F1 TIPS: Learning Manual Gears

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[@JDisLimitless]

Lmao just realised i said I was on a wheel.... I'M ON A CONTROLLER/PAD XD

[@gtavtippsundtricks8066]

Pad Hacks?

[@gtavtippsundtricks8066]

+GTA V Tipps und Tricks xD

[@jaimes5716]

lol u were so determinated when u sad it

[@Richard_Gonda]

I was like wtf. wheel??? :O :)

[@Micael8000]

Great vid! Is the AOR XB1 only or also on the PS4...? I'm thinking about getting involved

[@Jongo1]

How the fuck are your corners so smooth using pad? Impressive.

[@gabrielbombonato2524]

"if massa could just get out of the way" will always be applicable lol

[@KalvickQT]

Aww haha. I like Massa

[@tomwoolnough8068]

Going from automatic to manual is hard but when you get it right it is so good

[@timschellekens3253]

Its so strange, I learned manual and you have a feeling and a rhythm on what gears your in

[@ZZ9ProductionsOFFICIAL]

tried it recently and activating DRS and managing fuel and ERS was much harder to do

[@hagerhagson9068]

I am just learning to shift manually and i recognized that you shift pretty late, resulting in high revs. Isn't it bad for the engine? How are your temps during a race. Are you forced to shortshift after some time?

[@polishpat95]

that's actually good. gives you more speed.

[@polishpat95]

but it does increase wear. but screw it lol.

[@Bultii94]

@patrick gorski you just answered 3 years later😂😂

[@jordimiro2118]

🤣

[@lapure2220]

@@polishpat95 okay

[@taipizzalord4463]

I started using manual and suggested about 7 months ago. literally changed my life. So much faster than before and I have a lot more control almost especially on tracks like Spain and Malaysia as you can choose your gears. It didn't take too long to learn as well, I only practiced for like 2-3 weeks before I got the hang of it.

[@liverpoolbuttonf1fan]

I only gained like 3 tenths when I went to manual gears on F1 2012 :P. And did you go straight to manual gears or did you use manual and suggested?

[@taipizzalord4463]

Suggested, which i still use.

[@liverpoolbuttonf1fan]

I also use Manual but suggested is a good way to learn the gears you have to be in in for such corners

[@Moonshine1147]

Awesome tips for beginners pal! I've been driving with no assists since F1 2012 and had some frustrating times back then, because i didn't know how to get any better at the game. My additional advice to your tutorials to all newbies out there, struggling to handle "no assists" driving is to watch actual onboard videos of real F1 drivers. In my case i was absolutely shit at F1 2012 when i first played it back in 2013. So i just watched real onboard footage of all the F1 tracks during the 2007 - 2012 season and basically laser scanned all information into my mind. Checked when or where real drivers turned in, got onto the brakes or what gears they were on. Eventually it payed off after almost half a year of practicing. Now i can't drive if any assists are on, except the racing line, as i'm not entirely familiar with the newer tracks like russia, mexico, korea etc. Have a good one!!!

[@JDisLimitless]

Thanks man and interesting read :)

[@Moonshine1147]

TRL Limitless Just a question pal. Are you playing sims like Assetto Corsa, R-Factor etc. as well sometimes?! I saw one of your q&a vids where you told your fanbase that you did karting very successfully. So it'd be great to see you on those games too, if you are maybe planning on doing such vids in the future, as you are one of the fastest and most consistsent "virtual drivers" i've ever seen! Anyways Have a good one and who do you think is gonna be this seasons F1 World Champion?! *Rosberg has the best package. Lh44 has the chance to attack him. Both Ferraris and Red Bulls definitely can improve massively and who knows may or may not even be true championship contenders?! I hope The Iceman gets more podiums though! Greetings from Germany!!! =)

[@f1gamesplaystation787]

Hi JD i have used manual gears since 1996 and over the years i have really tried to go auto because it is less work but i just lose that natural feel of the manual.I know people talk about muscle memory and i have to agree after all these years it becomes instinct and even if i use auto my finger tries to change gear without thinking:) Great Video As Always JD.

