Why Do We Keep Adding Gears to Cars?

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  • čas přidán 10. 01. 2022
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    Manufacturers just can’t stop adding gears to cars. In just a few years, we’ve gone from five or six speeds being the standard, to eight, nine, or even 10 speeds. Honda and GM are even working on gearboxes that go to 11! Why do they keep adding more? Well, it turns out there are two very good reasons why you might want a lot of gears, and quite a few reasons why you wouldn’t. Today, we’re gonna figure out why they keep adding gears to cars, and if there’s some point - like, we dunno, 11 maybe - where it’s simply too many. Let’s go!
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  • @zedbets
    @zedbets Před 2 lety +3823

    I'd love to see a full breakdown of that Koenigsegg transmission! Do it :)

    • @T4gProd
      @T4gProd Před 2 lety +94

      Engineering Explained has got you covered
      czcams.com/video/MSxQtHOfljE/video.html

    • @paintskate610
      @paintskate610 Před 2 lety +6

      +1

    • @TheTreadLife_
      @TheTreadLife_ Před 2 lety +11

      Biggest thing to remember is it isn’t a transmission and has no “gears”.

    • @jackstraw8786
      @jackstraw8786 Před 2 lety +3

      Yes i agree

    • @MacTechG4
      @MacTechG4 Před 2 lety +12

      OTOH, If you want to see a CVT …break down, just drive it, it’ll self destruct in no time, they were clearly designed by Dr. Heinz Doofenschmirtz, as they have an internal Self Destruct button…
      “BEHOLD!!! THE TRANSMISS-INATOR!”

  • @MikeHowl
    @MikeHowl Před 2 lety +2602

    No way! You guys got sponsored by ARRMA?! That is awesome! I’m so happy the rc car industry has made it to your channel

    • @kaibigbang8308
      @kaibigbang8308 Před 2 lety +81

      Traxxas next

    • @infinitycars6209
      @infinitycars6209 Před 2 lety +16

      yessir im soo hapy for them

    • @NorCalark
      @NorCalark Před 2 lety +39

      right, i had to do a double take and make sure i was still on the right channel.

    • @horizonhobby
      @horizonhobby Před 2 lety +60

      Us TOO :D

    • @NorCalark
      @NorCalark Před 2 lety +31

      @@horizonhobby I'm by no means a shill of any kind but I bought a Senton blx last year with a faulty ESC and the customer service was so easy to deal with and responded super fast, i got my new esc super quick too. So thanks for being awesome about your customer service.

  • @blunderrated
    @blunderrated Před 2 lety +363

    One thing I've always adored about this channel is how often times, their content is legitimate questions me and friends ponder about.

    • @jazzingpanda3190
      @jazzingpanda3190 Před rokem +4

      Same here!
      I’ve a couple friends who are huge into their cars, don’t get me wrong I love mine too, but they understand the more complex stuff way better than me.
      I often find myself asking questions like the title of this video, and then donut come out and answer these questions. Some of their videos mean that I can jump into a conversation with these mates and am able to contribute and sometimes even explain something to them!
      Love it, great stuff from DM.

  • @CactusJack252
    @CactusJack252 Před rokem +18

    My 22 F-150 is 2WD and has a 5.0 engine with a 3.31 rear end. I have it tuned so cylinder deactivation is turned off. I just took it to visit my parents and did 65mph for 3.5 hours. It turns 1500 rpms and got me 27.2mpg. Needless to say, I am super impressed with this truck and 10 speed transmission.

  • @drakestafford1
    @drakestafford1 Před 2 lety +814

    Everyone knows that auto makers have watched the success of The Fast and the Furious's 100 speed transmissions and have slowly used their R&D to copy them. It takes a lot of engineering hours to go from a 5 speed to a 8 speed; we will be living in 2050 and still only be at 30 speeds. By them F&F will probably be using 200 speed transmissions

    • @adrianstanford4402
      @adrianstanford4402 Před 2 lety +10

      🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭

    • @StretchDattass
      @StretchDattass Před 2 lety +38

      By 2050, unless in 20 years or so regulations are relaxed to allow a small amount of gas powered cars, we wont even HAVE transmissions anymore if the trend of EVs stays the same.

    • @shepherdanesuisheelosejnr2670
      @shepherdanesuisheelosejnr2670 Před 2 lety +5

      this guy knows

    • @geoffmooregm
      @geoffmooregm Před 2 lety +8

      I believe Tom Cruise in Days Of Thunder pioneered this technology before F&F.

