Haha I can relate, I do this now in my new manual car. I got the hang of it in my 5 speed truck but in my new car the clutch is more sensitive so I'm learning to drive it
You can't put wear on the clutch when it's completely disengaged. You can disengage the clutch by leaving it in neutral or by pushing the pedal down enough. Either way, there would be no wear to the clutch because it's physically not touching anything. You'd be saving wear on the throw-out bearing, however.
That 1-4 lockout is the scariest thing I've learned while driving down the road! Super counterintuitive to those come from less torque-filled engines that would not do as well in 4th at 25 mph.
I'd add don't grab the gearstick, palm it so your fingers aren't holding it. So for 1st, palm it left, then push forward. To go 2>3, push it forward out of gear, let it centre itself, THEN push forward. Basically every gear I've ever missed was because I was grabbing the gear stick and pushing it to where I thought the gear was, and finding that whoops, wrong one! If you're driving sensibly (letting the clutch out gradually) that just means it grinds and makes you look stupid, but if you're slamming the clutch on and off, going into the wrong gear can end up with your gear teeth all over the road and your car in the ditch.
Actually a great educational video. I’ve been driving a manual since I was taught at 12. And after watching your video, it made me realize that I’ve been doing things that I shouldn’t have. Thanks! Btw I agree with you, after driving a manual in a Vette and going to an auto, you feel disconnected from the driving experience. I’ve owned a C5 manual in the past currently own a C6 vert manual. Wouldn’t have it any other way. 🤗
Great lesson on how skip-shift works and how to drive through it. I had a couple of Corvettes as company cars back in 1992 and 1997. Hated that 1 to 4 feature, and finally learned just to rev faster in first before going to second. Probably used more gas that way! Ironic, a fuel saving feature that worked on the EPA certification, but just the opposite in the real world. PS - you are making me wish I had a manual in my current Cooper S!
All good points and well articulated. Best place for hands when driving = steering wheel! 😁 That dead pedal lesson is hard to habituate to but really necessary.
Greetings from new Zealand all great points bro ..I love selecting 1st gear from neutural as the lights change to green it just feels more mechanical and in control of the car, really enjoying your channel and getting closer to 500 subs nice one cheers mate
You can bypass that 1-4 skipshift easily . I've enjoyed manuals all my life . I just bought my likely last Vette, and my left knee chose an auto. needs change over time.
I live in a apartment complex and I where I park my Jeep it’s hill I put the E brake on it slowly moves forward….is it still okay to put it in 1st to park
Good video! Easy to understand for beginners. Should be more driving schools in the US primarily for standards. Scary in the beginning with the bite point, especially at 14, get used to it pretty fast though! I was tought on a hilly cemetery at first, oddly enough it was kind of perfect with the inclines and tight turns. But that selector fork - Been There. Pin Broke and had to navigate 14 hours back home from vacation with only 2nd and 4th gear. 1st 3rd and 5th would of been nice. Made it happen though. Mechanic knew the driver was a young male. Life lessons and challenges haha.
Thanks for the 3rd tip! I have a bad habit of doing that and had no idea it was that bad! I was wondering in the near future if you could make some content on when to change your Corvettes oil. There still seems to much debate out there on when someone should. Any input would be much appreciated!
Glad the video could help. I find myself making the little mistakes all the time, hard to quick old habits. That's a great idea for a video, will do! Thanks Again!
Have your both hands on a steering wheel while you're driving. It will help you to drive safely in an unpredictable situations. You shouldn't rest your hand somewhere around for God sake..
Juan Hernandez it’s the Kenwood DMX 7704S. A guy that is well known on the forums told me it’s the best for the C6. It turned out great. I made an install video which is on my channel FYI!
@@tekk2987 just stalling out a bunch. I’m much better now after learning the “bite point” of the clutch. Practice lifting the clutch slowly to the point where the car starts to move forward (bite), then you can give it gas. If you feel it stalling out push the clutch down and start over. Keep practicing. Practice makes perfect!
On the second point, where to rest your hand instead of on the gear stick. How about maybe resting it on the goddam steering wheel along with the other hand? Just a thought.
If u floor it in first and want to just cruise then u put it to 4th. I do it on a onramp flooring it in 2nd and then putting it in 6th when I'm at 70mph
@@Kana0211 I drive a jeep so I guess I couldnt relate, you cant do that in a 4000 pound truck with a dingy little 3.8 litre but now I realize, it makes sense that something half that weight could do something like that without serious wear on the tran and drivetrain
If you,re driving a corvette why the fk would you want to change gear below 2500rpm anyway,drive it like it,s meant to be driven and rev it to 3500 in every gear before you change,if you're worried about gas usage you shouldn,t be driving a corvette.🚙🚙🚙
You are teaching people a bad habit,when you said about resting hand on gear stick,you said rest it somewhere else,well no,the only place both hands should be while driving is on the steering wheel,if there hand is that fkn tired they need to rest it, then they shouldn,t be driving at that time,hands on steering wheel people,hands on steering wheel.
the only bad thing is if u get into a crash and the airbags deploy ur gonna get smacked in the face with ur arm but let’s say as if it were my car with a aftermarket steering wheel with no airbag it’s completely fine to have ur arm there i think it’s the most comfortable position with the other resting on the center console but if ur aggressively driving or driving around a turn i do agree 10/2 or 9/3 grip is the way but jus casual driving that’s fine
I always watch for the adjacent stoplight to turn yellow to put it in 1st.
