An excellent overview of 6MT driving technique. Courtesy of a G35 Veteran!

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07-16-2008, 03:51 AM

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the point of my original post was to correct what somebody else said that was blatently wrong...

but u can double clutch for two reasons--1. lining up the gears so they dont grind when u downshift and 2. spinning the trans/clutch at the same speed as the engine so the clutch doesnt have to bite hard to match engine to trans speed.

i do it for reason #2. clutch is basically a super duty brake and wears out....use ur brakes less/not as hard, ur gonna replace them less...use ur clutch less/not as hard, ur not gonna have to replace it. simple as that

And this is where you lose all credibility. I'd rather replace brake pads than replace a clutch or synchros in a transmission.

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07-16-2008, 07:33 AM

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And this is where you lose all credibility. I'd rather replace brake pads than replace a clutch or synchros in a transmission.

go back and read my original post. ^^this is exactly what im saying.

thought it was pretty clear....

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clutch is basically a super duty brake and wears out. use ur clutch less/not as hard, ur not gonna have to replace it. simple as that

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07-16-2008, 07:51 AM

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This is wrong. you can double clutch on up shifts as well... Driving stick for 8 years doesn't mean you know everything.

please explain the reason for double clutch upshifting. where have u READ the need for double clutch upshifting.
the reason for double clutching is to match engine and trans speed for a lower gear in relation to a constant speed. the rotational force of both the engine and trans will decrease as soon as u press the clutch to upshift. when i do a 2 to 3 shift, by the time i get into 3rd my revs have dropped appropriately. engine and trans speed have already slowed down, by sheer friction, to the correct rpm in 3rd.
why would u double clutch on upshifts?

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