Racing driver Toe Heel downshift | stick shift tips for everyday driving

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  • Casey Putsch talks about the finer points of driving a manual transmission in his Porsche 944 for everyday and new drivers. This video focuses on the foot camera angle to show toe-heel downshifting and working the clutch.
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  • @italktoplanetsbaby
    @italktoplanetsbaby 3 ปีที่แล้ว +621

    I tried to teach my daughter to drive a manual several years ago, (driver's ed does not, ) and failed miserably. You have out-dadded me, sir! We watched your videos, got in the mustang, she nails the heel-toe and double clutch in 15 minutes. Made that 4.6 sing! My syncros and I thank you!

    • @CaseyPutsch
      @CaseyPutsch  3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      Jeremy Brix awesome!

    • @marttinummi5228
      @marttinummi5228 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Do you have any advice, i have 2002 Vw Polo 1.4 benzin and manual of course. It's sometimes hard to get the car rev correctly using half on brake pedal and gas and the way you use. Also double clutching doesnt seem to work. I Press down clutch first then neutral clutch back up rev clutch down and gear down but it doesnt feel like its sliding smoothly at all and its not only car. I had alfa romeo 156 1.8ts and it work only 40% of times when done. Does these things require something like lighting flywheel to get revs up quickly? Or sporty cars? Throttle response must be good? Even rev matching feels like it doesnt rev like it should no matter how the gas pedal is pressed :O

    • @justindamirgian5977
      @justindamirgian5977 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      The important part about teaching someone how to drive a manual is teaching them what is happening when they are doing what they are doing. It really helps if they know how a manual works beforehand. Teaching them works also it just might be overwhelming for some people and it's best to explain one day refresh and teach another

    • @TCAPChrisHandsome
      @TCAPChrisHandsome ปีที่แล้ว +3

      99% of my experience in driver's education was us driving the coach around in a 2005 Honda Accord, while he played on his phone. The other 1% was the first day, when he told us to use a blinker, and explained what the letters on the shifter were for ("D" is for drive and such). It's really not much "education" in driver's education anymore.

    • @yasuo2g775
      @yasuo2g775 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marttinummi5228 i have the same polo as you. i use the same technique as you aswell, which is double clutching ofc. try this and see if it works: go 2000 rpm in 3rd, let out clutch in neutral and rev up to 3000 rpm and only when u are done revving to 3000 rpm, u should press clutch in to shift to 2nd gear and let clutch out smoothly. the ratio between 2nd and 3rd gear is 25% when going up in gear, and 33% when going down in gear. thats why we go 1000 rpm up before going in 2nd. i think the same ratio is between 3rd-4th aswell but im not 100% sure. remember to try new stuff in deserted places as u concentrate more on car and a lot less on traffic and people

  • @CaseyPutsch
    @CaseyPutsch  4 ปีที่แล้ว +835

    Hope you guys like the foot cam action for Toe-Heel downshifting!

    • @Chris-hq7nl
      @Chris-hq7nl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Casey: Race car driver. Has the Batmobile. Daily drives a Viper. Drives in New Balances. Thumbs up.

    • @jacknickolstine3355
      @jacknickolstine3355 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You remind me of my uncle hahahaha

    • @ThatCorvetteGuy
      @ThatCorvetteGuy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I would definitely like to watch and learn more driving tips from you. I'm always trying to learn and be the best driver possible.

    • @Thermedge
      @Thermedge 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Just out of interest is there a reason you refer to the technique as Toe-Heel rather than Heel-Toe? Always heard the latter in the past so was wondering if there was a specific reason behind it or if that was just how you've grown up hearing it. Cheers for your videos, keep safe and keep banging gears.

    • @biff85ta2
      @biff85ta2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The foot cam illustrated well that why I was never able to pull that off with my cars. My gas pedal was always too low. I always lost braking force by the time I could get my foot far enough over to work the gas.

  • @americanAlienBoy
    @americanAlienBoy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    When I was teaching my kids to drive, I taught them both how to heel-toe (sorry Casey, I'm old, and that's the term I always heard). My daughter practiced it a bit, but it was a tool she didn't always use. My son, OTOH... When he took his first track school at 16, his instructor came up to me after his first session and said, "what did you do to him? He rev-matches better than I do."

  • @3me0
    @3me0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +422

    THIS is the content I love

    • @CaseyPutsch
      @CaseyPutsch  4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Got you covered!

