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Old 03-15-2016, 05:24 PM   #240
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My $0.02:
The only acceptable way to skip gears downshifting is to double-clutch into the target gear. Otherwise rake through each gear sequentially while holding in the clutch. Skipping gates puts a horrible strain on the syncros.

Similarly, don't go straight from 3rd to 6th. I still do it sometimes but I wait a good long time in neutral to let the input side spool down. If it doesn't immediately slip into gear with a light touch, you're not waiting long enough.


Or just don't skip gears, period.
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