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Originally Posted by dlux200sx
Should I be practicing shifting with no clutch then? Seems like it would be bad for my car.
another question, I'm a noob. When upshifting, is it better practice to release the clutch before I gas? Like, let the revs drop to match the next gear and release the clutch at the perfect timing, before I gas? Or is it better to gas a LITTLE bit while I'm releasing the clutch, so the revs don't overdrop (this is what I"m currently doing)?
What method would be best for longevity of the clutch and tranny?
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You know how to shift perfectly in kinda a mathematical way? 8thgenuser posted something about this, but i'll clearify.
Drive in first to 25 mph, what rpm is that? Lets say its 3000.
Now drive in second to 25 mph, what rpm is that? Lets say 2000
So to upshift, while using rev matching, drive in first to 3000rpm, let go of the gas, push down the clutch and when it drops to 2000 rpms, you let go of the clutch and go. Now i guessed on the rpm's, so the actual rpms will vary.
You can do the same thing without using the clutch, just go to 3000 rpm, pull it in neutral, wait till it drops to about 2000 rpm and put it into second.
If you do it right, you will not hurt your car at all. And actually, you wouldnt be grinding gears, or wearing out your clutch so it might even be better than traditionaly shifting.