What is Spirited Driving
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- čas přidán 3. 02. 2024
- In this video, I'm going to unravel the thrilling ideas behind spirited driving. You've probably wondered, "What's the deal with spirited driving?". We'll dissect the very essence of spirited driving, explore the ultimate rides that'll satisfy your need for speed, and dive deep into the mindset that separates the cruisers from the thrill-seekers.
First things first - let's get down and dirty with what spirited driving is all about. Buckle up as I share insights that'll not only broaden your understanding but also kick your passion for the open road into high gear.
Choosing the perfect car for spirited driving - from sleek sports cars to agile hot hatches, I'll guide you through the must-know factors when selecting a vehicle that'll make your heart race. Get ready for some jaw-dropping options that'll leave you wanting more!
But wait, there's more! It's not just about the car; it's about the mindset too. Join me as we explore the mental game of spirited driving - the focus, anticipation, and pure joy that accompany every twist and turn. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting, cultivating the right mindset is key.
So, if you're itching for a mix of knowledge and excitement, hit that play button! Let's embark on a first-person journey into the world of spirited driving. Buckle up, folks - we're in for one heck of a ride! - Auta a dopravní prostředky
God tier content
Legend 👊
“No officer, I wasn’t engaging in “reckless driving”, I was engaging with “spirited driving.”
I never thought about slowing down when no one is behind , it good way to clear the road ahead when you want to push it 👍
That's common sense 😂😂
I learned to do this a couple months ago when I got my M4, it definitely helps with the frustration of being behind slow vehicles on single lane roads.
Yeah super useful, don't forget to consider junctions or driveways where ppl may spawn in from between you and the car in front tho!
@@Yhyujss everyone has blind spots 🤷🏾♂️
Creation of space is a result of difference in speed. - 🥠
It's interesting how you mention the balance between risk and reward when it comes to driving.This is something that would have never crossed my mind when I was younger, yet it is something that I always consider when I go out for a drive.
You said it right: it's a great responsibility to not be an idiot on the road. Very educational content.
Great work man… This is what car enthusiasm is about🔥
Thank you 🙌
When i was actively driving, i always tried to be as little of a nuissance as possible. As in: don't endanger others. I found myself really quickly in positions where there is no one around on an empty country road, and i thought to myself.. i would not endager someone, so i drove a bit more... on my limits.
I noticed that this was the way to go, because i got to have fun without any moral issues :)
Hii😊
When I was actively driving, I always tried to be the biggest possible hazard to the road possible
when i first got my license, i was pretty irresponsible about my "spirited" (reckless) driving. i would push way too hard in terrible places, especially for someone who didnt know what they were doing. the longer i drive the more i enjoy _not_ driving dangerously. i still have my fun, but the exact way this video suggests. its not as exciting as it used to be, but overall its still more fun somehow. im not getting an adrenaline rush but its a different kind of fun. also not nearly as worried about going to jail or getting killed anymore
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I have adhd so I have to drive faster all the time to pay attention.
@@HaroldBluetooth-uz1zz i remember when i was really sleep deprived from school + a terrible sleep schedule i did the same thing lol. i would get so zoned out going the speed limit. realistically i should have just asked for a ride but live and learn lol
@@Scotty-vs4lf Now I’m in college but I don’t get terribly bad sleep. I still need that stimulation to drive safely. Acceleration is king!
@@HaroldBluetooth-uz1zz i used to put my car in manual mode and drive aggressively but not fast if that makes sense lol
It’s Sunday night. Your vid pops up on the timeline. 5 minutes in I switch it off and go take the Audi A8 out for some spirited driving. Will watch the rest when I return 🤟🏻
Love to hear it!
spirited driving is when you have a liter of spirit and start driving 😍
To add to the tip about slowing down if there are slow drivers in front, sometimes I look for a pull off and just watch traffic for a bit. When there is a nice gap, I'll take off and enjoy the empty roads
I live in the Rocky Mountains and it's a blessing cuz there's so many empty country mountain roads w/ amazing curves and elevation changes. Any petrolhead try to book a trip out here to the rockies it's amazing!!!!
