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Originally Posted by ryan0 seriously? Double clutch - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia I hope you knew what double clutching was before you read that Wikipedia article. I'm not saying you

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Old 03-07-2012, 04:14 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I hope you knew what double clutching was before you read that Wikipedia article. I'm not saying you have to double clutch with a synchronized transmission, but I promise you that you will reduce synchro-wear if you do.
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I hope you knew what double clutching was before you read that Wikipedia article. I'm not saying you have to double clutch with a synchronized transmission, but I promise you that you will reduce synchro-wear if you do.

wikipedia just taught me how to drive a stick.

but i bet you will also reduce synchro-wear if you just only use 2nd and 5th gear.
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wikipedia just taught me how to drive a stick.

but i bet you will also reduce synchro-wear if you just only use 2nd and 5th gear.
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