    • @dallasbarnett26
      @dallasbarnett26 Před 2 lety

      @@geoffmooregm Hell yes

  • @OmegaEGGY
    @OmegaEGGY Před 2 lety +881

    I'd definitely like to see you go over the Lightspeed transmission, or even 'Segg's Direct Drive from the Regera

  • @TheShadowSplicer
    @TheShadowSplicer Před 2 lety +206

    Would love to see some dual clutch transmission stuff too. DSGs are interesting.

  • @rarecandy3445
    @rarecandy3445 Před 2 lety +12

    i love this channel, i love B2B. i found donut on the up to speed episode on the civic and felt the joy and emotion you guys have for accomplishing so much. growing up my step dad worked at one of the oldest garages in town. i learned a bit about body, internals, paint, and i got really good at sweeping up the shop whenever the day was over. he would come home and share his excitement about working on a new or different kind of car and being amazed at the innovation some companies put on the road. tragically, he was also abusive, alcoholic, and whenever i was in the garage with him he generally made it an unpleasant experience due to his behavior. that man is long out of my life and im beginning to see the splendor and amazement of his passion in cars underneath all the addiction and abuse. i never knew anything about how transmissions worked but you make it so easy to understand and youre also not blasting hot booze breath in my face about it. i drive trucks and im trying to get into my companies repair shop on my off time. im beginning to enjoy tinkering with things, especially on my own 350z im trying to put back together but no space or tools keeps me from utilizing the knowledge i get from youtube outside of super basic things. sure would be cool to replace or fix the transmission myself and feel proud of it rippin down the street when its done. this is great.

  • @jakeh.5014
    @jakeh.5014 Před 2 lety +234

    A) id love to see more bike stuff
    B) id also love to see a donut media battle to see who’s the best driver/fastest shifter out of the group

  • @MilanVosahlo
    @MilanVosahlo Před 2 lety +162

    Makes me proud to be a ZF employee working on the 8HP transmission :) , but our transmission with 5 clutches can also shift gears by opening one clutch and closing another, transferring all the torque from the engine during shifting, so the car in continuously accelerating.

    • @static_ls4004
      @static_ls4004 Před 2 lety +7

      What exactly is the difference between the 8HP50 and 8HP90? I know the 90 is used in the hellcat, is it just a more beefed up version of the 50 and others?

    • @xMarkie
      @xMarkie Před 2 lety +2

      Man I hope y’all bring a 10 speed auto into Mopars lol

    • @bagged1998
      @bagged1998 Před 2 lety +4

      Nothing beats a 3 and 4 speed trans

    • @YeetxBoi
      @YeetxBoi Před 2 lety +5

      @@bagged1998 literally the 10 speeds do that currently

    • @nobedz6688
      @nobedz6688 Před 2 lety

      @@bagged1998 lol yeah sure....

  • @AdnanAwes
    @AdnanAwes Před 2 lety +11

    This video is so informative yet so fun to watch. The jokes, the animation and everything is so streamlined. I love this channel. Keep up the content!!

  • @Bl4ckfailer
    @Bl4ckfailer Před 2 lety +2

    I'm currently working in zfs 8hp division I just love seeing them built the speed at which we produce them is astonishing

  • @reinaldoenriqueratto7800
    @reinaldoenriqueratto7800 Před 2 lety +433

    Please, I agree with Jeremiah that an episode on the Koenigsegg Light Speed Transmission would be awesome. Also, another one on Koenigsegg Direct Drive ("no gears"). Engineering Explained has covered both, and even others, like Untangled (very first video explaining Koenigsegg LST), but the Donut touch would be refreshing.
    I would also love an episode on the forgotten gear systems from the past, and in transmissions with uncommon shifter patterns, like the three-on-the-tree manual, the universal "dog leg" pattern for 3-speed manuals (floor or column mounted) and the rare examples that didn't follow it, the "dog leg" pattern itself, outboard shifters, why the GT40 is right hand drive and shifter is to the right, old automatic transmission patterns ("P, N, D, L, R"; instead of "P, R, N, D, L"), etcetera. Please note that I know the answer to all of these things, no need to comment on me, but I haven't seen a video compilation of all of these, and Donut making one in the style we all know and love, would be awesome.
    Thanks in advance, greetings from Pergamino, Argentina 🇦🇷

  • @ghaythskyline6827
    @ghaythskyline6827 Před 2 lety +244

    The differential ratio (somewhere about 3.3 to 4.15) reduces engine speed more than the 6th gear multiplies it, so the wheels spin less than the engine anyway

    • @__dm__
      @__dm__ Před 2 lety +23

      yup, that's the reason why when people say if you have a 1:1 gear ratio (like 5th gear in some cars) the engine has the same speed as the wheels--wrong because the differential changes the ratio too

    • @steve0t107
      @steve0t107 Před 2 lety +2

      And the winning answer is....

