How to Downshift Cleanly

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[@S14Gio]

i’m learning manual in a 83 toyota truck that doesn’t show the rpms so i gotta just listen to the engine lol 😂

[@aodmk]

Saaammmeee 😂😂

[@jamescooper4260]

My ford truck is the same way

[@-WitchKingofAngmar]

That sucks

[@vesseswijesinghe9383]

SAAMMEEE DUDE. My Dad is teaching me in his toyota hiace and it has no rpm meter rip me

[@saifulamin6313]

Tough one on you dude.. Lol

[@CNMTx-gc4zw]

and my mom is yelling at me when i rev match cuz its not "a race car" she shifts down, doesnt rev match or anything and just releases the clutch slowly so the clutch brings the rpm up... RIP Clutch

[@CarlosGonzalez-vi9qv]

Revmatching is so much smoother for passengers too.

[@SkillMinecrsft]

Funnily enough, thats what my driving instructor said as well. He said its not necessary in a syncronised transmission

[@OptimusCrime9900]

Skill Spieler it is not necessary, but to stress the clutch in the opposute direction than normal, actually hurts it pretty bad

[@leslie7872]

Then your burning the clutch. I too am learning manual and your only supposed to downshift without rev if your already going very slow. Going slow won't hurt the clutch. Like drivings in 20km/h in 2nd and dropping to first with a slow clutch release wont damage the clutch.

[@OptimusCrime9900]

@@leslie7872 you kind of contradict yourself there 🤔

[@mariobarajas3385]

The one thing that helped me to figure it out better was to learn what 2k rpm was in each gear. So for me 3rd at 2k is 25mph, 4th is 37, and then just gauge from there. So if I want to drop to 3rd at 28mph, I know to go a little above 2k rpm (around 2200) it just helped me to get an idea of where to go. It’s a good place to start to learn your gearing.

[@JOROM90]

That's exactly how I did it. haha It works!

[@cristianmagana1778]

this comment was just as helpful as the video

[@julianthethief]

Great technique and advice, helps rev matching for down shifting a hell of a lot

[@tunersparadise907]

i just screenshotted this hahaha useful info

[@TimurIskhodzhanov]

Another thing is to learn where the redline is in each gear, just to make sure you never overrev it

[@VRSkel]

i don’t understand , what do i do after i put it in D ?

[@fasttny6299]

Dat a joke bruh

[@VRSkel]

Scorpion Cars no

[@austinswitz8318]

🤣🤣

[@chickenfixn4439]

Well if you're good then you'll be able to get it into N and maybe even R. But if you're a pro and want to show off then you can shift all the way up into P. To break it down: N means "Not that fast", R means "Reasonably fast", and P means "PRETTY FUCKING FAST". Do with this information as you will sir

[@joshuaquidayan37]

@@chickenfixn4439 I thought R was "Race Mode"

[@interceptingfist5682]

Been driving manual for 15 years (dang I got old) but it's always fun to see people talk about driving them.

[@tayvonwolfe2499]

I usually just go to neutral to slow down but learning how to downshift correctly would make driving look cooler

[@vinitmehna7690]

don't coast in neutral, always stay in gear. It's much safer and you'll get used to it, just practice :)

[@kazakukog]

you shouldn't do that, always be in gear. not at long red lights though, that's when you go neutral

[@BongoisaPyro]

Yessir when coming to a stop sign I just put it in neutral. Now on redlights that take forever use your brakes lol but all in all for me to slow down I put it in neutral and that's it.

[@trinidad5811]

@@kazakukog ok so downshifting in proper speeds is how you do it and not leave it in neutral. Thanks:)

[@kazakukog]

@@trinidad5811 yes, just break and get to the proper speed and gear down. that way people behind you will also see that you're slowing down and won't be surprised/annoyed

[@w.r.3463]

“Sorry it’s not miles” hahaha Ohh Canada Ehh

[@MrWorld-hc5rs]

good for us in Europe.

[@xflyyer61]

@@MrWorld-hc5rs unless you're english

[@donaldzuramp4404]

We also use km in asia

[@user-rs1pf5eo5w]

Aussies know

[@vicentegonzalez1717]

Hola no sé con quien valla a discutir hoy pero estoy listo 👌

[@TheOnyxRanger]

Yet another thing I know now (from dailying a manual) that I wish I'd known the first time someone tried teaching me to drive stick. Lesson learned: just because your friend is a good friend does not mean they know how to teach anyone anything. I learned more borrowing my sisters car for a ten minute grocery run than in the hour he spent yelling at me without actually telling me why lmao.

