an Automatic user, making the switch to manual...

[Morgoth_666]

I found the easiest way to drive manual in GT5 is to change the button configuration so up/down gear is the right analog stick, it's like a mini sequential shifter. Bump it up to go up through the gears, bump down to down change. I can't remember the default layout but remember the gear shift buttons were awkward to get used to.

That's actually backwards.

Pull back when you're being shoved back in your seat, push forward when you're being pushed towards the steering wheel.

Of course I just use X and Square on those occasions I'm using the DS3, works fine for me.

 

[lebes14]

Hey guys,

I'm a little scared about telling you what made me use manual gearbox
.... FM4!

I have driven my real life cars with manual gearboxes for 20 years now,
so it is definetely habitual for me, but GT5 ... except for some special
events or races you're simply not in the need of manual shifting... so
why not sit back and relax and just use brake and throttle.

In Forza it's a different thing... it gives you additional credits for using manual
gearbox, NOT using ABS, NOT using ESP, NOT using the racing line etc.

So, greedy as I am, I had to LEARN driving to get maximum payout...
and YES... I am a lot faster, because I can use the full RPM range,
use enginebrake etc. and after 2 or 3 weeks it has grown as habitual
as driving my real car.... i'm also thinking of getting the extra shifter-kit
("H" and sequential) for my Fanatec wheel in addition to the flappy paddles...

Henk

Funny, I switched when I went on a vacation to a friends house who had fm3. I played manual on fm3 the entire two weeks and switched to it on gt5. My practice was to drive the ring on manual.

 

[smrtb0mb]

LOL, I'm in the exact same boat. I'm fed up with of having MT drivers disappear into the horizon after the carousel on Nurb .

Actually I've tried a few times in the past to make the switch, but I think it's gonna stick this time. I recently tried running the old BMW 2002 on Autumn ring (stock) and surprised myself by getting a laptime with manual that I couldn't match on auto. First time that's ever happened(!)

Anyway, one thing that I think was blocking my progress before was button layout (I use DS3.) I use the sticks for steering & throttle for maximum control. So I was originally trying to use the default L2/R2 triggers for shifting. The thing is those triggers are so mushy I was pressing them way too hard when shifting, causing me steering/throttle control problems. So it FINALLY occurred to me to try using L1/R1 instead, and it made a huuuge difference.

It will take me a while to get as confident as I was with auto, but now that I've found a comfortable layout, I'm pretty surprised how quickly I'm learning. The real test will be taking it online...

 

[CoffeeKaioken]

Heel-toe downshifting is the real challenge for me; sometimes I don't press the clutch in hard enough and sometimes my mind confuses the brake and clutch pedals (I use a G25).

 

[RikkiGT-R]

Do the license tests in manual

This is the best way to learn how to use manual gears because of the gradual progression in difficulty.

 

[karelpipa]

Just like real life, manual is fun and useful on normal drives when you don't have to shift every second.

I enjoy using it with normal cars in GT5, but if it is a racecar with a 7 speed transmission on a tight technical track, in a long race, then no.

You dont have to downshift every time you can do it

At least, i dont look on my speedo when shifting (you will die IRL and crash In the game) just shift when you feel you are running out of engine power.
Some muscle cars are like diesel engines.

You should study power/torque graph.

 

[JrDarknes]

I'm just wondering isn't it true that manual ia a little faster? Just because you can be more accurate?

I use automatic and manual users really leave new during third and second gear

 

[OK8]

I'm just wondering isn't it true that manual ia a little faster? Just because you can be more accurate?

I use automatic and manual users really leave new during third and second gear

In some cars it's faster to shift before the redline. Automatic never does that.

Also automatic might shift awkwardly in corners which might slow you down.

 

[mistersafeway]

I guess I'm lucky... I got a wheel last month and it only took a few days to learn manual shifting. Just take it at your own pace and use manual all the time. Good luck mate, it's really rewarding so stick with it!

 

[daveydeez]

One thing you want to practice is using the engine noise to help you know when to shift. When I learned to do this I stuck with one car and just practiced shifting based on the noise of the engine by not looking at the RPM gauge. Other than that, just practice and stick with it, you will get completely used to it, it actually doesn't take too long and you'll never want to go back.

~Turtle

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this. turn the tv up and listen to the revs and things like that.

 

[CorvetteConquer]

Engine braking. One of the benefits of manual transmission. This comes with great practice. Once you learn it, you begin to shave or hundredths and seconds.

AT users brake by either touching the brake or easing off gas.

MT users brake by touching on the brake, easing off gas or by shifting up in mid-turn. Ah!

That's one benefit of many.