    • @donkimminau2539
      @donkimminau2539 Před 2 lety

      @@steve0t107 I’ll do the drum roll 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

    • @mOries0795
      @mOries0795 Před 12 dny

      I know im late but i just wanna say that i knew this

  • @Dev1nci
    @Dev1nci Před 2 lety +83

    These guys are what the American Top Gear should have been. They never fail to let you laugh and learn 😄

  • @soj_afk
    @soj_afk Před 7 měsíci

    I just love how you present so much information to be easily comprehended by the regular people!!! Thank you!!

  • @massivemissile8864
    @massivemissile8864 Před 2 lety +872

    8:10 The answer is rear differential. It has a fixed gearing of either 3.23:1 or 2.73:1 depending on what model it is.

    • @gstorhof1
      @gstorhof1 Před 2 lety +53

      Math works out to 3.23 ratio

    • @snehilbanawal7198
      @snehilbanawal7198 Před 2 lety +18

      Now I feel stupid for thinking a pathetic answer of "Final Drive Ratio of differential"

    • @JoE-kx7dw
      @JoE-kx7dw Před 2 lety +18

      It has nothing to do with gear ratio...it's a Motec exhaust 😂

    • @robertmyles9124
      @robertmyles9124 Před 2 lety +24

      At an engine speed of 1300 rpm going through a 0.5:1 sixth gear, if the rear wheels are spinning at 800 rpm then the reduction in that particular differential is 3.25:1 (or 1:3.25 if you want to be technical.)
      1300 X 2 = 2600
      2600/800 = 3.25

    • @austynbarber4078
      @austynbarber4078 Před 2 lety +11

      "How's the posi Trac rear end on a Plymouth work"? "It just does"... Yep

  • @amr99912
    @amr99912 Před 2 lety +914

    The real question is why do car manufactures keep copying each other? Rarely anything actually stands out in the new car market almost everything just looks the same lol

    • @hesselveul1094
      @hesselveul1094 Před 2 lety +61

      It’s a Save choice, easier to sell and do the marketing for

    • @affectedrl5327
      @affectedrl5327 Před 2 lety +63

      Brands do market analysis and they build cars based on that. And naturally the market is the same for everyone, so they will build similar cars because they all come to the same conclusion which type of cars will sell.
      But i think many brands have at least one "cool" car. Like the Supra for Toyota and the R8 for Audi. It is the same with Smartphones, TVs etc.

    • @cyril2011
      @cyril2011 Před 2 lety +23

      Because it's super risky and expensive to try something different

    • @ThatNofbody
      @ThatNofbody Před 2 lety +9

      @@affectedrl5327 Audi has more then just the r8

    • @johngoepel5263
      @johngoepel5263 Před 2 lety +31

      The same reason you'd rather follow someone elses cooking recipe instead of making up everything you'd ever cook from scratch. The same reason Burger King waited for McDonalds to spend tens of millions on researching the perfect placement of their franchise locations and then just built their own restaurant across the street from them.
      If someone else has done the R&D, why would you spend time and money doing your own?

  • @J4me5De1t0nniu5
    @J4me5De1t0nniu5 Před 2 lety +10

    You got to take into effect the rear diff ratio. It is usually a reduction so the overdrive may be null and void

  • @andyperez8152
    @andyperez8152 Před 2 lety +4

    The 1993-97 cars had the Borg-Warner and the 1998-02 had the Tremec. Love the channel, love the content (especially the 4th gen stuff 😉) and you guys are the bee's knees 👍

  • @SuppleBun
    @SuppleBun Před 2 lety +246

    never in my two years of watching Donut would i have expected Arrma sponsoring them. im so happy to see the RC hobby being known to all through Donut

    • @RadDadisRad
      @RadDadisRad Před 2 lety

      Love RC

    • @LilScotty10
      @LilScotty10 Před 2 lety +1

      Rc hobby has exploded since the middle half of last year!! Especially the drift rc cars. Love seeing bigger ytbers give them love and the sponsorship is a cherry on top

    • @Nirossen
      @Nirossen Před 2 lety +1

      Didn't even know about them until now, I am not surprised though. Maybe they will do some videos on it. Hell that would get me into it, and I honestly think RC gas cars are probably gonna stick around much longer than full size gas cars will. (sucks, but it's inevitable)

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Před 2 lety

      @@Nirossen i know that one month ago.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Před 2 lety

      @@LilScotty10 hi jackson S.

  • @NekoWinters
    @NekoWinters Před 2 lety +334

    There once was an infinity gear that was a geared sphere that rode on a plate set and how it changed the ratio was to change angle where they met and thus changed the distance of the circumference the plate traveled along... wonderfully more durable than cvt BUT insanely expensive to machine out, so it was left to the bin.