Hey Mick watching your videos made me fall in love with driving.
Just one request, can you drop some knowledge about night time driving also? Lots of love
That's a great request!
I've actually got something like this planned but can't quite figure out what I'd talk about ... What specifically would you like to know about?
I think it would be great to raise a bit of awareness how night can affect your driving and perception. Although driving alone in the night is super cool and climatic, it seems that some petrolheads forget that you need to be bit more careful.
Also, I'm loving those vids man. Keep up the good work!
@@MickDrivesCars Just to second what the original poster stated. Just got my driver's license and been driving around my country (Slovenia if you're curious) for almost a year now and I have to say your channel is easily my favorite. It's kept relatively succinct and with you actually demonstrating your skill/knowledge of what it is that you talk about - a combination that is rare and in short supply nowadays. And your overall convictions and attitude on what makes for actually fun driving are incredibly in-line with what I've come to think about it myself.
To answer to your reply here I, too, could use a few pointers on night time driving. In particular:
1.) How to adjust your speed appropriately to danger signs regards to wildlife crossing the road - super important during the night, when most animals move!
2.) How does the limited visibility (even with appropriate headlights) affect your reaction times and how to adjust your speed/handling of the car appropriately.
3.) What effect does that limited visibility have when you add to it even more adverse conditions, like rain or snow/ice. On the one hand, adverse conditions make you go slower by default out of caution...but on the other hand you still have limited visibility because you're driving at night and having to mind heavy rainfall/snow on your windshield and rear window as your wipers struggle to keep up.
Thanks so much for posting these videos. Subscribed just a few days ago and it's nice to see you keeping it up and fuelling a love for driving I never even realized I had until a few months ago.
well awareness on what NOT to do would be great since people do all kinds of bs at night here, for example some idiots were stopped drag racing on a 2 lane highway and a driver just slammed into them since he thought they were moving @@MickDrivesCars
@@MickDrivesCarsI would say things like road awareness around dark patches, whats the ideal mindset to drive with on a one lane road etc.
It was Uncle Ben who said "With great power comes great responsibilty".
Love your content.
Thanks mate!
Yeah I misspoke there
more enthusiasts need to think like you!
OK, this is the kind of spirited driving I do. When there is space and time for it, ride so it requires some attention, but far from dangerous.
I love small radius turns in my MX-5. Coming to empty roundabout, heel and toe to second gear and feel the suspension work, the centrifugal force, then accelerate out of it.
And of course the winding mountain roads.
Couldn't have said it better myself!
Really love this channel man. You put into words what I have been teaching myself in my own head over the past few years of spirited driving.
Complete opposite of what these idiots on social media showcase.
Really appreciate this mate. That's exactly what I always wanted to do. It's amazing to hear the feedback 👊
Less powerful engines with turbos are really fun to spirit drive in!
Not only do you get a feeling of the turbo kicking in you also get to hear the turbo go shhhhh pshhhewww When you accelerate then back off the gas (Depending on the car of course)
God you make me miss my JCW Mini
Great video. I could not agree more with the "With great power comes great responsibility" mindset. Cars these days have so much more power than they used to have. 300bhp is the new 200bhp if you ask me! However the demands of spirited driving 200bhp compared to 300bhp can be massive. Especially if it's rear wheel drive. Managing the power is one thing but you also need to think so much further ahead. Those corners and potential hazards come up quickly if you are not paying attention!
I love the way you articulate yourself. Describing the feeling of the driving very well. Also very responsible I should add.
Once you master this type of driving, you will realize that you are able to drive faster, enjoy your car while also almost never putting yourself and other at risk. Some people who think of themselves as racing drivers on the street think that they should change lanes aggressively, brake hard, tailgate and etc. But with this "spirited driving" you can be smooth, no hard braking, no risk situation, and still beat the google maps time by 20 minutes, and most importantly: with safety
Loved the way you put it. Especially with risk and reward, other people not choosing to drive the way you chose to, etc. Good way to put things for others to understand. Thanks for always producing well-made content brotha
Great content! The whole thing of "you paid for the car, might as well enjoy it" is one of the reasons why I recently bought myself a Corsa OPC. Not so I can drive fast where ever I go, but drive fast whenever I feel like it in the terms of the road laid infront me. Especially for a racetrack for example.
