Opinions on downshifting

Originally Posted by mantella87 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,

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03-07-2012, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mantella87

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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