Same I do the same thing, I’m learning to drive stick rn and it takes me a while to get into first
It’s the worst when you can’t see it due to angle/ sunlight tho. Driving at night is always better for watching the lights
Blah blah blah, who has a stock car, clutch, shifter. Drive em hard always
Haha I can relate, I do this now in my new manual car.
I got the hang of it in my 5 speed truck but in my new car the clutch is more sensitive so I'm learning to drive it
Remember kids when you see that BMW driver coming up, go into R (Race mode) and beat that BMW before you get overtaken
I’m getting a manual car and I’m going to use this tip! Thank you! 🙏😁
@@henryslown8460 🤣🤣🤣
What a great way to die 🤣
Always put the clutch into neutral, at a stop or stoplight that saves the clutches livespan👍
You can't put wear on the clutch when it's completely disengaged. You can disengage the clutch by leaving it in neutral or by pushing the pedal down enough. Either way, there would be no wear to the clutch because it's physically not touching anything. You'd be saving wear on the throw-out bearing, however.
Throw out bearing wears unless foot is off of pedal.
That applies only to motorcycles that have clutches with multiple plates, those churches don’t disengage the plates all the way.
Thanks captain obvious
That 1-4 lockout is the scariest thing I've learned while driving down the road! Super counterintuitive to those come from less torque-filled engines that would not do as well in 4th at 25 mph.
Completely agree!
Just disconnect it.
That shit scares me too
Lame
You know, driving your car causes a lot of wear and tear on the transmission. You should really get in the habit of not doing that.
I'd add don't grab the gearstick, palm it so your fingers aren't holding it. So for 1st, palm it left, then push forward. To go 2>3, push it forward out of gear, let it centre itself, THEN push forward. Basically every gear I've ever missed was because I was grabbing the gear stick and pushing it to where I thought the gear was, and finding that whoops, wrong one! If you're driving sensibly (letting the clutch out gradually) that just means it grinds and makes you look stupid, but if you're slamming the clutch on and off, going into the wrong gear can end up with your gear teeth all over the road and your car in the ditch.
Actually a great educational video. I’ve been driving a manual since I was taught at 12. And after watching your video, it made me realize that I’ve been doing things that I shouldn’t have. Thanks! Btw I agree with you, after driving a manual in a Vette and going to an auto, you feel disconnected from the driving experience. I’ve owned a C5 manual in the past currently own a C6 vert manual. Wouldn’t have it any other way. 🤗
Great lesson on how skip-shift works and how to drive through it. I had a couple of Corvettes as company cars back in 1992 and 1997. Hated that 1 to 4 feature, and finally learned just to rev faster in first before going to second. Probably used more gas that way! Ironic, a fuel saving feature that worked on the EPA certification, but just the opposite in the real world.
PS - you are making me wish I had a manual in my current Cooper S!
All good points and well articulated. Best place for hands when driving = steering wheel! 😁 That dead pedal lesson is hard to habituate to but really necessary.
haha, thank you!
STREET PULLS EVERY DAY
also launch at every stoplight.
your transmission will thank you later
hahahaha love the name
no cap bro’s don’t be scared my dumbass stalled 3 times in a busy drivethru no tinted windows and my car is stupid loud so rip to me😭
Bruh I feel u I got stuck in a stop sign with hella people behind me
😂😂😂😂😂 I know that feeling
Dam i got stuck at a gas station stalled it to many times😣,luckily I there wasn't much people around🤣
Try at a big car meet😭😭
@@Leo-sb4xu on god the embarrassment
One clutch in 60 years and car had over 100,000 miles. Simple, just depress clutch all the way
My 2018 Stingray alarms when you the your foot resting on the clutch.
remember kids when your in a race on a highway downshift from 5th straight to 1st. that extra power boost will always get you the win.
Greetings from new Zealand all great points bro ..I love selecting 1st gear from neutural as the lights change to green it just feels more mechanical and in control of the car, really enjoying your channel and getting closer to 500 subs nice one cheers mate
Thanks Daniel! Keep the manuals alive!
Got drunk drinking to how many times you said Actually. Thanks for the good time and I do appreciate the info!
You can bypass that 1-4 skipshift easily . I've enjoyed manuals all my life . I just bought my likely last Vette, and my left knee chose an auto. needs change over time.
Very good lessons!! Can you tell me your camera and lens setup for this video? Thanks
For the first tip, put your stick hand back on the steering wheel in between shifts. Hallas!
Stuck in traffic with very slow driving seems to cause a burning smell from my clutch sometimes. A little challenging
I live in a apartment complex and I where I park my Jeep it’s hill I put the E brake on it slowly moves forward….is it still okay to put it in 1st to park
Good video! Easy to understand for beginners. Should be more driving schools in the US primarily for standards. Scary in the beginning with the bite point, especially at 14, get used to it pretty fast though! I was tought on a hilly cemetery at first, oddly enough it was kind of perfect with the inclines and tight turns.
