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Old 07-11-2012, 11:07 AM   #17
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Originally Posted by 7thgear View Post
double clutching is what kids used to do when there weren't any synchros

only reason to double clutch now is if your putting a lot of power through a shitty transmission and you want it to last just a little bit longer before it shreds itself, or if your synchros are fried, either way you need a new tranny

it does not make you faster
Double clutching on down shifts will save wear and tear on your synchros though for sure. Nothing beats the feeling of executing a perfect double clutch and feeling the shifter just glide into your desired gear with zero resistance.
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