    • @indraexe7735
      @indraexe7735 Před 2 lety +29

      That sounds interesting af

    • @matthewjswider
      @matthewjswider Před 2 lety +51

      The Cummins dodge trucks have a centrifugal overdrive. The engine just sits at 2k rpm and the speed just keeps going up.

    • @aestheticswim3397
      @aestheticswim3397 Před 2 lety +27

      Laughs in Koenigsegg

    • @phoenix1279
      @phoenix1279 Před 2 lety +12

      Koenigsegg has joined the chat

    • @nicolashen622
      @nicolashen622 Před 2 lety +26

      Koenigsegg direct drive has nothing to do with it, it doesn't change gearing, it's just one gear with electric motor compensating the lower end of the ICE.
      Cool and clever, but the gear remain the same.

  • @JH-qy7zw
    @JH-qy7zw Před 2 lety +1

    Most channels with a 20 minute video feels like 30 minutes. But this channel, a 20 minute video feels like 5 minutes.
    Amazing work.

  • @noahagnew6517
    @noahagnew6517 Před rokem

    The trade off analysis you did was clean. Might have to send this video to one of my old engineering professors.

  • @Revole.
    @Revole. Před 2 lety +63

    I think I speak for everyone when I say we love you, Jere-bear! And we'd love to see more motorcycle content!

  • @ryurc3033
    @ryurc3033 Před 2 lety +109

    So stoked. As sponsor I can really get behind. Im an rc nut, totally addicted to making little trucks fast a/f. Glad arrma on board. Anything at horizon hobbies is going to be awesome. A main has killer shipping too.

  • @JW-og4bj
    @JW-og4bj Před rokem +1

    This is actually a really good explanation, this should be part of every drivers Ed class.

  • @cowthedestroyer
    @cowthedestroyer Před 2 lety +1

    I love insanely low geared manual trannies the np 435 is my favorite first is typically 6.68 and reverse can be as low as 8.26. It truly is amazing to have such a reduction at your disposal

  • @chrism.2810
    @chrism.2810 Před 2 lety +100

    I had a ZF8 for 4 years in my BMW M235 and tuned that transmission. It’s such a fantastic transmission and actually brings “fun” into autos with its characteristics. I didn’t think an auto could be fun and comfortable until I drove that car.
    I moved back to a 6 Speed manual for my M2 Competition because I knew it would likely be the last new car I would buy in manual before they’re extinct. I love rowing my own gears and I’m happy I did what I did….but man do I also miss that ZF8 at times.

    • @jessiepoofrae6607
      @jessiepoofrae6607 Před 2 lety

      Now I kinda wanna drop one in my Honda. I know it'll be some work to make it work, but I still wanna

    • @memememine1
      @memememine1 Před 2 lety

      @@jessiepoofrae6607 Hope you have a longitudinally mounted rwd Honda. If you do best of luck. If it's a fwd no chance.

    • @kevinmiller7105
      @kevinmiller7105 Před 2 lety +1

      Have zf8 in my charger. Agree it is most fun i’ve had or best “feel” i’ve had from an auto trans

    • @memememine1
      @memememine1 Před 2 lety +3

      I used to own an e90 m3 with dct. And it was my favorite transmission. Everyone told me it was bad and I should have gotten a mnaual. Later I traded it for a 6mt Camaro SS 1le. I missed the dct whether on track, autocross, hills or daily driving. I never liked the manual. It just always felt like a hinderance. I had a chance to drive a 6mt e92 m3 and a 10 speed zl1 and even with the chassis and engines swapped I still preferred the paddle shift. The modern automatic(including dcts) are so responsive and fun they allow you to experience the car in a way you just can't in a manual.

    • @2010ngojo
      @2010ngojo Před 2 lety

      Zf8 in my 2014 a4, and it doesn't shift very well in the cold winter. Hangs too long in a gear before up shifting.

  • @sangwonlee7705
    @sangwonlee7705 Před 2 lety +93

    I think donut should bring back Vs. but with two hosts. one fughting for each side, no definitive answer. I spend most my time debating my friends on which car would be best for what and what brands r better and what criteria u can use to make that a legitimate argument.

    • @Errorz404_
      @Errorz404_ Před 2 lety +1

      this sounds like a good idea, i'm all for this

    • @phoenix1279
      @phoenix1279 Před 2 lety +1

      This seems like a way to trigger certain fanboys 😂😂

    • @Lambullghini
      @Lambullghini Před 2 lety +3

      sounds like a good way to start fanboy wars In the comment section, I bet they'd be even more entertaining to read 😂

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Před 2 lety

      @@Lambullghini why those sexy bots are everywhere GHOST?