[@x1c3x]

RangerNyx ah yes. People yelling and (in my case) getting pissy when teaching how to drive. No better way to kill my motivation to learn/do something -.-

[@dequainburley9818]

RangerNyx b. S

[@iideadlymonicax7513]

Yes

[@mistaacollins97]

x1c3x My first driving instructor yelled alot really made me question how he still has a job

[@kaybevang536]

My uncle can’t teach lol

[@TheRealNintendoKid]

I've never rev-matched. I was never told about it by my parents when learning to drive manual, and I'd only ever heard of it last night. I don't always downshift thru every gear, but I usually try to. But I also don't generally just let the clutch fly and jerk it either. I also slow down a bit before downshifting and I'll do both at the same time to stop the car, especially in snow and ice.

[@JoaoSilva-ko5kp]

You don't really need it. It's just better if you do. It's easier on the car, and it's more smoothe and comfortable. I do it because I learned it from riding motorcycles. Nobody told me that for the car either.

[@yammmit]

I was always told it was very bad for the car not to so when learning manual I practiced it a lot. Now if I can just get heel-toeing down I’ll be alright.

[@dogfather7644]

My clutch is slipping because I thought it was ok to let the engine rev up FROM letting off the clutch with no gas…… like you I didn’t just let it jerk either but hell maybe that wouldn’t have worn the clutch as bad……. Now I try to rev match perfect and always try to fly off it for real….. still driving on the same clutch it just slips if I floor it…. Or even just half flooring it in a high gear at slow speeds or up a hill it’ll slip….and I thought I was saving my brakes….. still downshifting but I mean every single time I’m trying to rev Match it to perfection so flying off the clutch is still smooth

[@peterjohnson9438]

For extra fun, look up double clutching. My Mazda 3's synchros are just about gone (second and third gear are touchy), so in order to keep the car going smooth I have to double clutch my downshifts and be really smooth on the upshift. It's a different kind of skill, but I can now do that quite reliably in most cars. Having the shifter go into gear with no resistance is oddly satisfying. :)

[@DemonicTurtle66]

My friend lives up on a mountain. When I'm leaving his neighborhood I'll throw my car into 5th gear and not touch the gas for about 10 minutes straight as I come down the mountain. I just cruise and watch my MPG's go through the roof.

[@adamvang5188]

"sorry it's not miles"

[@Jackal_Blitz]

That's the most Canada thing ever - apologizing when you did nothing wrong. 😂

[@vladvasiloni1577]

It helps europeans tho

[@MiserableLemon]

*s0ry , love that accent 😂😀

[@FL_Guns_N_Games]

Just got a manual 2014 Mustang 5.0 and this video really helped me get a better understanding on how downshifting and rev matching works. You probably just saved me from a decent amount of clutch wear lol

[@86surge90]

An easy way match the revs when downshifting is: as you blip the throttle you want to begin releasing the clutch pedal (start clutch engagement point) as the rpm needle is on its way up to meet with its rpm speed but release it smoothly/somewhat slowly. That way your helping the engine get up to the speed it wants without cutting short its momentum. Over time you''ll release the clutch faster as you gain confidence. Remember your just blipping the throttle not stomping on it. If you don't blip hard enough you'll hear some clutch whine; if you release the clutch pedal too fast and your rpms aren't up to speed then your tires might lock up. You won't lose your car if you mess up. Try it on a sim first to ease your worries.

[@BongoisaPyro]

You don't always have to downshift every single time. Coming from someone who owns a 2jz 700hp Lexus sc400. When I come to a stop I put it in neutral and use my brakes. And I've never had any issues. I only downshift when I want to pick up speed. 👏

[@55amps]

I think people who down shift often are a bit extra .

[@BongoisaPyro]

@@55amps I know right. Lol this ain't 2 fast 2 furious

[@plazmamasta193]

Surge lmao my father would say that

[@cyanus7347]

So do you go like from 3rd to neutral then start in 1st?

[@BongoisaPyro]

@@cyanus7347 ya you can.

[@berridgefamily7113]

Please turn off the music for the video... The music plus the sounds of the car is too much... Hard to concentrate on what u r saying

[@brianwestmoreland3836]

Berridge Family that's why you watch the video anyway to concentrate on what he's saying

[@robertomedina9824]

Music bothered me too (at first) since I had no clue wth was making that noise -- after I found it it was put there on purpose it was totally tolerable

[@webmasale]

Mac's Fishroom Sarcasm?

[@Jason1087870]

Didn't even realize the music was on until I turned up the volume.

[@TheLucidYoutuber]

Brian Westmoreland s

[@TheNinjaMonkey43]

100% right on when he said that the only way to get better at it, is to go get in your car, and practice. you know your car the best, and you're the one who knows what rpm your car is going to be at when you down shift.