[@JDisLimitless]

It definitely is, you'll never forget once you learn. And thanks mate :)

[@f1gamesplaystation787]

No thank you for the video great stuff :)

[@yenice3652]

When you press downshift six times but this damn game leaves you in gear 3

[@AnwayPramanik]

Dude any chance you will make an updated guide for 2k19 game>?

[@Bamdd5]

A good tip is that "b" is also a good button for upshot, especially if you are used to/ currently playing forza, just for some consistency

[@Sneaky1ne]

Took me a few minutes first time I did Manual in a Racegame, I think it was in need for speed underground

[@haedenshanklin]

One way I learned manual gears is to make sure I am higher in the rev range to help reduce wheel spin and to keep the car stable while under braking.

[@trustenbaker8766]

Damn it's really ruthless on leaving the track. I didn't think it was that bad.

[@biggzy9677]

Great vid man, will really help those guys that use auto gears a lot, i used one of ur vids from a few months ago to help me turn the line off, and it worked, keep it up bud, race ya soon, Biggzy.

[@JDisLimitless]

Thanks bro! And that's awesome to hear man, glad one of my videos have helped you in some way :)

[@JoshSF73]

I used to use automatic, Now i use manual and i am much faster. It took me a while but i pretty much know all of the gears for every corner in the game :)

[@JDisLimitless]

Awesome to hear :)

[@SystemofaDownsupport]

How do you know which gear is optimal on corners?

[@Nagim-d3z]

That's my problem, the suggested gear are so off

[@sergeyguinness]

Just by hearing the revs.

[@raceallmylife2495]

Really appreciate your videos man

[@polishpat95]

i noticed if you rev the engine just a little bit before upshifting will increase the speed but maximize the wear. so its good REV the engine abit before upshifting, especially if you're desperate for speed.

[@powalansplay5330]

I have a question. I've noticed 2 different ways to downshift in these kinds of game. Gamers like you and Tiametmarduk would downshift as soon as you brake. However, in real life and some Japanese videos I saw, drivers would brake at the braking point, let the car roll about 50 meters, then shift down. What's the differences between the two styles and what's more effective? Thank you in advance.

[@LegendarySnipez7000]

The thing is I Some times use 3rd and 4th gear in the 1st turn for being more stable

[@WCRMovies]

This is super helpful! Those Trophies for doing Time Trial make pounding round tracks practicing more enticing too :)

[@JDisLimitless]

No problem!

[@currentlyunavailable3435]

You didn't use drs in any of your assists lap,but used in no assists lap.Script

[@JDisLimitless]

TRL Script

[@thehaydo9405]

Thanks just the video I need. :) Have been trying to teach myself to use manual gears but can't master it. Keep up the great work

[@JDisLimitless]

Thanks man

[@taipizzalord4463]

Do one on how to be quick in the wet. And how to saves your tires.

[@stewiehayden9076]

I've only just started with manual gears and Traction control and I find tc is harder to get used to rather than manual gears

[@heyemhehe7100]

One of the hardest tracks to manage with the pad, especially the cornering...

[@EricDerLetsPlayer]

Heyem Hehe wtf no?

[@layvin5837]

Nice video!! Can you make tips for brakes?

[@liverpoolbuttonf1fan]

Nice video. I found learning manual gears it easiest to learn. I just did manual and suggested on and drove on Canada for half an hour. After that I pretty much had mastered it.

[@JDisLimitless]

Thanks! And once you've learnt it, that's it.

[@owenvredeveldt2853]

Can you do abs off for the next video in this series?

[@JDisLimitless]

That will be coming soon!

[@MessiahNerves]

do abs next i slightly lock up into corners way to much

[@hebzswaggahh]

Going way way back got a wheel so need to learn

[@cal7T7]

My personally easiest way to learn manual is on Monaco. It's easy and start of with manual&suggested and then just go to manual. It's easy!