    • @Lambullghini
      @Lambullghini Před 2 lety

      @@purwantiallan5089 I don't know, this has been going on for quite some time now. I see them almost everywhere

  • @kurtgabbidon2666
    @kurtgabbidon2666 Před rokem +3

    This is a fantastic video, thank you

  • @bravothedog001
    @bravothedog001 Před 2 lety +1

    Just learned to drive manual and damn is it fun. Don't own a car yet I just enjoy your content and learn everything I know about cars from your videos mostly. Best cartube channel.

  • @rockytopridr7463
    @rockytopridr7463 Před 2 lety +199

    Jeremiah, great content as usual! I'd like to see the differences in a parallel twin motorcycle engine vs others... Pros and cons etc

    • @johndavidwolf4239
      @johndavidwolf4239 Před 2 lety +7

      : Even in just parallel twins, you have the differance between 180º, 270º amd 360º cranks, along with 2 cycle and 4 cycle.

    • @Jouster120
      @Jouster120 Před 2 lety +5

      Knowing more detail of the differences between parallel twins, inline triples and inline 4's (crossplane and regular firing) as well as v4's, v-twins and boxers, transverse v-twins, inline 6's... Motorcycle engine configurations are infinitely interesting and they all do different things and have different pros and cons

    • @johndavidwolf4239
      @johndavidwolf4239 Před 2 lety +4

      ​@@Jouster120 : One configuration that I think possable, that I have never seen is a common crank pin 120º V-6 in a Honda Goldwing type bike.

    • @SHESAMAN
      @SHESAMAN Před 2 lety

      I too would love to see Jeremiah

  • @safeone2345
    @safeone2345 Před 2 lety +33

    You can always see Jeremiah's love for his work coming through his videos, just his authentic way of expression!

  • @worawatli8952
    @worawatli8952 Před rokem +2

    The older version of Zf in the 90s has 4 speed, the ZF4HP18, it has planetary gear as well, they shift really quick for automatic back then.

  • @gian799
    @gian799 Před 2 lety +5

    anyone notice how the subtitles were acknowledging skillshare and not arma the entire add portion??>>>> 0:42

  • @vinnycent007
    @vinnycent007 Před 2 lety +98

    Regardless of how many gears, I love to select and shift my own gears. Save the manuals!

    • @TechDove
      @TechDove Před 2 lety +4

      Manual elitist jerks

    • @kaibigbang8308
      @kaibigbang8308 Před 2 lety +1

      @@TechDove I prefer paddle shifters

    • @matteocristini6221
      @matteocristini6221 Před 2 lety +22

      @@TechDove have you ever heard of a place called... uhm... Europe?

    • @larsspeelman3106
      @larsspeelman3106 Před 2 lety

      @@matteocristini6221 well thats changing fast

    • @matteocristini6221
      @matteocristini6221 Před 2 lety +5

      @@larsspeelman3106 I know, what I mean is that here people who drive manuals aren't really considered elitists. Most of us can drive manual cars here, even non-enthusiasts

  • @raulbustamante8337
    @raulbustamante8337 Před 2 lety +223

    I in fact will miss the transmissions even more than the engines. I'm up for the electric future, but I just love manual transmissions. In any case you can program your favourite car torque curve into an electric motor, make it feel just like the car you plotted it from (even the cool vibrations), and attach it to any transmission you want. I understand gas engines have soul and electric motors don't, but transmissions are spirit itself

    • @justinesquibel2587
      @justinesquibel2587 Před 2 lety +13

      I almost cried

    • @QarthCEO
      @QarthCEO Před 2 lety +21

      Yeah, I don't see why a person couldn't replace an engine with an electric motor and keep the rest of the drive train in-tact. I'm rather surprised this isn't far more common.

    • @mry82
      @mry82 Před 2 lety +4

      Agreed!

    • @InitialDreadly
      @InitialDreadly Před 2 lety +7

      @@QarthCEO It is kinda surprising that more people dont do it since it's actually been done. czcams.com/video/TIZ5IEWk2iM/video.html
      It's honestly such a good idea, you get all the benefits of an electric motor, while still being able to drive the way you like and if anything it would only make a car handle better by lowering the CG.

    • @skuutskuut967
      @skuutskuut967 Před 2 lety +1

      EV's use torque converters

  • @travioncrutcher789
    @travioncrutcher789 Před 2 lety +94

    Jeremiah as a host is killing it more with every episode and I love it for you man, keep up the great work! Let’s see the Koenigsegg’s transmission video!

  • @SinbadCarey
    @SinbadCarey Před 2 lety +2

    Very cool video. I was hoping you'd mention EVs too, having peak torque at 0 rpm never gets boring!