    • @wavvysiah2468
      @wavvysiah2468 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ikr 👍🏽👍🏽

    • @LurkingShinobi
      @LurkingShinobi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ya know I've seen quite a few videos on how to to properly drive a car with a manual transmission. Including ones on specific techniques like yours. I can appreciate how you keep it real, because that's how I roll. Every time I watch videos like these I just get that "I know I can do it" feeling. I've been interested in the manual transmission since I was a kid.
      A very long time ago I got my first racing game Grand Turismo. I remember I was playing it and I kinda bored. So I messed around with the settings and I saw one of transmissions was manual. Curiosity got the better of me and I selected it. I noticed the difference when the car didn't change gears like it normally would. Then I kinda messed around until I figured out what buttons changed the gears up and down, how the engine sounded when it was time to upshfit and downshift, and the timing for those things. After a while I got pretty good.
      One of my mother's friends drove a manual car and she showed me how it worked since she saw I had a interest in cars. I really got into racing after that and gaming too lol. But the real thing is always best. Driving is like the one thing that I know I was born to do. Throughout my life I've been told I'm gonna be a really good driver based on my knowledge and things I've shown that I'm capable of doing. One day when I get a car with a manual transmission, I'm gonna have a blast. In addition sorry for the long comment man. I just felt that I should share that.

  • @mattis2587
    @mattis2587 4 ปีที่แล้ว +328

    I’ve been studying music since I was 5 (about 20 years now) and I’ve been looking into driving a manual and the fact that you used the music reference instantly made it so much easier. THANK YOU!!!

    • @CaseyPutsch
      @CaseyPutsch  4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Awesome! Can't wait to hear if you find it like music or dance.

    • @markchip1
      @markchip1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@CaseyPutsch - More like sex... it makes it so much better harmonising/synchronising better with your "old banger"!!

    • @kilgoretrout321
      @kilgoretrout321 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@markchip1 no it's more like reading the good ol Bible: with people around sinnin twice as much, you read it twice as fast! Same principle as stick shiftin brother, so keep safe as you race down that straight and narrow path!

    • @Abdulbasit-alshafi3i
      @Abdulbasit-alshafi3i 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@kilgoretrout321 you're genius 😂😂😂😂

    • @hurpaderpp
      @hurpaderpp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      you have fire taste in music based on that playlist lmao

  • @chrishulings8064
    @chrishulings8064 4 ปีที่แล้ว +577

    There's nothing like the feeling you get when you nail a perfect heel-toe for the first time. Or the feeling you get trying to duplicate it for a couple hours afterward and can't haha
    But tons of practice made driving my old '65 140 horse Corvair Monza a joy.

    • @cadebrown3244
      @cadebrown3244 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Just did my first heel toe yesterday! That was a very satisfying accomplishment lol

    • @canz4
      @canz4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Cade Brown did the same exact thing! Then tried to do it again and messed it up and really locked up the rears lol

    • @MacLaw3084
      @MacLaw3084 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      those Corvairs are dope, man.

    • @SkaterOrnez
      @SkaterOrnez 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      How would you if you got it perfectly right? I've never done a good one, but when I try, I brake a bit too hard sometimes like its initial D.

    • @MacLaw3084
      @MacLaw3084 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Mista _Wo oh trust me, the car will let you know if/when you don’t get it right. be careful if you’re “practicing” this (especially) in a fast car. locking up the rear wheels/upsetting the car could put you in a ditch.

  • @gregrisley1050
    @gregrisley1050 4 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    Back in the '80's when my dad taught me drive stick in a '62 Austin Healey Sprite I was restoring. He insisted we would stop on the hill on the way home and make me practice clutch slipping and not creeping backwards, till I had it down. I later had to learn double clutching to prolong the life of Sprite clutch. Freaked my son out the other day when I did it the other day in my Boxster, just for grins. Keep up the great content sir.

  • @batmayn
    @batmayn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    "Casey your watch is on upside down" trollololol

    • @davidoconnor4717
      @davidoconnor4717 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      batmayn typical driver position for a watch under the wrist instead of over cuts down glare from the sun

    • @throwingdartsandbreakinghearts
      @throwingdartsandbreakinghearts 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That annoyed me. Lol. As a watch enthusiast.

  • @gmnelli
    @gmnelli 4 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    Installs foot cam. Wears dad shoes. Epic!

    • @SW-zu7ve
      @SW-zu7ve 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      And what do none dad shoes look like?

    • @desertpair2
      @desertpair2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SW-zu7ve Exactly.

    • @justsayin4632
      @justsayin4632 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He shoulda trolled the trolls and rocked the velcros 😂

    • @firstimeshooter6590
      @firstimeshooter6590 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Those are 407s I think. LOL

    • @matthewpeters2062
      @matthewpeters2062 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hey now! Takiumi wore New Balance!!

  • @jessicamoyer8599
    @jessicamoyer8599 3 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    Hey Casey, hello from Philly and thanks for the videos for beginners. My husband died recently and left me his 2016 Subaru WRX. Never drove stick in my life and I just got in it and went. I still have a lot to learn but definitely more confident from watching. If you know of any pro drivers out here who give a lesson or 2 I’d love to master this car! It was his baby.

    • @yisonmei3640
      @yisonmei3640 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Toe heel not for beginner. This is not a necessary skill

    • @floydland3509
      @floydland3509 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I’m sorry for your loss. I hope you’re doing well with the car now!

