Down Shift W/O the Clutch!

ResIpsa · 05-11-2010, 06:13 PM

Recently I have been trying to learn the forgotten art of double clutching. For all those who do not know what double clutching is, research elsewhere...

Applying these principles I discovered that a 6MT with syncro-rev engaged can downshift (and up-shift most times) without the clutch.

Try this.

1. from 5th gear push the clutch in.(or just pul the gear lever w/o the clutch)
2. next move the gear lever into neutral.
3. let the clutch out.
4. now without depressing the clutch push the gear lever to 4th gear.
5. Viola! The syncro-rev blips the throttle and the lever falls into 4th without needing to clutch in!

KingZee · 05-11-2010, 06:24 PM

why?

zero · 05-11-2010, 06:27 PM

Why don't you get Auto?

Trips · 05-11-2010, 06:30 PM

FuszNissan · 05-11-2010, 06:35 PM

Double clutching granny shifting...

370Zsteve · 05-11-2010, 06:35 PM

ResIpsa · 05-11-2010, 06:40 PM

Clearly you do not understand the art of the double clutch. It is a technique that allows the smoothest shift possible in a manual transmission. An added bonus is that a master at this technique can drive a manual car with a blown clutch.

Please do some research on double clutching and then respond...

FuszNissan · 05-11-2010, 06:42 PM

Correct for cars that don't has syncro's There is no point to double clutch in the Z.

Also you are talking about shifting without the clutch......got news for you. That's not double clutching.

Nick911sc · 05-11-2010, 06:42 PM

I'm pretty sure most people on here know exactly what you're talking about. I think they're just ripping on you for thinking it's some new invention that you need to start a thread about. Clutchless shifting is nothing new.. And is not double clutching.

EDIT: Beaten to it.

Zsteve · 05-11-2010, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ResIpsa

Clearly you do not understand the art of the double clutch. It is a technique that allows the smoothest shift possible in a manual transmission. An added bonus is that a master at this technique can drive a manual car with a blown clutch.

Please do some research on double clutching and then respond...

again ......why?

Togo · 05-11-2010, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Correct for cars that don't has syncro's There is no point to double clutch in the Z.

Also you are talking about shifting without the clutch......got news for you. That's not double clutching.

fullmonty · 05-11-2010, 06:45 PM

Zsteve · 05-11-2010, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullmonty

I think we need a WTF3 icon in this case.

370Zsteve · 05-11-2010, 06:51 PM

OP can I haz your VIN#, I am compiling a list for posterity

m4a1mustang · 05-11-2010, 06:52 PM

No need to rail on a fellow Virginia boy.

I think most of us already knew that we could shift without the clutch, but for any of the newbs out there this is a good thing to know should they ever destroy a clutch in the middle of nowhere, so this is useful information.

05-11-2010, 06:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
ResIpsa Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 564 Drives: 09 RACING HEN Rep Power: 337	Down Shift W/O the Clutch! Recently I have been trying to learn the forgotten art of double clutching. For all those who do not know what double clutching is, research elsewhere... Applying these principles I discovered that a 6MT with syncro-rev engaged can downshift (and up-shift most times) without the clutch. Try this. 1. from 5th gear push the clutch in.(or just pul the gear lever w/o the clutch) 2. next move the gear lever into neutral. 3. let the clutch out. 4. now without depressing the clutch push the gear lever to 4th gear. 5. Viola! The syncro-rev blips the throttle and the lever falls into 4th without needing to clutch in! __________________ The Reed Law Firm; Michael Fasano VA Attorney and Counselor at Law: A Virginia Traffic, Criminal, and Family Lawyer.https://reedlawva.com/

05-11-2010, 06:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
zero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,259 Drives: MK 7.5 Golf R Rep Power: 22	Why don't you get Auto? __________________

05-11-2010, 06:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	__________________

05-11-2010, 06:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 541	Double clutching granny shifting... __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

05-11-2010, 06:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 42	__________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

05-11-2010, 06:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
KingZee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glendale, CA Age: 40 Posts: 2,612 Drives: Focus ST Rep Power: 423	why?

05-11-2010, 06:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
ResIpsa Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 564 Drives: 09 RACING HEN Rep Power: 337	Clearly you do not understand the art of the double clutch. It is a technique that allows the smoothest shift possible in a manual transmission. An added bonus is that a master at this technique can drive a manual car with a blown clutch. Please do some research on double clutching and then respond... __________________ The Reed Law Firm; Michael Fasano VA Attorney and Counselor at Law: A Virginia Traffic, Criminal, and Family Lawyer.https://reedlawva.com/

05-11-2010, 06:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 541	Correct for cars that don't has syncro's There is no point to double clutch in the Z. Also you are talking about shifting without the clutch......got news for you. That's not double clutching. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

05-11-2010, 06:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	I'm pretty sure most people on here know exactly what you're talking about. I think they're just ripping on you for thinking it's some new invention that you need to start a thread about. Clutchless shifting is nothing new.. And is not double clutching. EDIT: Beaten to it.

05-11-2010, 06:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 33	__________________

05-11-2010, 06:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 42	OP can I haz your VIN#, I am compiling a list for posterity __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

05-11-2010, 06:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	No need to rail on a fellow Virginia boy. I think most of us already knew that we could shift without the clutch, but for any of the newbs out there this is a good thing to know should they ever destroy a clutch in the middle of nowhere, so this is useful information. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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