  • @410cultivar
    @410cultivar Před 2 lety +29

    One of the need for speeds you could swap , 5spds, 6spds, 7 and 9s I think.
    It was cool seeing how some made your 0-60 quicker, but lost top speed, and vice versa

    • @ali94hn
      @ali94hn Před 2 lety +1

      You can do that on Forza Horizon 5 now

  • @coreydabrowski2249
    @coreydabrowski2249 Před 2 lety +35

    6 million subscribers should be enough of a reason to do an Up To Speed on Donut Media

  • @elijahhoofard7880
    @elijahhoofard7880 Před 2 lety

    I love your personality!!!😂 you make what could quickly be a boring video interesting and funny to watch lol!

  • @aronsingletary
    @aronsingletary Před 2 lety

    As always thanks for the great content.

  • @joshuathomas8436
    @joshuathomas8436 Před 2 lety +32

    I love how you guys not only teach us new things about automobiles every week, but also Jeremiahs superpower in making me laugh through every bit he adds to the story 😂 and the editing too ofcourse !!

  • @horizonhobby
    @horizonhobby Před 2 lety +5

    Came here for the Arrma spot, know more about gears than I ever thought possible now. Such a great video.

    • @nolimitrc1
      @nolimitrc1 Před 2 lety

      Wheres the been Development 8s speed run car???? We know all about it mostly please release it this summer!!! Dieing for the 1/7th scale on road cars to have a version 2!!! 100mph plus 7s rtr !! Sorry to blow the whistle

  • @joeorkin808
    @joeorkin808 Před 2 lety

    Right there with ya on the Pert Plus! My retinas are still recovering from a shower in 1994!

  • @Salpeteroxid
    @Salpeteroxid Před 2 lety +2

    Gotta be honest, I love my ZF8 and with XHP flashtool it's even better and really customizable.

  • @tinop6170
    @tinop6170 Před 2 lety +15

    Who ever does the animation for the explanation of this show, thank you. They make the explanation truly understandable.

  • @tehDmez
    @tehDmez Před 2 lety +34

    It's pretty cool how seeing how much transmissions have changed recently. My car has the first 8 speed auto, and that was built in 2008. 10 years prior, Lexus still had 4 speeds in their performance cars. Now 8-10 speeds are the norm.

  • @Stwo
    @Stwo Před 2 lety

    Congrats on 6M subs!

  • @phananhla3829
    @phananhla3829 Před rokem +3

    I like how the subtitle of the ad is talking about skill share

  • @LonnieHutchinson90
    @LonnieHutchinson90 Před 2 lety +8

    Great sponsorship ARMA is awesome!

  • @Kingswood7189
    @Kingswood7189 Před 2 lety +82

    Honestly, I feel/felt like the 6-speed (3 underdrive, 1 direct, and 2 overdrive gears?) was the best setup. But zf-8 has done wonders for brands like Chrysler and really started this ridiculous multi-speed transmission war, lol. :)

    • @angrysocialjusticewarrior
      @angrysocialjusticewarrior Před 2 lety +1

      Zf is still nothing compared to the all mighty Eaton Fuller transmission that comes with a whopping 18 gears.

    • @Kingswood7189
      @Kingswood7189 Před 2 lety +6

      @@angrysocialjusticewarrior perhaps, but let's hope modern cars don't need 18 forward speeds just to get down the street, lol. That said, the torque multiplication and what work they do for logger trucks, etc. is something else for sure. :)

    • @dbclass4075
      @dbclass4075 Před 2 lety +6

      @@Kingswood7189 If cars ever come to that point, they would better off using CVT. If only CVTs can be used for heavy-duty applications...

    • @PinkFZeppelin
      @PinkFZeppelin Před 2 lety +3

      @@dbclass4075 ecvts like the rav4 hybrid would be amazing in heavy duty applications.

    • @tangydiesel1886
      @tangydiesel1886 Před 2 lety

      @@dbclass4075 there's cvts holding up to 600+ hp in tractors right now.

  • @Isa1ahL33
    @Isa1ahL33 Před rokem

    I once had a 2013 Hyundai Genesis coupe V6 with an 8 speed automatic. It really worked well with my bolt ons in manual mode making pops and crackles.

  • @ramblingrob4693
    @ramblingrob4693 Před 2 lety

    I love it, so funny, especially the bit towards the end the graveyard seen

  • @Thebreakdownshow1
    @Thebreakdownshow1 Před 2 lety +10

    The answer is straight forward, we all grew up watching top gear and the best way to be in top gear is to have more gears lol.

    • @jiya6531
      @jiya6531 Před 2 lety +3

      LOL TOOOP GEAr BABBY. On a side note just check out your channel really good stuff, your channel is so under rated subscribed.

