep the throttle pushed in after the corner.

    • @Makin3m
      @Makin3m 6 років тому +9

      Yeah, I have size 13 and I have to use the left side of my foot on the break and the right side on the gas. It works lol

    • @ATVmaniac50
      @ATVmaniac50 6 років тому +2

      Lanky Ninja same bro, I wear size 15 extra wide and it's hard af to try to drive with a smaller footwell. But like anything, you adapt. Skis for feet sometimes get annoying

    • @Basil_Kehoe
      @Basil_Kehoe 5 років тому +1

      When you wear a size 18 it is easy as hell to heel toe. My foot is so big that I learned to heel toe in my first month of driving stick without anyone's help. The problem is that I'm 6'8 so I don't fit in a lot of cars.

  • @freeworld7724
    @freeworld7724 4 роки тому +2

    It's so cool when normal people do videos on youtube... Thanks mate!

  • @kRiSpy1409
    @kRiSpy1409 Рік тому +1

    a good feel for the engine is all I know lol... and now that I've seen this, tis good to actually know that what I am doing all this years were right.. great content

  • @cluckinbell1974
    @cluckinbell1974 4 роки тому +21

    6:52 I love the fact that he pauses for a moment to remind you of “heel-toe” it’s just like my nerdy science teacher pausing and waiting for the students to remember the theme which he mentioned in the previous class lol.

  • @cameronburke8002
    @cameronburke8002 4 роки тому +11

    Listing to that double clutch is the most satisfying thing ever

  • @simpleguy7912
    @simpleguy7912 3 роки тому +42

    Him: that;s it 1:19
    Me: What the hell just happened,,,!

  • @thomaswomack3888
    @thomaswomack3888 Рік тому +1

    one of the best explanations I have ever seen.;...well done!

  • @rarejer
    @rarejer 4 роки тому +6

    Great vid. Thank you. I drove a big rig for 7 years, so about 500,000 miles, and double-clutching got me a very strong left leg!

  • @MadeofSpareParts24
    @MadeofSpareParts24 6 років тому +4

    Straight to the point. No 10 minute bullshit in the beginning. You didn't over complicate anything. Much appreciated! 👌👌

  • @stephanopapadimitriou4789
    @stephanopapadimitriou4789 2 роки тому +1

    Currently practising my heel and toe downshifting thanks for the video 👍

  • @pokemoncrusher1246
    @pokemoncrusher1246 Рік тому +1

    Awesome vid, so many channels mix these techniques up and dont give any technical info.
    This will help alot of people learn.

  • @iangiovanni2761
    @iangiovanni2761 6 років тому +736

    damn this guy is a one hell of a explanator!

    • @krell2130
      @krell2130 6 років тому +7

      All very good, but the word you and Ian are looking for is Explanationer

    • @angrysocialjusticewarrior
      @angrysocialjusticewarrior 6 років тому +6

      MArk Easton pretty sure its "Explanationist"

    • @SubaStar24
      @SubaStar24 6 років тому +5

      great explainer!

    • @jblack8149
      @jblack8149 6 років тому +2

      Ian Giovanni Angelo Yea all while driving!

    • @cashed-out2192
      @cashed-out2192 5 років тому

      He does he best video for downshifting and rev matching

  • @soulreaperx7x
    @soulreaperx7x 4 роки тому +105

    Heel-toe is how I play my drums! What happens if I start to double bass in the car while I'm driving?

    • @mistahcahawking
      @mistahcahawking 4 роки тому +1

      It's quite simple really, I play the double bass with my heels while I keep my toes on the pedals

    • @soulreaperx7x
      @soulreaperx7x 4 роки тому +1

      @@mistahcahawking Ha! I love it!

  • @Fishsticks187
    @Fishsticks187 2 роки тому +2

    The most fun I ever had in a manual car was engine braking in my old 96 Saturn wagon with a muffler delete and a glass pack resonator. Dropping from 4th into 3rd around 45 mph without rev matching and coasting gave some of the nastiest exhaust pops I've ever heard lol.

  • @mixitube489
    @mixitube489 10 місяців тому +1

    Very helpful. Just learnt the Heel-toe and Double clucthing. I'm only familiar with normal downshift rev matching but when Im downshiting on high speed without light breaking I feel the car sort of glides lightly forward.