    • @ghfjfghjasdfasdf
      @ghfjfghjasdfasdf ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Seeing your comment makes me ponder the thought: will my wife (who also doesn’t know how to drive stick) learn my ‘09 Civic SI when I pass away?

    • @borisyeltsin6606
      @borisyeltsin6606 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      wholesome

  • @blitzy3244
    @blitzy3244 4 ปีที่แล้ว +415

    10:57 WTF CASEY?!?! Pedals are not for your HANDS. 1/10 driver.

    • @CaseyPutsch
      @CaseyPutsch  4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

    • @alexzanderroberts995
      @alexzanderroberts995 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      THEY ARE YOUR RACING HANDS! (sarcasm)

    • @Orion-gw7kg
      @Orion-gw7kg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sad Beemer Boi Palm to finger tip!

    • @cuttingedgeinnovationstati5208
      @cuttingedgeinnovationstati5208 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      that's the super advanced "hand toe" shifting! LOL

    • @damo8754
      @damo8754 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cuttingedgeinnovationstati5208 next week is tongue chin down shifting

  • @AGenericAccount
    @AGenericAccount 4 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    he wears the same shoes as takumi from initial d

    • @gamestree5318
      @gamestree5318 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      legend has it new balances give u extra 20hp

    • @faekz
      @faekz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      There are lots of new balance shoes in Japan they are very popular. They also still wear air walks. Anything usa is popular in Japan

    • @sonic2k789
      @sonic2k789 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same shoes as my teacher from 6th grade

    • @ThePaperRobotChannel
      @ThePaperRobotChannel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      _they're just dad shoes_

  • @AlexDreadHead
    @AlexDreadHead 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Big toe, small toe shifting..
    Casey Putsch 2020
    Gotta love this guy..

  • @carchub
    @carchub 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    I was wondering why my heel-toe was so difficult. Who knew I could just customize the pedals to make it more comfortable and in effect, easier. Thank you for the tips!

    • @alagor124
      @alagor124 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      and here i was wondering why the clutch pedal felt so rediculously high ... swear it feels like i have nearly 6 inches of travel on the thing and the first inch and a half is completely dead ... definately going to take it by a shop here soon and look into getting that pedal adjusted to ride lower without messing up the clutch so i can more comfortably position my seat/steering wheel instead of compensating for that strange mess of a clutch in my saturn ion

  • @watcherofthingsthatrkekano5930
    @watcherofthingsthatrkekano5930 4 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    Loving the casual shoe, A comfortable fit shoe is also important for a good foot feel on the pedals.

    • @watcherofthingsthatrkekano5930
      @watcherofthingsthatrkekano5930 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @427 cubes Casey has the best of class, A true dapper fellow.

    • @camsty1225
      @camsty1225 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I find that vans are great driving shoes for me it feels weird to drive with other shoes

    • @user-isntavailable
      @user-isntavailable 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Very true but reminds me....
      I'm a tall guy with size 13 shoe. It was a bad day when I had to drive my ex-wifes 5 speed Escort to work with my work boots on....i think I could hit every pedal with one foot lol. Was a jerky ride to work

    • @camsty1225
      @camsty1225 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @crummyy me too absolutely brilliant drumming shoes

    • @marcusluckado3869
      @marcusluckado3869 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeaa I drive with my Vans or Sperrys. I prefer shoes with less “sole” between my feet and the pedals.

  • @elijahbettencourt8302
    @elijahbettencourt8302 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Getting a ‘90 Miata in March as my first manual at 16 can’t wait to learn to drive it thanks for the tips!

  • @AllDayBikes
    @AllDayBikes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    12:28 I love how your "troll" voice is so close to Marvin the Martian
    haha

  • @dastrayer63
    @dastrayer63 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Glad to see that I'm not the only one that double clutches down shifts out of old habit...just trolling to ad content. Hope this helps. Thanks for the video, who you are, and what you do. :)

  • @Blackonizero
    @Blackonizero 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just bought my first stick and your videos have helped immensely. For a topic that you have to feel to get better at, you've done a great job. Keep it up man I really appreciate it.

  • @nik4077
    @nik4077 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love the mechanics of a manual transmission

  • @Pheatan
    @Pheatan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you Casey for bringing some nice relaxing car content and giving some really good advice to the other youngsters.
    The tps in my falcon is going bad so I have gotten very good at left foot braking to stop the engine stalling itself recently. So even experienced drivers (only 19 but been driving/racing since I was 11) like me have been learning race skills for every day life.

  • @jayseavee58_4
    @jayseavee58_4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Just got my first manual 2 days ago. Thanks to your videos ive been having a great experience with it so far.

  • @rg3412
    @rg3412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Masterful content, there Casey. Literally, none on TH-cam has anything remotely as good as your videos on proper shifting techniques. You are a boon to us enthusiasts who could toe heelp but don't we've never been taught shifting correctly. I am now practicing these techniques daily on my old sports car with a manual transmission. Thank you!