[@crisissocoylike]

I'd like to kindly propose my point of view: No one, who wants their clutch and transmission to last, uses both continuous down shifts with engine braking to slow down the car. It's better and more economical to allow the car to coast in the highest gear being driven. Then, once either the RPMs reach near idle or the car needs to stop, you depress the clutch and shift the gearbox into neutral. Any driver driver can continuously downshift through the gears if he wishes, when coming to a stop. But, this adds additional wear and heat to the clutch and raises probability of the clutch over heating. Clutch work on a car is NOT cheap and most transmisions crap out if over used and abused. Additionally, transmisions are also not very affordable. So, it's a good idea to maintain both as much as possible. Brakes have a purpose and they are relatively affordable compared to clutches and transmisions. Additionally, a car relying on brakes and the engine braking of a high a gear is more than sufficient to stop a car. In terms of normal driving, downshifting to slow down the car is not recommended not ideal. In racing conditions, however, downshifting though gears to maintain power bands, heel-toe-shift, etc is perfect. In terms of normal, day-to-day driving, Engine braking should ideally only be used with lower gears (2, 3, or 4) when driving on long hills and mountain driving. Hybrid manuals ( Honda CR-Z and the VW Golf Blue Motion) can remain in higher gears on long downhill declines due to added friction by default per regenerative braking.

[@superallxn3629]

Christian Leon so if you’re coming to stop sign, you should just break on neutral all the time?

[@pchwang]

@@superallxn3629 Yes. It's called a "planned stop." If you know you are going to stop, depress the clutch and put the car in neutral and then take your foot off the clutch. If the light suddenly changes from red to green for example, you can always rev match into the correct gear (from neutral) based on what speed you are going at.

[@BradyMcCloud]

@@pchwang I just bought a manual 3.8 Genesis with no more than 2 hours life experience sitting in the drivers seat of a stick. watched a video by a guy from cars.com and he said the same thing you did. I want my car to last; there is no way in hell I will be downshifting through every gear, every time i slow down

[@pchwang]

@@BradyMcCloud So since I made that comment, I met a guy at a car meet and he actually encouraged me to downshift towards lights when learning to drive a manual (re-learning in my case, only drove stick for 1 year and then autos for 10 years, now back to stick) because it will teach you how to rev match/heel toe in a relatively safe environment. I have to say I agree with him, for the limited purposes of learning (if you want to learn to drive aggressively), you should follow this video.

[@BradyMcCloud]

@@pchwang I have absolutely no desire to drive aggressively. That shouldn't be a goal of anyone

[@alx.dabull4655]

I literally didn’t even notice the music until I read the comments

[@dimensionsfly7494]

Same

[@alexls62]

Until I read yours

[@JohnSinay22]

Same here 😂

[@unknowngenz-ebra8818]

Me to it’s little weird

[@czc_zamores9525]

Learning in a 2008 BMW been only two days... the engine light came on 😂💀

[@bloo_si]

Broo i started learning manual In a 2015 sti and the engine check light came on after three days 😭😭💀

[@TitohhKills]

I think I fucked up my scion engine

[@TitohhKills]

@@bloo_si lmfaoooo

[@eks_0]

That's BMW for you

[@osamadavid9727]

What kind of bimmer you got bucko?

[@pacmanlatino]

25 five years driving manual I have never done the rev match thing, I learned in a 1984 4Runner sport, 22R engine four cylinders in Guatemala, where we have a lot of up and down hills. Never broke my dads car or burned the clutch. It was so much learning to drive over there, here everything is flat...

[@ClydeYT]

How old are you?

[@anarchySandwich]

Imagine driving manual wrong for 25 years, wow.

[@JoaoSilva-ko5kp]

@@anarchySandwich if not rev matching was wrong, they would teach that in the driving school, and they don't. It's just better if you do, but you don't have to do it. Unless you are racing, in that case I suggest you do it. I do it because I know that's easier on the car, and it's smoother and more comfortable. And I only started doing it since I started riding motorcycles (where you should do it if you want to drive faster).

[@crisl9518]

@@anarchySandwich its not wrong lol. Theres no need to rev match unless you suck at downshifting or you are doing spirited driving.

[@AutoSearPin]

@@anarchySandwich what a dick. I get he didn’t know, frankly, neither did I and the car has lasted my lifetime plus a few years before I was born. I haven’t had to replace SQUAT, I’m sure it takes a toll on the clutch to do it the way OP said, but clearly not enough to wreck the clutch as fast as everyone freaks out over. I don’t get what this circle jerk is about, you really gotta love yourself to be that much of an asshole to someone who hasn’t had a problem doing it their way

[@kadenbirch9893]

one thing I've found out is that when you were talking about timing how long to push the pedal in for in order to match the rpm, it also depends on engine temperature. When my car is up to temps, it's like yours where I only need to push the pedal all the way down then release, but when it's colder, it like me to hold it a bit longer because the engine doesn't build speed quite as fast.

[@diegoeleazar9154]

Just to remind you guys that replacing a clutch is expensive. Use it wisely!

[@rushodai929]

Agreed! Much cheaper to replace brake pads than clutch.

