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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by JayCC
Can anyone explain double clutching? Supposed to be quicker? How?

clutch in - shift to neutral - clutch out - clutch in - shift to next gear - clutch out

double clutch and heel and toe -

http://youtu.be/0j-3xIZK-Bk

Can't see that it's quicker, essential for old cars with 'crash box' (no syncromesh)

Also on a proper flat-shift set up there will be an ignition cut so you get a back fire BANG!! during gear changes. Can be actuated by clutch switch or load cell/micro switch gubbins on gear lever.
Last edited by GVK.; Dec 23, 2011 at 11:00 AM.
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