  • @tova837
    @tova837 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have a year under my belt and what I have always done is slip the clutch a little bit. Now I see how that could be improved upon. This is very obvious to me now but never thought of it before. I usually try to make my driving as smooth as I can usually make people fall asleep. Downshifting was always a problem for me when I am trying to be as smooth a possible.
    Edit: Just to make sure you've read my comment. Never keep your hand on the stick shifter :).

  • @jeffmayo6002
    @jeffmayo6002 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've been practicing downshifting since your last video. it makes a big difference. thanks

  • @smoshfan47
    @smoshfan47 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These stick shift videos are gold

  • @cryoten
    @cryoten 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the advice, there is always room to learn, I've been driving a stick for a long time, the double clutch and toe heel info is really helpful, I'm currently driving an 83 Camaro, I'm sure she needs all the help I can give her to get the smoothest shifts possible. Thank you for the great videos.

  • @keenetm
    @keenetm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great Video, I've been driving manual for most of my life, and learned some new tips, keep them coming.

  • @mrjohnnyk
    @mrjohnnyk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is some great content! Subbed! I recently got into stick shift driving for the first time with a NA Miata and these are some good tips that I am going to work on. It's taken a while just for me to get comfortable with the basics of stick driving but this seems to give me the kind of info I have been looking for when it comes to taking my driving to the next level and generally improving.

  • @ellisjackson3355
    @ellisjackson3355 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    I learned how to heel toe from watching Initial D
    Casey on how to heel toe: 17:30 🤣

    • @wannabecarguy
      @wannabecarguy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I have 2 silvertops. I don't heel toe , I just run the rpms up to 10k.

    • @ellisjackson3355
      @ellisjackson3355 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@wannabecarguy and shut the headlights off before overtaking your opponent?

    • @ellisjackson3355
      @ellisjackson3355 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@racheldolezal738 most likely both. TH-cam just wants you to be a better racing driver.

    • @BanditOMG
      @BanditOMG 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@racheldolezal738 I think the right people got recommended his video about every day driving at about the same time. I haven't watched car vids in AGES but it hit me with Casey and his tips just a bit ago as well.

  • @irvgotti452
    @irvgotti452 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Been watching since left lane hogs and just recently got a manual mustang in my life. Love this channel, keep em' comin'!

  • @KR4K40
    @KR4K40 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I've been taught hill starts differently in driving school:
    - left foot pressed on clutch, right foot pressed on brake
    - slowly let out the clutch up to the bite point
    - at this point the slippage of the clutch is holding the car on the slope and you can let off the brake and onto the throttle
    - as you throttle up, let go of the clutch similarly to a normal start on flat ground
    doing this fast enough as to not burn the clutch while avoiding rolling backwards is actually a requirement to successfully pass the driving test here in France

    • @lookaquarter
      @lookaquarter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      When I learned to drive stick in a very hilly city, my dad didn't tell me about the handbrake method for starting on hills. He told me I had to hill start just as you described. I sucked at it and must've stalled the car on steep hills dozens and dozens of times the first few days driving. When I heard about the easier handbrake method I was pissed he hadn't told me, but now I realize he taught me a great technique from the start, so I appreciate it.

    • @Dr.Zoidberg087
      @Dr.Zoidberg087 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      i never was good at that. i drove a 5 speed ranger in San Antonio for a little while. i just engine breaked up to a light and then balanced the throttle and clutch to keep the truck still on a hill and then when it's green just let the clutch out and go.

    • @zacjohnson4411
      @zacjohnson4411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I personally do this, but both methods work the same tbh

    • @IbbiAhmed
      @IbbiAhmed 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i feel like you cant do this with every car. here in my country, most cars are underpowered..

  • @parkitplo3575
    @parkitplo3575 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks Casey, really enjoying your commentary. I've been using the double clutch for ALL gears for a few days now; how nice and relaxing it is... what a help. I only thought old Trucks with a granny gear needed to double clutch from First to Second AND you answered my question during your segment about trail breaking with the left foot, I enjoy it and apparently you do too. Cheers, ('93 del Sol)

    • @7viewerlogic670
      @7viewerlogic670 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      at the Nascar road race at Watkins Glenn some drivers would tap the brake pedal a couple of times with their left foot at the end of a long straight so the brake pads would be nice and close to the rotor when they went to brake hard with their right foot

  • @stephenmichalchuk1584
    @stephenmichalchuk1584 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks Casey! That's what I was looking for. I'm sure I can do that roll and blip easier than trying to blip with my heel.