Good stuff!
Tbf, when people say it's more fun to drive a slow car fast, than a fast car slow.. the two aren't even in the same ballpark in terms of enjoyability. I'm pretty sure the only practical benefit of much power is easy overtaking.
And outrunning the rozzers
This is still a somewhat fresh video so you might see this. Your content just makes me feel so cozy man, like I'm back driving with my dad just talking sh*t. Love what you do mate, keep it up
Great stuff! I've learnt a lot in the short time I've been watching your content. Eagerly anticipate your uploads now.
could watch your vids all day man, great content! much love
Fantastic video that perfectly explains the whole concept. And yes, wholeheartedly agree with you that in terms of power, yes sometimes less (power) does equal more (enjoyment).
wow i admire how you talk about safety and awareness and care about other people, you are right about them that they never chose for you to spirited drive and maybe hit or crash and put others in risk, its the part most car people dont talk about
dad would say this is common sense. but i've since learned common sense ain't all that common. So thanks for putting this out there.
This man has such a beatiful turkish accent. That, combined with his maternal northern dialect, makes his audioinput unforgettable. You feel rewarded, or "ree-wodded", to follow his gist.
Glad you enjoyed mate :)
Can’t beat going for an Italian tune up at 5am Sunday morning
I love watching your videos. I am a chauffeur and since I started watching your videos my boss comments on my improved driving skills.
Finally, a proper connaisseur of driving. I salute you, Sir!
Thank you kindly
Nice video, and as an afficionado of both spirited driving *and* these local roads around Telford and Much Wenlock, it's nice to see such content! Keep it up, and if you fancy a drive out at any point, I'm game!
Haha nice! I'm building up a little friend group of people I've met via these videos! Ping me on insta we can go for a drive sometime
@@MickDrivesCars Will do, if I can remember my Insta details, lol!
Definitely agree about driving a slow car fast. I previously owned a ND MX-5 and could rev it out and take corners "fast" without blowing past the speed limit. Now having a G42 M240i I can't really push the car without ending up 20 or more over the limit. Its a fantastic car and has more everyday practicality than the MX-5 but that Mazda was a lot of fun.
Great points mate.
Much appreciated!
Totally agree. Just got back into cars and driving again cuz my commuter got totaled and now I’m in a sport coupe and couldn’t be more happier. It’s not the fastest car but it’s no slouch. Ive got some lovely country roads by me to enjoy and i treat it like how i treat my kickboxing sparring, keep it playful and light, keep it 75% and under.
Great video. Completely agree with what you've said. Also very much agree with your last point too. My daily is also a 300 hp car, and you have to be very selective of where you want to open it up. Where as my 150hp Honda Stepwgn minivan with a 7 speed cvt and paddle shifters is sometimes more fun and engaging to drive because you get to open it up and play with the gearbox more often. I call them 10/10ths cars, because you can often give it 10/10ths in an every day commute, and have a blast doing so 😎👍
Me likey your video.
Regarding risk vs reward part, i'd rather put it this way: harsher consequences need to be met with higher care/anticipation/awareness/however you call it.
Risk implies a lack of knowledge to determine the outcome. Risk ends where calculation begins.
Great content as always man!
This is the way to do it. Those who do the opposite make the rest look bad unfortunately
Really it comes down to social awareness
Less power, more fun. Always.
Another great video. This channel is an absolute treasure.
Damn, high praise! I'll keep trying to live up to it mate
This is the exact same sort of mindset a good motorcyclist should have as well. You have to think of yourself as kind of an ambassador for motorcyclists (or for cars, for your model of car). If someone sees me on a bike riding respectfully, they're mote likely to treat other motorcyclists with the same respect. Being a road user means not interfering with others as much as possible.
