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Old 01-12-2014, 11:45 AM   #351
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Originally Posted by FR Sports View Post
I tried double clutch with throttle already upshifting and still had difficulty going into 2nd. I guess it cannot be helped as the outside temperature the past few weeks was like -30C with wind chill. I'll try skipping 2nd or starting in 2nd the next time to see if it helps. Thanks for the suggestions.
That's because double clutching an upshift doesn't work, can't work and won't work.

The first couple of shifts from 1 to 2 with a very cold manual transmission on this car will be baulky. Use a firm motion out of first and then into second, and don't worry, it won't hurt the gearbox as long as the clutch is fully depressed.

Cold temperatures can make shifting more difficult depending on synchronizer design, lubricant specification and mileage on the gearbox. Persevere and all will come good.
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