  • @christiaandockers3755
    @christiaandockers3755 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video! I subscribed.
    When I just got my drivers licence I drove a BMW E30 325i and the way of downshifting felt very wrong doing it like I was taught in the driving lessons.
    So I figured out the rev matching, followed by toe heel (right side foot) braking, folowed by double clutching. I practiced a lot with the rear window open to listen to the exhaust notes. The control over the car and sound is very rewarding and the car is so much happier. Later on I found out it was an actual driving technique. Newer stickshift cars, with the short power bands and heavy flywheels do indeed really suck at this and are no fun at all. I drive a 84 Citroen CX that does it very well.

  • @wallykingsborough5811
    @wallykingsborough5811 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My dad taught me double clutch and heel-toe. He put me on a gravel incline to learn to pull out uphill without slipping the clutch or spinning the tires. Your advice is spot on. Everyone needs to hear it

  • @scottking788
    @scottking788 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for keeping it real! From shifting to keeping the trolls under the bridge to steering w/o power steering. Gotta work on my heel toe action.....

  • @stevenplaskett7728
    @stevenplaskett7728 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I heel toe everything i drive from my 92 talon to my 92 f250 diesel and i have never had to replace a clutch ever in 22 years of driving many different clutched cars.

  • @OkayJayy_
    @OkayJayy_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the way how you perfectly explained this stick shift tutorial🙌🏾. Thank you

  • @sonictor
    @sonictor 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for these videos where you show your feet and explain what you're doing. I'm learning how to drive a little late in life, and it's really helpful learning how to control the car better!

  • @EightyFiveHundred
    @EightyFiveHundred 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Love your content! I just ordered your "No Flappy Paddles!" T-shirt and a couple other things.

  • @misterdumby
    @misterdumby 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve been using extra grip tape on my brake and clutch pedals for a loooong time, works great

  • @boblee8149
    @boblee8149 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey casey, just bought my first stick shift car, a wrx, love the videos. Keep em coming

  • @KrismanX
    @KrismanX 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVE these videos... Real world application and technical explanation. Keep em coming!

  • @Chris-hq7nl
    @Chris-hq7nl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of the things that I hate are poorly designed electronic throttle bodies that give you a delay between when you hit the throttle and when it responds. My "old" WRX seemed to fight heel toe downshifting because the electronic throttle body didn't like to respond to fast throttle blips. My current one is an '02 and they still had mechanical throttles and it is just a joy to heel/toe.

  • @itsiamemario
    @itsiamemario 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video! Thanks for the tips!
    Funniest parts: starting in 1st with the emergency brake on (do that once a week...) and your corvette driving shoes lol

    • @CaseyPutsch
      @CaseyPutsch  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL! Corvette driving shoes... ;)

  • @tylerhough9124
    @tylerhough9124 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    These videos are so amazing and helpful. Thank you!

  • @AlienNinja95
    @AlienNinja95 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for these videos!
    I’m pretty much self taught and these are incredibly helpful!

  • @JAKROKS66
    @JAKROKS66 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    As a 20 year old who just bought their first manual (2015 GTI) this video series has been massively helpful. Thanks Casey!

  • @theshawnofficial6180
    @theshawnofficial6180 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks Casey, I thought I was doing something wrong, or there was a better way to do it, but as it turns out, the internet trolls had just convinced my I was wrong, even the I was doing it in a totally acceptable way. Now it's time for me to get out there and practice!

  • @GildedGimo
    @GildedGimo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your videos Casey, it's been super informative for a new stick driver like myself!

  • @schwittyossim6221
    @schwittyossim6221 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve been thinking of getting a new car, and I’ve always wanted a manual transmission, but I’m just worried about learning how to drive it properly without damaging it. These videos are really giving me a lot more confidence for when the day comes, and I appreciate them!

  • @Drapsie
    @Drapsie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Listen, the internet trolls give you good content and funny explanations 😂

  • @sasha-taylor
    @sasha-taylor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    thanks for the great content Casey! I agree with you on the importance of pedal placement, I'm so happy my manual G37S got it right (and I love my bottom-hinged throttle). Although I learned stick from Matt Farrah's series, I've watched yours and still learned a bunch of useful info to improve my skills! What are your opinions on driving barefoot?

    • @CaseyPutsch
      @CaseyPutsch  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! I'm not a proponent of barefoot driving honestly.

  • @freelancerfree9782
    @freelancerfree9782 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you for the tips.the videos for beginners.i prectise these tips on my way to work.very helpful.Keep it up man I really appreciate it.

  • @GThOe
    @GThOe ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Casey! Just bought a 944 as my first manual car and your videos are perfect! Also I’m doing the pasha fabric like you did on your 928!

