Camaro 2SS 1LE 6spd POV Drive. Shifting + Hard Acceleration

[@antoineaaron3754]

Although first gear still messes with me, it's a pretty easy car to drive in manual. The downshifts definitely sound beautiful And the power is just crazy!! Take traction control off and then it'll slide right out under you with hardly any effort yet in still grips sooooo well. Awesome car. I love mine 2018

[@KickinItWithQ]

Definitely an amazing car like you said it slides but never feels out of control

[@AP-wu1rv]

I was looking into the SS or a GT for my first manual car in really going towards the maro

[@SudeepC1973]

It’s a sports car. Manual transmission really is the sport of driving. It feels great when you get it right. Like you said. Practice. It’s not supposed to be easy or it wouldn’t be as much fun.

[@KickinItWithQ]

Agreed bro! Well said 💯🤝🏾

[@SudeepC1973]

@@KickinItWithQ like you said. Like playing golf or a musical instrument. It’s hard but you get better and better. More and more fun.

[@aidanhernandez5746]

Just a suggestion to anyone who wants to learn to drive a manual try to first Get used to your gearbox without turning on the car find the sweet spots and go through all the gears that’s what I did to get better also helped when pressing the gas hard Help in my Manuel camaro

[@KickinItWithQ]

Definitely good advice

[@rktrumble]

First, your into, hilarious. Second, you mentioned you shifted from 1st to 4th. Camaro manuals, to avoid the gas guzzler tax, has a shift lock out. Essentially, if you take off casual in first and try to short shift into 2nd, it locks it out and forces you into 4th. For “fuel mileage”. If you adjust your driving, it will fix or they do sell a mod that eliminates it. And thanks for the video, my 1LE is on order, arrives in October, so I’ve been getting my fix by watching every vid I can.

[@KickinItWithQ]

😂 Preciate it man! That’s the infamous headbutt lol. Ahhh ok good to know. I saw a guy who said he did the mod to eliminate it. It’s not crazy annoying but yea lol. Glad you enjoyed the video man! Hopefully you stick around for more content. Def got stuff coming and hope to get some races setup soon. I’ve already beaten 2 mustangs but wasn’t recording at the time 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@carlosmolinero6537]

just shift at higher revs during first and this won't happen

[@smittygt8058]

Its jerkin at a high rpm cuz your dumping the clutch while shifting in rapid succession. Aint gonna hurt it and you will get smoother over time as you get the rhythm and you two figure each other out 😊. I had trouble going into 5th too when I first started, I realized I had to mentally and intentionally think about going into 5th until I developed the muscle memory. You'll get it!

[@KickinItWithQ]

Preciate that insight and feedback man Ahhh so don’t dump it?

[@smittygt8058]

@@KickinItWithQ u can dump it but its gonna jerk each time as the clutch makes contact with the fly wheel, honestly that's kinda why manuals are awesome and you get that raw feeling. However, remember slow is smooth smooth is fast. Try shifting (a little) slower at high rpm, eventually you will learn the clutch grab point and also the rate of fall with the rpms, over time you will be able to match them seemlessly, just like how well u are doing already with your down shifts! Down shifting was actually harder for me to learn and u got that down already.

[@KickinItWithQ]

@@smittygt8058 ahhh gotcha! Preciate the info. The car has rev matching on downshift so it don’t heel toe at all. Computer matches revs for me lol😅

[@WHERESSS]

lol there is no waiting for rpms to drop when you're going all out. Just dump the clutch and gun it. You're shocking and wearing the drivetrain, but its also jerking the car forward, which is faster. These Tremec units are robust, no need to worry about wear. They built-in flat foot shifting.

[@Demonic6.2L]

3rd gear was annoying on a low dig for me

[@CreasyEQ]

It is how you come 📴 the clutch. But the type of clutch, makes a difference too. For example, the tremec in a dark 🐎 horse mustang, from the clutch in a 5.0 is a BIG difference❗It is butter 🧈 smooth and notchy 💯

[@CreasyEQ]

Real talk coming 📴 the clutch, wrong does 🎯 a nerve 💯

[@Reaper1K]

I see you Q getting a lot better no more stalling now jus working on smoother gear changes

[@KickinItWithQ]

Preciate it bro ! Definitely it’s just practice. Preciate you tuning in

[@jonfedullo3708]

Beautiful car man! I hope you are enjoying it 😊 I plan on getting one by 2024 for the fair well package before they stop making em

[@KickinItWithQ]

Thanks man! Oh that’s a great idea definitely will be a collectors item

[@Marcos-S316]

The way I shift, 1st and 2nd pull towards me. 3rd I push up easy because the shifter automatic goes to the middle with neutral and 3rd is in the middle. 4th I just pull back easy keeping the shifter in the middle. 5th push up and away from me. It will come the more you drive. To make it smoother I will give it more gas to match your speed. You need to try driving an eighteen wheeler with 18 speed that will really get you better.