[@TomTomSGC]

Have always in F1 used manual gears but trying to learn how to use the triggers for accelerate and brake (always used to use stick) also just turned traction control off from using medium. Been doing it on Silverstone and so far I am only 20 seconds off your ghost! My 360 controller trigger does not seem to have the best pull for gently feeding it in. Can you adjust how sensative the pull is as I am still a little bit too binary with my acceleration, either off or full and that is the struggle without traction control now.

[@Tamworthfox]

Are you going to silver stone on the Sunday? If so where are you sitting???

[@JDisLimitless]

Just the Friday!

[@RobbyT_98YTuk]

Great F1 tips video, mate! Keep it up. 😊👍 By the way, did you notice my channel icon is different to the last time I commented? It's because I wanted to have a change from the orange text I used to have but now it's yellow. Just a quick note if you wanted to know. 👍

[@JDisLimitless]

Thanks man! And looks dope :)

[@RobbyT_98YTuk]

+TRL Limitless Thanks to you too. 🙂

[@riccardoavantiela5147]

whats the dnb track in the end? realy enjoyed it.

[@joaopedrorajao8866]

Another f1 tip video? hit the "like" button without thinking twice.

[@JDisLimitless]

[@wesleysnipez5193]

Braking next?

[@ill772]

show us your spain setup puzzle

[@guidoheuts]

Why are you using second gear, and then start to complain about traction? My advice is; You don't need second gear (on this track) use third gear instead (even in the chicane, turns 6 & 7), it helps massively on corner exit. The car wont snap out as fast when hitting the throttle after hitting the apexes.

[@JDisLimitless]

You need 2nd gear to get the extra bite into the corner, without it the car is too understeery for my liking. If it works for you, then go for it of course.

[@Serrchh]

TRL Limitless To get that EXTRAROTATION you mean?

[@hafifiismail925]

Did you brake before entering corners & shifting gears? Thanks in advance :)

[@marincokraak9230]

thanks for the tips and keep making these kind of vids

[@JDisLimitless]

No problem!

[@MrBenjiiii]

I am struggling with TCS off btw im on pad

[@Dodo0005]

Same....

[@liverpoolbuttonf1fan]

You really really need to practice. I would suggest to go 1st on medium traction controll and if you think you mastered that then drive with TC off. You need to push the trigger very slow. On the exit of low speed corner try to go from 50 to 70 80 and then when your car is straight to 100% throttle. Only use 100% throttle when your car is straight otherwise you'll get wheel spin. I suggest to try TC off with a Mercedes on Monza or Canada in time trail because those are the easy tracks. Good luck

[@Moonshine1147]

F1 2016 will have a throttle and brake hud. That should help you out a lot to see why you spinned or had the massive lock up etc. afterwards. Also try to check out some actual onboard videos of real F1 drivers, it'll help you understanding on what gear / throttle / brake you'll have to be on specific corners. That's how i learned it 3 years ago on F1 2012. Wish y'all luck on your journey to no assist!

[@ivaylopetrov9086]

It took me like 4 days to get used to it. Super easy

[@yunan9610]

Ivaylo Petrov especially if you drive irl its instinctual

[@Nagim-d3z]

@@yunan9610 you drive F1 in real life? A normal car with a H shifter is nothing like F1

[@rizqyaryaputra456]

Mungkin maksud Anda: what button to open aerodynamics during the race on the joystick? Thanks

[@omarladjal2867]

i just sbscribed to see u doing F1 2016 career mode ,dont take too long;)

[@husnainanwaar1992]

can i hole the downshift button and it will downshift it self

[@AgusOtto7]

great video bro! can you do a video explainig how to have a good start on manual gears and without tc?