    • @Thebreakdownshow1
      @Thebreakdownshow1 Před 2 lety

      @@jiya6531 thanks a lot appreciate

  • @kraemergamer9388
    @kraemergamer9388 Před 2 lety +8

    I feel like the more Jeremiah mentions motorcycle content the more I feel like I need that in my life
    When he was recording in his garage I was just looking at the bikes in the back

  • @hatsuzosan
    @hatsuzosan Před 2 lety

    Let’s see the breakdown!! I’m intrigued!

  • @ReneTheMechanic
    @ReneTheMechanic Před 2 lety

    Do it ! The Lightspeed is an amazing engineering accomplishment. Do the video!
    BTW love the videos keep em coming.

  • @dustinpalmer48
    @dustinpalmer48 Před 2 lety +16

    Great sponsor I'm glad rc company's see the value of advertising on car channels

  • @firebry23
    @firebry23 Před 2 lety +7

    The Pert Plus reference was hilarious. Yes you have viewer's that old 🤣

  • @10gaugesbelow
    @10gaugesbelow Před 2 lety

    A snap shot of your face shifting through the gears with the flames in the back should totally be a shirt!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I cried man... I cried

  • @mastoslayerica
    @mastoslayerica Před 2 lety +1

    Love the 10 speed in my 6 gen LT1. She rips hard and I can cruise at 80, at 1800rpm and get 30mpg on the highway

  • @elitoma2237
    @elitoma2237 Před 2 lety +21

    im a moto boi and i would love more bike content but i do still love learning about anything mechanic related from yall

  • @tonym4401
    @tonym4401 Před 2 lety +24

    So much bike tech to look at: lean sensitive traction control and abs, anti wheelie, dynamic self adjusting suspension, ride modes, variable throttle bodies, quick shifters, blippers and so on. All available on off the shelf bikes...then let’s go MotoGP.
    Nice work Donut. Keep it coming.

  • @adamspencer6666
    @adamspencer6666 Před rokem

    Great code loved the trucker shout out. Drove for 8 years few years on a 10speed fun stuff. Do more big rig videos 😂

  • @darwinkehler4334
    @darwinkehler4334 Před 2 lety

    I love the "weird feeling" cvt in yotas. Really reliable. But obviously a fan of the good ol stick shift. And would love the Koenigsegg transmission review/presentation.

  • @MidCoast
    @MidCoast Před 2 lety +6

    i am so exited you guys are doing a vid regarding RC's. hope you guys get some more of this content out, it is car related!!!

  • @WarriorsPhoto
    @WarriorsPhoto Před 2 lety +9

    Good video on gearing. I used to wonder how the ZF 8 had so many gears and shifted like it did. Now I’ll have to do more research on this topic. Thank you Jerry and Donut Media.

  • @demonking8528
    @demonking8528 Před rokem

    Awesome video, would love to see more about the lightspeed transmission, also is that the same transmission used in Regera?

  • @shauno_420fam3
    @shauno_420fam3 Před rokem

    I know most people don't get stoked about gearboxes but having the zf 8hp in my bmw it's honestly some of the best fun when paddle shifting kinda makes it feel like a race car super crisp shifts

  • @stathisbikos6563
    @stathisbikos6563 Před 2 lety +3

    16:30 ! YES! please do an episode on lightspeed's gearbox! that would be awesome

  • @boywhohasl1vedhascometodie469

    I still think the 6 speed is nice :)

    • @damilolaakanni
      @damilolaakanni Před 2 lety +2

      I personally won't buy any car that has more than a six speed transmission. It's overkill, IMO.

  • @LukesVintageRC
    @LukesVintageRC Před 2 lety

    Luv ARMMA rc products I’m soon doing a review of their Granite rc truck. Kudos on Donut for the mention and kudos to ARRMA for sponsoring donut. Keep it up to both.

  • @ygtx44
    @ygtx44 Před rokem

    im glad you like Rc cars! awesome hobby

  • @julioperez1850
    @julioperez1850 Před 2 lety +11

    Nice video! I'm interested on a breakdown of the Light Speed transmission. Get on it, Jeremiah!

  • @chinnutharakan909
    @chinnutharakan909 Před 2 lety +40

    The internal combustion V8 with a manual transmission will stay close to our hearts. Forever! Plus, great thing to get sponsored by ARRMA!!

    • @kyler1i293
      @kyler1i293 Před 2 lety

      knock off traxas

    • @PG-20
      @PG-20 Před 2 lety

      NA V12 is where it’s at my guy

    • @chinnutharakan909
      @chinnutharakan909 Před 2 lety

      @@PG-20 all engines above the v8 is great. V8 is close to my heart!