  • @screw_bird
    @screw_bird 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I heeled and toed last time that I had my mom in the car she yelled and said that I was burning the clutch😂🤣

  • @Bulldog23636
    @Bulldog23636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The best advice I ever got was "Learn how to take off and just DRIVE. It will come natural." I never had to get a new clutch, but I'm sure the price of a clutch mitigates the experience learned

    • @tyranus1111
      @tyranus1111 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi learned manual on an focus st with a very worn clutch it was not treated well so i got the great experience of learning a manual the absolute shit experience of borrowing 2 grand to replace the clutch and flywheel (my money went into the downpayment for the car) and im scared as shit to practice toe heeling because i dont want to screw up and replace it again its only been like 2 years yaaaaayyy

    • @erod954
      @erod954 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tyranus1111 Don't be afraid man, just give it a try

  • @jacobcirrus
    @jacobcirrus 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    These videos are phenomenal! Thanks mate!

  • @MrDeepzek
    @MrDeepzek ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a lot this was a great video. I started driving on track and heel-toe my number one thing I need to work on

  • @sleepyeevee6299
    @sleepyeevee6299 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Glad you kept the fender bender at 1:16 in there.

  • @csonkaperdido
    @csonkaperdido 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm just commenting so your video does better.
    This is good stuff 👍

  • @yulesh5726
    @yulesh5726 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Currently teaching myself stick, thanks for your videos!

  • @bemnetsileshi5222
    @bemnetsileshi5222 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video man!... I love how natural you are in your videos,..I've always been interested in knowing the tricks race car drivers used to achieve a smoother shifts, and I also thought I've figured out how to drive a stick shift car, ....... well, .... Thanks to you, now I know I've got a lot to learn !

  • @timcowl7630
    @timcowl7630 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thanks Casey! I’ve driven manual vehicles my whole life, and just recently bought a Mazdaspeed6. The clutch and transmission are a little more touchy then I’m used to and your rev-matching and double-clutching videos are really helping me to drive the car smoothly. One of the big differences with the car is take-off from first to 2nd - it feels more like on/off then slipping it just enough to get going. Any suggestions on how to perform the best take-offs with a transmission/clutch/gear ratio like this? Also, could you make a video driving a car with asymmetric AWD? I feel like there’s lots to learn about how the car performs when power is transferred to the rear as the front end starts to slip. Keep up the great work! It’s fun to watch someone drive so skilfully - my old feet have a long way to go!

    • @nickmuscolino8724
      @nickmuscolino8724 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hey did you ever figure it out

    • @nthgth
      @nthgth ปีที่แล้ว

      Speed6! Awesome car, like a rare alternate universe WRX/STI. One of my favorite Mazda designs ever, too. Hope it's been good to you so far.

  • @renecardona4806
    @renecardona4806 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was actually very helpful. The name is misleading so Ive been trying to heel-toe using my actual heel and toes instead of doing this. Thanks!

    • @ClellBiggs
      @ClellBiggs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL, I thought the same thing. This is so much easier than how I thought it was done.

  • @jrx__
    @jrx__ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG!!!! the footage for the paddles!! I love this

  • @Towtrucker9876
    @Towtrucker9876 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's interesting to see the technique in use. Taught myself how to drive a manual transmission 20 years ago, after my father told me the concept of driving one as a young kid. Was never actually shown how. Thank you for the advanced lesson.

  • @blitzy3244
    @blitzy3244 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I've never driven a manual, but I love watching these vids.

    • @CaffeineAndMylanta
      @CaffeineAndMylanta 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You should definitely find the opportunity to, they’re getting rarer and rarer.

    • @hamsterama
      @hamsterama 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's never too late to learn. Hey, I'm 35, and I only learned to drive a manual in the last couple of months. It's way easier teach yourself to drive stick if you have many years of experience driving automatics. There's just a couple extra steps thrown in, but everything else is the same. I made an attempt to learn to drive a manual in my early 20's, but gave up since I found it too difficult. I would have never dreamed that years later, I would be able to do it. So, even if you don't have the opportunity to learn now, who knows, maybe way off in the future you will.

    • @blitzy3244
      @blitzy3244 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hamsterama I'm only 21 and a Uni student so my 5 figures recently dropped to 4 haha. I hope my buddy will let me drive around his new E30 once he swaps engine.

    • @RandomlnternetGuy
      @RandomlnternetGuy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you hsve family woth one. Call them up and ask for a lesson. Thats what i did woth my Uncle's golf. "Yo, can i learn stick in your car? Can you teach me?" BOOM best decision i ever made

    • @hamsterama
      @hamsterama 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@blitzy3244 Hey man, I only bought my first car when I was 24, after I graduated from college and got my first real job. Before that, I was too poor to own any car LOL! But trust me, once you graduate and start a career, you'll suddenly have plenty $$$$. And then you can buy your own manual car to learn on. Hang in there, and make sure to put as much $$$$ as possible into savings now.

  • @chazjohnson5215
    @chazjohnson5215 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I watched the last 2 stick shift vids and i waited for this one, and its here!!! Also, how much hp does your Viper make?

    • @CaseyPutsch
      @CaseyPutsch  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I deliver man!

    • @chrisej5987
      @chrisej5987 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Stock gen II viper should be about 450hrsprs IIRC.

