For the mirrors, you want a panoramic view that aims the side mirrors into your blindspots and doesn't have a lot of overlap. To do this, first get your center rear view perfectly centered and properly adjusted up/down angle wise. Now park the car so that an object (like a traffic cone, sign, parking post, or w/e) is just barely in one corner of the mirror about 10ft(3m) back. Adjust the corresponding side view mirror so that it's inside edge can also just barely see the same object. Now repark the car so that the object is in the other corner of the rear view mirror and adjust the opposite side's side view mirror so that IT'S inside edge can also just barely see the object. What will happen is that cars in both adjacent lanes will first be seen in your center rear view, and as they get closer to your rear corner, their fronts will disappear from said mirror and appear in the side view mirror. As the rears of those cars disappear from the center mirror, they'll be full in your side view mirror. Lastly, as the fronts disappear from the sideview, you'll be able to see them in your immediate peripheral vision while the rears of the cars remain in the sideview, and when everything is gone from the side view you'll see the whole car in the lane next to you. That's how you get perfect vision with no blindspots. Your sideview mirrors aren't there to see the side of your car. You don't need a "reference point" like that, you need full vision without blindspots and you need to get used to "feeling" your car in 3d space as your reference point. Especially if you're going to do any spirited or race-like driving.
I really wish I discovered this channel as soon as it got created. Awesome content. Something that was missing in the car world. Someone who talks about spirited driving. Man I love this. Please continue to make these awesome educational videos.
I'm greatly enjoying your channel, Mick. Thank you for your quality content. Your enunciation, cadence, and tone are pleasant and engaging. I look forward to seeing all of your content.
100% agree with this!! This is how racers drive this is how I go kart and how I drive but I just thought I was driving weird, glad it’s a pro tip as well!
Not quite. The low part is fine, the distance from the wheel is not good. You need to be closer, You look at every racing drivers arms and how close they are to the wheel. Easiest and most obvious example is rally drivers, but you can see it in karting as well.
@@lollington_bear you can move the pedals in a race car, allowing you to get closer to the wheel. In a road car this is not possible so you set the seat-pedals distance first, then make do with the rest of the adjustments as in the video.
@@MickDrivesCars some cars can be awkward if you are very tall, but most cars allow you to move the wheel closer to you. Being laid back with arms out stretched looks cool, but if you actually want car control you need to be upright and closer to the wheel so your arms are bent.
I don't agree with the very first step to go as low as possible, reason being - I'd like too see the front end of the car, which in turn helps with positioning on the road. I can't get it with the seat at its lowest, so for me it would go like this: as low as you can make it while still seeing the bonnet
This is a fair point. I personally like to feel the limits of the car more than I like to actually see them. A lot of the theory here comes from GT3 cars and how the drivers sit.
Both points are valid imo. On the public roads and mountain driving where tarmac is narrow it really helps to see the bonnet line and position the car. On the track however not really needed
@@MickDrivesCars Driving on the road has little to do with driving a GT3 car. One example - they have 4 point (maybe 5) harnesses so are locked in the seat, not resting in it. You are in charge of a killing machine on the road, you should be connected with it very differently and definitely in more control. Your physical disposition is inadequate. I could write my disagreements at length.
@@MickDrivesCars Circuit driving has nothing to do with spirited driving on the road! Check the positioning of WRC drivers, you'll see they mostly are close as fuck to the steering wheel and the seat very high!
A little late to the party but you could always use your wiper arms, cluster, or any other part of your dash for reference. There are plenty of bits you can use besides the bonnet/hood.
“Cheat codes 0:13 ” lol next thing we know we are pressing: Horn Mute Driver’s window down Unmute Open driver door Driver’s window up Close door Next thing you know we’ve unlocked Ayrton Senna’s driving power.
i think it's the reverse. while elbows hanging and relaxed with forearms out, hands should meet the lower half of the steering wheel (like 4 and 8 or 5 and 7). so that when you do need to move hands there, your elbows are not bumping into the seat. it is also the natural resting point, whereas if you are adjusting for the top, you still have to know what your resting position is.
@@mescellaneous Your arms would be too straight then and that would make you tense and slower to react when necessary. You should never need to put your hands at the position you stated. Just for clarity, I am an ex racing driver.
I've commented on 2 other videos from Mick where he give awful advice, so I thought it would be interesting to see if those instances were unusaul or a trend. Turns out it is a trend. Once again he is gving very bad advice. The low position is fine, but he is too far back and is putting himself in a position that significantly reduces control of the wheel. Do NOT listen to this person. His advice ranges from iffy to actually dangerous.
Totally agree, watching his other videos too and he really shouldn't be giving advice on driving fast. Corner entry - balancing the car etc. is totally wrong and setting himself up for understeer.
Watched a few videos on this channel seemingly sent YT algorithm. I have various thoughts on some of the content & advice. (a video discussing legal cornering speeds springs to mind) I find myself asking... What are the road (or other driving), qualifications, credentials or fast road exprerience to back up the advice given in these videos. I am not trolling btw....just a bit mythed at some advice.
@AW8UK The fact that he has a video, of what is clearly his first track day, uploaded only a couple of months ago, with an instructor sat next to him and he makes a novice track error, says it all to me.
For the mirrors, you want a panoramic view that aims the side mirrors into your blindspots and doesn't have a lot of overlap. To do this, first get your center rear view perfectly centered and properly adjusted up/down angle wise. Now park the car so that an object (like a traffic cone, sign, parking post, or w/e) is just barely in one corner of the mirror about 10ft(3m) back. Adjust the corresponding side view mirror so that it's inside edge can also just barely see the same object. Now repark the car so that the object is in the other corner of the rear view mirror and adjust the opposite side's side view mirror so that IT'S inside edge can also just barely see the object.
