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Re: Double clutching (archive)
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Posted by matt evans on March 19, 2002 at 12:50:31:

In Reply to: Double clutching posted by TedM5 on March 19, 2002 at 12:24:52:

eh.. cuz the synchros wear out

1) synchros wear out
2) it _is_ faster if you're good at it
3) its a smoother shift
4) its the only way to fly when you need to stay in the powerband

5) rev matching isn't doing the whole job unless you're double clutching...infact it works the synchros harder than not doing anything.



Can someone give a technical explanation for why double clutching would be anything but harmful to a modern synchromesh transmission? I know it's not a faster way to shift, and that it's supposed to be better for the gears, but how? Anyone know? Basically, would learning the skill help extend the life of my gearbox? I'm already a conscientious rev-matcher.
Thanks




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