I exactly ride my motorcycle like this. How much risk it is and what is the reward, I couldn’t put it into words. You put it into words very well.
With great power comes great responsibility.
Thank you so much for your content! It's super meaningful!
You're so welcome broski!
“Why where you going 80 in a school zone?”
“Officer I was spirited driving! You should try it”
This positive ideology works exceptionally well with motorbikes too.
Wow Thats actually how i drive and i always thought thats just me. Only speeding where its not too dangerous or overtaking in a way that no other cars have to move or brake because of you and...
Happy to see this is a thing.
Didn't know you were from telford. It's good to see someone local
Great video. This felt so relaxing and thoughtful.
Glad you enjoyed it!
love your content man ❤ i wish you the best, but there is a part of me that wants to gatekeep the channel so not many people have the same knowledge about driving than i do idk im just being silly 😂
I respect these videos man. You’re preaching common sense which is ironically hard to come by in today’s world.
I always thought spirited driving was driving back from the pub...
great content! i’d love to see a video from you about spirited driving on a long cross country drive
I have a few "road trip" type videos with spirited driving
People don't really watch them though, so I kinda stopped making them :(
Im 50 and have enjoyed doing these kind of things for some time now.... your videos though are excellent and i wish id had these years ago .... as spiderman said
It wasn’t the young whipper snapped , wet behind the ears Spider-Man who came out with that wisdom. It was his aging, wise, somewhat over 50 Uncle Ben.
The human embodiment of fahrvergnügen, this driver
Thank you Mick, a nice drive 😀 Au
Thanks mate!
Remember everyone: you should know where to have fun with your car, while *not endangering other drivers.*
Look forward to some clear roads in the summer in my 95hp Citroen 👍
Exactly how I feel. You get a subscribe just for this vid
Legend
driving a slow car fast is more fun tbh
Says everyone who can’t afford a nice car.
Lmao with great power, comes great responsibility always plays in my head when I drive around
Great video and great points. I love to drive fast and hear my exhaust scream, but there's a time and a place. Pisses me off when I see people traveling at super high speeds through residential areas, participating in takeover bullshit, and putting other people's lives at risk for their own entertainment by cutting up heavy traffic. It makes us all look bad even though it's only a small portion of the car community doing it.
awesome video, what car do you drive? im not too familiar with french makes
Have your fun. Stay… safe.
Mick mate your an absolute legend I’m 16 and I haven’t started driving yet I turn 17 in 3 months and you changed my outlook on how to drive. And how to have fun also whilst being safe keep up the content 💯❤
Legend!
I know Mick didn’t affect any other road users in this video, but remember not to drive like this on your driving test when it comes around 😂
I’d be happy if everybody could just maintain a constant speed.
What camera setup are you using brother? What are you holding the camera with?
My only criticism is that a lot of this is suited to UK driving. Here in America we have bigger roads and more lanes so going faster here is not the same as over there.
What i do is set my alarm for 3am sat/sun morning, gives me time to wake up a bit, have something to eat and I always check local pages and maps for speed camera zones.
Something I avoid doing in day light situations is not racing down streets where there are other streets joining in because we as people only give a quick look left and right before pulling into a road.
It's so much safer doing this at night for the sole reason of being able to spot headlights before cars come around corners, better in the back country because everyone is using their hi-beams
And don't run from police for fuck sakes, and make sure you have your eyes on your rear view, i drive a sporty car and the amount of times police have gone over the limit to tail me even if i'm going the speed limit is nuts.
and make sure your intention is to leave other drivers thinking that your driving is safe and impressive, not reckless and kiiinda cool looking because you burnt through your soft tires launching at the lights
Agreed Goodyear Eagle F1 are excellent, but I think topped on 19's by the PS4S's which are superb (particularly when spirited driving is appropriate)
4S are a different category of tire tbh - half trackday/half road, with much worse wear as a compromise for more grip.
The Asymm 6 I've got would be comparable to the PS5 and tire reviews seems to suggest the goodyears are faster/sportier.
