When having some fun in a Formula 3 and Formula 1 we were told to blip the
throttle when changing down, even though the clutch is down it still speeds
up the input shaft and saves a little wear on the gears, as well as sounding
nice.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: <Ajhsys@aol.com>
To: <barneymg@ntsource.com>; <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2000 3:28 PM
Subject: Re: double / single clutch
> I've been reading this thread with interest. I know how to double-clutch,
> but the exact terminology of what happens inside the tranny is not in my
> vocabulary. I believe it has something to do with synchronizing the speed
of
> the layshaft to either the engine or driveshaft. I always match engine
speed
> to tranny speed when shifting, but do not always double-clutch. Over the
> years I have become adept at heel-toe driving. I also know that it is not
> necessary to let the clutch pedal all the way out, just enough to match
that
> layshaft speed.
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