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Old 07-31-2017, 04:27 PM   #56
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Originally Posted by paulca View Post
Don't buy it. Really depends on the rev difference. 2nd to 6th from 7.5k without waiting WILL mangle the syncros, but 3rd-5th at low rpm and being patient, not so much.
Where do you draw the line? How do you know how long is long enough?

It's impossible to use words to help a young, inexperienced person develop a decent feel for it. I know I have some posts during my first few months here advocating exactly the same thing. I've since changed my tune.

Would you skip gears on a driving test in the UK?
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