  • @seanmcreynolds9555
    @seanmcreynolds9555 6 років тому +5

    One of the most informative videos I've seen on the different types of shifting. Very well described

  • @zoneheadza5916
    @zoneheadza5916 4 роки тому +5

    Nicely done. I used to do this on my 1968 Etype where the brake was real close to the accelerator mainly for heel and toe while racing. I would sometime get in trouble after I downshifted and then tried a spirited acceleration out of the turn. The car would swing out of control from oversteer and the "open" differential and was a bear to get back on the road safely. It was a racing monster and I miss it.

  • @DrDave-yl1ov
    @DrDave-yl1ov 4 роки тому +14

    Driving my integra r with rev matching and heel toeing is essential for keeping the revs high enough for vtec to work. Nice simple and smooth instructions!

  • @Marco-sl8tv
    @Marco-sl8tv Рік тому +1

    I think this video is really going to help me!
    Great stuff mate, keep it up 🙌🏽
    Can‘t wait to try it out and to become better over time! 💪🏽

  • @CQ313
    @CQ313 6 років тому +552

    Listen to eurobeat and you'll know the rest....
    Had too sorry :(

    • @mikexbox1
      @mikexbox1 6 років тому +36

      *Eurobeat Intensifies*

    • @danielbueno8474
      @danielbueno8474 6 років тому +20

      Fujiwara 藤原 This is the guy that mastered the art of heel-toe downshift! And delivers the best fried tofu of the Kanto region! :D

    • @Hubris1998
      @Hubris1998 6 років тому +21

      eurobeat and lighting a cig whilst performing an inertia drift is the fastest way of learning this

    • @SiddharthGargYT
      @SiddharthGargYT 5 років тому +3

      Konichisan that way you die fast too. Win-win.

    • @zykx2213
      @zykx2213 5 років тому +2

      Haha 😂

  • @ezBlu.
    @ezBlu. 3 роки тому +19

    ive been doing heel-toe in forza horizon 4 without even knowing it was a thing in a real car haha

  • @engak.982
    @engak.982 3 роки тому +3

    It depends what you wanna do. If I want to reduce my speed I brake a little and shift down ( first gear more braking is necessarily since engine braking is strong) and release the clutch slowly and brake even more. If you want to accelerate like overtaking faster, I shift down but push the gas and slowly let go of the clutch, exactly like how you normally take off at first gear. It works fine but I don't know if that causes any unnecessary wear.

  • @SynergyGamingTV
    @SynergyGamingTV 5 років тому +12

    This is actually a really well done video. Thank you so much for explaining that so clearly, and giving examples. Well done good sir, well done!!!

    • @WastegateMedia
      @WastegateMedia  5 років тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

  • @V8Roehrldrifter
    @V8Roehrldrifter 5 років тому +77

    Heel and toe is a racing technique to keep a car stable while braking and downshifting when driving as fast as possible (on a track for example).
    In RWD cars, if a lower gear is put in very quickly without a rev match or heel and toe, then the rear wheels will lock temporary, causing clutch/gearbox/drive shaft wear and bringing the car out of balance. It's like when you would pull the handbrake while entering a corner, resulting in snap oversteering.
    In FWD/AWD cars it's less dangerous in terms of car stability but it produces an excessive amount of clutch, gearbox, drive shaft and engine wear.
    A race car driver wants to be in the right gear with slightly applied throttle before corner apex or even earlier, so he has to find a way to finish everything he needs to (slowing down, putting the gear in he needs, coupling the engine with the wheels) as fast AND as smooth as possible. Heel and toe is the solution!
    Rev matching is a good technique to reduce clutch/gearbox wear (if done correctly) while driving in normal traffic every day :)
    Greets from Germany

    • @jebasun02
      @jebasun02 5 років тому +2

      V8Roehrldrifter I just got a 5.0Mustang gt for my first manual and sometimes I'd down shift and the wheels would lock a split second this explains alot what you said