@@MickDrivesCars yep agreed - but worse wear or no, once you have experienced PS4S on the road it's hard to go back to anything else
I would say im guilty of breaking some of these rules. Drifting corners only to see a driver in the other lane. Luckily I control my shit but this video made me think a little more
Spirited driving is weaving in and out of traffic (responsibly) just to feel the push back of the torque. It helps if you have a car that still pulls hard in its final gears. Also a loud af exhaust. Going from 0-speed limit+5/10 makes me nut
If you're more of a night owl and waking up at 5am isn't an option, driving anywhere after 1am is also usually good, just make sure you know the road since potholes and hazards are much harder to see, also make sure you're awake and capable of driving, and put those full brights on as long as there is no one in front of you
Yeah I've done a few of those, but getting up at sunrise so you have light + the road for yourself is by far the best.
I'm pretty good... but getting friends out that early is a NIGHTMARE
@@MickDrivesCars I have driven at 5am BEFORE sleeping so yeah I guess it's difficult to get people up this early
How do you feel about radar detectors? Do u use one?
Spirited driving is more fun if you open your windows. I can feel the car way better than a closed windows.
I learned it the hard way crashed my car, how to build trust back?
So, what Renault is that?
Hey Mick, what's your opinion on driving with front tinted windows/windshield, does it make it less safe to drive at night ?
I see this a lot and I don't get the appeal. I've driven cars with it and there's not really any difference visibility wise - just looks tacky (in my opinion)
Haha that looks trash
I got 70% ceramic windshield tint, lightest you can get unless you get the blue shade which allows for 80%. Daytime you couldn't tell it was there unless side windows were down. Night driving was slightly harder but fine, same with rain. But driving at night WITH rain- absolute nightmare. I have above 20/20 vision and could barely see a few car lengths in front of me. Fortunately the installer did a terrible job so I had it removed and was able to get a refund due to the poor work- I would have pulled that shit off anyway even if I didn't get anything back. I've always had 15% ceramic on the sides and continue to do that
What you say about less power being better was interesting. I've been deciding between a Focus ST track pack or an m240i but I was leaning towards the BMW because I want a sub 5 second 0-60. The Focus isn't much faster than my 420d in a straight line so do you think I'd get much enjoyment from the Focus, or do I need to get something that's considerably quick?
Me personally, I don’t think you “Need” any kind of car for spirited driving. It’s entirely up to you, if you want to go fast with a faster car then the bmw is for you, if you rather like the feeling of earning your speed id say the focus is more your style.
Love my M240i. Think if it had any significant power beyond what it does (450hp with stage 1 tune) it would be a bit much to daily drive on the street. Plenty to have fun with in a straight line but I'm also able to push the car at times without being very unsafe. Great around corners with some lowering springs and Pilot Sport 4s. For cornering you really don't need big power so if straight line speed is important to you, M240 is a better choice, but if you're mainly looking to enjoy some curvy roads and don't necessarily want to go crazy fast, either one could be a lot of fun. I have a lot of wide open straight highways in my area but also a decent number of fun twisty roads. I find the M240 to be a lot of fun on both. Not as laser focused as something like a Boxster and not fast like a M5 comp, rather a nice balance of driving characteristics that make it easy to enjoy in almost all scenarios. The right car depends 100% on how you use it, that's why there's such a wide variety :)
You sound not very bright and have an arrogant attitude.
"I want a sub 0-60 car,"that is quite pathetic,you have been indoctrination by the motoring press
You don't need a fast car to drive fast.Get a slow car and have some driver coaching,otherwise you may kill yourself or other road users.
BMW all day.
1:40 Cars are the corners.
I am "young silly petrolhead" trying not to be though so i'm listening to this channel
You will flourish young padawan
what filming equipment/accessories do you use to do your pov videos?
