Exactly right. On my Formula Ford, with a Hewland non-synchro
transmission, the only time I use the clutch is when starting out in 1st
gear, upshifting and downshifting. Although I have to disagree about it
sounding like the diff is going to fall out. With proper rev-matching,
everything is smooth as silk. It becomes second nature after a while...
On 11/2/2014 12:31 PM, Owain Lloyd wrote:
> David Higgins once told me he never uses the clutch except for starting
> off. Even with a synchromesh box. This was several years ago and I since
> have started doing that a lot in some cars. If the engine is responsive and
> the gears close together and you are intimate with the car it's quite easy.
> Depending on the box, it's often possible to shift extremely quickly.
>
> Of course, dog boxes are designed for that and you just bang the gears.
> I'd be surprised if Tom Patton's car doesn't have a dog box. If you've
> only ever experienced synchromesh boxes, a dog box is quite a shock.
> Sounds and feels like the diff is going to fall out every time you shift.
> It's a wonderful mechanical feeling!
_______________________________________________
tigers@autox.team.net
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
Unsubscribe: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/mharc@autox.team.net
|