    • @V8Roehrldrifter
      @V8Roehrldrifter 5 років тому +13

      @@jebasun02 Exactly, now imagine this happens when you are on the limit and about to enter a corner at 100+mph, not funny.
      The reason for the wheel lock:
      The rear wheels are connected to the engine (and the tarmac) while in gear with released clutch pedal. You drive 50mph in 4th gear for example, the rear wheels are turning suitable to this speed and the engine runs at 2500rpm.
      Now you press the clutch pedal.
      The car is still moving 50mph, the rear wheels too (they are not connected to the engine now but still to the tarmac) but the engine is still at 2500rpm (even lower because the rpm drops when pressing the clutch pedal).
      You put 3rd gear in and release the clutch pedal quickly.
      There is a problem now, 2500rpm in 3rd gear isn't enough to spin the tires the suitable speed for 50mph, it needs way more engine rpm in 3rd gear to drive 50mph.
      The rear wheels are spinning too fast for the engine, the engine is spinning too slow for the rear wheels.
      But you connected those together by releasing the clutch pedal.
      Now the rear wheels tries to accelerate (because spinned by the tarmac) the engine to the right rpm for 50mph in 3rd gear but can't do it fast enough because of mass inertia of the engine. At the same time the engine slows down the rear wheels because its not spinning fast enough for those.
      The connection can't be hold anymore because of the different speeds, so it breaks at the weakest point. Fortunately the weakest point is the connection of the rear wheels to the tarmac, the wheels turns too slow for the tarmac which moves with 50mph under those wheels, thats why they loose grip and lock (they don't really stop turning but turns way slower than needed).
      This weakest point of connection in FWD and specially in AWD cars is often a different one. The clutch, drive shafts or even worse.
      You bypass this problem by rev matching or heel & toe.
      Sry for the text wall, i tried to explain it as good as i can in english.

    • @Republican_Extremest
      @Republican_Extremest 5 років тому +1

      Thank you.. man I can see Soo many people trying to do this shit and wrecking

    • @Republican_Extremest
      @Republican_Extremest 5 років тому +4

      Good way to eat the life out of your clutch if you don't know what your doing. Here's the basics learn to crawl before you walk. Walk and walk well before you run. Run and run fast before you race. Racing is fun, a lot of adrenaline, but dangerous to you and those around you. Make wise choices. Live a long and happy life.

    • @-allornothing-
      @-allornothing- 4 роки тому

      And they teach me that heel toe only is used on big corners with high speed. Hairpin we dont use heel too so we have extra brake force and can brake later before the corner. And is rev matching not only really needed on turbo engine cars? To keep turbo spooled

  • @SirEpifire
    @SirEpifire 6 місяців тому +1

    Excellent presentation of the various techniques!

  • @sennabullet
    @sennabullet Рік тому +1

    Super good! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @__-fm5qv
    @__-fm5qv 6 років тому +25

    That moment when you realise you've accidentally been sorta heel toeing most of the time xD

  • @Jahoo89
    @Jahoo89 4 роки тому +36

    i have to be honest, ive never realy needed heel-toe, rev matching and just braking in between gears is also fine, ofcourse im not racing anyone tho

    • @Darion350
      @Darion350 4 роки тому +2

      Heel-toeing is really a racing technique and not at all necessary for the street.

  • @UchihaJojo08
    @UchihaJojo08 4 роки тому +1

    Nailedit bro, clear precise and simple as that..

  • @Jekker1435
    @Jekker1435 2 місяці тому

    I watched this video about a year ago, was new to manual, my dad taught me how to move the car and such but he never taught me about downshifts he said just put it in N. For me i didnt think it was right and seems the car didnt like it so I stumbled upon this video, I had to be self taught (in a way) it was about my fifth day driving manual and I was doing heel-toes from 5>4>3>2 I remember doing it for the first time and how my car just felt alive, that is when I knew that I was connected with my car. Ever since then I would say that I am pretty much a master in driving manual, I always drive in mixture of all styles, my favourite being double clutching, it was the first technique i learned, i also double clutch heel toes and rev match, I know it isnt a thing anymore but it feels good and i can do as fast doing it normally without double clutching, mind you i still do normal granny shift/heel toes, i just incorporated double clutch in those techniques sometimes i dont. It was also funny explaining to my dad about rev matching his mind was blown at the same impress at me that i could do all of these techniques in a short period of time. Anyways I came back a year later or so, thanks for the video man! if your curious i drive a toyota celica 2003 trd edition, sucks it is fwd but its fun car, looking to get a rwd to properly do drifting.