[@speedysandisk78]

Rev matching isn't always necessary. Unless your exhaust sounds awesome.

[@kevindodgersguerra2927]

So what do you do?

[@Itstrevorspov]

It’s honestly very simple. When down shifting, blip the throttle. Just blip enough to where you rev at least a little.

[@CodenameOliver101]

Trevor Geiger exactly that’s putting it pretty simple

[@Ken-no5ip]

Yeah even if you dont know exact rev/speed ratios, youll still get less clutch grind.

[@christophercolumbus8944]

what if you're slowing down ?? like you really have to slow down

[@Itstrevorspov]

@@christophercolumbus8944 so if you’re having to honestly slow down a lot and really quickly I’d recommend putting the clutch all the way down and brake at the same time.. OR you can clutch in, put the car to neutral and then just brake like you would in an automatic car. I don’t recommend downshifting when having to slow down super quick unless you’re really good at it just for safety and precaution purposes, but yeah if it was me and somebody slams their brakes in front of me, I’m clutching in all the way, braking all the way and I’d simultaneously put the car in neutral until I know for sure whether I’m needing to completely stop or travel at low speeds and then I’d go from there… that way I’d either just stop completely and be in neutral or if we slow down to like 10 mph or so I could just put the car in 2nd gear and continue about my day… I hope that helps

[@david0411]

What’s the best way to rev matching? Pressing gas while I’m having my clutch pressed all the way down? Or lift the clutch till bite point and then press gas?

[@munchkinz6923]

I have recently bought my first car, 1996 Nissan Pulsar with a 5spd, and I have always had trouble downshifting but this video really useful and explains the easiest and best ways to drive smoother

[@missjocy92]

This made perfect sense. My bf has been trying to explain this to me and we both were so frustrated lol

[@Thecardoctor365]

This is the best video I've seen on downshifting. Nothing too wordy and straight to the point.

[@opfrostedflakes3953]

Anyone here bc they just got a manual car? haha 1999 svt cobra. IM SCARED SOMETIMES Sold the cobra in 9-18-2020 waiting for my 2020 GT to be delivered on 14th november

[@macheng7420]

Just got a 2012 civic si!

[@thehashslinginslasher0024]

OpFrosted Flakes 2001 wrangler 🔥i really dont wanna fuck up the transmission 🥶

[@thatruby5ohh235]

Just got a 2014 mustang gt

[@BethanyKellyy]

2006 mini cooper

[@opfrostedflakes3953]

Bethany Kelly Ooooo👍🏽✊🏽

[@justsoblessed]

I’m learning in a 03 6speed tuned Nissan Maxima. Downshifting is very convenient, and it sounds great. This video def helped me a lot, thanks.

[@daviddavis7292]

I’ve been learning on a Honda Civic SI. The hardest part for me is trying to get the revs right and not spending 5 secs with the clutch in. I end up watching my revs and waiting for them to either fall or go up instead of being able to just blip it and make a smooth transition.

[@dc8c]

Did you figure it out? I have the same issue

[@jaybirdistheword5584]

Listen to the vehicle instead of watching rpm gauge

[@barneyisbay6139]

Sameeee issue. Just got my 08 si and trying to learn on my own and downshifting is the bane of my existence. I’m normally in third going to second cause my roads are on the slower side, but when I blip it’s not enough and when I try to blip I da stay in neutral for so long then when I get it in gear my revs have already dropped

[@alelvremy]

Very informative video thx a lot man. I haven’t driven a standard car in 7 years and am thinking of buying one this week. This was the only thing I wasn’t sure of but now I understand better.

[@michaelvelasquez8246]

LOL literally me at every light slowly engine breaking to avoid a full stop 😂😂

[@d0m1n1cc]

Great video! Im 13 and i was getting very stressed about rev matching and etc and this is the perfect video. :)

[@MikeyCullum]

Your flywheel mass has a lot to do with how fast your vehicle's RPMs will increase or decrease. The lighter the faster it should rev or drop. The heavier the more RPMs will "hang".

[@AcornFox]

@Noir Spectre light flywheels are for racing. They allow very fast shifting.

[@Madvillian]

@@AcornFox they suck ass like he said

[@jase_llan]

@@Madvillian a lighter flywheel sucks ass? Couldn't be further from the truth, heavy flywheels are for diesels.

[@NicholasNormile]

Some cars have a programmed rev hang. My GTI (which has a lighter, single-mass flywheel than stock) hangs for about half a second before falling. I don't love it, and unfortunately there isn't a way to program it out, but I've gotten used to the rev hang after driving a stick with no rev hang for years.

[@jase_llan]

@@NicholasNormile are you sure there's no way to map it out? In my experience, anything can be mapped out by someone who knows exactly what they're doing.

