Questions about shifting 5 speed MT

crv · 09-07-01, 08:23

Could anyone explain what heel/toe shifting is? Also double- clutch downshifting. I am trying to refine my shifting skills. Thanks.

adjulian · 09-07-01, 08:38

very informative about heel/toe shifting

http://www.happytogether.com/318ti/n...ing/index.html

James A · 09-08-01, 10:46

adujulien, great article! CRV, I don't think you have to worry too much about double clutching in a modern car.

martini · 09-10-01, 02:36

double clutching is what you do in older cars that don't have gear synchros...

But it works when your synchros are blown or shot!

Just push the clutch to pull the shifter out of gear, release the clutch (shifter is in neutral) then blip the throttle, then push the clutch back in again to put the shifter in the next gear.

(that's my understanding of it anyways.)

crv · 09-12-01, 12:14

Adjulian- That was a great article, exactly the info and instruction I was looking for. Thanks.