Re: Synchronized first, Clutching,

[Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>]

My thanks to all the people who pointed out the 2nd gear trick.  It has 
been so long since I have driven a non-synch box that I had brain fade. 
 Both my early cars now have 4synch boxes and my Magnette still needs a 
clutch to be operational.  I still think that's why the British have 
roundabouts tho.  I learnt how to drive a standard box in an Austin 1100 
 with clapped out synchros.  The car belonged to my brother who 
explained vividly what happened to the ground up gear teeth as they 
circulated through the engine oil system.  I dreaded every traffic light 
and loved the roundabouts where I only had to crunch third gear.

Kelvin.