How to drive manual with clutch in Forza Motorsport

One of the things that makes Forza Motorsport a premier racer is the realism it has. You can adjust minor details like tire pressure, and how much gas it can have — you could learn a lot about cars this way. Out of all things, making players be in control is what Forza Motorsport does best. You can do this by driving manual. When you switch modes, you feel closer to the car and you’re able to drive with more stability. However, just like driving manual in real life, this can be a challenge. This guide will show you how to drive manual with a clutch in Forza Motorsport. 

Forza Motorsport: How to drive manual with clutch

By default, the transmission is set to automatic. To change to this head to Forza Motorsport’s settings. Make sure you’re in the Driving Assists tab, when you’re in this subsection, scroll down and look for Shifting. Switch to the third option which is Manual with Clutch. Once you’re done, hit escape. You’ll be asked to save your changes when you do.

How to shift gears

To shift gears in a race, on a keyboard press Numpad 9. By pressing Numpad 7, you’ll downshift. So this puts you in more control of the car. When you’re going down tracks like Hakone Circuit which has some tight corners, being able to shift down quickly can help you maintain the turn. To use the clutch, press Numpad 8, and shift at the right time. If you don’t, your car will hate you and make you shift slower. Just like real cars, you have to hear the engine winding up in each gear.

It’s worth noting that some players on Reddit have found out you can have an easier time with this by upgrading the transmission by leveling up your car. This way, each time to shift up or down, it’ll be a a smooth one. 

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