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How to drive a manual car for beginners (+ rev match + heel toe + uphill start)

Jubbal & Cars

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In this comprehensive guide to learning how to drive a manual transmission vehicle, we’ll show you the footwork and best practices to drive a stick shift correctly in my 2024 Mazda Miata. We’ll start with (1) getting started from a stop, (2) upshifting as you build speed, (3) downshifting and rev matching as you slow down, and finish off with some more advanced techniques, such as (4) heel-toe downshifting, (5) starting uphill or on an incline or hill, and (6) double clutching.

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2024 Mazda Miata Club BBR
2.0L NA I4 181hp 151lb-ft
Mods:
Supermiata Tecna Coilovers with sport springs (8k/4k)
Konig Hypergram 17x8
Falken RT615K+ tires 215mm
Offset Knuckle Bushings (-3.5° camber front)
MiataSpeed stainless steel brake lines
G-Loc R10 front R8 rear brake pads
Castrol SRF brake fluid
Blackbird roll bar
Jass seat lowering bracket (2.2” lower)
Guardian designs 330mm Corsa wheel

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
00:18 Gear Pattern & The Clutch
01:58 Starting the Car & Interlock
03:17 Pre-Drive Checklist & Neutral
04:10 Starting from a Stop
06:10 Adding Throttle & Upshifting
08:23 Upshifting Mechanics
12:10 Reverse & Bad Habits
13:44 Downshifting & Rev Matching
16:05 Heel-Toe Downshifting
17:35 Double Clutching
20:07 Starting on an Incline (Hill Stop)
21:25 Smooth Driving & Final Tips

20 Comments

@ketchvpchips 5 months ago

I’d like to let the people know I just bought a manual car and I’m watching this in front of the seller’s house 😭

@Privated_Brxh14 2 months ago

do i have a car?... ❌

did i still watch this entire video? ✅

@Slowcarfastbeans 11 months ago

Is depressing all 3 pedals simultaneously the same as CTRL+ALT+DEL?

@obeygarcia8662 8 months ago

I’m on the middle of the highway watching this video trying to learn thank you for this video 😊

@catthemightylord 11 months ago

Been driving manual for a year and im still watching because i love this man's video lol

@SeiferA2001 9 months ago

"Mechanical Sympathy"

Thank you, I've been trying to find a better phrase that lands with people better than "Treat your car like your road partner" or "Treat it like it's your pet"

@handlesarecringe957 8 months ago

The best antitheft device on the market lol

@aleolivera2310 8 months ago

Manual transmition is super fun, until your left knee starts demanding automatic transmition :D .

@philliam111 11 months ago

there's so much to learn with a manual. This is why i got one - driving became soo mundane on the automatic it almost felt dead. Great guide btw! Its refreshing to hear someone justify double clutching to first

@ccalkin 8 months ago

I just wanted to say to all the beginners out there how I taught all my friends easily. Every gear represents a *speed zone" and these zones overlap each other a lot so there is a lot of leeway. If you want move that stick, you make f***ing sure you press the new pedal, and if you panic or think you messed up then just press the new pedal and you're back to safe and have time to think!

@Dp12451 6 months ago (edited)

Im currently at that point in life where i got my licence a year ago and want a car so bad that i watch these kind of videos.

Edit: I'll be able to get a car in 2-3 weeks wish me luck guys

@MordredDL 11 months ago

i had to start out with an auto, but now i am getting a manual and i am so excited to drive and learn manual seems way more fun

@Akeno_7 5 months ago

I know how to use a manual, but this was still so nice to watch. The best manual tutorial I have ever seen

@ikosmargaritis9749 6 hours ago

european here, never drove an auto shift car, in 30 years i'm driving. never did heel-toe either. still watched the video lol

@BoatingBBEU3747 8 months ago

This is the best manual tutorial I've ever seen

@noobiplays8539 8 months ago

On a real note, I have been watching this video for the last couple of months and its directly the reason I was able to drive the 2013 SI I purchased.. 2 hours home. I cant thank you enough... Tonight was the best night Ive had in a very long time... Thank you sir!

@cpt.battlecock5264 6 months ago

4:55 You gotta edge the car a bit 😂😂😂

@proppamusic82 5 months ago

My man my man my man...thank you.. i just learn how to drive manual and only took me 10mins because your video.. thanks

@silver33 10 months ago

I drove manual for most of my life, nobody ever taught me that you need to do a heel toe, even instructors.

@allendefrias1559 4 weeks ago

Coming in for my third degree, 100% YouTube certified in forklift ( thanks to heavy metal learning..I'm actually a forklift operator for Mazda, I can't believe it myself ) and motorcycle certified ( thanks to chase on two wheels, of course I own a Suzuki. ) I'm going to thank you in advance for my manual transmission training. I'll make sure to shout you out, after my graduation.