  • @andersthompson2685
    @andersthompson2685 5 років тому +7

    That jus blew my mind! It’s gonna take some time to figure that out but I love it!!

  • @mdbass9638
    @mdbass9638 6 років тому +217

    Looks like you live in the country, nice beautiful road

  • @Climacticc_Chaos
    @Climacticc_Chaos 10 місяців тому +1

    I love how you can down shift with the heel toe to lower the gear to slow down the drive train, just to slow to where you want to be, or down shift with rev matching to speed the car up. always placing the power where you want it to be!

  • @bryandelgado7084
    @bryandelgado7084 Рік тому

    First video I’ve seen that easily explained how to rev match thank you 🙏🏼

  • @Gremlin_mma
    @Gremlin_mma 6 років тому +4

    That was the most understandable way to heel toe that i have seen by far. Thanks!!

  • @SolidGold44
    @SolidGold44 5 років тому +5

    Thanks, the other guy made it a 20 minute video. You did a great job.

  • @TheKingkingg
    @TheKingkingg 4 роки тому +3

    Awesome 👍 us truck and tractor trailer drivers use double clutch method, or clutchless using RPM and use fuel to blip to in and out gears which is very useful going uphill, or down, but also to cut fatigue driving for 14hrs a day, but also save clutch life.

  • @greghernandez676
    @greghernandez676 4 роки тому

    Excellent instructional video. Will definitely come in handy when teaching. Thanks, Nick! 👊🏼

  • @dalelexel5143
    @dalelexel5143 5 років тому +3

    Heel toe. Takumi's favorite technique.
    I love this kind of technique...

  • @ilutrazvan7793
    @ilutrazvan7793 5 років тому +448

    Double clutching is totally unnecesary unless you're driving an old unsyncronised gearbox. Period!

    • @DavyDave1313
      @DavyDave1313 5 років тому +12

      I’m in a 17 Mustang. Is my gearbox an old unsinchrinixes gearbox?

    • @ilutrazvan7793
      @ilutrazvan7793 5 років тому +28

      @@DavyDave1313 don't think so... I'm driving a 20 yo BMW and it's synced

    • @wolfemancola
      @wolfemancola 5 років тому +34

      @@ilutrazvan7793 same with my 35 yo Camaro. Double clutching is basically useless now a days

    • @OiVinn-eq1ml
      @OiVinn-eq1ml 5 років тому

      Agreed

    • @sloggisladd
      @sloggisladd 5 років тому +11

      If you e-brake a 180 turn into reverse gear it can be useful.

  • @ivanhorvat1073
    @ivanhorvat1073 Рік тому +1

    bro when you said "as you know we humans have 2 lags... WELL ATLEAST MOST OF US" LMAO that part killed me hahahahahahahahaha

  • @erikback3144
    @erikback3144 3 роки тому

    I’ve been interested in getting a manual this was very helpful, I know the basics pretty much

  • @hyenapeacekeeper2220
    @hyenapeacekeeper2220 2 роки тому +3

    Started driving manual a few months ago and I've struggled with heel toe. Seeing it being done helped a lot, used to brake in-between down shifts, lol

    • @doubledewdagod
      @doubledewdagod Рік тому

      I'm looking to buy a manual 350z soon and I thought the same thing when imagining what I'd have to do to slow down.

    • @marvin2678
      @marvin2678 Рік тому

      Hows it going?

    • @hyenapeacekeeper2220
      @hyenapeacekeeper2220 Рік тому

      @@marvin2678 I've gotten pretty good at it. Not super smooth every time but I've made leaps and bounds of progress

  • @bayboy6974
    @bayboy6974 6 років тому +32

    I've been driving my s14 for a couple months now but damn I wish this video was around when I was trying to learn standard, great work man!

  • @embraceblack53
    @embraceblack53 3 роки тому +1

    u killed it bro..nice...i have a hemi 5.7...i need to learn this man. I know about double clutch because im a truck driver...heel toe is next! thx

  • @gayealisir5661
    @gayealisir5661 Рік тому +1

    I just took my 02 Honda Civic and learned how to rev match around the neighborhood. Never knew you could do this in a manual.