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Originally Posted by 86wtywly
Out of curiousity, do you guys downshift to 1st at low speed, for example like 7, 8 mph or keep it in second.
some ppl mention always double clutch to first. however, i tried to single clutch downshift to 1st with rev matching, it works fine. No clucking or grinding. Is it necessary to downshift to 1st with double clutch? try to practice double clutch a few times but end badly.
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Well, 86wtywly, as posted above, you can see that everyone has their own technique and strategy.
As they say in the old Army "it depends on the situation".
Personally, I don't shift into 1st unless the car is stopped or I predict that the car's engine will lug (shutter) upon acceleration. Example: like going up hill, around a blind corner, on a gravel road, with no guardrails, at 12,000 feet of elevation.
Summary ..... I suggest just do what works for you and your car ..... just don't grind the gears or lug the engine.......
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