[@JDisLimitless]

Thanks bro! And that's definitely on the list :)

[@michaeljordon704]

how people could race f1 with a manual transmisson i have no idea

[@stopplayinn4970]

You mean doing less work?

[@pachuu257]

You are awesome!!! thanks a lot!

[@JDisLimitless]

Thanks man and no problem!

[@Mali-qw7hx]

YOU ARE JUST SHOWING OFF BUT YOUR AUTOMATIC GEARS LAP WAS FASTER THAN ANY OF MATTS LAPS

[@Charlie-lb2de]

Why didn't you use DRS when doing the laps whilst on automatic? I know manual is quicker and you were maybe trying to prove a point but at least make it fair

[@JDisLimitless]

They weren't serious laps haha! Couldn't really pay attention to the driving xD

[@Charlie-lb2de]

Fair enough mate, enjoying the series

[@matthewharris6513]

noticed your changing up gears really late if you change up too late you lose a lot of acceleration I noticed the difference. btw I subbed

[@JDisLimitless]

Haha yeah I normally shift earlier, just wasn't really paying attention to my own driving this video :P Thanks for the sub dude!

[@itschurchyt1188]

When u get this in ur recommended

[@steven8664]

tried this on the ps4 it's kind of hard could do it on the xbox 360 taken To because it's different with the xbox one pad to the ps4 pad

[@f1gamesplaystation787]

Change the controller to triangle gear up and square down it feels more natural than the x button because it bends your thumb back triangle lets you rest it more naturally over the button :)

[@JDisLimitless]

I can imagine! Maybe used the bumpers for the gear shifts, but just do what works for you.

[@steven8664]

JD think's mate I'll have a go at that

[@Moonshine1147]

Try to use R1 (gear up) and L1 (gear down) for the gears pal. It'll feel more natural and is actually a lot of fun!!! ;)

[@DedSecGamer0]

Which fi is this

[@chefspawn617]

good job thanx

[@nielsvanb]

thanks for the explanation. but when im using manual my car just spins and spins. what is causing that? i dont care about speed i just want the trophies :)

[@thynder8387]

jar of picklesnever go in 1st gear

[@akmal94ibrahim]

Probably you're using too low a gear or late upshifting going out of corners or early downshifting going into corners.

[@yunan9610]

Short shift it if you feel the spin

[@markonikolic1386]

Am i the only one who decided to do 50% race with manual gears for the first time after not much more then 50 laps of practice. I ended up running out of fuel and finishing not far from last place.

[@ademturan7137]

Is this game automatic?

[@sanketbarik8187]

thanks man

[@Random63R400]

I have to disagree with you on some gears and short shiftings you did because these new F1 cars has the double of torque compared to the V8s (660 to 680Nm vs 250 to 270Nm) so you don't need like in the first corner to be in 2nd gear or like the chicane use the torque and stay in 3rd gear.

[@JDisLimitless]

If it was a SIM and real life, definitely agree, but this game is an arcade so don't expect the correct way to drive as you do in real life I'm afraid!

[@jaimes5716]

realy nice video. i also use manual and all u sad makes lot of sense

[@JDisLimitless]

Thanks bro

[@JamesErv]

Gotta feeling that this series is primarily aimed at saving Into The Barrier from his terrible driving with no assists...

[@JDisLimitless]

I can't save him

[@AitoMina]

What does "idk" mean?

[@RaledoTom]

"I do not have ay clue what the fudge I am on about (69)."

[@ninjalord05gaming54]

I don't now that what it is

[@Barry1337G]

i dont know, maybe you

[@Thomas-te1cf]

I really wanna race u

[@brx3649]

Thanks for the new tip. When I learned to manually shift it improved my lap times and enjoyment of F1 2015. If i didn't know the track I would start in automatic and learn the circuit and the turns, and then turn off automatic shifting. As a newbie when I started manual shifting I took it in increments of two. So if I was in gear 8 and I had a 3rd gear turn coming up, I would downshift 1-2 downshift 1-2 then downshift 1. It seemed to work better in my mind. Then when I became fast I would quickly downshift 12345 but I soon started locking up the rear on almost every turn. Timing your downshifts is crucial to avoid lockups and improve your lap times but as you said, over time it does become automatic in your mind. I Still wish I could get my wheel spin under control on exits though. I hope you do a tip on wheel spin on corner exits at some point. For instance Austria turn 2... I struggle with it terribly running no assists.