[@Jay-rz7dk]

😂 I just got my second car it’s a Buick Regal gs 2014!! I know how to do everything but down shift... hopefully now I will be able to do so thanks!!!!!

[@jasonthor9340]

I really love how you teach but the music is incredibly distracting. I know the car being loud is inevitable but please turn the music off when giving your tutorials. You do a great job teaching. Thanks!

[@jacksnyder6666]

I’m prolly getting a BRZ soon and I can’t explain how helpful this video actually is since I’m still young and wanna learn manual

[@Hannah-ok7ld]

I just got my BRZ. They are such fun cars!

[@clover7359]

When I slow down, I stay in the gear I’m already in until the rpm drops to about 1000, clutch in, neutral, clutch out, brake as necessary, and whenever I need to pick up speed, clutch in, shift to the right gear, rev match, clutch out. I know it’s a little bit riskier to slow down in neutral, but I’ve never had to accelerate out of a bad situation in my 4 years of driving. Also brakes are cheaper than a clutch, so I prefer to avoid putting that extra wear on the clutch by downshifting through each gear while slowing down. I will downshift when going down steep hills because that does save fuel and brake wear if done properly. Also I like to coast as much as possible, and sometimes slowing down in gear works too well, and you either have to keep giving it gas longer before you start slowing down, or you slow down too much and then you have to give it gas to get back to a reasonable amount of momentum. It depends on the speed, traffic, the hill, how much I need to slow down, etc. Another thing is my impreza has 2.5L engine with 170 hp, and the car only weighs ~3150 lbs, so with that kind of power to weight ratio on a NA engine, I can keep it in a higher gear with minimal issues. For example, it has no trouble maintaining 35mph in 5th gear on a flat surface. I can be gentle with the gas all the way down to 22 in 4th, and I will let it go 10 mph with no throttle in 3rd in parking lots, as long its flat. I tend to drive like a hypermiler most of the time, so my shift points are like 12, 18, 25, and 35 in my 5 speed, unless I’m in heavy traffic and I will delay my shift points significantly.

[@age234]

I've been driving for almost 20 years and never had to accelerate out of a situation. I recently got my first manual car and I brake the same way. I prefer to coast to slow down, whether in neutral or more often in gear with the clutch pressed. I do downshift as I go, but I don't let the clutch out till I have to accelerate. Engine braking feels wrong.

[@sandudoina1875]

That’s perfect. You have answered all my mains questions. Thanks a lot 😇

[@amirjon]

Awesome video. I’m done with the pdk and looking into a manual as my next car. Glad to be learning from a fellow bc guy!

[@Horizon1722]

Learned to Rev match pretty quickly after learning manual in my mazda 3.

[@zigzouba]

always be in the right gear for the right speed is the way to go, rev matching as you downshift will save synchros, try to drive a manual 18 wheeler and you'l understand the necessity of doing so. it's not as obvious whin a tiny car but same principles apply!

[@TimurIskhodzhanov]

zigzouba Rev matching alone doesn't actually reduce the wear of the synchros, it only saves the clutch. Synchros are saved by double clutching.

[@Amirichi]

Timur Iskhodzhanov correct. A lot of people are ill-informed about this.

[@zigzouba]

If you rev match how could it be bad for syncros?

[@CarlosGonzalez-vi9qv]

zigzouba It's not, if it's smoother it's better. Going from 6 to 3rd without revmatching my 3rd feels like a wall to try and get it in. When I revmatch pretty close to what rpm it will be around the gear slides right in with little to know effort. Double clutching doesnt save synchros, our car transmission isn't a damn crashbox like a semitruck where the transmission slows down way fast because of it's mass.

[@JZ-ty3cv]

Dsack Garage yeah then you just smack it into gear😂😂

[@josephwoodby2634]

I've been driving stick off&on past few years, mainly at work. my question is...do you release the clutch slow or fast when shifting gears? I usually let go of it slow but I'm wondering if that'll mess anything up?

[@justinresto4330]

This video helped a lot just got my first manual car Honda Civic Coupe. Cheers!

[@jesuscespedes8150]

it’s all trial and error. I remember taking my BRZ out on some hills just so I can get the hang of it's bite point. Within a week i was god tier.

[@juniorurbieta1663]

go from 5th gear to 3rd when turning a corner?

[@call_me_lazarus]

your reasonability and lack of snobbishness in addressing seemingly 'simple' questions is admirable - great content!

[@gustavoruiz936]

Hi man, great vid. I have a question tho. ¿Should i break before rev matching?

[@danielcolucci267]

@3:18 unless you drive a rwd brz and you downshift too hard and lock up the rear tires, sliding off the track #awdbro #dadwagon loll

[@TheFakeViolence]

I can’t downshift to save my life. Every time I try and rev match I fail miserably and the car shakes bad.. I just stay in whatever gear I’m in when slowing down and then put it in neutral once I’m close to fully stopping.