[@KickinItWithQ]

Preciate the feed back bro! Definitely going take the tips bro! The more I’ve driven it the more comfortable I’ve gotten with the gearbox for sure. I couldn’t imagine driving an 18 speed LOL that’s a lot of gears

[@karlhungus8946]

I just picked up a 2023 2SS 1LE three days ago. Mine came in Red Hot. I'm sure by now you've mastered the manual transmission. After a little bit, you really don't even think about shifting. As for accidentally shifting into reverse instead of 5th, I'm about 99 percent sure our Camaros have a reverse lockout that makes it all but impossible to select Reverse until the car is almost stopped. Let's just say that in all my years of driving a manual, I've never done it.

[@KickinItWithQ]

Yes it does have reverse lock so no need to worry about it. I was a newbie lol. I actually sold the car but man it was a beast and fun to drive

[@karlhungus8946]

@@KickinItWithQ- What did you get after the Camaro?

[@KickinItWithQ]

@@karlhungus8946 nothing focused on finishing my truck

[@piersonjohn1264]

Damn bro I never really noticed those blue interior light till you first opened the door they look so sick

[@KickinItWithQ]

Yeaa bro and you can change the color to anything You want there like 10-15 options

[@CreasyEQ]

Sometiimes I shift in 3rd when I want to go into 5th gear❓Or coming out of 5th gear and shift into 2nd gear when I wanted 4th gear ❓ I can say the more you spend time driving it. Your timing will get better and smoother 👍

[@benperiod]

I think this is a year llate but: the reason the car "jerks" when you up shift really quickly is because the engine doesn't have enough time for the revs to drop to match the speed of the transmission with the speed of the driveshaft. you'll notice it more severely when you shift from 1st to 2nd, because the revs are dropping significantly more. ie when you shift from 1st to 2nd at 40 mph, your revs might drop from 6k to 3k, but if you shift from 4th to 5th, the revs might drop from 6k to 5k.... less of a drop, takes less time, so the shift feels "smoother" if you're doing it quickly. keep an eye on your tachometer when you shift, you'll see the rpms lower slowly, but jerk down when you engage the next gear. sick car!

[@KickinItWithQ]

Thanks man I appreciate your sharing the information. Hopefully it’ll help someone else out as well.

[@nodaysoffgottahaveit2834]

You did Excellent Bruh! I actually just bought a Nissan Versa 5spd too learn on, Your right about Practicing, Practicing builds Muscle memory, For me it's that Dam first gear Boi Lol! Im finding that engagement point though, Continue with the 🔥🔥🔥videos Mane!

[@KickinItWithQ]

I appreciate that bro! Yep it’s practice practice practice man no way around it. You’ll get the first gear eventually it took me a little while but I got it now. Just keep learning the car how much gas he likes etc. and you’ll be cool the more you drive it the better you’ll get

[@SudeepC1973]

Just throw it diagonal movement. Be deliberate but light with your hand. The internals will move in their own way. Don’t over think it. It’s a flick if the wrist. Or you can be more mechanical about it. Make 90 degree movements right then up. Keep rev matching turned on. I feel you. I remember it being tricky at first.

[@KickinItWithQ]

Preciate that info man! I think most people think you have to be rough but smooth is way too go

[@EssMotorsports]

It's not all u shifting. Torque management messes with the car and pulls timing when clutch is being let out. I don't know how much it does this on a stock car but I noticed this a lot on my modified car until I changed the virtual torque tables. It helped a ton smoothing shifts out.

[@KickinItWithQ]

Ahhh ok good to know! Enchilada manual shipping videos and it seems like under the hard acceleration it’s pretty normal that a manual kinda jerks a little bit or

[@Saldalaperformance]

Come to Miami, I’ll give you some lessons 😂. Keep up the great content!

[@KickinItWithQ]

😂 hey man I definitely wouldn’t mind those. I seen you drive you definitely know the hell you’re doing

[@BlackPanther1SS]

Love you bruh. But your camera is blurry in the dark. Which go pro you using?

[@KickinItWithQ]

GoPro hero 11 black. GoPro don’t do well in low lighting

[@herbertmichaels2841]

Dont just shift it at any rpm .if u wanna take off spirited shift it around 3500-4000 and make sire ur clutch is to the floor before u move gear lever than dont dump clutch super fast just gracefully fast. If u floor it redline it then dumping clutch quick as possible will shift fast and smooth

[@rickjones9978]

Dude, this is how to find 5th. When you’re shifting and you get lost where you’re at in the gears, put the shifter in neutral and remove your hand. It will rest between 3rd and 4th. Then go ahead and shift to 5th. Rookie :)

[@KickinItWithQ]

I appreciate the info bro. It definitely took some practicing but actually I got a lot better at it but I sold the car lol.

[@F80mthree]

Just keep at it bro. You’ll perfect the art of driving a stick. It’s actually easier in my opinion to learn on a car like this with all the torque it has. The manual in this is actually decent too. I believe you can no lift shift on this as well but don’t worry about that for now lol.

[@KickinItWithQ]

Thanks bro! Yep just practice practice. Yes it does have no lift shift. I used it a few times. Pretty neat feature

[@antoineaaron3754]

Yea I tried the no lift shift once and it was weird but interesting in a way. Something I'll have to play with down the line. I'm not racing so I don't really need that feature. My shifts are getting faster but first gear taking off still messes with me a little😂😂

[@AP-wu1rv]

@@antoineaaron3754what’s a no lift shift ?

