Posted: Apr 20 2011 at 5:10pm | IP Logged

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My take is…

… In the old days standard transmissions didn’t have synchronizers. So we had to “double clutch” to keep from grinding the gears. The process was to slow the RPM in the tranny so the gear to be engaged would be near the same speed.

… Synchro-shifting is backing off the throttle/power and slightly pressurizing the gear shift toward the next gear. As the RPM drops the gears will change. A friend drove an ’89 Chevy 2500 5 speed stick shift from Amarillo Tx to Antonito Co with out using the clutch. At stop lights he turned the engine off then restarted it in low gear.

… I wouldn’t recommend shifting with out the clutch but a little practice could come in handy… Personally I’ll never buy another stick shift or wear high button shoes.

Good Luck.. Don S..