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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 09:22 PM
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What do you men/women prefer to do in order to save the clutch. Lets say we are on a somewhat crowded highway and you dont need to be anywhere, your just cruising...

would you rather shift slow or double clutch?
Old Aug 19, 2006 | 12:09 AM
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Double clutching is only done when your in fast and the furious so your floor pan doesn't fall out.
Old Aug 19, 2006 | 12:26 AM
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im pretty sure doubleclutching is a term used when driving semi-trucks......i could be wrong though. Granny shifting is the best way to save the clutch. All I do is granny shift. I never powershift while im racing. Guess its paid off since my stock clutch has over 100 thousand miles on it and still takes a 100 shot without slipping......
Old Aug 19, 2006 | 12:33 AM
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Drive normal.... if you call that granny shiftin so be it.... the key word here is NORMAL....
Old Aug 19, 2006 | 12:34 AM
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I do both, so I get DANGER TO MANIFOLD. Thats very desirable mod [&:]
Old Aug 19, 2006 | 02:15 AM
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Drive normal.... if you call that granny shiftin so be it.... the key word here is NORMAL....
+1 Granny shifting is a BS term, it should be retermed "shifting properly" No cars now need double clutching and havnt for a long time, its a waste of time.
Old Aug 19, 2006 | 04:25 AM
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haha this question is like straight from vin diesel.

personally, im grannyshiftin not double clutchin like i should.

i also blow welds on my intake manifold and take about 5 minutes to complete a 1/4 mile race scene.

lol no but seriously...did any1 ever find it ABSURD how long those "10 seconds or less" were?

lol.
Old Aug 19, 2006 | 04:45 AM
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well they say double clutch saves the synchornizers in the gear box (doesnt put alot of stress on it) but i like double clutching when i have a drastic gear change sucks at 5th to 2nd; just to let the engine set down to the right rpms but in performance car double clutching is the way of life KIDS. This is comming from a 16/17 year old as well
Old Aug 19, 2006 | 04:46 AM
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makes you look like you know something as well about driving when your with a girl too [8D]
Old Aug 19, 2006 | 11:03 AM
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well they say double clutch saves the synchornizers in the gear box (doesnt put alot of stress on it) but i like double clutching when i have a drastic gear change sucks at 5th to 2nd; just to let the engine set down to the right rpms but in performance car double clutching is the way of life KIDS. This is comming from a 16/17 year old as well
Sorry pal, but there is no reason to double clutch with a modern transmission. It was done in trans with no sycros but it is not needed anymore and doing it will not save any wear and tear on anything. I am glad your 17 years old and know everything.



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