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Old 01-16-2013, 12:49 PM   #144 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by JARblue View Post
Dump the clutch = rev up in neutral with shift knob in first, then let go of the clutch completely (dumping it) when your RPMs are up high - this creates much more wear on the clutch than the method below

Wait for the clutch = floor the accelerator once the gear is engaged but the RPMs at the shift are reasonable
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Originally Posted by scope22 View Post
Dump the clutch means you rev up to say 3K RMP with clutch pressed, then you release the clutch very fast by either moving your foot up fast or moving it to the side and clutch will pop back up, i haven't done this because i'm not sure if it will cause more wear, but there are lots of you tube videos...
So when u are in first gear with the clutch pressed you rev then just let it go. Sounds like a recipe for disaster!
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