    • @JG-ce6op
      @JG-ce6op Před 2 lety

      I love the V8. Especially when it sounds angry.

  • @shaneparenteau9304
    @shaneparenteau9304 Před 2 lety

    I just bought my first rc truck (traxxas 4 x 4/ultimate) it’s funny that this is now they sponsor the first video I watch

  • @CoolKid-mo7yq
    @CoolKid-mo7yq Před 2 lety +1

    Can you do a full breakdown on Sequential Transmissions (maybe a Sadev).

  • @j.d.4697
    @j.d.4697 Před 2 lety +10

    Love that 70's-90's vibe I always get from this show.
    The best time for entertainment.
    And YES PLEASE more on the Koenigsegg!

  • @joeberentsen
    @joeberentsen Před 2 lety +11

    Would absolutely love more motorcycle content--especially Up to Speed

  • @coltonstellway4274
    @coltonstellway4274 Před 2 lety

    Definitely do a video on the Light Speed!

  • @DavidHanks90
    @DavidHanks90 Před rokem

    The craziest thing about that Koenigsegg transmission is that it also has a manual mode that lets you use it like a traditional stick shift. Madness! It's awesome!

  • @coltonhassel2529
    @coltonhassel2529 Před 2 lety +8

    I always love any kind of motorcycle content from you guys!

  • @nicholsdmbros4326
    @nicholsdmbros4326 Před 2 lety +6

    this episode could of been a “transmissions need to chill out”
    When we getting an up to speed for the company ZF 👀

  • @SwitchDiaz
    @SwitchDiaz Před 9 měsíci

    Bro teaches me more then any school could and still keep my attention

  • @zangeh
    @zangeh Před rokem

    Watching this with subs on was an experience. The script very definitely changed between when they prepped the video and when they filmed lol.

  • @kanetodd43
    @kanetodd43 Před 2 lety +22

    I would love to see you guys do a breakdown on the TC-SST used in the Evo X MR and Ralliart. It’s a unique transmission used in a very few number of cars and has a great community backing it.

    • @justdashie1132
      @justdashie1132 Před 2 lety +2

      It has a great community that loves and hates this transmission.

    • @Zeiss120
      @Zeiss120 Před rokem

      Did they figure out the over heating and limited power problem?

  • @JesusMartinez-hk8xh
    @JesusMartinez-hk8xh Před 2 lety +4

    I would love to see a video on this transmission. I love y’all guys!!!! You have always made good videos.

  • @ImZiki
    @ImZiki Před 8 měsíci +1

    The auto gearbox doing a shift in 2ms
    The average manual enthusiast: "I cAn BeAt ThAT"

  • @PrydeWater901
    @PrydeWater901 Před 2 lety

    The transmission graveyard scene was genius. 👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @jeepspeednate
    @jeepspeednate Před 2 lety +4

    This was a really good and entertaining episode, thanks donut!

  • @rcpsycho4356
    @rcpsycho4356 Před 2 lety +3

    Soon as i saw you guys got sponsored by arrma my eyes lit up! Been in the rc hobby since i was 5 and been bashing and comp racing for the last 15 years! Makes me happy to see the hobby being shown to so many people hopefully this will help grow the community!

  • @masonstiyer4737
    @masonstiyer4737 Před rokem

    I would love for you guys to break down the Eaton Fuller 13 and 18 speed transmissions and how there splitters and high and low range work!

  • @ristube3319
    @ristube3319 Před 2 lety

    My first car was a ‘91 V-8 Camaro. I had the best gas mileage in that car on long highway trips.
    The tachometer was barely over idle, and providing no traffic, it would burn 1/4th tank (150 miles-ish) on cruise control at 62mph (was the ‘90s and 55mph was still the law)

  • @cmbmaxeffort7528
    @cmbmaxeffort7528 Před 2 lety +4

    you guys are awesome. keep it up. you should do a small piece on the 91 isuzu impulse rs turbo awd. it has really cool pop up, up and down headlights.

  • @churmy123
    @churmy123 Před 2 lety +4

    Can you do a full breakdown on what makes the BMW E46 Diesel gearboxes so good?
    So many people use them as manual conversions with big power

  • @enterusernamefuck
    @enterusernamefuck Před 2 lety

    Yes, Jeremiah. Give me more of that marvelous motorcycle material.

  • @neon_light5608
    @neon_light5608 Před 9 měsíci

    i love this type of video, you guys are amazing, and the host is great and knowable. I love these guys so much, I've only been watching for a month since i got my job a CarMax to learn a bit more about cars. And I've always wanted to get into them and didn't know how, but damn is this a great funnel for knowledge, love you guys, keep up the good work, glad you guys are around!