Hero 11 mini, Tascam DR-05 audio recorder + lav mic for audio. Pretty simple tbh
Moving to a DJI MIC 2 system soon though.
some nice gear there! how do you mount the go pro? do you use a head band or some other contraption?@@MickDrivesCars
“It’s up to you, to not be a dick!” 😂
Most British way to explain this
Hey I’m a new driver I need advice on the gas pedal, everything I stop and I am wanting to turn left or right I press the gas pedal to hard or to soft. I even tried pressing it a little and holding it at pressure while turning and I still went wide. My question is how do u press your gas pedal when u make sharp turns or you’re on a regular street?
I honestly can't quite visualise what you're saying - if you're going wide in normal driving it's your steering that's off, not the throttle.
All of this will improve with more time in the seat mate, just get out there and drive.
@@MickDrivesCars thanks I appreciate it
@@MickDrivesCars I’m coming back to say, you were right it was my steering I been practicing and it’s gotten better. You should do more videos about steering for your new audience bro you are good teacher i don’t know if your teacher 🤣🤣 but you give good advice.
I was a driving instructor,and I don't know what the hell you are talking about!
Sounds like you can't steer,have you passed a test?
Get off the road and take driving lessons.
@@nearlyretired7005 yo ahh need to stay retired and judging off yo response u was not a driving instructor lmao 🤣 type shit u on
Take a shot every time he says "Spirited"
great video, but please make the camera angle more straight :)
The roads past Much Wenlock are 💯💯 camera vans do sit up there though
To be honest I don't really speed :)
@@MickDrivesCars same, but they’re still scary 🥶😅
So many excellent points
So what if the cars around those corners coming on the other side do one slight error while you're spiritedly doubling speed limit?
I love some of your content but some other times it feels like there is no account for other people's errors or stupidity..
Absolutely brilliant content.
Most innapropriate 'spirited' driving in cities, seems to be done by Tesla owners, or TOWIE type duck lipped fake titty women in M and SQ SUV's.
I drive way slower than most 90% of the time, but I go out on a Sunday morning very early, on country roads, and really enjoy my M2.
As Hubnut once said "Less is more"
Too damn true
I rip this shit in my nissan rogue and it's awesome hahahaha
I realised I've been doing this unconciously. And also know why I think the way some of my friends drive is problematic: They don't care for the safety and wellbeing of others. Driving downtown at 11pm on a weekday while revving the engine, unsafe overtaking in rain with oncoming traffic, taking corners too fast without seeing into the corner. No wonder the insurance for young people is so expensive, my friends are literally begging for accidents. I think it's even worse in Germany because of the Autobahn, where there is no speed limit, so people apply it on narrow country roads filled with potholes and trees nearby too.
But I am glad to know that one more person doing car content isn't as stupid as to risk the life of others just for some views and adrenaline.
Stupid to you does not mean it’s stupid for all.
@@HaroldBluetooth-uz1zz Yeah, but what's the point of going 150mph on a curvy road where you can't see ahead during rush hour and endangering others? Or lane swerving during heavy traffic? Can you handle the guilt if something happens? You have to weigh up reward and risk. And most of the time, it's not worth it.
@@BlueMokke On a curvy road? MPH or Kilometers? No way I would be doing 150 mph on a curvy road, my car is limited at 130! Lol!
@@HaroldBluetooth-uz1zz I wanted to convert to mph, I meant 90mph or about 150kph 😅
@@BlueMokke Lol! No problem.
My first car was a Corsa B 1.2 16v with 67bhp, I could still have fun in it though! Got a BMW M235 Gran Coupe now with 306bhp and X-drive and it can be frustrating because the car wants to go but there is traffic...
Hi Mick! My car's auto manual transmission doesn't have pedals as yours. How can I use +M- smoothly & intellegently?
I'm guessing you have a slightly older car. Honestly those gearboxes aren't very responsive and it's best to just let them do their own thing. You can watch my ''how to use manual mode'' video but just bear in mind all those responses will be delayed/may annoy.
It's a Kia Picanto 1.0 "2" automatic manufactured in 2023. The gearbox is R, N, D, +M-. There is no "P"!
It's different from my previous car "Ford Fiesta automatic 2013".