What will happen is that cars in both adjacent lanes will first be seen in your center rear view, and as they get closer to your rear corner, their fronts will disappear from said mirror and appear in the side view mirror. As the rears of those cars disappear from the center mirror, they'll be full in your side view mirror. Lastly, as the fronts disappear from the sideview, you'll be able to see them in your immediate peripheral vision while the rears of the cars remain in the sideview, and when everything is gone from the side view you'll see the whole car in the lane next to you.
That's how you get perfect vision with no blindspots. Your sideview mirrors aren't there to see the side of your car. You don't need a "reference point" like that, you need full vision without blindspots and you need to get used to "feeling" your car in 3d space as your reference point. Especially if you're going to do any spirited or race-like driving.
I will have to adjust my car like this the next time I drive it. Thanks!
I really wish I discovered this channel as soon as it got created. Awesome content. Something that was missing in the car world. Someone who talks about spirited driving. Man I love this. Please continue to make these awesome educational videos.
Much appreciated! I'm not stopping anytime soon
Nice in principle, however this guy's advice is very iffy.
I'm greatly enjoying your channel, Mick. Thank you for your quality content.
Your enunciation, cadence, and tone are pleasant and engaging. I look forward to seeing all of your content.
Legend, thank you! I'll try to keep delivering.
100% agree with this!! This is how racers drive this is how I go kart and how I drive but I just thought I was driving weird, glad it’s a pro tip as well!
Glad it was useful 👊
Not quite. The low part is fine, the distance from the wheel is not good. You need to be closer, You look at every racing drivers arms and how close they are to the wheel. Easiest and most obvious example is rally drivers, but you can see it in karting as well.
@@lollington_bear you can move the pedals in a race car, allowing you to get closer to the wheel. In a road car this is not possible so you set the seat-pedals distance first, then make do with the rest of the adjustments as in the video.
@@MickDrivesCars some cars can be awkward if you are very tall, but most cars allow you to move the wheel closer to you. Being laid back with arms out stretched looks cool, but if you actually want car control you need to be upright and closer to the wheel so your arms are bent.
That might be great for the track but on public roads you're better off with a higher seating position for improved visibility.
Best explanation on yt
Wow I didn't even think about moving the steering wheel. I'll have to try it out.
I don't agree with the very first step to go as low as possible, reason being - I'd like too see the front end of the car, which in turn helps with positioning on the road. I can't get it with the seat at its lowest, so for me it would go like this: as low as you can make it while still seeing the bonnet
This is a fair point. I personally like to feel the limits of the car more than I like to actually see them. A lot of the theory here comes from GT3 cars and how the drivers sit.
Both points are valid imo. On the public roads and mountain driving where tarmac is narrow it really helps to see the bonnet line and position the car. On the track however not really needed
@@MickDrivesCars Driving on the road has little to do with driving a GT3 car. One example - they have 4 point (maybe 5) harnesses so are locked in the seat, not resting in it.
You are in charge of a killing machine on the road, you should be connected with it very differently and definitely in more control. Your physical disposition is inadequate.
I could write my disagreements at length.
@@MickDrivesCars Circuit driving has nothing to do with spirited driving on the road! Check the positioning of WRC drivers, you'll see they mostly are close as fuck to the steering wheel and the seat very high!
A little late to the party but you could always use your wiper arms, cluster, or any other part of your dash for reference. There are plenty of bits you can use besides the bonnet/hood.
Nice video mate!
Thank you mate! Hope you found it useful
didn’t know my wheel could come out dawg
😂😂😂😂
“Cheat codes 0:13 ” lol next thing we know we are pressing:
Horn
Mute
Driver’s window down
Unmute
Open driver door
Driver’s window up
Close door
Next thing you know we’ve unlocked Ayrton Senna’s driving power.
1 sec trying this now
Oh my now he's in a Fabia - the world is ending! 😂😂😂😉
Should i lean my back on the seat?
Yes 100%, the backrest should be supporting you. I also find it helps me stay in place in corners.
Easiest way to set your distance, is to place your wrist on the top of the steering wheel.
i think it's the reverse. while elbows hanging and relaxed with forearms out, hands should meet the lower half of the steering wheel (like 4 and 8 or 5 and 7). so that when you do need to move hands there, your elbows are not bumping into the seat. it is also the natural resting point, whereas if you are adjusting for the top, you still have to know what your resting position is.
@@mescellaneous Your arms would be too straight then and that would make you tense and slower to react when necessary. You should never need to put your hands at the position you stated. Just for clarity, I am an ex racing driver.
I didnt even know my steering wheel could come forward 😂
Who dad dood?
I've commented on 2 other videos from Mick where he give awful advice, so I thought it would be interesting to see if those instances were unusaul or a trend. Turns out it is a trend. Once again he is gving very bad advice. The low position is fine, but he is too far back and is putting himself in a position that significantly reduces control of the wheel. Do NOT listen to this person. His advice ranges from iffy to actually dangerous.
yup
Totally agree, watching his other videos too and he really shouldn't be giving advice on driving fast. Corner entry - balancing the car etc. is totally wrong and setting himself up for understeer.
Watched a few videos on this channel seemingly sent YT algorithm.
I have various thoughts on some of the content & advice. (a video discussing legal cornering speeds springs to mind)
I find myself asking...
What are the road (or other driving), qualifications, credentials or fast road exprerience to back up the advice given in these videos.
I am not trolling btw....just a bit mythed at some advice.
@AW8UK The fact that he has a video, of what is clearly his first track day, uploaded only a couple of months ago, with an instructor sat next to him and he makes a novice track error, says it all to me.
@@AdamsClayPigeonGuide oh dear, not surprised.