Pat
Supporter
Over a beer with some friends last night we had a spirited discussion as to whether double clutching is necessary for racecraft heel and toe down shifts. The schools of thought ranged from:
1. You don't need to do it with a synchromesh transmission, only a proper blip of the gas when the shifter moves through neutral.
2. It's necessary as it accelerates the clutch and eases the shock and wear to the drive-line , especially with a stock transmission.
3. With a good race transmission, you don't need the clutch at all, just match the revs when you downshift.
Any opinions?
1. You don't need to do it with a synchromesh transmission, only a proper blip of the gas when the shifter moves through neutral.
2. It's necessary as it accelerates the clutch and eases the shock and wear to the drive-line , especially with a stock transmission.
3. With a good race transmission, you don't need the clutch at all, just match the revs when you downshift.
Any opinions?