[@round105]

My cousin does the same thing, he shifts it into neutral and he can easily break easier or so he says.

[@abel3619]

Doesn’t work everytime. Rev match is harder but it’s better for the car

[@againstheflow6576]

I think it because downshift is muscle memery while shifting is sound. It's easier to shift cause its smoother. Downshifting however is a different story. More aggression :))

[@fellini7026]

Do you have to give it gas as you’re releasing the clutch? or fully let go off the clutch and then give it gas?

[@radiowatcher]

One of the clearest explanations I've seen. Nice job.

[@harrisavinash1581]

I rev match a bit differently. Instead of blipping the gas and then releasing the clutch, I do them both at the same time. Is it okay to do that?

[@christophercolumbus8944]

how do you come to a complete stop from 5th or 6th gears ?

[@bl4nk921]

i masterd driving a bike now i have to master this good shit :)

[@douglasmehnert4855]

Literally I feel like if I can drive a bike I have understanding of driving a manual car but I’m scared

[@genericusername7448]

@@douglasmehnert4855 you’re looking at it too much, just feel it out and youll get it fastser than you think.

[@PDPIE1029]

@@douglasmehnert4855 I just got a manual 2020 civic sport and had the same concern. I took it on a test drive and didn’t stall once. I’ve never touched a manual car ever but as long as you understand the way a clutch works and what you are doing with it, it’s the same concept as with a bike. I’ve stalled it maybe 6 times after the test drive but I’m getting better and I’ve learned how to rev match too.

[@7ThrillFishing]

So in the first part when you talking about downshifting. Do you also press on the break slowly when downshifting or just let go of the gas and clutch downshift?

[@danielcolucci267]

Awesome video man, big believer of downshifting for stop lights etc, pretty much downshift to slow down to like 20 kms, never have to break for anything harder than 20 or 30 kms to 0 if theres no traffic and I'm paying attention to the lights loll

[@avantnarde2815]

Honestly, it depends on the car when it comes to rev matching when you downshift. My car for example (WRX STi) has more aggressive gearing. the ranges are kind of close but have precise rpm ranges that suit the sweet spot for each gear when it comes to trying to avoid the “jerk”. Reason for that is because it’s gearing is meant to stay in the high rpms. So, I have to rev match even at slower speeds or my transmission will yank the car a little (horrible feeling) or, if you don’t rev it enough you’ll get that horrible clunk and bad jerk from the clutch 🤡 more toned down Manuals such as civics, base golfs, etc, are less aggressively geared. Those cars aren’t stamped with an aggressive setup from the factory, therefore it isn’t required to drive as aggressive.

[@WaffleDragon]

I've had my Nismo RS Juke for about five months and have 'learned' manual by daily driving it. I feel like mine is not made to be driven by grandma either. I have to put my foot down in 4th to shift up to 5th or in the time it takes for me to switch to 5th, the RPMs drop back to 3000ish and you get a bump. Also it seems 1st is locked out once you're rolling. I'll go down to 3rd or even 2nd at an absolute crawl, if I'm coming up behind a line of cars leaving from a fresh green light.

[@avantnarde2815]

waffuhz my shit does that too, from 4th to 5th! I learned to Give it a little bit of gas as I come off the clutch, and use little clutch just to where it engages.

[@wake777]

Fellow STI driver here, 100% true. Learning manual on mine was difficult especially with such a sensitive pedal and aggressive clutch.

[@avantnarde2815]

@@wake777 it took me a little while to master it but now I only love manual in that car the most, I got so used to the raw feel. The STI and the Evo feel amazing

[@superfuzycat1]

I saw this mustang that’s a manual, and it’s such a good looking car that I’m willing to learn how to stick shift

[@FaisalKhan-jl5hq]

Did you get it?

[@kevinlokitsjr6820]

Awesome video, was trying to find a video on making the turns on a manuel and this helped alot

[@XxfightkingxX]

This video was great guy lots of info and personal insight on things very well articulated thank you

[@Condawg98co]

Good tips on downshifting, but only one thing to mention. Engine breaking through downshifting can be helpful, although in most scenarios primarily using brakes when possible makes more sense. Which would you rather wear down: Brake pads or transmission? If you know your coming to a complete stop and have ample time to do so, downshift lower in the rpms to save your trany a bit. Obviously it takes time to wear most parts down to the point of replacing, but brakes are way less expensive. I've owned my first manual car for only a few months now ('19 WRX), but just my 2 cents.

[@gabrielgomez2483]

You are not wearing the gearbox by engine braking. And if you rev match correctly there is no clutch wear either

[@heros2110]

@@gabrielgomez2483 But timing is key. I drive manual for 25 years now, and there can be situations in which just going into neutral and braking is better. It depends on the car, the pedal's arrangement, the driver, situation and timing. He is apparently not talking about situations in which you have loads of time to match everything. First learn it at slow speeds and you'll get quicker through practice and time. But even after 25 years, there can be situations in which just braking and downshift at low rpm's without all the heel toe magic is better for car and driver.

