Thread: Proper way to down shift?
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Old 04-28-2011, 03:07 AM   #41 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by chops View Post
from what ive been told you're not supposed to downshift into 1st ever, as 1st doesnt have synchros, (or it does but you ruin them). regardless, i do it all the time in parking lots/speed bumps. before rolling over a speed bump @ 1-2mph, ill quickly double clutch and throw it into 1st without an issue. i never force the shifter into any gear! if you feel any resistance, its usually because you're doing something you're not supposed to
I've already making a habit of double clutching for the same reason, the less the force when shifting gears. I even clutch in a bit to shift to neutral.
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