Everyway to Downshift a Manual Car - Includes without using the Clutch

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There are many different ways to change down the gears in a manual car, there is even a way to change gears without using the clutch. In this video I explain and demonstrate all the possible methods for changing to lower gears with the advantages and disadvantages of each method.

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00:00 Two things
01:14 Clutch up slowly
02:16 Hold on the clutch on the bite point
04:22 Hold the gas
05:00 Blip the gas
06:03 Heel and toe
07:13 Double de-clutch
11:03 Without clutch
13:10 Some tips
16:09 Granny shifting
16:44 Outro
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matte
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He may be the only driving instructor who teaches rev matching which is an important thing that I started doing right after I passed my test

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A very small token of appreciation for your generosity in imparting all these lessons for free on a readily accessible platform for all.

enouf
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Mad respect for doing videos like this...! I've actually had a perfect chance to practice changing without the clutch once. The car was ready for scrapyard anyway and then the clutch gave up. I continued driving without it by turning the engine off at stops, getting it going in first using the starter motor and then continuing like shown in this video. I could practice going up and down all I wanted without worrying about the gearbox.

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Double clutching has always confused me. Some people say it's quicker for over-taking. I just find rev matching up and you're good to go. Appreciate all the videos you do, and the abuse you put on your car(s) for the knowledge you give us. I'm not a beginner, but I still like the refreshers and your honestly just really entertaining.

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I use the blip the throttle technique and boy, has it worked wonders. Much smoother downshifts and it sounds cool too. 😅

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I passed my driving my test watching this man’s videos, amazing to find someone who actually knows how to explain things

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I'm just gonna say one word when it comes to very old cars: muscle-memory! Holy moly, cars have come a long way.

schlachtcreme
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It's so hard to find solid information on this in other videos because typically they are made by car enthusiasts who use tons of jargon without explaining what any of it means. Thank you for walking the viewer through everything, it's tremendously helpful.

fishyovohhh
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A couple notes:
Downshifting without rev matching wears the clutch. Clutches are maintenance items, so it’s not terrible but not good.
Shifting without the clutch wears the synchronizers. Synchronizers are not maintenance items, most shops will recommend to just replace the entire gearbox with a used one. This is considerably more expensive.
I recommend learning heel-toe as soon as you’re comfortable with the pedals. In emergency situations you want to be in the right gear, and practicing heel-toe means you’re always in the right gear.

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Did my first lesson today, it went very well. I didn't stall even once because I religiously watched your videos. Instructor asked me multiple times if this really was my first lesson, and said that I was a fast learner but imo that's not the case, its just that I basically knew everything I had to do before getting on that seat.

Thank you very much.

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A well produced and very informative video. Explained everything in a clear and concise manner that beginners and veteran drivers could understand. The camera shots of the pedals and rev counter were spot on! Also a massive shout out to those amazing socks 🤩 Thanks for the video. An easy sub from me 👍

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I can't stop watching Richard's videos while waiting for my first manual car to arrive. You are a life saver Richard and thank you so much for putting in time to create these amazing informative videos!

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Thanks for all your videos, which helped me immensely by adding/reinforcing my knowledge while I was studying for my exam. Passed last 2 wks ago, 1st time but with 5 minors only. Please keep producing these to help others! Bless everyone on their coming exams. 🙂

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Thank you for making this, I only passed 6 months ago and still value your videos to help with my driving confidence.

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Learn to Blip. I learned it the first 6 months of driving because I love driving. And driving smooth as possible while keeping a good pace is something else for you and the passengers. Im still a newbie but it improved my driving allot.

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Thanks a lot for videos such as this, I'm going to begin driving school in december this year and i've almost near watched all your manual transmission driving videos. I hope it helps.
Thanks once again I love the work you do!

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I went through many channels and your content has easily been the most helpful. Thanks!

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I've passed my test today! Thank you for your videos! It does a great help on how to do every little details about driving!

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Dude this video (and more generally this whole channel) is just perfect. I just started my driving lessons and at first I was very confused as to why the car would be jerky. Understanding the mechanisms that happen behind the transmission made me literally nerd out on everything I could find for having this perfect smooth transition. I have even memorized the gear ratios for the car I'm driving since I'm too inexperienced to get a "feel" like you guys 😂. But it's sooo interesting and you make it so easy to follow man. Really looking forward to my next lessons now. Thanks from the bottom of my heart.

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