[@CreasyEQ]

When you are just learning to drive a manual. You learn alot about person. One time I would love to be a co pilot ✔️

[@KickinItWithQ]

Absolutely how well do they handle pop pressure and open to failing and getting back up

[@priide6367]

Yo Q I’ve heard to bypass the 1 to 4th gear cause it does it at low speeds u could let it ride out till 5k rpm’s and then shift

[@KickinItWithQ]

Yep you exactly right bro and I was I heard it’s kind of like an adaptive thing. Meaning if you use accelerat moderate or quickly off the line quite often, the car learns and does into fourth gear as much. Also like you said high in revs it definitely doesn’t do it. Mines rarely does it anymore and I usually shift in about 2500 to 3K.

[@priide6367]

@@KickinItWithQ yeah man I’m glad it rarely does it for you now though. Maybe it’s a break in period I have no idea but that def gets annoying or I’ve heard you could but this little part,I forgot what’s it called but it cancels that 1st to 4th so you won’t have to ever worry about it again. I’m sure someone in the comments could help us figure that little part lol but boastful car man! Keep riding !

[@KickinItWithQ]

Yep I have heard of that part as well. Bosc that I’ve had the car for sometime it’s not to bad . Its liveable with that feature

[@Jwdude123]

Wow beautiful six speed manual

[@KickinItWithQ]

Thanks man! Definitely a amazing car!

[@gasisthepastendoil]

How hard do you have to pull the shifter to go into each g ear

[@KickinItWithQ]

Not hard at all. You gotta experience it to know. Tough to explain

[@Sunsfanatic922]

Now need to do another video with Bri so she can see how much better you have become already.

[@KickinItWithQ]

Haha ikr 😅.

[@CreasyEQ]

Skip shift eliminator harnesses, will take care of that 👍

[@donnellt849]

Back back back with another video! Ps...its not safe to start your whip in a closed garage. Just wanna keep you and the family safe.

[@KickinItWithQ]

I appreciate you watching bro. you sound like my wife 😂. I usually start it and let the garage up immediately I don’t stay there long

[@edwinguinyard219]

Q you've got to get the feel of everything and you will be sinkranize, getting the feel, your not taking your time with the car when you've never driven a manual car, the gear shift diagram will guide you, take your time to get the feel, or you will tare something up

[@KickinItWithQ]

Yes I definitely was trying to be a pro to quick lol. But definitely have better feel now

[@SudeepC1973]

Rev it out beyond 3000 in 1st then you get 2nd. Nice and easy.

[@KickinItWithQ]

Yea I found that out recently its wayyy smoother above 3k

[@jonathanlynn843]

Bruh I’m gana buy my first manual in a couple of months this is getting me hype but sacred of missing gears but I gata get through it and learn cause it happens

[@KickinItWithQ]

Yep it’s part of the learning process bro! But man nothing like shifting gears! So much fun

[@Daverodd06]

Link for the camera?

[@KickinItWithQ]

It’s a GoPro hero 9 black. They have the 10 now

[@herbertmichaels2841]

And yeah higher gears wont need as high rpm to shift good. Never early shift a manual before 4th let it revv to at least 3000 its so much better for transmission

[@KickinItWithQ]

Thanks for the info!

[@user-dr4iu8mg5u]

I wanna buy a corvette, but when I watch your videos I wanna buy a zl1 manual 😵‍💫

[@KickinItWithQ]

Both are great cars can’t go wrong

[@CreasyEQ]

But after I got the hang of it. The hard part then was not 🚫 driving like I am on the freeway all the time 😂

[@KickinItWithQ]

😂 facts! Nothing like ripping gears!

[@mackharris6536]

If I get 6 speed it’s for sure gonna be a GT350R or GT350

[@KickinItWithQ]

Love those cars

[@matrox]

Its a manual you don't want it shifting smooth unless you are cruising.

[@zaidmaknojia9003]

Try going slow brotha, learn the car before pushing it. Nice ride!

[@KickinItWithQ]

Facts! I definitely tried to be speed racer to fast 😂. Preciate you watching bro

[@CreasyEQ]

The clutch in a 5.0 is lose. Driving it would take some patience.

[@LitUnionSparky]

5th gear will take you to 165, 6th is like overdrive.

[@KickinItWithQ]

Gotcha.. what do you mean by overdrive?

[@LitUnionSparky]

@@KickinItWithQ its like your cruising on the highway gear

[@KickinItWithQ]

Ahhh gotcha! Preciate you explaining bro

[@LitUnionSparky]

@@KickinItWithQ anytime bro. I have a 22 duramax 2500 but I'm thinking about trading for a 1le. Used to have a 2013 ls3.

[@KickinItWithQ]

@@LitUnionSparky oooo tough choice right there. Good luck with your decision

[@What-pf4ht]

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[@howsthatapetreatingyou1805]

8:55 you have to move your hand up in a angle to hit 5th not straight up

[@KickinItWithQ]

I appreciate that feedback man I definitely been studying up since making his video. So hopefully we’ll just keep practicing and getting better