Hello, Skye.
IMO, single clutching is essential to the well-being of the synchro cones.
You are giving them an easy life by matching the revs of the engine to the
requirements of the new gear ratio.
BTW, I've found that dipping the clutch when coming out of O/D seems to put
less 'shunting' strain on the trans than simply switching out directly. Any
thoughts?
Dave Hill.
----- Original Message -----
From: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>
To: MG Nuts <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2000 10:35 PM
Subject: double / single clutch
> I'm getting pretty good at double clutching when I downshift, but I'm
> curious, is there any benefit to single clutching?
>
> let's see if i've got this right:
>
> how normal people downshift:
> depress clutch, downshift, release clutch
>
> single clutch:
> depress clutch, shift to neutral, increase rpm, downshift, release clutch
>
> double clutch:
> depress clutch, shift to neutral, release clutch, increase rpm, depress
> clutch, downshift, release clutch
>
> shortshift:
> shifting before peak rpm or revs.. "taking it easy"
>
> speedshift:
> don't use the clutch at all but let off the gas
>
> powershift:
> don't use the clutch and don't let off the gas
>
> Thanks :)
> Skye
>
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