[@gtownlad77]

Turn YOur RADIO OFFF

[@Skelpolu]

The radio IS off. He put in the music after cutting.

[@user-rs1pf5eo5w]

There's music in this¿

[@raven2101]

Ive started driving manual last week and being in 3rd gear while running 25-30kmph confuses me let’s say i came up on a yield sign and speeding up do i have to downshift to second gear? Or is it okay to build revs on 3rd?

[@zmartnz4512]

Very helpful video man! But do I throttle blip when I get into the gear while still stepping on the clutch?

[@BXA619]

What I do is ride my clutch when coming to a stop sign while braking for about 10 yards, and down shift completely to first gear, all before stopping without rev matching, and I'm fine, but idk if this is correct.

[@francometallo215]

They say that the transmission and gas consumption are hurt from that, but it's way more practical imho too and it lets me be more concentrated on properly braking and taking my distance. So i will still do it most of the time.

[@youngrichter3988]

Braxton James sage I did that not knowing any better and had to get a tune up

[@tadeogaspar557]

Dont if you’re doing this just throw it in neutral never ride the clutch

[@yung_art]

R.I.P. Clutch

[@BillyBob-hz6sg]

Do you have to take your foot off the clutch every time if you’re downshifting back to back

[@Chrisolio1634]

Yes because then it’s basically like you have it in neutral if you don’t actually put it into gear by letting go of the clutch.

[@charslo1484]

Just picked up an 03 TJ yesterday and I haven’t drive stick in years. Your videos are super helpful! I’m still trying to get through them all, so maybe I’m not there yet, but what do you do on emergency slam brakes on but you end up not having to fully stop? How do you get going again? 😅 just practice to know your gears?

[@carlasolomon767]

Thank you for this great video!

[@stuna101a]

Brake pads are alot cheaper and easy to replace then downshifting constantly.....I cruise in neutral, apply the brakes and then rev match to accelerate.

[@gianmarcoaguilar2114]

Cruising in neutral is really bad for the car

[@stuna101a]

@@gianmarcoaguilar2114 I dont think you understand what I'm saying. Accelerate, then with the car in neutral coast essentially, then apply brake to slow. To speed up, revmatch then accelerate.

[@Gromash26]

@@stuna101a i dont really get it, can you please explain it a little more complex to me like what exactly do i do and when?

[@stuna101a]

@@Gromash26 Press clutch in, shift to first, let clutch out slowly apply light throttle, clutch is completely engaged and your foot is off of the clutch pedal, apply throttle to increase speed. Now press clutch, move shifter from 1st to 2nd, while driving in second gear with the clutch fully engaged and your foot off of the clutch, press the accelerator and build revs. Now press the clutch in and shift to neutral, release clutch. Your coating at this point, to stop apply brakes as needed. If you need to speed up, press clutch select appropriate gear, with clutch still pressed in, rev engine to match rpm gearing at whatever speed you are and slowly release clutch, then press the throttle.

[@Gromash26]

@@stuna101a Thanks a lot, thought so but wasnt sure, is that the least expensive(cheapest) way to ride?

[@silverdetox]

music was kinda distracting, but i enjoyed the vid!

[@hardcore10987654321]

This just popped up on suggested videos... It's crazy watching people in amaerica learning how to drive manual. In the UK a massive percentage of drivers learn in a manual and not many ever drive an automatic. I've been driving like this for years, rev matching downshifts and heel-toe if it's needed. I once owned an auto hyundai coupe (tiburon I believe in amaerica) I'll never own another auto again if I can avoid it. It takes so much away from actually driving your car. I like being able to control what my car does and when it does it, autos ruin that experience for me.

[@mastrchief1020]

Okay, so this might be a dumb question. I'm teaching myself manual. I bought a manual car and it is my only car. Is that throttle blip that was mentioned going to stop my car from (what I can only describe as) locking up for a split second when I downshift at speed? For example, I want to go from 4th to 2nd in what is essentially a Pontiac G8, (a 2012 SS commodore). Will that throttle blip stop that locking up feeling that I sometimes get?

[@putorickforever]

If i need to stop and im in third gear for example, im simply reduce speed a bit and go to neutral. I dont know if its bad or not, sometimes i skip from 5 to 3, but only if needed, but i allways drop speed first sure

[@alexdrouker2662]

Why would it be bad to go into neutral? Brakes are a lot cheaper to replace than the clutch. Not sure why people say it’s bad to go into neutral. It’s not a semi truck

[@CodenameOliver101]

Alex Drouker you can drive your car like that but the way everyone else is talking about is more fun and you’re in more control of the car that’s if you have a sports car or muscle car though if you have a little Honda or something just keep driving your way

[@heathmcallister]

If you’re breaking to a light, you’re not going to rev match unless you’re a race car driver (heel toe shifting). You’re also not going to put it in neutral. Does that mean you just clutch, shift, and let the clutch out (while breaking obviously)?

