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Old 04-12-2010, 03:40 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by srnich View Post
There is absolutely no reason to double clutch a modern car. This would only make your downshift slower and with unnecessary complication. Double clutching came from the pre-synchro transmission days when it was necessary to match input shaft and gear rotational speeds. About the only people you'll see doing this anymore is truck drivers. Simple clutch in rev match downshifts should be learned and then taken to heel toe technique.
I can double clutch downshift faster than a lot of people can clutch in... so, no, it doesn't slow your downshift unless you are slow on your clutch.

Also... yes, there are good reasons to double clutch. This has been debated a million times though, so I don't really want to get into it again. Let's just say that it's a matter of personal opinion (but mine is right... LOL).
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