  • @Joseph-vj2ph
    @Joseph-vj2ph 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for your well thought out tips!

  • @xerxes7500
    @xerxes7500 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    coming from motorcycles and learning manual in a car for the first time this is super helpful info thank you.

  • @roby46tm
    @roby46tm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really love the video, as a young guy who bought an mx5, this content is absolutely magnificent. But I have one problem, I struggle to find the perfect seating position! I'm too far with my arms or too crumpled with my legs (and my legs end up touching the steering wheel). I think a video about that would be awesome.
    Btw, I subscribed, awesome channel c:

    • @wavvysiah2468
      @wavvysiah2468 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Roby pugliese yea that would be an awesome video to make👍🏽👍🏽

    • @Pheatan
      @Pheatan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't think that I think you're an idiot or anything but, make sure you've changed the wheel position with the little lever under the wheel. For me the mx5 was the perfect length away.
      If you did that already get an aftermarket wheel hub/spacer. They are relatively cheap easy to install and just extend the wheel out that few extra inches.
      Also specifically for racing driving you should aim to be able to push all the pedals all the way down with you're leg still bent, and all the way up so that when you're at the top of the clutch/accelerator your thigh is level/at the angle of your seat. for wheel position hold your hands at 12 and make sure there's still a good bit of bend in the arm.

    • @roby46tm
      @roby46tm 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Pheatan I did that, the issue started when I swapped in the nbfl seats, it just doesn't feel right! I just bought a nardi wheel, I'll see if that helps but even in the best spot my legs aren't the way you're describing them

  • @ThatCorvetteGuy
    @ThatCorvetteGuy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I feel like Casey is an older version of me. The way he talks and interacts or mocks a certain group of people, (Trolls) and the way he kind of gets distracted while still going on with what he is saying.

    • @Kinuhbud
      @Kinuhbud 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      neat

  • @cuttingedgeinnovationstati5208
    @cuttingedgeinnovationstati5208 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for another great follow up video. It's great to see some of the techniques and habits that I have developed confirmed by a pro. Like most I still need to improve my skills and to have you explain when & why with the foot cam helps. Keeping it fun and safe on the streets for now until the next track day opportunity.

  • @zachlacanlale
    @zachlacanlale 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm a 20 year old and I now own my first stick shift car. Thank you for these tips Casey!

  • @ArikaStack
    @ArikaStack 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    the most important lesson I've learned from 5 years on 3 cars, all manual and all very different, is: don't be afraid to slip the clutch a little. It's designed to handle that sort of wear.
    Let me explain to shut down the obvious trolls. I used to have it in my head that every start, I had to lug the engine as low as possible to save the clutch, without realizing that it wore everything else down much more to have the clutch fully engaged at 500rpm in 1st gear. No, don't do 2-3k launches wherever you go, but your clutch is a shock absorber for your entire drivetrain. Use it.
    Heel and toe shifting saves the clutch much more than slipping it damages it anyway.

    • @portlandshomlessproblem1728
      @portlandshomlessproblem1728 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kerim Temel I usually take off at 3-5k, with those 650 cc motorcycle engines the clutches are really designed to slip quite a lot, plus anything less and you would stall especially on Hills

    • @carpenter3461
      @carpenter3461 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Depends on the car too. My 97 prelude I have to start at 1.5k rpm to get it going on flat ground, so don't just take a number you hear on the internet and apply it to your car cus they're very different

    • @mushlove6933
      @mushlove6933 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My mr2 will bog down less anything less than 2.2k from still flat.
      Look at the rpms and feel it out every car is different

    • @shawng4886
      @shawng4886 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kerim Temel I have a Mazda 6 with the same motor and 2 years in I’m still trying to wrap my head around that lol. Sometimes on a quiet morning I’ll accidentally take off light and yeah clutch stutters like hell I hate it! These 2.5 manuals in these Mazda are seriously designed to be driven! The gears are LONGGG and the car loves shifting between 3-4k. It’s been so weird getting used to it because it goes against everything I was taught when I got into manual driving lol. Great cars though and can be fun! They love being driven!

  • @lkillercaml9945
    @lkillercaml9945 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've been driving manual for over. a year now and everytime I try heal toeing I give it to much brake or not enough gas

  • @DavidMartinez-nf9dw
    @DavidMartinez-nf9dw ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the way you explain things thank you for the amazing video

  • @MrMgh76
    @MrMgh76 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips. Foot cam looked great. Your vids make me want to get a old manual 👍

  • @COL3MANUS
    @COL3MANUS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for the tips! As an experienced driver, do you normally downshift in the order of gears, or do you coast in neutral to a stop?