But that selector fork - Been There. Pin Broke and had to navigate 14 hours back home from vacation with only 2nd and 4th gear. 1st 3rd and 5th would of been nice. Made it happen though. Mechanic knew the driver was a young male. Life lessons and challenges haha.
this is ACTUALLY an informative video
ACTUALLY It's also partly misinforming
@@hOOnZ34 like what?
Thanks for the 3rd tip! I have a bad habit of doing that and had no idea it was that bad! I was wondering in the near future if you could make some content on when to change your Corvettes oil. There still seems to much debate out there on when someone should. Any input would be much appreciated!
Glad the video could help. I find myself making the little mistakes all the time, hard to quick old habits. That's a great idea for a video, will do! Thanks Again!
it just stresses me a lil that he keeps looking at the camera and off the road😭😭 but no hell yea amazing tips !!!
For real! The whole time I’m begging him to look at the road
@@tomoscones5897 right!!!
This is true about leaving the clutch in neutral. You will get better and better at it!
So is the brake pedal also being pressed?
@@bempartington4299 yes or you would roll into a car, especially on an incline.
Also, don't downshift to slow the car. Brakes are cheaper than clutches. -Richard Curtis
Richard Curtis But you don’t wear the clutch when downshifting since your engine braking.
excellent advice! Thank You
Hey, what model is that Corvette?
“This is a corvette after all…I’m not really worried about gas mileage” such a good flex
Have your both hands on a steering wheel while you're driving. It will help you to drive safely in an unpredictable situations. You shouldn't rest your hand somewhere around for God sake..
Profile pic tells me you don’t even have a car yet
Great video! What sound unit is that on your corvette? It's obviously not stock but it blends in perfectly. Any thoughts on it as well?
Juan Hernandez it’s the Kenwood DMX 7704S. A guy that is well known on the forums told me it’s the best for the C6. It turned out great. I made an install video which is on my channel FYI!
One thing I’m scared about learning to drive manual is burning the clutch
8:30 Cant shift into 2nd because of a slow start? WHAT? What nonsense is that?
It sucks!!!
It be like that 😑
You can bypass that
How much was the car?
Who sits like that to drive a Corvette 🤦♂️
Knob friction ?
Watching this after learning manual and smelling burning clutch 🤣
What made yours burn and what was the lesson? Also a noob here
@@tekk2987 just stalling out a bunch. I’m much better now after learning the “bite point” of the clutch. Practice lifting the clutch slowly to the point where the car starts to move forward (bite), then you can give it gas. If you feel it stalling out push the clutch down and start over. Keep practicing. Practice makes perfect!
On the second point, where to rest your hand instead of on the gear stick. How about maybe resting it on the goddam steering wheel along with the other hand? Just a thought.
Actually
1st to fourth? Im sorry what?
If u floor it in first and want to just cruise then u put it to 4th. I do it on a onramp flooring it in 2nd and then putting it in 6th when I'm at 70mph
@@Kana0211 I drive a jeep so I guess I couldnt relate, you cant do that in a 4000 pound truck with a dingy little 3.8 litre but now I realize, it makes sense that something half that weight could do something like that without serious wear on the tran and drivetrain
If you,re driving a corvette why the fk would you want to change gear below 2500rpm anyway,drive it like it,s meant to be driven and rev it to 3500 in every gear before you change,if you're worried about gas usage you shouldn,t be driving a corvette.🚙🚙🚙
High RPMs with cold oil and engine? That's a big no.
You are teaching people a bad habit,when you said about resting hand on gear stick,you said rest it somewhere else,well no,the only place both hands should be while driving is on the steering wheel,if there hand is that fkn tired they need to rest it, then they shouldn,t be driving at that time,hands on steering wheel people,hands on steering wheel.
maga dude
Most Yanks cant drive Stick, in Europe its the Opposit. Automatics are rare. 👍If keep the foot on the clutch, it will burn the clutch down🤔
How are you gonna tell anyone how to drive with that limp hand at 1 o’clock steering? 10/2 or 9/3 and not that bro shit lol
the only bad thing is if u get into a crash and the airbags deploy ur gonna get smacked in the face with ur arm but let’s say as if it were my car with a aftermarket steering wheel with no airbag it’s completely fine to have ur arm there i think it’s the most comfortable position with the other resting on the center console but if ur aggressively driving or driving around a turn i do agree 10/2 or 9/3 grip is the way but jus casual driving that’s fine
@@nicoaking aren't you worried about getting into a crash and dying due to lack of airbag?
Sorry to burst your bubble dude but I've been driven manual since '82. You have nothing to teach me. 🙄
Then you choosing to watch my video made no sense...
Bullshit! There’s always something to learn. Just a few days ago I thought I was good and I learned how to shift without a clutch.
Men and manual transmissions are the "pick me" equivalent of women.
@@djmystery7235 ?
Why tf u click the video then