[@Moonshine1147]

Try to watch some actual onboard videos of real F1 drivers. They usually have a throttle / brake and gear ratio hud which can be helpful to learn how to drive. At least that's how i did it back then in F1 2012. Took me about half a year to learn all tracks and the driving handling. But it paid off! Wish ya luck on your journey to no assist pal!!!

[@juannumberone2846]

im just bad with abs off:/

[@DeMoh9251]

Someday... :-)

[@lukemaguire1746]

you're on a wheel?😂

[@JDisLimitless]

TRL Exposed

[@lukemaguire1746]

+TRL Limitless haha brilliant 😂

[@Mali-qw7hx]

IN F1 2013 I WAS ON A KEYBOARD AND WHEN I FIRST STARTED TO USE MANUAL GEARS I IMPROVED 1 SECOND

[@LK1801]

how are you able to drive that precise with a controller? that's insane

[@saturnmell6314]

Is this for an US audience? In Europe we learn to drive manual as soon as we get a driver's license so it comes natural in every sim/semisim racing game I've played to use manual from the start. Perhaps it could take about half an hour to learn in the first racing game you try manual gears but then it comes natural whatever game it is. I'm not bragging I think this is the case for almost all Europeans who have a driving license and also using a real car from time to time.

[@jessesimecek7835]

Saturn Mell yeah exactly, the thing is that a lot of players don't have their license therefore struggling with gears..

[@akmal94ibrahim]

There are also lots of people who learned manual driving for their license (it is the case in my country, Malaysia) but afterwards they only use an automatic car till they can't drive a manual properly anymore.

[@Liofa73]

Just because you can drive a manual car, doesn't mean you know what gears and speed to drive each corner of an F1 track... And yes... You are bragging.

[@lilHamster9t7]

I can drive a car manual (even at speed) quite comfortably, whether it's stick or paddle. I, however, use automatic in F1 2017 (I generally try to ghost-shift, as in moving my fingers to gear up and down without actually shifting) because it's an entirely different scenario, you need to know EXACTLY when you need to be shifting and almost exactly what gear to be in for each part of a corner or you're not going to be competitive. It is nowhere near similar enough to be comparable in my honest opinion

[@firmaleggibile4130]

i think it really helps in that "knowing which gear you are in" part for up/down shifting

[@gozque8229]

Controller pad? Come on!!!

[@ill772]

plzzzzzzz

[@rubengalvez6261]

How are you going to teach anyone to use manual gears if you can´t yourself? You´re constantly over-reving on downshifts. If you try that on a real car or a proper racing game you would be toasted...

[@JDisLimitless]

Smurfich Estronchen Harrs I'm advising which gears to take and what works for me. Everyone has their own style. And you're right, the game allows it and it's not a sim 👍🏻

[@heavyg1827]

Notification squaaaaad!

[@JDisLimitless]

[@freddiecollins5923]

It took me an hour to learn-manual gears

[@199772AVVI]

I can drive with no assists in Assetto Corsa with gamepad... In this game? Holy shit, I'm not able to shift, for me, it's too unrealistic, shitty engine sound doesn't help too much. Physics? The game has never met with physics... Sense of speed, sense of what?

[@Slashbag69]

Using manual gears is pretty hard to explain well. The way I learned was by just trying races with manual gears, and eventually it becomes instinctual. I've found that when I play games with automatic gears now like GTA5, I'm still trying to shift manually haha.

[@Sneaky1ne]

man gta 5 driving pisses me off because of the dang automatic :|