    • @timschwarze1739
      @timschwarze1739 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know it's been 2 years since you asked, but you should not just put it into neutral and brake to a standstill. Keep shifting down all the gears, that way, you won't be as hard on your brakes as the engine braking helps to slow the car down and you maintain maximum control.
      For example, you roll up to a red light but are in neutral. The light goes green and you quickly need to find the right gear to get going again.
      Hope this helps :)

    • @Sy3dz99
      @Sy3dz99 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@timschwarze1739or release gas pedal nearing a stop/traffic light, double clutching and rev match to lower gear, example from 6th to 3rd and then slowly brake with engine braking then hit neutral when you few feet away from stopping.

  • @bjornironsides6474
    @bjornironsides6474 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "That's a big house...I wonder what they do?" I'll tell you... they have a mortgage the rest of their life...

  • @slessplee
    @slessplee 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this guy; genuinely enjoyed him calling out haters most of the time. Keep doing what you love! don't let them bug you. :)

  • @Royden-yd1dt
    @Royden-yd1dt ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Casey. I recently purchased a 2005 viper, it’s my bucket list car and my first manual tranny. At 60 yrs old I’m having a blast and I appreciate that you share your Viper and driving knowledge; e.g. old tires wont be the reason I trash my beautiful car! Can’t wait to practice heel-toe shifting this year. Lastly, glad to see you experience fatherhood- it’s the best!

  • @greyriddance64
    @greyriddance64 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Manual transmission: you do the shift.
    Automatic: piece of shift.

  • @AndrewMalkin
    @AndrewMalkin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm glad more cars are getting auto-blip features. I have a screw in my foot, so I can't toe-heel.

    • @goons123flofy
      @goons123flofy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Andrew Malkin love the auto blipper in my gt4.

    • @hamsterama
      @hamsterama 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The auto rev match feature works incredibly well in my new Corolla. I'm a woman, and I don't have the big manly feet required to heel-toe.

  • @Cesar-th8hq
    @Cesar-th8hq 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    these vids are so good. im learning stick at the moment and the tips are so useful but ofc i gotta learn the basics before i can start doing all the toe heal and stuff, but theyre so fun to watch because its like taking a drive in the country side and learning about driving (literally). idk these vids are just so awesome cause it makes driving seem fun to me!

  • @Lionheart2323
    @Lionheart2323 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you rly know what you are talking about and im glad i found your channel

  • @1996ikey
    @1996ikey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m the one that message u on Instagram to make this video thanks bro we need more video like this show us how to be a pro like u lol

  • @GQ-ry1vp
    @GQ-ry1vp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    stop stressing over trolls. Don’t acknowledge them. All they want is attention

  • @josephsebastian8499
    @josephsebastian8499 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankyou very much, the only video which by pure coincidence bought by youtube algorithm, that has finally unravelled the mystery of Toe-Heel shifting properly, without cramping up my ankles accomplishing it in my day to day life. Thanking once again.

  • @ALLVARLiGT
    @ALLVARLiGT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Reeally dig these instructive videos man!
    Got my license half a year ago, strictly driving manuals and just recently got my first car, a manual VW Scirocco GT 2.0TDi.
    Such a joy to drive but i wanna treat it right you know? This definitely provides insight.
    Also, my old man's a great race driver and mechanic but not so great a teacher lol.
    Maybe someday i can join him on track.

  • @paulzimmerman1050
    @paulzimmerman1050 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    double clutching thing is otherworldly, It was really helpful with my 18 year old stick car.
    looking forward to new videos thanks.

  • @klauerma
    @klauerma ปีที่แล้ว

    Getting ready to teach my son to drive stick, very helpful video!!

  • @shaunbags2
    @shaunbags2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for the down to earth commentary Casey, I'm new to the channel but have subscribed, cheers from Oz

  • @RacerX-124
    @RacerX-124 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just wanted to drop by and say thanks, this video has helped me immensely. I went from being unable to do it to being about 50/50 in a few commutes.
    I think the biggest realization for me was how subtle the movements are. The ratios in my car are so close that a rev match while braking is just a minor throttle blip.
    Thanks to you and this video I'll be ready to make a good showing at the SCCA autocross this spring.

  • @nero3871
    @nero3871 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ay! Thanks Casey was looking forward to this one. Take it easy.

  • @matthewpeters2062
    @matthewpeters2062 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My problems are a couple stacked: I have a natural toe out, my pedals (09 MX5) are OVER a hand width apart, and I wear Chuck Taylor's (they're very skinny). So I tend to use the "Initial D" toe on the brake, heel on the throttle bit. I'm going to start trying different widths of add-on plates for the brake and throttle, to close the 4½ finger wide gap up a lot. I really like your driving skills videos and you seem like a great dude, don't let the trolls get to you, troll em back (it's funnier that way)!

  • @NewRebootPlayer
    @NewRebootPlayer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought myself an Si 8th gen and your video helped thank you !!!

  • @vince71362
    @vince71362 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I"m an older person and I'm enjoying this video. Your tips are the same as what I l was taught at 16 yrs. old learning to drive from my dad...on a non-synchro first gear car.