--- John Cowan <jfcowan@pacbell.net> wrote:
> For those of you who race cars with synchromesh trannies, when
> downshifting, do you double clutch or just blip the throttle? The books
> I
> have read split about sixty to forty on this one, with the majority
> recommending not to double clutch.
> Thanks.
> John Cowan
>
Howdy folks,
Usually during the warm up lap I double clutch. But once everything is
warmed up, I put in the clutch once and blip the throttle as I make the
downshift gear change, especially under hard brakeing and if going down
into 2nd.
Have fun!
Royce Miller
'66 Lotus Cortina vintage racer
Sacramento, CA USA
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