[@HMASbogan]

You can without throttle but it will wear your clutch out expinentially quicker than if you just neutral. Brake pads are cheaper than clutch kit so braking in neutral is going to last longer but downshifting will save on petrok if youre into thag

[@hoodieboy1515]

Dang this is a great video. Thank you sir!

[@autotunie7525]

i appreciate this video. Going to get a ford focus st as my first manual and people make it seem so hard to do, when its super simple. My dad was like "Do You Even Know How To Drive Stick!?!?!" its not complicated

[@djs18]

Moral of the story people, if you don't have automatic rev-match make sure you learn how to do it; it'll be much easier on your synchronizers and reduce the wear on your clutch. If you do have Auto rev-match, never turn it off.

[@jonathanswindle7023]

How many times have police stopped you and then thought that you had an open alcohol container setting in your counsel due to that crown royal bag?

[@fortheloveofnoise9298]

They never stop my rather and he always has a red solo cup full of beer.

[@milanhakaj7250]

When do you put your car into Neutral mode while driving or do you even do that by any time?

[@commando0110]

first video out of 20 that told me how to downshift. thank you.

[@Huncho_jonny]

I been learning on my own and I've been stalling out about 3-4 times a day 😂 hopefully I don't fuck up my car.

[@fy6633]

Give gas first then lift off the clutch

[@dannyparedes7511]

If you feel like the car is about to stall, just push In the clutch and try again

[@Huncho_jonny]

Thank yall. I got the hang of it a week after I posted that haha

[@fy6633]

Jon Garr its easier then you think bruh not that hard but DON’T ride the clutch

[@reflux1059]

@@Huncho_jonny what car u drive?

[@user-du5kj6uc3s]

stop looking at me while you are driving, some frogs can be saved.

[@zoezzzarko1117]

And caterpillars 😎

[@daeyoung93]

Thanks for the video man, learned quite a lot.

[@robertquinn1945]

I just bought a 2012 Ford Focus 5 speed manual I haven’t drove a manual since I was 16 and I’m almost 40 so this video was pretty helpful 😊😊😊!!!

[@nickysterling2]

He sounds really Canadian honestly he reminds me of my friend

[@merlyn2121]

I have a hard time downshifting without applying brake as well. Guess I've been downshifting wrong for 20 years.

[@Dtalakowski]

I love how you say “About” or “out” - Great video man, very informative :)

[@officialtanji]

You did great! 👍🏼 I actually did not understand until your video of simply explaining it 😮💪🏽💯

[@hrtbrkkids]

I always double clutch

[@matthewsylvester3175]

This is going to be useful, my first car is going to be a WRX

[@charlotteramsey6680]

Same

[@xX12VincEXx]

Hey Robbie, very well explained video ^^. I tried Rev-Matching out, about an half year ago. from 6 all the way down to 3, I have no problems. But from 3 to 2 Its very difficulty for me. I have to lead the gear-shifter into 2 gear (Zick-Zack motion). It takes me about 1 second but I feel like I'm to long on the clutch (it isn't smooth). Do you have any tips to do this. Or is it even my cars fault?

[@nickmelch383]

xX12VincEXx give more gas for 3-2 downshift

[@xX12VincEXx]

thanks, I try it out

[@alexbritch02]

Awesome to see someone from BC making a video like this

[@denissesnowden4863]

I’m learning in a 05 Scion tC with a somewhat fucked up clutch 😂

[@gagecagle5081]

Bro the music, turn it off?!?!? 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@Spaghettimachetti]

cheers bro, I drive a subie and I couldn’t quite understand all the other fellas but you explained it perfectly

[@M340him]

When down shifting do we rev match when the clutch is all the way in or let off while throttle bliping?

[@MrJuice105]

I Know how to drive stick I have a 95 ej1 civic but this popped up in recommended and I enjoyed watching it, liked and subbed!

[@Jaime7188]

Rev matching is easy. The real challenge is heel/toe rev matching while braking

[@christophercolumbus8944]

how do you come to a complete stop from say 5th gear?

[@davidpaxton5453]

When coming to a complete stop do you have to go all the way down to first then neutral, or can you go for example from third to neutral then just use the brake, then when you start going again go back into first and so on?

[@chrishendrickson2392]

I normally go from 3rd to neutral for a complete stop but any higher to downshift till you get to 3rd then neutral then use the brakes like in a automatic then shift from neutral to 1st

[@josephgarcia287]

you must do the break when changing gear right? to have rev match